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.
Critical minerals and T-MEC: Strategic implications for the mining industry in Mexico.
By: Daniela Vargas Mendoza
Mexico – North America Mining Policy
1) Cancellation of 1,126 Mining Concessions in Mexico 2) U.S. – Mexico Critical Minerals Action Plan 3) Mexico – Canada Strategic Action Plan (February 2026 Trade Mission) By: Joel Antonio González Labrado
UK Global Talent Visa: Up-to-Date Application Guide 2026
The UK Global Talent Route is considered the best immigration route for top-tier professionals in academia, research, arts, and digital technology. In 2026, the United Kingdom continues to prioritise attracting world-class talent, offering a visa category distinct from the Skilled Worker route. Notably, this pathway affords successful applicants significant professional autonomy, including exemption from sponsorship …
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The Litigator’s Gambit: Why Victory is an Act of Preparation, Not Performance
Trials are not won in the courtroom — they are won in the months of relentless, painstaking preparation that precede them, of which the trial itself is merely the final, public validation.
Turkish Citizenship by Investment 2026: Complete Legal Guide for Investors
Turkish Citizenship by Investment (TCBI) remains one of the most attractive and efficient citizenship programs globally. With updated regulations, stricter compliance procedures, and enhanced due diligence measures introduced through 2024–2026 reforms, the program is now more structured, transparent, and investor-focused than ever before.
Force Majeure Clauses in Contracts: A Special Reference to Form F in Dubai Real Estate Transactions
Introduction Contractual obligations may become difficult to perform due to unforeseen external events that disrupt normal commercial operations. In recent years, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and various geopolitical tensions, the term “force majeure” has come under increased scrutiny in the realm of business agreements. Consequently, businesses are now meticulously examining their contracts …
AN OVERVIEW OF CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES IN THE UAE
INTRODUCTION The United Arab Emirates has established itself as a top destination for ambitious construction and real estate development because it keeps investing in infrastructure, tourism, and mixed-use developments. This also made it more likely that there would be problems during the project’s duration. Disagreements about construction in the UAE often happen because of vague …
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A Complete Guide for Expats on Non-Muslim Civil Marriage in the UAE
For many expat couples in the UAE, getting married is now not only a religious or cultural choice, but also a legal one. By allowing non-Muslim civil marriage, the UAE has made it possible for expats to get married without having to follow religious rules. If you’re getting married, are already married abroad, or are …
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