May 25, 2026 – Global law firm Dentons has promoted Kyiv-based Valeria Tarasenko to counsel. Valeria Tarasenko has more than 20 years’ experience in national and international tax law. She advises national and multinational companies on tax structuring, assessment of tax risks, cross-border taxation and application of international tax treaties. Valeria also holds a mater’s degree in international tax law and has extensive experience in cross-border tax planning.
Oleg Batyuk, Ukraine Managing Partner at Dentons, commented: “Valeria has proven herself to be a highly skilled, responsible and dedicated professional. Her initiative, perseverance and effective teamwork have enabled the successful implementation of a number of important projects for her clients. This promotion is not only a recognition of her significant contribution, but also a testament to the trust Dentons has in her, our team and the Ukrainian practice, especially in these difficult times.”
Valeria Tarasenko commented on her appointment: ‘‘I am honored to be a counsel at Dentons. I look forward to working with my colleagues around the globe to further develop our Tax practice and help our clients navigate Ukraine's transformation while providing top quality support and advice.’’
Dentons has promoted 13 new partners, six new Senior Counsel, six new Managing Counsel, and 30 new Counsel in Europe and Central Asia as part of the 2026 promotion round. This diverse group of lawyers represents 19 different offices and all practice groups active in the region, and reflects equitable gender representation, with women lawyers making up 46% of the partner promotions and 48% of counsel promotions.
“Congratulations to our rising stars on reaching the next milestone in their career journey,” said Wendela Raas, Europe Chief Executive Officer. “The promotions reflect not only the incredible talent within our Firm, but also Dentons’ ongoing commitment to professional development and providing a positive working environment where people can grow their career.”
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