A good attorney solves a problem. An experienced one anticipates it.
Yevhenii Shkrebets is the Managing Partner of the Attorney Association “Shkrebets & Partners” and an attorney with more than 30 years of practical experience. He has been practicing law since 2002.
In 2002, he founded the law firm “Shkrebets & Partners”, which subsequently grew into one of Ukraine’s leading attorney associations. His practice focuses on commercial and tax disputes, corporate law, criminal law, M&A transactions, and international trade.
Over three decades of practice, Yevhenii has established a reputation as one of Ukraine’s leading tax lawyers. His expertise is recognized not only through extensive practical experience but also through consistent recognition in leading Ukrainian legal rankings and international legal directories.
Education and Academic Background
- Law Degree — Yaroslav Mudryi National Law Academy of Ukraine (1996).
- PhD in Law — defended his dissertation, “The Bar of Ukraine: Administrative and Legal Support of Its Activities at the Present Stage,” in 2017.
Career
- Practicing lawyer since 1992.
- Attorney under Certificate No. 214, issued on 15 May 2002.
- Member of the Kharkiv Regional Bar Association since 2002.
- Member of the Qualification and Disciplinary Commission of the Bar of the Kharkiv Region since 2013.
- Member of the Council of the Kharkiv Regional Branch of the Ukrainian Bar Association.
Recognition and Rankings
Yevhenii is recognized as one of Ukraine’s leading tax lawyers. His professional achievements have been repeatedly recognized by leading Ukrainian and international legal rankings:
- Ukrainian Law Firms. A Handbook for Foreign Clients (2015–2025) — consistently recognized among the leading practitioners in tax law. In the 2024 edition, he was specifically recognized in the areas of tax law and dispute resolution.
- Yuridychna Praktyka (2016–2019) — recognized as one of the leading lawyers in taxation.
- Yuridychna Praktyka (2020) — recognized as the leading lawyer in tax disputes.
- TOP 100 Lawyers of Ukraine (2021) — recognized in the Litigation category.
- TOP 300 Best Top Managers of Ukraine, according to Delo.ua (2018).
- Clients’ Choice. TOP 100 Lawyers of Ukraine (2026), according to Yuridychna Hazeta.
Publications
- Legal Market Review 2025: Litigation Practice — Yuridychna Hazeta.
- Adaptation on the Ground — Yuridychna Praktyka.
Approach to Practice
Yevhenii combines strategic thinking with deep legal expertise in his approach to practice. Years of experience have shaped his conviction that the strongest cases are not necessarily those argued the loudest, but those prepared for most thoroughly. This approach guides his work with every client and in every matter. As Managing Partner, Yevhenii is responsible not only for his own practice but also for maintaining the professional standards of the entire Attorney Association.
His core principle is that a client should receive more than legal advice: they should receive a clear strategy for protecting their interests, grounded in thorough analysis and a forward-looking assessment of potential outcomes.
