Emma Deyneka
@emmadeyneka
Corporate lawyer with expertise in international law and compliance.
What I'm looking for
As a corporate lawyer with extensive experience in international law and compliance, I have successfully supported AGM procedures and facilitated shareholder engagement for Nasdaq-listed entities. My role at GDEV Inc. involved collaborating with legal teams and corporate secretaries to streamline entity incorporation and maintain corporate documents across various jurisdictions.
Throughout my career, I have developed a strong foundation in contract management, drafting, and due diligence. My previous positions, including a LegalTech Lawyer and KYC Researcher, have honed my analytical skills and ability to create automated solutions for contract efficiency. I am passionate about leveraging my legal expertise to support businesses in navigating complex regulatory environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Corporate Lawyer
GDEV Inc.
Jul 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years)
Supported AGM procedures, drafted resolutions/minutes, and conducted shareholder engagement during 20-F and 6-K SEC filings for a Nasdaq-listed parent entity. Collaborated with corporate secretaries, legal teams, and operational departments to streamline entity incorporation, maintenance, and execution of corporate decisions across multiple jurisdictions.
Business Development Intern
Polixis
Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 (3 months)
Built relationships with AML platforms, banks, wealth management funds, and professional associations. Conducted in-depth research on sanctioned individuals, entities, and PEPs, with a focus on Russia and former USSR countries.
LegalTech Lawyer
Turbo Contract
May 2022 - Nov 2022 (6 months)
Analyzed contract structures and logic to develop automated solutions, improving operational efficiency. Converted contract templates into actionable software solutions and tested them across platforms to ensure functionality.
KYC Researcher
LexisNexis
Feb 2022 - May 2022 (3 months)
Conducted KYC/KYB research and adverse media monitoring using the LexisNexis database to support compliance and due diligence processes. This contract was terminated due to RELX's decision to cease operations in Russia.
Contract Administrator
Sanofi-Aventis
Nov 2021 - Apr 2022 (5 months)
Drafted and reviewed contracts and associated documents for commercial activities in Russia, Central Asia, and Belarus, ensuring compliance with corporate contract policy requirements. The contract was terminated due to Sanofi's decision to substantially limit its operations in Russia.
Senior Trade Law Specialist
The Trade Mission of Russia in Argentina
May 2018 - Apr 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Facilitated negotiations and developed legal positions to support access of Russian companies to the Argentine market. Prepared analytical legal reports related to Russia-Argentina economic cooperation and maintained relations with law firms in Argentina.
Lawyer
IKEA
Jun 2017 - Apr 2018 (10 months)
Contributed to the development of an enhanced contractor Due Diligence approach by aligning IKEA IWAY requirements with Russian legislation and the KPMG KYC platform. Drafted and reviewed bilingual contracts, adapting global agreements to local requirements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Lausanne
LLM, International and European Economic and Commercial Law
2021 - 2022
Focused on the intricacies of international and European economic and commercial law. Gained expertise in cross-border transactions, trade regulations, and competition law.
Voronezh State University
Specialist Degree, Jurisprudence
2012 - 2017
Completed a comprehensive program in jurisprudence, covering various aspects of law. Developed a strong foundation in legal principles, research, and analysis.
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