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.
Ukraine’s Anti-Dumping Enforcement in Wartime: Trade Defence Practice, Key Cases and Strategic Implications
Olena Omelchenko, Partner at Ilyashev & Partners, Head of International Trade Practice, PhD in Law Anti-dumping investigations have become one of Ukraine’s key trade defence instruments, particularly since 2014 and following the full-scale war in 2022. Against the backdrop of disrupted supply chains and heightened economic security challenges, this mechanism provides effective protection for domestic …
Investment Protection in Ukraine During Wartime: BITs, ICSID and Local Remedies
Investment disputes in Ukraine increasingly arise because of wartime measures and regulatory interference – including cases where losses occurred through Russia’s military aggression, occupation of territories, destruction of infrastructure, seizure of assets, and extensive sanctions regimes. These circumstances have fundamentally reshaped how foreign investors seek protection and when they require legal representation.
High-Profile Criminal Investigations in Ukraine: Key Insights for International Counsel
Foreign citizens and international companies operating in Ukraine increasingly face criminal investigations related to tax, economic, and anti-corruption matters.
How to Enforce Foreign Arbitral Awards in Ukraine: Recent Practices and Challenges
Roman PROTSYSHYN MCIArb and Kateryna SOLODOVNYK This guide from Ilyashev & Partners’s arbitration team addresses the practical recommendations for those considering the enforcement of an arbitral award in Ukraine.
Real Estate and Land Rights in Ukraine: A Strategic Guide for Foreign Investors
Dmytro Hruba, Attorney at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm As Ukraine recovers and rebuilds amid war, its real estate and land markets present unique opportunities for foreign investors – especially in logistics, infrastructure, agriculture, and humanitarian operations. Yet these opportunities come with regulatory complexity, legal restrictions, and evolving risks.