Deputy Head of Legal Department, Pakharenko and Partners IP and Law Firm. Evgeniy Kompanets has three majors (including intellectual property). Between 2002 and 2005 he worked in the state system of intellectual property protection. He joined Pakharenko and Partners IP and Law Firm in 2005. His practice in the field of IP encompasses consulting on the issues of protection and enforcement of IP rights. Mr. Kompanets is particularly focused on anti-counterfeiting work in the framework of criminal and civil proceedings as well as customs law. Evgeniy also takes an active part in developing recommendations aimed at improving legislation in the field of IP and enforcement. He is a regular contributor to specialist publications and gives lectures to audiences.