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Rabomizo Law Firm

International legal practice with a Ukrainian foundation

Team

Languages:

  • Ukrainian
  • English
  • Russian
Managing director, Attorney

Valentyna Babak

Ukrainian attorney and human rights advocate specializing in international private maritime law, dispute resolution, international humanitarian law, and international human rights law. She represents individuals and companies in national disputes and participates in international arbitration proceedings.

In her practice, Valentyna handles disputes related to shipping, international trade, and the performance of commercial contracts. She also has experience working with issues of international humanitarian law and human rights protection.

Valentyna began her professional career at Rabomizo Law Firm, where she worked as a paralegal and gained practical experience in maritime law and dispute resolution. After obtaining her licence to practise law, she continued working at the firm as a attorney.

Valentyna is currently the Managing director of Rabomizo Law Firm and is involved in developing the firm’s practice, focusing on dispute resolution, international maritime law and international arbitration.

Regions of Activity:

  • Kyiv - Principal Office
  • Kyiv Regions
  • Odesa Region
  • Cherkasy Region
  • Europe – Representation before various arbitration institutions

Education

  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) with Honours, State University of Infrastructure and Technologies
  • Master of Economics with Honours, State University of Infrastructure and Technologies.
  • Professional development:
    "International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Protection in Armed Conflict" – specialized training programs organized by USAID, the Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL), and the Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union (2022–2023).
    "Digital Open Source Investigations" Course, Human Rights Center, University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, 2022

Membership

  • Kyiv Regional Bar Council
  • National Bar Association of Ukraine

Expertise

Valentyna specialises in resolving disputes related to shipping and maritime transport. She handles maritime law cases, including ship arrest and release, charter disputes, cargo claims, disputes related to maritime incidents and accidents, and advises clients on ship registration issues.

Valentyna also represents clients before the European Court of Human Rights in cases involving violations of the right to a fair trial, property rights, the right to respect for private and family life, and other fundamental rights and freedoms. 

In addition to her advocacy practice, Valentyna is involved in analytical and research activities in the field of international humanitarian law and issues related to the documentation of war crimes. 

Areas of Law

  • Private International Maritime Law
  • International Human Rights Law
  • International Humanitarian Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Civil Law
  • Criminal Law

Practices

  • Shipping
  • Litigation
  • Human Rights Protection
  • International Arbitration

Representative experience

International Arbitration and Litigation

Representation of a claimant in a complex LCIA arbitration concerning debt recovery

The case involved allegations of document forgery and fraud and was part of a broader dispute over ownership and control of significant agricultural assets in Ukraine

Representation of a foreign fishing company in LCIA arbitration

Represented a foreign fishing company in a complex cross-border dispute concerning the termination of a bareboat charter for a fishing vessel, including LCIA arbitration for recovery of unpaid charter hire and coordination of Cypriot court proceedings to obtain asset freezing relief in support of the claim.

Representation of a UAE company in a defective goods dispute under the Swiss Rules

Representation of a UAE company in a defective goods dispute under the Swiss Rules

Representation of a Polish company GIR Europa

in international arbitration proceedings against the Hungarian steel plant ISD Dunaferr Co. Ltd. under the Swiss Rules of International Arbitration

Human Rights (ECHR)

Representation of individuals and legal entities before the European Court of Human Rights

Acted for individuals and legal entities before the European Court of Human Rights in cases concerning fair trial violations, property rights, private and family life, the right to life, and claims arising out of the consequences of Russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine.

Litigation in Ukraine

Representation of a US company in a commercial dispute in Ukraine

Represented a US company in a Ukrainian commercial dispute arising out of the multimodal shipment of goods from the United States to Ukraine, including the recovery of unpaid freight and related charges from the Ukrainian cargo owner.

Commercial and civil law

Representation of a client in a civil case concerning the removal of a child by guardianship authorities

Acted for a client in civil proceedings concerning the unlawful removal of a child by guardianship authorities, including the challenge of decisions taken by the relevant local self-government body, claims seeking a declaration that the removal was unlawful, and recovery of moral damages.

Criminal law

Protection of clients’ rights in criminal proceedings

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