Оксана ГОЛОВАНЬ

OKSANA HOLOVAN

Partner, Attorney at Law

Professional Competencies:

  • Defense in criminal proceedings, particularly in cases related to traffic accidents (TA), taking into account the subtleties of technical, medical and procedural expertise
  • Participation in investigative actions, preparation of legal positions in cases of increased complexity
  • Support of civil, commercial and administrative cases in courts of all instances
  • Legal consulting for IDPs, victims of military actions, women who experienced violence, representation of interests in legal aid projects
  • Comprehensive legal support for business in Ukraine and abroad (Poland, Germany): commercial contracts, disputes, licensing, permit documentation
  • Representation of interests in disputes with law enforcement, tax, executive and other state authorities
  • Legal support of election campaigns, advocacy and legislative initiatives
  • Anti-corruption expertise, participation in grant projects, public discussions, preparation of legal opinions for civil initiatives
  • Human rights activities in partnership with international institutions (UN Women, DRC, La Strada, USAID, EED)

Education:

  • Postgraduate studies, Institute of Economic and Legal Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (specialization: commercial law and procedure)
  • National Academy of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, specialist, lawyer
  • Poltava Agricultural College of Management and Law, junior specialist, lawyer

Professional Development and International Human Rights Participation:

  • Summer School on Intellectual Property, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
  • Training “Conflict-Related Sexual Violence,” NGO “La Strada — Ukraine”
  • Danish Refugee Council Representation in Ukraine — training on legal aid in humanitarian context
  • Seminars on combating money laundering and terrorist financing, Center for Democracy and Rule of Law
  • UN Women training — gender aspects of humanitarian activities
  • Participation in National Preventive Mechanism (NGO “Ukraine without Torture”)
  • Participation in Cohesion Hub (“Human Dimension” project)
  • Polish Transport Union Conference, Wrocław
  • Continuous professional development in the National Bar Association of Ukraine

International Partnerships:

  • UN Women — gender aspects of humanitarian activities and protection of women’s rights
  • Danish Refugee Council Representation — legal aid in humanitarian context
  • European human rights networks — participation in cross-border human rights protection programs
  • USAID projects — development of legal culture and legal protection standards

Professional experience in law — over 20 years.

Oksana Holovan is an attorney with multi-profile experience in the private sector, state enterprises, human rights organizations and international projects. She combines deep analytics, tactical endurance and practical thinking, which allows effective protection of client interests in crisis and socially sensitive cases.

Special attention in her practice is given to defense in criminal proceedings, particularly in cases related to traffic accidents (TA), where subtleties of technical, forensic medical expertise are considered. Oksana provides comprehensive support at all stages of the process — from participation in investigative actions to preparation of legal positions in complex cases.

She also has significant experience in supporting election campaigns, anti-corruption activities, human rights projects, as well as comprehensive legal support for business in Ukraine and abroad. Oksana supports the interests of internally displaced persons, women who suffered from violence, and other vulnerable population categories.

She actively cooperates with international institutions, supports grant initiatives and public discussions aimed at developing legal culture and raising standards of legal protection.

Oksana has significant experience in managing legal processes, communication with state authorities and participation in legislative initiatives. As head of practice, she maintains a high level of legal expertise that meets modern standards and requirements in the field of human rights protection and anti-corruption.