Key People

Graduate of University of Miami School of Law (LL.M. in International Law, 2024), St. Petersburg University Law School (Yurist in 2002; PhD (SJD) in 2005), and Columbia University in the City of New York Business School (MBA, 2014).
Vladimir is an attorney licensed to practice in the State of New York, with extensive experience in both U.S. and international legal and business matters. He advises clients across a range of sectors, including industrial and trade companies, and has held senior management positions in the banking and industrial fields. His consulting practice focuses on complex M&A transactions, cross-border taxation, corporate law and regulatory compliance, including in emerging areas such as blockchain technology. Alongside his U.S. practice, Vladimir works extensively with clients across South America, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe.

He is the author of more than 30 published articles and one book and regularly contributes to international conferences as both organizer and speaker. In addition to his legal practice, Vladimir has a long-standing academic track record, having served as an associate professor at various universities and frequently invited as a guest lecturer at institutions around the world.

Graduate of St. Petersburg State University Law School (2002). Organizer of  the annual Business Association Seminar dealing with issues of mediation.

Academic Background: Université de Sherbrooke (LLB), 2004, Université de Sherbrooke; Master’s Degree in Taxation (D. Fisc.); 2007, Accounting Degree (HEC Montreal), 1987. Membership: Canadian Bar Association, Association de Planification Fiscale et Financière (APFF).
Jacques Éthier has won the regard of a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporate executives, healthcare professionals, small-business owners, public-service bodies (cities and municipalities), Canadian citizens working or doing business abroad, foreign residents working or doing business in Canada and Canadian companies with international subsidiaries.

Education: University of Nice, France – Maîtrise de Droit Public (1978) – Diplôme d’Etude Approfondie de Droit International Privé de l’Institut du Droit de la Paix et du Développement, Mémorandum: “L’Espace Judiciaire Européen” (1981) – PhD in Law, Doctorat de Droit International Public et Privé, Thesis: “The transfer of capital between the European Union and the United States” (1983). University of Miami LL.M, Memorandum: “The Exchange Contacts under the I.M.F. Rules” (1983).

Eric Citrey was admitted to the Paris Bar on May 23, 1996.

His experience includes practical training and of counsel with the International Tax Department of SHUTTS & BOWEN P.A. (Miami, Florida); Legal Counsel at Price Waterhouse Legal & Tax Paris office (1987-1989); General Counsel at COFIREM Holding (1989-1990); In-house legal counsel at GEC ALSTHOM TRANSPORT SA (1990-1996).

Arbitration and counseling: International Chamber of Commerce Arbitrator, IFEJI Expert (French Institute of International Judicial Experts): in charge of the regulating authority within the PFI/PPP, ADR specialist promoting amicable settlement. Eric is also recognized by the FIF (International Railways Industry Federation) as the specialist of large transport infrastructure contracts.

Harvard Law School, HarvardX: CS50L (2021); Cum Laude Graduate St. Thomas University School of Law (2019); Saint-Petersburg State University, Russia; Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science and International Political Process and Law (2013); Law School of Saint-Petersburg State University, (2005).

Distinguished multijurisdictional attorney. Specialization: tax and corporate law. Dr. Evgeny V. Golovanov is a member of the Florida Bar, eligible to practice law in Florida since 2019. In addition he provides services in the US, including Florida notary, remote notary, and as an IRS registered tax practitioner. He is also often invited to universities worldwide as a guest lecturer.