ArticleKyiv Corporate Newsletter - December 8, 2015On 24 November 2015 the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a number of important laws...UkraineCorporate/Commercial LawDentons
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ArticleForeign Banks Allowed To Open Branches In UkraineOn 16 November 2006, Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) passed the Law of Ukraine No. 358-V "On Amendments to Law of Ukraine "On Banks and Banking Activity" dated 16 November 2006 (the "Amendments") relating to the possibility for foreign banks to open branches in Ukraine. The following a brief summary of the provisions of the Amendments.UkraineFinance and BankingBaker & McKenzie - Ukraine
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ArticleUkraine Opens Military Tech To Private Sector: A Legal ShiftOn March 7, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted Resolution No. 279, introducing a legal framework for transferring state-owned defense technology...UkraineGovernment, Public SectorSRS Legal
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ArticleLaw "On Joint Stock Companies" Has Been ChangedOn 25 February 2011, the President of Ukraine signed the Law of Ukraine No. 2994-VI "On Introduction of Amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On Joint Stock Companies" regarding Improvement of the Mechanism of Joint Stock Companies Operation" (the "Law"), which came into force on 2 March 2011 after its official publication in the printed media of the Ukrainian Parliament. UkraineCorporate/Commercial LawCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
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ArticleInternational Financing of Ukrainian Business: Legal Insight10 years ago words "Eurobonds", "IPO", "syndicated loans", etc. were know in Ukraine for most only to the experts and the relevant instruments were very rarely used to finance national businesses. UkraineFinance and BankingINYURPOLIS Law Firm
ArticleUkraine Prepares For Farmland Sales Breakthrough With Big Questions Still UnansweredEfforts to end the 18-year moratorium on the sale of agricultural land are sparking heated debate within Ukrainian society and proving to be among the most controversial policy initiatives since the new government took office...UkraineGovernment, Public SectorEvris Law Firm
ArticleNew Tax & Legal Alerts; Laws & ProposalsJuly was literally "hot", not only because of the temperature records but also due to high attention to the new Laws and proposals. According to the officials more transparency and clarity must be brought in Ukraine. UkraineTaxEurofast
ArticleOverview Of Virtual Asset Regulation In UkraineThe crypto business has grown exponentially in recent years. Ukraine is no exception to this global trend, as local businesses are also at the forefront of crypto products and innovations...UkraineTechnologyKinstellar
ArticleChecklist For The Director: What To Keep InThe involvement of the company head in all areas of the company may seem unnecessary at first, but controlling the main trigger points and applying a risk-based approach reduces the negative...UkraineCorporate/Commercial LawLegal House Group
ArticleNew Legislation Governing Corporate Agreements And Strengthening Creditors' Rights Takes Effect In UkraineFebruary 2018 - On 18 February 2018, a long-awaited Law of Ukraine "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Related to Corporate Agreements" No. 1984-VIII ...UkraineCorporate/Commercial LawKinstellar
ArticleShareholders Agreements, Takeover Rules and Simplified M&A for Banks: Ukrainian Parliament Adopted Long-Awaited Corporate LegislationOn 23 March 2017, the Parliament of Ukraine passed a number of draft laws that were highly anticipated by both Ukrainian business community and foreign investors. UkraineCorporate/Commercial LawSayenko Kharenko
ArticleAmendments To The Law Of Ukraine "On Business Associations"The time period set for Ukrainian companies to bring their constituent documents in compliance with the amended Law of Ukraine "On Business Associations" will expire on 20 June 2008. UkraineCorporate/Commercial LawCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang