Medicines advertising and unfair competition in Ukraine
In Ukraine, advertising of medicines represents the largest share in terms of volume both on TV and Internet. Advertisers are increasingly struggling to attract the attention of older advertising consumers, strongly influenced by advertising as they trust the advertising messages they see, read or hear and do not seek advice from a doctor. At the …
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Medicines advertising and unfair competition in Ukraine
In Ukraine, advertising of medicines represents the largest share in terms of volume both on TV and Internet. Advertisers are increasingly struggling to attract the attention of older advertising consumers, strongly influenced by advertising as they trust the advertising messages they see, read or hear and do not seek advice from a doctor. At the …
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Inward Processing in Ukraine
For years the Ukrainian government has been making efforts to find effective solutions to increase the Ukrainian economy efficiency and to create conditions for its further growth. To find such solutions is not an easy task. It is also important to take a closer look at the experience of the countries that used to have …
Sayenko Kharenko wins twice at The Lawyer European Awards 2019
Sayenko Kharenko wins twice atThe Lawyer European Awards 2019 Sayenko Kharenko won the titles of Law firm of the year: Russia, Ukraine and the CIS and European energy and infrastructure deal of the year at The Lawyer European Awards 2019. The firm is the only one on the Ukrainian market ever to have won two accolades …
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AVELLUM advises on IBRD-supported financing for Ukraine
AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine in connection with two syndicated EUR-denominated facilities arranged by Deutsche Bank in December 2018 and March 2019 for the total amount equivalent to approximately USD1 billion.
AVELLUM advises EBRD and BSTDB on financing of one of largest solar projects in Ukraine
AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“EBRD”) and the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank ("BSTDB") in connection with senior secured loans in the total amount of up to EUR36.3 million to Rengy Bioenergo LLC (“Loans”).
Reimplementation of the FSS Comprehensive Audit and Amendment of Korean Anti Money Laundering Laws
I Revival of Comprehensive Audit Significance The reinstatement of a comprehensive audit of all issues (as opposed to a special audit that is instigated when a particular issue has arisen) (“Comprehensive Audit”) by the Financial Supervisory Service (“FSS”) means that the selected financial institutions will need to be better prepared for the increased breadth and …
Renewable energy in Ukraine: trends to expect in 2019
The alternative energy industry is one of the fastest growing and most attractive sectors for investment in Ukraine. This can be explained, inter alia, by the favorable geographical conditions in Ukraine, where solar radiation is more intense than, for example, in Germany. The wind speed in this Eastern European country makes it possible to develop …
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AVELLUM advises MTB Bank and Bank Center on merger
AVELLUM acted as the legal counsel on the merger of Public Joint Stock Company “MTB Bank” (“MTB Bank”) and Public Joint Stock Company “Commercial Bank “Center” (“Bank Center”). The merger was conducted under a simplified procedure introduced by the Law of Ukraine “On Simplifying Reorganisation and Capitalisation Procedures for Banks”, which became effective on 29 April …
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AVELLUM advises Kernel on USD64 million acquisition of railcar business by its investment fund
AVELLUM acted as the legal counsel to its longstanding client Kernel Holding S.A. (“Kernel”) on the acquisition of 100% of shares in Rail Transit Kargo Ukraine (“RTK-Ukraine”) worth, based on the enterprise value, USD64 million.