Amending a contract in court due to a material change in circumstances: what international businesses need to know in the Ukrainian context
If you are a foreign investor or an international company doing business in Ukraine, you probably know that this market is dynamic and promising, but at the same time unpredictable.
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.
REFORM OF SUBSOIL USE: FROM LEGISLATIVE CHANGES TO EUROPEAN INTEGRATION
1. Legal framework On 17 January 2025, Law of Ukraine No. 4154-IX came into force, amending the Code of Ukraine on Subsurface Resources and the State Programme for the Development of Ukraine’s Mineral Resources Base for the period up to 2030. In accordance with these amendments, the Government was authorised to amend the list of …
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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.
The state’s mistake is not your burden
There is one simple but fundamental rule in relations between citizens, businesses, and the state: if the state has made a mistake, it has no right to correct that mistake at your expense if you have acted honestly and in good faith. These are not just nice words, but a real legal position that has …
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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