Dmytro Duginov
Attorney at Law
PRIVATBANK CRIMEAN DEPOSITS
Effective legal investigation techniques and advanced practices in judicial protection of the owners of “Crimean” deposits blocked by PrivatBank in 2014.
Крымские вклады ПриватБанка
Результативная техника адвокатского расследования и передовые подходы к судебной защите интересов владельцев "крымских" вкладов, заблокированных ПриватБанком в 2014 году.
PRIVATBANK CRIMEAN DEPOSITS
Effective legal investigation techniques and advanced practices in judicial protection of the owners of “Crimean” deposits blocked by PrivatBank in 2014.
“The redemption of Crimean deposits is inevitable since law infringement is not supposed to be better than law compliance”
Dmytro Duginov
Attorney-at-Law, Head of Financial Services Consumer Protection Council
Attorney’s Dmytro Duginov’s expertise is built not only on his law practice, but also on a large-scale human rights practice that allowed to turn the tide of judicial proceedings in favor of “Crimean” clients of PrivatBank. This has been made possible due to constant communication with mass media and state authorities since 2014.
won lawsuits against Privatbank on the repayment of funds belonging to “Crimean” depositors.
won lawsuits recovering the charges that equal at least the amount of actual deposits.
enforcement proceedings successfully completed as of 2021.
support of “voluntary” execution by PrivatBank of court decisions that entered into force, without applying to the State Executive Service.
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Project Publications
Позиційні вимоги
9 листопада 2021 року Велика Палата (ВП) Верховного Суду (ВС) прийняла постанову по справі № 320/5115/17,…
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The Financial Services Consumer Protection Council Appealed to the Grand Chamber on the “Interest on Crimean Deposits” Issue (Ua)
Сьогодні, 20 грудня 2021 року, Рада з питань захисту прав споживачів фінпослуг направила звернення до Великої…
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Penalty on Deposits Is in Doubt, but There Are Separate Opinions of the Judges of the Supreme Court
Published at the beginning of December the Resolution of the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court…
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The Grand Chamber Clarified When Depositors Are Entitled to Demand the Penalty from Bank According to Consumer Protection Law
The Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court confirmed the right of the depositors to demand from…
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Case in Which the Fine Was 10 times Higher than Deposit Amount
In December 2016 attorney Dmytro Duginov filed a claim against PrivatBank on behalf of Crimean depositor…
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Non-resident’s Case Who Received Additional Fine
On February 26, 2020 the Supreme Court affirmed attorney’s Dmytro Duginov legal opinion on the case…
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Depositor’s Case Whose Additional Fine Was Raised to Seven times Its Original Amount
In September 2021 Kyiv Court of Appeals affirmed attorney’s Dmytro Duginov legal opinion on the case…
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Depositor’s Case Who Returned Compensation from Deposit Guarantee Fund
Attorney-at-law Dmytro Duginov supported the execution of a court decision on the case of Crimean depositor…
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Legal Entity’s Case on Locked Grant
The representatives of a legal entity – a non-governmental organization reached out to attorney Dmytro Duginov…
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[ FAQ ]
Frequently Asked Questions about Crimean Deposits
What documents are necessary for trial?
Original agreement and deposit receipt are the documents confirming the fact of deposit agreement conclusion. However, if you are having only the copies of these documents, they will also be sufficient.
I am having an incomplete set of documents / there are no documents at all. Is there a chance to file a lawsuit?
Yes, the lawsuit is possible. The most important thing is to know the number of your bank account and the deposit amount. As of today, we have developed effective techniques and procedures of legal investigation that allow to reinstate the required information on your deposits for court.
Is it possible to return the received compensation from the Deposit Guarantee Fund and file a lawsuit in Ukraine?
Yes, this is a common practice that allows the depositor to return the full deposit including all kinds of penalties that may exceed the actual deposit amount by several times.
I have previously filed an action and lost it, is there a chance to return my deposit?
Certainly, there is a chance. We will file an action against the bank based on other matters and will restore your violated rights.
Is there an opportunity to file a lawsuit if I am unable to come to Ukraine?
Yes. Currently this is not a problem. All required documents can be filed remotely.
Is it possible to file a legal action regarding the inherited deposit?
Yes. However, you need to obtain a notarized confirmation of your status as the heir of the deceased client of the bank.
My current bank account has been blocked, is there any practice of returning such funds?
Yes. The approach to reviewing the cases on blocked current accounts is similar to the cases on the recovery of blocked deposits, however the relief sought will contain less penalty claims.
Is it possible to return the funds from the blocked account of a legal entity?
Yes. In this case the court proceedings will be held even quicker than in cases regarding deposits of individuals. This is due to the fact that such cases are reviewed by commercial courts which currently deal with matters more speedily.
What amount can I count on having won the case?
This depends on when you applied to PrivatBank with the claim to void the agreement and receive the funds. If you submitted such a claim a long time ago the interest will be much less, but the term for penalties application will be extended. In general, you can expect to receive: the deposit itself, 3% annual interest, inflation return (if the deposit was in UAH), and a fine stipulated by article 10, section 5 of the Law of Ukraine on Consumer Protection which may amount to the funds put on hold by the bank (deposit and interests).