Maksim Znak is a prominent attorney, lawyer, legal educator, bard (three albums released), athlete (ran half and full marathons, and practiced triathlon), husband, and father of one son.

In 2004, Maksim obtained his PhD in Law from the Belarusian State University. After his postgraduate studies at the BSU, he defended a scientific thesis on the Dispositiveness of Contractual Liability in Civil Law and was awarded the scientific degree of 'candidate of legal sciences'. In addition, Maksim Znak holds an Executive MBA from Kozminski University (Warsaw, Poland).

Maksim has practiced legal consulting since 2001. He is an arbitrator of the International Chamber of Arbitrators of the Union of Lawyers of Belarus. In addition, he devoted much time to science and to teaching as a senior lecturer at the Civil Law Department of the BSU, lecturing on Civil Law, International Private Law, and Legal Environment for Business. Maksim has been an expert for the World Bank's Doing Business study since 2011. He was a national consultant on bringing the Belarusian legislation into line with the basic World Trade Organization's treaties. He published over 150 articles. The Chambers Guide 2017 noted that Maksim's clients appreciated his ability to explain things in an accessible manner and to offer options to find best solutions, as well as his strategic mind, incredible promptness and persistence, creative approach to litigation work, and attention to details. Other authoritative international publications and ratings, including Legal 500, IFLR1000, and Who's Who Legal, also recognized Maksim Znak as one of the leaders in the Belarusian legal market.

He is a sports enthusiast, runs long distances and is passionate about triathlon. In addition, he plays the guitar and performs his original songs. He participated in several bard festivals in Belarus.

The book “Zekameron” is a collection of stories written by Maksim Znak while in prison. It has already been published in several European countries in Belarusian, Russian and German, and will soon be published in English and Swedish as well.