Change of leadership of the Anti-Corruption Court: HACC Appeals Chamber headed by Ihor Panaid – what is known about him
27 November 2025 17:56
The appointment of a new head of the Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) came at a time when the institution is under scrutiny due to high-profile corruption cases and the need to ensure the independence of justice. This was reported by the press service of the chamber, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
on November 26, the judges of the Appeals Chamber held a meeting at which they elected Judge Ihor Panaid as the new chairman by secret ballot.
Who headed the chamber
Ihor Panaid has been a judge of the HACC Appeals Chamber since the first years of its operation.
According to the law, he will act as the chairman for three years, but not longer than his own term of office. The position involves organizational management of the chamber’s work, distribution of cases and external representation of the institution – functions that are crucial for the effectiveness of the appeal process in grand corruption cases.
Career and education
- Education: In 1998, he graduated from the Yaroslav Mudryi National Law Academy of Ukraine (Kharkiv).
- Prior to his appointment as a judge (until 2011): He held the position of Head of the Legal Department of S-Invest Limited Liability Company in Kharkiv.
- Previous court: He started his judicial career at the Chuhuiv City Court of Kharkiv Region, where he was first appointed in 2011 for a five-year term.
TheHACC Appeals Chamber is a key element of the anti-corruption system, as its decisions often become final in cases of high-ranking officials, MPs and heads of state-owned companies.
Who was replaced by the new head
Prior to Panayid’s election, the Appeals Chamber was headed by Oleksandr Semennikov, who completed his term.
The appointment of a new head may affect the pace and organization of case reviews, but the key challenges remain the same: ensuring independence of decisions, transparency of work and public trust in the context of war and increased demands for accountability of state institutions.
