Koziakov & Partners

On 19 June 2025, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine enacted Draft Law № 7508 – a major revision to the country`s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework. This reform is aimed at accelerating private investment in post-conflict reconstruction and the development of strategic sectors of the economy, including the defense industry.

In today’s unpredictable world, businesses often face circumstances that disrupt contractual performance. Whether it's war, sanctions, pandemic, or skyrocketing costs, many turn to legal safety nets such as force majeure and hardship to mitigate the consequences. Yet, in Ukraine, commercial actors often conflate the two doctrines, leading to uncertainty and practical difficulties in their application. For international companies entering into contracts under Ukrainian law or working with Ukrainian partners, drawing a clear boundary between these concepts is vital step in safeguarding their interests when the unexpected strikes.

A team of lawyers from Koziakov & Partners has successfully defended the interests of a leading Ukrainian industrial group in a series of court disputes initiated by a competitor. The total value of the disputed procurement was approximately USD 50 million.

In its 2013 decision, the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine imposed a fine of UAH 34 million on leading dairy producer for allegedly misleading consumers of dairy products sold on the Ukrainian market.

After a favourable outcome in arbitration, many foreign companies face another challenge - the debtor's refusal to comply with an arbitral award.