Former Sayenko Kharenko IT group coordinator Mykyta Polatayko has joined Aequo, where he will head that firm's IT industry group.
According to Aequo, “the strengthening of the practice is based on continued client demand for our IT law services.” The firm reports that Polatayko advises "established multinationals and early stage technology companies on a wide range of issues from acquisition of local IT business and setting up development offices in Ukraine to copyright transfer and effective tax structuring. Throughout his career, he has specialized in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, information security, and data protection, as well as on e-commerce regulation and use of e-signatures. He launched the first Ukrainian legal tech start-up, and in the past has also worked as a council for a game development studio and a digital advertising agency."
“I’d like to welcome Mykyta Polatayko to Aequo," commented Aequo Partner Anna Babych, who heads the TMT industry group at the firm. "This appointment is in line with our strategic pillars – client care excellence, industry focus, and innovation – and increases our capacity to provide integrated IT law support to our domestic and international clients. It demonstrates our commitment to strengthening our already leading TMT industry group and our view that IT is a key growth area in Ukraine. Mykyta is an accomplished IT lawyer with an excellent reputation in IT law and as the Head of IT Practice Mykyta will be invaluable resource for our clients. We are confident that strengthening of a specifically dedicated practice will ensure top notch client care and provision of innovative services to the representatives of this dynamically growing industry.”
“I am honored to join Aequo, which has gained a reputation as a game-changer in Ukraine in a short period of time," commented Polatayko. "The prospect is compelling and I am truly excited by the opportunity to contribute to the further success of this firm in the IT industry and in the sphere of innovation.”"
