He is able to find solutions to almost any situation.
Dmitry Arkhipenko began his legal career in 1995. In 1998, together with his partners, he founded REVERA law firm, which over nearly 30 years has become the largest law firm in Belarus and has also expanded its presence across the Caucasus, Central Asia, Europe and the MENA countries.
At present, Dmitry is the Managing Partner of the international law group REVERA, which is present in 12 countries and works with jurisdictions in more than 70 countries.
As Chambers Global notes: “Dmitry Arkhipenko manages his firm’s most significant projects and stands out for his professional experience.” Dmitry’s portfolio includes more than 1,000 projects, including around 200 major international projects across various jurisdictions, among them: preparation for the IPO of the largest retailer on the London Stock Exchange; participation in the creation of the legal regime of the Great Stone Industrial Park; participation in the development of state regulation of digital currencies (crypto-regulation); handling cross-border M&A transactions; and the restructuring of international groups of companies.
Dmitry specialises in managing complex legal projects involving the structuring of international groups of companies and international business, mergers and acquisitions transactions, and fundraising, and advises clients on the implementation of major investment projects.
His legal practice also covers major commercial and private real estate transactions and advising high-net-worth individuals on matters of international tax law, immigration and finance, and the legal structuring of assets.
For the past 15 years, the most authoritative publications have recommended Dmitry as a leading expert in various areas of law:
- recognised as a market leader in project support, IFLR1000
- recognised as a leading lawyer in corporate and commercial law and M&A transactions, Chambers Global
- recognised as a leading lawyer in corporate and commercial law and M&A transactions, Chambers Europe
- named as an expert in commercial law, corporate law and M&A, banking and finance law, The Legal 500
- recognised as an influential expert in M&A and corporate governance matters, and as a recommended lawyer in construction, Who is Legal
Membership in associations and unions
- Business environment expert within the framework of research conducted by the World Bank
- International Bar Association (IBA)
He gives you the bigger picture - he points out the risks and the things that we should be looking at in more detail.
Dmitry Arkhipenko is adept at handling shareholder-related issues and M&A mandates. He also focuses on corporate restructuring matters and possesses experience in the real estate industry.
Projects
IPO EvroTorg
Acting as a local legal advisor for the largest Belarusian grocery retail network – Eurotorg – in connection with its $300 million IPO and listing on the London Stock Exchange.
JYSK's expantion in Belarus
Legal support of a Danish transnational corporation in a project to enter the Belarusian market with the aim of opening 30 stores under the JYSK brand.
Protecting Salamander's interests
Successful resolution of a corporate conflict between participants of an LLC, a resident of Brest free economic zone. We arranged a defense against claims seeking to invalidate decisions of general meetings of participants, validation of participant’s withdrawal from the company and defense against groundless collection of value of share to the benefit of the withdrawing participant.
NOYAKS
Consultions to a major retail chain selling prime alcoholic beverages on corporate matters related to group restructuring. Also, our associates were involved in the development of a business model to improve management of the group of companies, preparation of corporate documents and monitoring the restructuring process.
Restructuring of a major commercial and construction holding
We carried out a restructuring of a major group of companies comprising over 20 legal bodies. The project involved a set of negotiations with banks on debt restructuring.
Construction of an agricultural complex
Legal support for Bauer Technics a.s., a Czech general contractor, constructing a ‘turnkey’ pig complex for Borysov Meat Factory OJSC with an investment volume of 35 million euros.
Publications
news
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announcements
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analytical materials
New regulations to the Law on Labour Migration in Georgia effective from 1 March 2026
news
Adult industry in Georgia: what is allowed and what is prohibited under the law
announcements
Cyprus, Poland, Kazakhstan and Georgia: results of legislative changes in 2025, what to expect in 2026
news
Changes for submission of income tax declaration and tax liability for the supply of property/asset by an individual
articlesTaxation in the Kyrgyz Republic
analytical materials
Guide. International Arbitration 2024