Integrites has announced the appointment of Ivanna Dorichenko as head of the firm’s London office and leader of the firm’s newly-established and London-based International Trade & Commodities practice.
Integrites describes Dorichenko as "an internationally-recognized trade expert with over 14 years of experience in advising commercial parties on various aspects of international sale and carriage of goods and representing them in international arbitration, commercial negotiation and cross-border disputes, particularly those involving GAFTA and FOSFA contracts." It claims that "Ivanna's non-contentious work extends to drafting international commercial contracts and supporting commodity trades in all practical aspects of international business, including execution of contracts in different jurisdictions, conflict of laws, commercial risks, and protection of international investments."
Prior to joining Integrites, Dorichenko worked for four years in the London offices of Clyde & Co and another two with Hammonds, which later rebranded as Squire Patton Boggs. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and became the first Ukrainian barrister called to the bar by the Inner Temple.
In a statement released by Integrites, firm Senior Partner Ruslan Bernatsky commented on the appointment of the firm's new Partner: "Ivanna is a great asset for the team and we are very pleased to have her on board." Senior Partner Vyacheslav Korchev said: "Given her skills, experience, and well-established reputation on the London legal market she will undoubtedly add the exquisite London touch to our international operations, which will place us in a unique position on Ukrainian and regional legal markets."
In that same statement, Ivanna Dorichenko said: "I am delighted to join Integrites as I have been watching them for years and quite certain that the firm has great potential and a very strong drive for development and perfection. That reflects my own values and professional aspirations and I look forward to joining forces with the team that unites some of the top practitioners in the region. I am happy to bring in my expertise and international experience and I am positive that together we will provide the offering in trade, agriculture and international dispute resolution that will be hard to beat."
