Maksym has specialized in commercial law, contracts, and intellectual property for fourteen years. His expert commentary has been featured in renowned publications such as TheFashionLaw, Law360, and Forbes.
He teaches intellectual property at Dragomanov Ukrainian State University. Maksym’s lectures on intellectual property at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, the Higher School of Advocacy of the UNBA, and the Institute of Law, Technology and Innovation (ILTI) help clients benefit from his experience and fresh approaches.
Maksym is the author of the Fashion Law account, where he explains the legal aspects of the fashion and retail industry in plain language.
Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv with a degree in Law. Successfully defended his thesis on copyright law.
Certificates: ILEC (University of Cambridge), WIPO Copyright and Related Rights, WIPO Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications.
Worked as a lawyer at an investment group and a shopping mall and real estate management company, and headed the legal department of an Austrian-Ukrainian pharmaceutical company. In private practice since 2014.
Partner at Mentors Law Firm since February 2019.