Education
National University of “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy”, LL.M. (2020)
Justus Liebig University Giessen (Germany, Spring Semester 2018) – international academic exchange program.
Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX, USA) – educational and cultural exchange program.
Attorney-at-law
Certificate of attorney-at-law №001393/1 as of 01.11.2024 issued on the basis of the Decision of the Bar Council of Chernihiv Region №134 as of 06.09.2024.
Experience
Over 5 years of practice focused on aviation, pharmaceuticals, and insurance, including:
- Legal support for airline operations, including certification, lease agreements, insurance, regulatory issues and dispute resolution.
- Consulting pharmaceutical companies on corporate law, regulatory issues, labor law, relations with HCPs and advertising matters.
- Advising insurance companies, drafting internal documents, and providing legal assistance in regulatory filings.
- Representing insurance companies in client disputes and drafting insurance contracts for various products.
- Supporting joint-stock companies in corporate governance, preparing internal documents, and organizing general meetings of shareholders.
- Providing legal assistance for acquiring significant stakes in insurers, including preparing and submitting documentation to regulators.
Practices and industries
Dispute resolution, aviation, pharmaceuticals, insurance, corporate law, commercial law, contracts, labor law, and criminal law.
Languages
Ukrainian (Native), English (Professional working proficiency), German (Limited working proficiency).
Publications
Recognition and Recommendations
Notable aviation practitioner according to the research Ukrainian law firms 2021, 2022-2023. A handbook for foreign clients.
Legal 500 EMEA 2024 has acknowkedged Mariia as a recommended lawyer in commercial, corporate and labor law practices:
“Maria Tereshchenko’s expertise in corporate and insurance law is unparalleled, and she has consistently gone above and beyond in addressing all our legal needs, including complex regulatory matters. Her dedication and ability to find practical solutions have made her an invaluable legal partner”
“Maria Tereshchenko has ability to handle a wide range of legal matters that is impressive. Her exceptional legal skills, attention to detail and dedication sets her apart.”
“Maria Tereshchenko is a true legal wizard.”