Every Case Is Someone’s Life. I Approach It with Responsibility.
Yana Rybak is an Associate Partner at Shkrebets & Partners Attorneys’ Association, specializing in family and inheritance law, medical and pharmaceutical law, and corporate law. Her practice covers matters in which legal precision is inseparable from protecting clients’ rights and interests. This principle defines her professional approach to every case.
Yana focuses her practice on areas of law that directly affect people’s lives and business operations, including family and inheritance matters, medical law, and corporate issues. Regardless of a case’s complexity or scale, she pays equal attention to every detail and to the interests of her clients.
Education
Yana’s educational background combines a strong Ukrainian legal education with studies through international programs at leading universities in the United States and the United Kingdom:
- Master of Laws — Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University (2014).
- Pre-LL.M. Program — Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA.
- LL.M. in International Business Law — University of Essex Online, United Kingdom (currently pursuing).
Languages
Yana works with legal documentation and conducts professional communication in three languages:
- Ukrainian — Native
- English — C1
- German — B2
Areas of Practice
Yana’s practice encompasses three interconnected areas:
- Family and Inheritance Law — prenuptial agreements, divorce, division of marital property, inheritance disputes, challenges to wills, and protection of children’s rights and interests.
- Medical and Pharmaceutical Law — legal support for healthcare institutions and pharmaceutical companies, regulatory compliance, and representation in cases involving medical liability.
- Corporate Law — business structuring, corporate agreements, M&A transaction support, and resolution of corporate disputes.
Publications
- Recent Developments in Land Lease Law — Yurydychna Hazeta (Legal Newspaper).
- The Istanbul Convention: Why Is It Necessary? — Yurydychna Hazeta (Legal Newspaper).
- New Developments in Labour Legislation: Workplace Mobbing — Yurydychna Hazeta (Legal Newspaper).
- Who Are Oligarchs and What Does the Law Say About Them? — Yurydychna Hazeta (Legal Newspaper).
Approach to Work
Yana builds her practice on trust, professional responsibility, and open communication with clients. Before recommending a legal solution, she carefully examines all the circumstances of a case, considering both legal and factual aspects.
In her areas of practice, effective legal representation requires not only a thorough understanding of legislation but also an appreciation of each client’s individual circumstances. For this reason, every legal strategy is tailored to the specific matter, taking into account potential risks, legal implications, and the actual interests of the individual or business.
