Maria Koval, former Senior Associate at Ilyashev & Partners, has joined Redcliffe Partners as Counsel and Head of IP.
Koval has over 15 years of experience specializing in intellectual property issues and IP litigations, and Redcliffe Partners states that “Maria will considerably boost our capabilities and offerings in this sector.”
Koval graduated from the International Solomon University and holds a Master’s degree from the Ukrainian Academy of Foreign Trade. She spent almost four years with Ilyashev & Partners, more than 11 years with Nevinpat-Ukraine, and two years with Krylova & Partners.
“I believe that by joining this experienced and ambitious team I have a range of excellent opportunities ahead," Koval said. "Together we will develop and reinforce our offerings in the market, and I am sure that very soon we will achieve great results.”
Redcliffe’s Managing Partner Olexiy Soshenko declared himself "delighted to welcome Maria aboard." According to him, "adding Maria will boost not only our IP practice but also dispute resolution in IP matters, which is becoming much more in demand.”