Rostislav Romanychev
About Rostislav Romanychev
Rostislav Romanychev serves as the Vice President Legal at DP World, bringing over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. His career includes roles at major companies such as ConocoPhillips, Gazprom Neft, and Shell, with a focus on corporate law and international negotiations.
Current Role at DP World
Rostislav Romanychev serves as Vice President Legal at DP World, a position he has held since 2024. He is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing legal matters within the organization, focusing on compliance and corporate governance. His extensive background in the oil and gas sector informs his approach to legal challenges in a global logistics context.
Previous Experience in the Oil and Gas Sector
Rostislav Romanychev has over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He has held various legal positions, including Legal Counsel at Shell from 1998 to 2007, Counsel for Russia and Caspian at ConocoPhillips from 2007 to 2010, and Head of Legal at RN-Exploration from 2010 to 2012. He also served as Deputy Executive Director at Gazprom Neft from 2019 to 2022 and as Head of Department at LUKOIL from 2012 to 2016. His work has involved negotiating corporate documents and agreements with both Russian and Western partners.
Educational Background
Rostislav Romanychev holds a Master's degree in American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence from Northwestern University. He also studied at Kutafin Moscow State Law University from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, he attended Fordham University in 2008 for further legal studies. His educational background supports his expertise in international law and corporate governance.
Expertise in Joint Ventures and Agreements
Rostislav Romanychev specializes in advisory roles concerning joint venture agreements and the establishment of joint ventures. He has significant experience in production sharing agreement issues and related aspects. His expertise extends to negotiating with governments and state entities, which is crucial for international oil and gas projects across various regions, including the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and North America.