Foreclosure on mortgaged property: legal mechanisms and key changes due to the imposition of martial law
A mortgage is one of the most common mechanisms used to secure the performance of obligations. For creditors, securing their claims with a mortgage serves as a guarantee that the debt will be repaid. However, situations often arise in which debtors fail to fulfill their obligations for various reasons. In such cases, within the framework …
Violation of Military Registration Rules: Does the “Reserv+” System Work for Paying Fines?
Recently, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced the possibility of paying fines for violations of military registration rules via the “Reserv+” system. But does this service work for all types of violations and can it be used for remote fine payments?
Litigation regarding wellness payments to employees of JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” is ongoing
The introduction of martial law in Ukraine has significantly changed both the labor landscape of the country and labor legislation: while during wartime, employees’ rights are restricted, employers, on the contrary, are granted broader powers. However, any restrictions do not eliminate the importance and necessity of complying with existing legal norms and the principle of …
IS IT A MINERAL DEAL OR A DEAL ABOUT MORE THAN JUST MINERALS?
On 30 April 2025, the governments of Ukraine and the United States of America signed an agreement establishing the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (the “Agreement” and the “Fund”, respectively), which Ukraine ratified on 8 May 2025. Also, on 23 May 2025, 2 other documents relating to the Fund were entered into, the text of which …
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LEGALISATION OF FOREIGN CITIZENS IN UKRAINE: KEY POINTS
Despite the full-scale war, recent years have seen a growing number of foreign citizens arriving in Ukraine for various purposes: from participating in volunteer, humanitarian, and educational projects to starting businesses and building partnerships with Ukrainian entrepreneurs. Their presence holds significant value from a humanitarian and economic perspective, as it fosters international support, attracts investment, …
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How Ukrainian sanctions are applied
Ukraine’s sanctions regime was established in the 2014 Law of Ukraine “On Sanctions” (No. 1644-VII) as a decisive legal response to Russia’s aggression. The law sets out a national legal framework for imposing restrictive measures on natural persons and legal entities whose conduct puts Ukraine’s sovereignty, national interests, security, and territorial integrity in danger.
Corporate PPAs: a modern alternative to “green” tariffs
Corporate PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements) are gaining popularity not only worldwide, but also in Ukraine. These are direct contracts under which electricity from renewable sources is sold not to the government, as was the case under the “green” tariff, but directly to private companies – end consumers. EU countries and the US have been moving …
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NBU eases foreign exchange restrictions: what resolution No. 95 has changed for businesses and investors
On 5 August 2025, the National Bank of Ukraine adopted resolution No. 95, which significantly amends the rules on foreign exchange operations for corporate clients and foreign investors. Key changes in foreign exchange regulation Resolution of the NBU board No. 95 of 5 August 2025 marks another step is easing the wartime foreign exchange restrictions …
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.
Ukraine`s public procurement landscape: what international businesses need to know
Ukraine`s public procurement market presents significant opportunities for international businesses, especially in light of the country`s current need for recovery and its integration with the European Union. The procurement system is designated to ensure transparency, competition and equal access for both domestic and foreign bidders. Public tenders in Ukraine can be broadly divided into 2 …