As of January 1, 2012 Grant Thornton International will add a new member firm in Ukraine to the network. Grant Thornton Armenia, the leading audit and advisory firm in the region, which continuously supports development of Grant Thornton network, will play a significant role in this process. Having extensive experience in establishment and development of Grant Thornton firms in other countries, specifically in Georgia and Tajikistan, Grant Thornton Armenia will support establishment of the new member firm in Ukraine. The Ukrainian member will be created on the basis of Legis Group, local audit and advisory firm, with participation of Grant Thornton Armenia and Grant Thornton Cyprus, and will offer a wide spectrum of audit, tax and advisory services in the market. Ed Nusbaum, CEO, Grant Thornton International, says, “We are very pleased to be able to strengthen still further our already strong presence across the CIS region.” “The Armenian Grant Thornton is distinguished by its multi-sided and long-term expertise, as well as establishment and development of new firms in the region. Taking this into consideration, our firm has expressed readiness to support the establishment of the new member firm in Ukraine, and welcomes and wishes success to its new partner in the Ukrainian market”, comments Gagik Gyulbudaghyan, Managing Partner, Grant Thornton Armenia.

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