Customs Disputes in Ukraine: How Foreign Companies Can Challenge Customs Decisions and Additional Duties
Nataliia Kyreieva Attorney at Law, Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm For foreign companies importing goods into Ukraine, customs disputes with Ukrainian customs authorities remain one of the most common yet underestimated legal risks. Additional customs assessments, customs valuation adjustments, tariff classification disputes, and increased import duties may arise even when a shipment is properly documented …
UPDATING OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE AND INFORMATION ON ULTIMATE BENEFICIAL OWNERS
Maintaining up-to-date information on ultimate beneficial owners (the “UBOs”) and the ownership structure in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, Individual Entrepreneurs and Public Organisations (the “USR”) is an obligation of every legal entity in Ukraine.
Features of the Enforcement of Foreign Court Decisions in Ukraine
In today’s environment of active international relations, the issue of recognizing and enforcing foreign court decisions in Ukraine has become particularly relevant. The growing number of international disputes involving Ukrainian companies and citizens in the areas of business, family, inheritance, and property law necessitates the creation of effective mechanisms for enforcing foreign court decisions within …
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Disputes Over IT Products and Software Code: Who Owns Them?
Yaroslav Baienko, Senior Associate at Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice at GOLAW, Attorney at law Introduction The Ukrainian IT industry faces a paradox: the technical complexity of products is increasing, while the legal framework governing relationships among development participants often remains at the level of “verbal agreements.” Typical triggers for conflicts include the breakdown of …
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The Verkhovna Rada has updated the competitive conditions for the development of renewable energy
On 10 February 2026, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in the second reading Law No. 13219 “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on Improving the Conditions of Support for Electricity Production from Alternative Energy Sources” (the “Law”). The Law was developed to achieve the goals of the National Energy and Climate Plan until 2030 …
International Arbitration in Ukraine: A Creditor’s Playbook (Debt Recovery from Ukrainian Companies under International Contracts)
Roman Protsyshyn, Attorney at Law, Counsel, MCIArb Kateryna Solodovnyk, Lawyer International Arbitration in Ukraine: A Creditor’s Playbook (Debt Recovery from Ukrainian Companies under International Contracts) This article from Ilyashev & Partners’ arbitration team addresses the practical recommendations for those considering debt recovery from Ukrainian companies. Legal Disclaimer: The content of this article has been prepared …
Distressed Assets in Ukraine: Legal Strategies and Hidden Risks for Foreign Investors
Vadym Kizlenko Attorney at Law, Counsel, Insolvency Receiver, Co-Head of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring at Ilyashev & Partners Andrii Konoplia Attorney at Law, Counsel, Insolvency Receiver, Co-Head of Dispute Resolution Practice, Co-Head of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring at Ilyashev & Partners Pursuant to the Law of Ukraine “On Investment Activity,” investments include all types of …
Employment Regulations in Ukraine: Challenges for Business and Compliance Strategies
Valeriia Gudiy, Attorney at Law, Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Despite the unprecedented disruption caused by the full-scale war, Ukraine has not undergone a comprehensive reform of its labour legislation. The country still applies a Soviet-era framework dating back to 1971 – the Code of Labour Laws of Ukraine. However, the realities of …
Legal Framework for Foreign Investment in Ukraine: Key Insights for Investors Before Market Entry
Oleksandr Fefelov, Partner, Head of Antitrust and Competition Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Alina Borovets, Attorney at Ilyashev & Partners Ukraine’s legal environment for foreign investment is characterized by two distinct features. As a whole, Ukrainian legislation maintains a broad openness to foreign capital, protects investor rights, and offers basic mechanisms for the establishment of …
Operating in Ukraine’s Defence Industry: Legal Risks, Criminal Exposure and Risk Management for Businesses During Wartime
Yana Trynova, Attorney at Law, Dr. iur., Professor, Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm The full-scale war has fundamentally reshaped the role of Ukraine’s defence industry. Once a closed and predominantly state-controlled sector, it has evolved into one of the most dynamic areas of the economy, actively attracting private businesses and foreign investment.