Konstantin Bureiko

International Counsel at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Speaker

Konstantin Bureiko is an international counsel in Debevoise & Plimpton LLP’s London office. He is a member of the firm’s International Sanctions Compliance & Enforcement Practice.

Mr. Bureiko’s practice focuses on international sanctions compliance and enforcement where he advises and represents multinational clients on EU and UK trade and financial sanctions issues. He is widely renowned as one of the most authoritative young lawyers advising in this field, and has been recognised twice by WorldECR in its annual awards, which noted he has “established a reputation with major international clients as a sanctions expert, able to blend in-depth technical knowledge with commercial nous.”

He also advises on white collar defence and investigations, with deep experience of conducting international anti-corruption investigations and advising on compliance matters for large multinational companies. His work in this area has taken in more than forty countries, spanning North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Russia and the Middle East.

Mr. Bureiko is recognised by Chambers UK-Wide Sanctions (2024) as “Up and Coming”. They note clients value his ability “to cut to the real issues”, that he is “extremely customer-focused” with “great expertise” and he is also said to be “excellent under pressure and extremely knowledgeable.”

Mr. Bureiko is also recommended as a Rising Star in the Regulatory Investigations and Corporate Crime section of The Legal 500 UK (2024), where clients note that he has “a seemingly insatiable appetite for work” and “an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law.” Highlighting his deep sanctions expertise and “excellent technical ability,” clients have also described him in the guide as “brilliant,” “highly qualified, effective and efficient, with excellent availability at all times.”