He is able to find solutions to almost any situation.
Dmitry Arkhipenko began his legal career in 1995. In 1998, together with his partners, he founded REVERA law firm, which over nearly 30 years has become the largest law firm in Belarus and has also expanded its presence across the Caucasus, Central Asia, Europe and the MENA countries.
At present, Dmitry is the Managing Partner of the international law group REVERA, which is present in 12 countries and works with jurisdictions in more than 70 countries.
As Chambers Global notes: “Dmitry Arkhipenko manages his firm’s most significant projects and stands out for his professional experience.” Dmitry’s portfolio includes more than 1,000 projects, including around 200 major international projects across various jurisdictions, among them: preparation for the IPO of the largest retailer on the London Stock Exchange; participation in the creation of the legal regime of the Great Stone Industrial Park; participation in the development of state regulation of digital currencies (crypto-regulation); handling cross-border M&A transactions; and the restructuring of international groups of companies.
Dmitry specialises in managing complex legal projects involving the structuring of international groups of companies and international business, mergers and acquisitions transactions, and fundraising, and advises clients on the implementation of major investment projects.
His legal practice also covers major commercial and private real estate transactions and advising high-net-worth individuals on matters of international tax law, immigration and finance, and the legal structuring of assets.
For the past 15 years, the most authoritative publications have recommended Dmitry as a leading expert in various areas of law:
- recognised as a market leader in project support, IFLR1000
- recognised as a leading lawyer in corporate and commercial law and M&A transactions, Chambers Global
- recognised as a leading lawyer in corporate and commercial law and M&A transactions, Chambers Europe
- named as an expert in commercial law, corporate law and M&A, banking and finance law, The Legal 500
- recognised as an influential expert in M&A and corporate governance matters, and as a recommended lawyer in construction, Who is Legal
Membership in associations and unions
- Business environment expert within the framework of research conducted by the World Bank
- International Bar Association (IBA)
He gives you the bigger picture - he points out the risks and the things that we should be looking at in more detail.
Dmitry Arkhipenko is adept at handling shareholder-related issues and M&A mandates. He also focuses on corporate restructuring matters and possesses experience in the real estate industry.
Projects
Gurtam
Consulting on issues of doing business in Georgia: developing a strategy for entering the market, determining the legal model of construction business, consulting on special legal regimes.
Due Diligence of the energy facility before the transaction
Due diligence of the Georgian company for compliance with local energy legislation. The process was carried out to determine whether the founders have rights to a stake in the company, its limitations and other possible risks that could jeopardise the possibility of a further transaction. The first draft of the sale and purchase agreement was also prepared.
IT company with offices in 17 countries worldwide
Legal support was needed for the company's entry into the new jurisdictions, including Georgia, Cyprus, Poland, and Kazakhstan. Assistance to new R&D centers on corporate and tax issues. The opinions on special regimes for IT businesses in Kazakhstan (Astana Hub), Russia (Skolkovo, Innopolis), and the UAE (free zones) have been provided to enable the company to be successfull in new market entry.
Railway logistics operator
REVERA helped the client to choose a jurisdiction for business expansion and potential redomiciliation from Lithuania.The project required analysis of labour, tax, customs and corporate aspects.
Leader of the confectionery industry from the global TOP-10
Assisting the client in comprehensive counterparty analysis when setting up foreign trade activities in the Caucasus region.
International FinTech Group
Drafting a legal opinion on antimonopoly legislation, in which the REVERA team analyzed the necessity to obtain the antimonopoly authority's consent in connection with the transfer of shares within the group of companies, assessed the risks of the transaction taking into account the existing law enforcement practice and ensured cooperation with the National Competition Agency of Georgia.
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Key Changes in Georgian Legislation: October–December 2025
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New regulations to the Law on Labour Migration in Georgia effective from 1 March 2026
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Adult industry in Georgia: what is allowed and what is prohibited under the law
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Cyprus, Poland, Kazakhstan and Georgia: results of legislative changes in 2025, what to expect in 2026
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Quarterly Legislative Review (July – September 2025). New Lending Rules and Expansion of State Support
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