At Goncharenko Law Office, we are more than just a law firm—we are a strategic legal and business partner for clients operating in
- Israel
- Sweden
- Middle East
- post-Soviet countries
With deep expertise in cross-border transactions, international business law, and diplomatic affairs, we provide tailored legal solutions that navigate complex regulatory landscapes while bridging cultural and legal differences.
Our firm combines Israeli legal expertise with a global network, ensuring that businesses, investors, and individuals receive world-class legal services backed by local and regional market insights. Whether expanding into Israel, structuring investments in the Gulf, resolving disputes in the art world, or handling high-value diamond transactions, we remain at the forefront of innovative legal strategies.
Our founder
Our founder
Dr. Ivan Goncharenko, Adv. is a member of the Israel Bar Association
Dr. Ivan Goncharenko’s journey is a remarkable fusion of academic excellence and extensive practical experience. He pursued his higher education at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and later obtained a second degree from Lund University in Sweden, specializing in International Relations and Middle Eastern Studies. Further enhancing his academic credentials, he earned a PhD in Middle Eastern Studies
Upon graduating, Ivan served as a Middle East Affairs Consultant at the Israeli Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, contributing to diplomatic efforts on regional affairs.
Simultaneously, Ivan pursued his LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) and Master’s degree in International Law at Sorbonne University in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Notably, he became the first Israeli citizen to receive an academic education in the UAE following the historic peace agreement between Israel and the Emirates.
Dr. Goncharenko’s unique academic background and international legal expertise position him as a distinguished professional in the field, bridging legal frameworks across different regions and cultures.
Education
- PhD, Middle Eastern Studies, Bar Ilan University, Israel
- M.A., International Law, Sorbonne university Abu Dhabi, UAE (Top Ranked in Class)
- M.A., Middle Eastern Studies, Bar Ilan University, Israel
- M.A, Middle Eastern Studies (ABD), Lund University, Sweden
- B.A., Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Academic Center for Law and Science, Israel
- B.A., International Relations, Study of Islam and the Middle East, Hebrew University, Israel