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arapova. · Business counsel

International consulting and
legal protection in Romania and Ukraine.

We operate as a unified legal team, providing businesses and private individuals with a full spectrum of solutions in both jurisdictions.

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15
Years in practice
2
Jurisdictions · RO/UA
24h
Response on retainer
Iryna Arapova
Iryna ArapovaBusiness & Corporate CounselBucharest · Kyiv
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§01 — Services

Comprehensive support
solutions for businesses and individuals.

Integrated Corporate and Private Client Advisory Corporate consulting forms the bedrock of our group's practice, while we simultaneously provide dedicated support for private clients. Our private practice encompasses immigration, labor, and family matters, alongside the structuring of real estate transactions.

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Corporate & Business Law

We manage the formal registration and ongoing corporate infrastructure of all business structures—including sole proprietorships, micro-enterprises, limited liability companies, joint-stock entities, and non-profit associations across Romania and Ukraine. Shareholders' agreements, commercial contracts, labor relations, intellectual property, and tax optimization—our group serves as your integrated cross-border counsel under a single, unified engagement.
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Migration Law

Comprehensive management of residency protocols, permanent stay, and Romanian citizenship pathways, backed by robust litigation and appeals in the event of regulatory challenges. Our practice is strategically structured around seamless status transitions and cross-border repositioning.
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Real Estate Law

Real Estate and Transactional Risk Comprehensive title due diligence prior to deposit allocation, drafting of binding pre-contracts and commercial leases, and formal registration of land plots. We ensure bulletproof protection for buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants across Romania and Ukraine.
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Private International Law

Legal recognition, legalization, and translation of foreign documents civil status certificates, apostilles, academic credential evaluations, processing of cross-border documentation, and derivative citizenship matters.
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§02 — About
Iryna Arapova

A bussines consultant whose practice was builtinside institutions and ministries.

With 15 years of experience at the epicenter of state and international processes ranging from the Ministry of Defense and the National Commission for Financial Services to United Nations projects I have developed a unique perspective on how bureaucratic systems truly function.

This tenure has taught me to see beyond mere regulations, uncovering the opportunities often hidden behind complex procedures. Today, I operate as a business consultant, helping companies speak the same language as the state. I act as a professional guide, navigating businesses through bureaucratic labyrinths, mitigating institutional risks, and fostering effective interaction with government entities.

My approach integrates a profound insider understanding of the system with a pragmatic focus on driving your business growth.

Iryna ArapovaManaging Partner · Business Counsel
2024 —Founding Arapova Counsel SRL.Bucharest & Kyiv
2022 – 2024Consultant, United Nations (IOM)Bucharest
2020 – 2022Senior Legal Specialist, Legal Support DepartmentKiev
2019 – 2020Chief Specialist of the Department for Legal Representation in CourtsKyiv
2019Ministry of Defence · Real Estate & Land DeptKyiv, Ukraine
2018Head of the Legal Department, Pension Fund of UkraineKyiv Region (Boryspil Office)
2017Free Legal Aid CentreKyiv region, Ukraine
2016Attorney, Imperative PlusKyiv
2012– 2014State Department of Ecology and Natural ResourcesLuhansk, Ukraine
2011 – 2012Legal Counsel,Luhansk City Department of JusticeLuhansk, Ukraine
2010Judicial Assistant, Zhovtnevyi District Court of LuhanskLuhansk, Ukraine
§03 — How we engage

From first call tosigned engagement in a week.

We prioritize a streamlined, high-impact onboarding process. Understanding the urgency behind your outreach, we ensure every brief is clearly scoped, transparently priced, and finalized with a signed agreement before any project commences eliminating the uncertainty of open-ended hourly billing.

Step 01

Discovery call

A 60-minute session dedicated to outlining the core of your case, assessing urgency, and determining if our expertise aligns with your needs. Should your requirements fall outside my specialization, I will provide a professional referral to an appropriate expert.
Day 1
Step 02

Scope of Work & Fee Structure

To ensure complete transparency, all proposals are provided in writing, outlining the exact scope of services, timelines, and the designated lead expert. All price quotes—whether fixed or hourly—are guaranteed for 14 days, providing you with clarity and stability for your decision-making.
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Step 03

Onboarding & Compliance

To streamline our collaboration, we consolidate the engagement mandate, conflict-of-interest screening, and GDPR documentation into a single, efficient package. Upon signing, you are granted immediate access to your secure client portal, ensuring a seamless and confidential workflow from day one.
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Step 04

Execution & Reporting

We maintain a disciplined workflow characterized by total transparency. You will receive weekly written progress updates, a monthly itemized invoice detailing all time spent, and—for our retainer clients—a quarterly performance review to ensure our strategy remains perfectly aligned with your evolving business goals.
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§04 — Contact & office

Tell meabout yourmatter.

The first note is enough — a short description of the situation and the deadline you're working against. I reply within 24 hours on weekdays. Initial consultations are scheduled by email to protect confidentiality.

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I've received your note and will reply from [email protected] within 24 hours on weekdays. For urgent matters, phone is the fastest route — +380 95 401 0000 / +40 757 275 394, Mon–Fri 10:00–16:00. Please do not send confidential documents until we've agreed on terms of engagement by email.

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