On the path of reforms Ukrainian competition law is that
very area where progress is recognized by professional circles and
international community.
The European choice is a so-called anchor with strong
commitment to pursue reform of competition law, enhancing
institutional capacity, improving transparency and the regulatory
approach.
What are the implications of recent changes in competition
law, enforcement results and subsequent logical issues that should
be addressed in further reforms? We decided to ask Vladimir Sayenko
and Maksym Nazarenko, key figures of the competition team at
Sayenko Kharenko.
What are the main developments in Ukrainian competition law of
late?
Maksym Nazarenko: After more than 15 years of
relative stability, Ukrainian competition laws were amended in
2015-2017 to address the most vital concerns of the business
community, including those reflected in the EU-Ukraine Association
Agreement. In November 2015, the Ukrainian Parliament