Sayenko Kharenko has advised Citibank and UK Export Finance on a GBP 26.3 million equivalent export loan provided to Ukraine under UKEF’s guarantee, to finance the reconstruction of bridges around Kyiv.
Freshfields Provides Pro Bono Advice to Ministry of Economy for Ukraine Development Fund
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has signed the memorandum of understanding and is providing pro bono legal advice to the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine as it establishes a development fund to attract public and private sector capital for the future reconstruction and recovery of its economy.
Ukraine: The Law on Improving the Operations of the State Property Fund of Ukraine Became Effective
On 22 June 2023, the Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Optimizing the Operations of the State Property Fund of Ukraine, Increasing the Effectiveness of State Property Management and Improving the Effectiveness of Sanctions Policy ("Law") became effective.
Anti-Aggression Measures Ramping Up in Ukraine: A Buzz Interview with Artem Sokurov of Sytnyk & Partners
With a new cryptocurrency regulation in the legislative pipeline, Ukraine's anti-aggression measures are also ramping up, presenting even more uncertainties and challenges for all business sectors in the country and keeping lawyers on their toes, according to Sytnyk & Partners Counsel Artem Sokurov.
Ukraine: NBU Lifts Restrictions on Cross-border Payments under Certain Loans From Foreign Lenders
With effect from 16 May 2023, Ukrainian borrowers are allowed to make payments from Ukraine abroad to repay and service certain
cross-border loans from foreign lenders. This applies to the loans that are:
Dentons Advises Farmak on Acquisitions in Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Ukraine
Dentons has advised Farmak on a series of acquisitions from a portfolio company of private equity house Novator.
Ukraine: Is the Russian Invasion Considered a Force Majeure Event for a Ukrainian-Law Lease Contract?
The laws of Ukraine define force majeure as an extraordinary and unpreventable event, man-made or act of God, which objectively makes impossible the performance of contractual obligation(s) by one or both parties to a contract. Force majeure exempts a non-performing party from liability (penalties) for breach of contractual duty if caused by force majeure rather than from the performance of contractual obligations.
CMS Advises EBRD on 35% Stake Investment in Lviv M10 Industrial Park Project
CMS has advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on its acquisition of a 35% stake in the Lviv M10 industrial park project in Western Ukraine, developed by Dragon Capital. Aequo reportedly advised Dragon Capital.
Banking & Finance in Ukraine
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Ukraine: Priorities of Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine for year 2023 and looking back at 2022 performance
At the end of March, the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (the "AMC") published its Annual Report for 2022 (the "Report").
Integrites Provides Pro Bono Advice to Family of Captured Ukrainian Soldier
Integrites has been providing pro bono legal advice to the military personnel protecting Ukraine in the war against Russia, as well as to members of their families.
Ilyashev & Partners Provides Pro Bono Support to Family of Fallen Ukrainian Soldier
Ilyashev & Partners has provided pro bono legal support to the family of a fallen Ukraine's Armed Forces soldier in receiving UAH 15 million in financial compensation.
Asters Successful for HBO in Chornobyl Series Dispute
Asters has successfully defended the interests of the Home Box Office company in a dispute before Ukrainian courts regarding the production and distribution of its Chornobyl limited series in the country.
Capital Markets in Ukraine
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Corporate Governance in Ukraine
Contributed by Arzinger.
White Collar Crime Laws and Regulations in Ukraine
Contributed by Arzinger.
Oil & Gas Laws and Regulations in Ukraine
Contributed by Hillmont Partners.
Real Estate Laws and Regulations in Ukraine
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