The worn-out and self-destroying infrastructure networks and facilities in Ukraine, coupled with the economic crisis, have drawn the considerable attention of the Government to infrastructure projects as a potentially effective vehicle to minimize the consequences of the crisis on the economy.

Ukraine, as a net importer of energy, has a generous endowment of hydrocarbon resources both onshore and offshore in the Black Sea.

On 15 June 2010 the "Draft Law of Ukraine "On Amending Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine (regarding state registration of commercial concession agreements)"" No. 2334 of 07 April 2008 (the "Draft Law") was adopted by the Parliament of Ukraine in the first reading.

Notwithstanding the growth of international trade at an astounding rate over the last 20 years, it has been affected in a big way by the recent financial crisis.

We are gradually and steadily approaching EU standards. A confirmation of this statement is that the Law of Ukraine "On Personal Data Protection" was adopted by the Parliament of Ukraine on June 1, 2010 and is going to come into effect on January 1, 2011.

In this webinar, the panelists discuss global mobility and immigration issues during the pandemic and provide examples from their countries: Germany, Turkey, Russia and Ukraine.

In late 2010 and early 2011 the situation in the Ukrainian banking sector finally stabilized and most of the banks recommenced their lending activity.

When it comes to patents, Ukraine should no longer be deemed the final frontier, fit for exploration only by the brave and the bold.

Ukraine, an attractive emerging market, has significant economic potential as a result of its well educated labor force, large domestic market, and access to a variety of resources including some of Europe’s best agricultural land, significant coal and some oil and gas reserves, and a strategic location connecting Europe, Russia and Asian markets.

In many countries the private sector has been involved in financing infrastructure through concessions as one of the instruments of a public-private partnership (PPP).

The year of 2010 will be remembered as one when the second attempt to pass a PPP Act finally succeeded.

The National Electricity Regulatory Commission of Ukraine (NERCU) with its Resolutions dated 19 February 2009 No. 195 and No. 194 approved the threshold level of prices for the natural gas for 2009.

"The Family Code of Ukraine of 10 January 2002 No. 2947-III" (effective since 2004) ("Family Code"), sets out the basic principles and regulations of property relations of spouses, including civil agreements, which may be entered into by and between spouses.

The hotel business is widely regarded as one of the less developed spheres of the Ukrainian hospitality industry, but this situation looks set to change over the next four to five years.

Swiftly developing technology has always been an integral part of a growing economy. As one of the main engines of progress, innovation deserves to be legally protected.

The latest judicial reform in Ukraine was effected through the On Judicial System and the Status of Judges Act of Ukraine which came into force on 30 July 2010 and provides for numerous amendments to Ukrainian procedural law.

How many levels of appeal are there? How long does it generally take until a challenge is decided at each level? Approximately what costs are incurred at each level? How are costs apportioned among the parties?

The FCR was developed and introduced by International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations — FIATA (Fédération Internationale des Associations de Trasitaires et Assimilés) for the use of international freight forwarders within the organization.

When entering into commercial contracts with Ukrainian partners or acquiring corporate rights in Ukrainian entities, many foreign investors/ companies prefer to avoid possible litigation in Ukrainian courts.

On 1 June 2007, when the "REACH Regulation" aimed at ensuring a high level of protection of human health and the environment and enhancing competitiveness and innovation in chemical industry came into force, the honeymoon period for all companies in any way involved in manufacture, supply or distribution of chemicals in Europe ended.