Lawyers
Global Expertise & Local Precision
Our team brings a wealth of experience in both domestic U.S. legal practices and international regulations, specializing in corporate structuring and securities law. Our attorneys are skilled in handling the specific challenges that companies face as they grow and expand, offering strategic advice that is both pragmatic and tailored to the unique needs of each client on capital markets.
Whether you’re a startup aiming to build a solid legal base or a multinational corporation managing complex international operations, our team at ILF is ready to offer the advice and insights you need to succeed. We specialize in U.S. corporate structuring and securities law, alongside handling international compliance, providing precise and actionable legal support tailored to your business goals.
Dmitriy Ishimbayev
Dmitriy specializes in the dynamic venture capital ecosystem, where he excels in providing legal support to investment funds, angel investors, equity and debt funds, corporate investors, incubators, accelerators, and funding platforms. His expertise encompasses fund formation, equity investments, growth or venture debt, and corporate venturing. Dmitriy is adept at structuring high-stakes M&A and guiding start-ups through the complexities of capital markets transactions and securities offerings. His detailed and forward-thinking approach makes him a trusted advisor in both domestic and international arenas. For eight (8) consecutive years, from 2017 to 2024, Dmitriy was selected to the prestigious Reuters Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, underscoring his commitment to excellence in legal practice.
Dmitriy is a graduate of the New York School of Law, where he earned his JD in 2014. He is licensed to practice law in the states of New York and New Jersey.
Kemal Lepschoque
Kemal is a foreign qualified legal counsel with a deep expertise in the venture capital ecosystem. He excels in guiding emerging and high-growth companies through inception, venture financing, and exits, particularly in the technology sectors. His expertise extends to fund formation, corporate structuring, and transactions involving angel investors, equity and debt funds, corporate investors, incubators, accelerators, and funding platforms. He is also adept at navigating market deal terms, and his experience spans across investment management, investment funds, cross-border transactions, fintech, and private equity. Kemal has held significant roles at leading firms such as Ernst & Young and Deloitte.
Kemal holds an LL.M degree from University of Leiden and has pursued continued education at Stanford Law School.
Marina Bykova
Marina is an accomplished attorney with over 20 years of experience in U.S. law. She has extensive experience in the venture capital sector, adeptly advising clients on fund creation, equity funding strategies, and venture debt solutions. Her expertise also includes navigating complex investment landscapes and facilitating corporate ventures, providing robust legal guidance to investors and startups alike in their growth and financing endeavors. Marina’s practice also focuses on advising clients on cross-border trade, investments, corporate governance, business immigration, and dispute resolution. As a member of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) and an arbitrator at the International Arbitration Court, Marina ensures comprehensive legal support in multifaceted international contexts.
Marina holds an LL.M degree from Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and is licensed to practice in the states of New York and Maryland.
Yulia Molodozhen
Yulia is a foreign qualified attorney with over 25 years of legal practice in banking and international financial institutions, with broad experience in international banking and investments, corporate affairs and M&A, network expansion, subsidiaries supervision and litigation. She has gained most of her experience working as Head of Legal of a subsidiary bank of a Belgian financial group. Yulia is experienced in international and EU law, holding a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. She is practicing corporate, international trade, tax, investment and data protection law, advising clients on compliance and FATCA in both USA and EU.
Roman Kamaldinov
Roman is a foreign qualified lawyer specializing in the structuring of digital businesses with a focus on cryptocurrency and IT project regulation. He has an extensive track record as a consultant to government agencies worldwide, providing strategic guidance on cryptocurrency policy enhancements. Roman earned a degree in Business Law and Management and pursued advanced studies in cryptocurrency regulation at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a recognized speaker at global forums and has authored numerous articles on digital technologies and cryptocurrency. His professional expertise includes advising on intricate legal issues associated with crypto and IT, cross-border transactions, investment, and compliance in multiple jurisdictions.