Oleksii Meniv

Client trust is the highest form of responsibility.

Oleksii Meniv is an attorney and Partner at the Attorney Association “Shkrebets & Partners”, PhD in Law, and former Associate Professor at the Department of Military Management and Law at Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University (2016–2019).

His practice focuses on criminal law, White Collar Crime, tax law, and commercial disputes. He combines extensive practical experience in legal practice with academic expertise and a strategic approach to representing clients in complex criminal and business matters.

For many years, Oleksii has provided legal counsel in high-profile criminal proceedings, represented businesses, public officials and political figures, developed legal strategies in complex cases, and advised clients on corporate and tax disputes. He has particular expertise in protecting businesses in criminal proceedings, anti-corruption matters, economic crime cases, and the comprehensive handling of White Collar Crime matters.

Education and Academic Activities

Oleksii Meniv combines legal practice with academic and teaching activities, enabling a comprehensive and in-depth approach to addressing complex legal matters.

• Master of Laws (with honors) — Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University.
• LL.M. (Master of Laws) — University of Hertfordshire.
• PhD in Law.
• Associate Professor at the Department of Military Management and Law, Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University (2016–2019).
• Pro bono Legal Adviser to the CEO of JSC “Kharkivoblenergo” (2016–2018).

Languages

• Ukrainian — Native.
• English — B2 (Upper-Intermediate).

Professional Recognition and Rankings

Oleksii Meniv’s professional work has been repeatedly recognized by leading Ukrainian and international legal rankings.

• In 2018 and 2020, he was included among the top five lawyers in Ukraine in criminal law according to Yuridychna Praktyka.
• In Ukrainian Law Firms. A Handbook for Foreign Clients (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024), he was recognized among the leading practitioners in criminal law.
• In 2022, he was included among the leading lawyers in criminal law by The Best Lawyers in Ukraine.
• In The Legal 500 (2021, 2022, 2024, 2025), he was recognized as an experienced lawyer in criminal law and White Collar Crime.
• In 2025, Yuridychna Praktyka recognized him in its TOP 50 Leading Law Firms of Ukraine ranking as one of the leading lawyers in criminal law.

Professional Memberships

• Member of the Ukrainian National Bar Association.

Publications

Oleksii Meniv is the author and co-author of professional publications in leading Ukrainian legal media and specialized legal publications.

• Extreme Necessity — PRAVO.UA.
• Prosecutor’s Request — TOP 50 Law Firms of Ukraine.
• White Collar Crime Practice: Year in Review — Yuridychna Hazeta.
• Those Who Claim There Were an Enormous Number of Projects During the First Phase of the War Are Lying — Yuridychna Hazeta.
• From an Idea to Technological Innovation: The Development of the e-Lot Platform — Yuridychna Hazeta.

Academic Publications

• Shadura, D. M., Meniv, O. I. Judicial Practice in the Application of the Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine (2006–2009): co-author of a two-volume practical guide. Kharkiv: “Kharkiv Yurydychnyi”, 2010. 536 p.
• Meniv, O. I. Legal Framework for the Use of GMOs in the Cultivation of Plant-Based Agricultural Products in Ukraine and the EU: PhD dissertation in Law, specialty 12.00.06. Supervisor: V. Yu. Urkevych. Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University. Kharkiv, 2016.

Approach to Practice

Oleksii Meniv’s approach to legal practice is based on the effective protection of clients’ interests, strategic analysis, and a clear understanding of potential risks from the outset of each matter. Rather than providing formal legal support, he focuses on achieving practical outcomes that deliver tangible value to the client.

An essential part of his professional approach is an honest assessment of a case’s prospects, without creating unrealistic expectations or making unfounded promises. Every decision is made with due regard to procedural risks, the specific circumstances of the matter, and the practical possibilities for implementing the legal strategy effectively.

Oleksii Meniv is a recognized practitioner in criminal law, tax law, commercial disputes, and White Collar Crime. He combines in-depth legal expertise with extensive practical experience in protecting the interests of businesses and private clients.