Our team

Our lawyers ensure the professional protection of clients' interests

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Sadekov Law Office

Our Mission

At Sadekov Law Firm, our mission is to defend and protect our clients' legal rights with utmost professionalism, discretion, and international competence.

With over 25 years of experience and a deep commitment to justice, we provide strategic legal solutions to individuals and businesses across borders — from complex criminal defence and private wealth protection to high-stakes international arbitration.

Introducing our team

Our team successfully handles commercial, criminal, civil and administrative proceedings.

  • Vladimir Sadekov
    Vladimir Sadekov

    attorney-at-law, managing partner

  • Maria Abramenkova
    Maria Abramenkova

    attorney

  • Oksana Versal
    Oksana Versal

    lawyer

  • Anna Berest
    Anna Berest

    lawyer

  • Nikita Šalov
    Nikita Šalov

    lawyer

  • Marina Smirnova
    Marina Smirnova

    lawyer

  • Evelin Orav
    Evelin Orav

    assistant

    on parental leave
  • Aleksandra Lilu
    Aleksandra Lilu

    accountant, tax consultant

Vladimir Sadekov
Vladimir Sadekov

attorney-at-law, managing partner

Vladimir Sadekov is a sworn attorney with more than 25 years of experience in criminal defense, economic crime cases, sanctions compliance, and cross-border arbitration. As the founder and managing partner of Sadekov Law, he advises high-net-worth individuals, businesses, and international investors involved in legal disputes, criminal or administrative proceedings, or seeking reliable legal solutions in the context of Estonian and European Union law. He represents clients in Estonia and in international arbitration forums, offering strategic legal opinions and guidance within the framework of Estonian law and EU legislation.

Core Practice Areas:

  • Defense in criminal and economic cases, including international matters
  • EU sanctions compliance and legal risk mitigation
  • Asset protection through Estonia and other EU jurisdictions
  • Representation in commercial disputes and international arbitration

2005 — Faculty of Law of the University of Audentes, Master’s Degree

2001 — Faculty of Law of Concordia International University, Bachelor’s Degree

since 2010 — Managing Partner and Attorney-at-Law, Vladimir Sadekov Law Office

2009 — Attorney-at-Law, Law Firm Leonid Olovjanisnikov

2006-2009 — Senior Assistante of the Attorney-at-Law, Law Firm Leonid Olovjanisnikov

2004-2005 — lawyer, VS Attorneys-at-Law

2003-2004 — attorney, Concordia Attorneys at Law

2001-2003 — lawyer, AS VIM AGENCY

1999-2001 — lawyer, AS BI-Info

Member of the Estonian Bar Association since 2006

European Fraud and Compliance Lawyers (EFCL)

European Criminal Bar Association (ECBA)

Russian, Estonian, English

  • Criminal law and proceedings
  • Law of obligations
  • Family law
Maria Abramenkova
Maria Abramenkova

attorney

2016 — Faculty of Law, Tallinn University of Technology, Master’s Degree

2013 — Faculty of Law, Tallinn University of Technology, Bachelor’s Degree

from March 2017 — attorney, Vladimir Sadekov Law Office

2016-2017 — Lawyer, Katrin Vellet’s Bailiff Office

2013-2016 — Lawyer, Vladimir Sadekov Law Office

2012-2013 — Assistant, Estonian Human Rights Centre

2012 — Assistant, Tallinn City Government

Member of the Estonian Bar Association since 2017

Russian, Estonian, English

Oksana Versal
Oksana Versal

lawyer

  • 2024 - Tallinn University: Dispute Resolution. Legal and Psychological Approach to Conciliation, microdegree programme (obtaining master’s degree).
  • 2022 - Certificate "Compliance Officer" / Eesti Koolitus- ja Konverentsikeskus OÜ.
  • 2021 / 2023 - Financial Intelligence Unit / Training for trust and company service providers
  • 2020 - Tallinn University continuing education: General and Social Psychology
  • 2001 - Moskva State Social University, Master’s degree in Law: academic recognition (Estonian ENIC/NARIC)
  • 2024 - Vladimir Sadekov law office/lawyer
  • 2021 - 2024 LensLegal OÜ / lawyer / management board member
  • 2020 - 2021 X Cap OÜ / Compliance officer
  • 2017 - 2020 BCC Consult OÜ / lawyer / Head of Legal Department
  • 2011 - 2017  City Õigusbüroo / lawyer
  • 2008 - 2011 Punamoon Pluss law office / lawyer

Estonian, Russian, English

Anna Berest
Anna Berest

lawyer

  • 2015 - ... University of Tartu, Faculty of Law, Master’s degree in progress
  • 2011–2014 – University of Tartu, Faculty of Law, Bachelor's degree
  • from June 2024 - lawyer, Vladimir Sadekov Law Office
  • 02.2024-06.2024 - lawyer, Risto Sepp’s Bailiff Office
  • 05.2016- 02.2024- lawyer, Natalja Malahhova’s Bailiff Office

Estonian, Russian, English

Nikita Šalov
Nikita Šalov

lawyer

  • 2023 – The University of Tartu, School of Law, Master’s degree in progress
  • 2020 – 2023 The University of Tartu, School of Law, Bachelor’s degree
  • 06.02. – 13.02.2022 Winter ELSA Law School on Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • 2025 – Vladimir Sadekov Law Office / Lawyer
  • 01.2024 – 12.2024 S&K Legal OÜ / Lawyer
  • 07.2022 – 08.2022 Haabersti District Government / Internship

Estonian, Russian, English

Marina Smirnova
Marina Smirnova

lawyer

2008 EBS (Estonian Business School), bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration

2020 University of Tartu, Estonia (BA in Law)

2021 University of Tartu, Estonia (MA in Law) to be obtained 2023

2008 accountant certificate (Kardis OÜ)

2001 сustoms broker certificate (issued by Estonian Tax and Customs Board)

2000 – 2006 Scantrans AS, declarant / customs broker

2006 – 2007 Admiral Markets AS, customer support specialist

2007 – 2014 Kühne+Nagel AS, forwarder

2011 – 2022 Valverone OÜ, member of the Board

2019 - lawyer, Vladmir Sadekov law office

Russian, Estonian, English

Evelin Orav
Evelin Orav

assistant

2018-2020 — Tallinn School of Economics

2021 – University of Tartu, Estonia (BA in Law, to be obtained)

from September 2021 — assistant, Vladimir Sadekov Law Office

2020-2021 – Clerk in Harju County Court

Estonian, Russian, English

Aleksandra Lilu
Aleksandra Lilu

accountant, tax consultant

2011 — Tallinn School of Economics, Accounting

Russian, Estonian