CMS Ukraine’s team advises on complex military-related employment compliance, including military accounting obligations, employee reservation and mobilisation exemptions, and critical enterprise designation. The practice is led by Olga Belyakova, who focuses on dismissals and employee transfers, and also has a particular specialism advising on commercial and TMT sector-related matters. Maria Orlyk brings additional strength through her experience in corporate, M&A, energy, and IP.
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Key clients
- Gas TSO of Ukraine
- GSK (GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals)
- Johnson & Johnson
- Lilly
- Syneos Health
Work highlights
Advising Gas TSO of Ukraine, a state-owned company, on senior management employment and remuneration matters, including the impact of martial law on bonuses and holiday, as well as on remuneration policy and collective bargaining agreement updates.
Advised multinational companies across sectors including oilfield services, pharmaceuticals, engineering, and IT on re-validation of critical enterprise status in Ukraine to secure employee mobilisation exemptions and ensure business continuity under wartime regulations.
Advised a US-based IT company on adapting its standard stock option agreement for compliance with Ukrainian employment law, including detailed recommendations on necessary legal adjustments.
Practice head
Olga Belyakova
Other key lawyers
Maria Orlyk