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Ukraine is seeing a wave of developments across key sectors, from natural resources and energy to M&A and outbound investments, according to Imagine Lawyers Partner Galyna Zagorodniuk. With the recent ratification of the so-called “Mineral Treaty” with the United States, renewed privatization efforts, and a shift toward EU-aligned regulation, the country is preparing for significant economic and legal activity.
Big law firms can coast on boring slogans. They’ve got the clout, the infrastructure, and the impressive list of past clients to do the talking. But if you’re a smaller firm and your website sounds like everyone else’s, you are disappearing into the beige background of legal marketing noise.
On 2 May 2025, the Law of Ukraine "On Amendments to the Labor Code of Ukraine on Improving Legal Regulation of Certain Issues of Home-Based and Remote Work" dated 27 March 2025 No.4339-IX ("Law") entered into force.
The European Accessibility Act (EAA), approved in 2019, takes effect on June 28, 2025. The Act requires a wide range of products and services – such as consumer electronics, vending machines, websites, and mobile apps – to meet accessibility standards for people with disabilities.
Integrites has established a new practice dedicated to advising Ukrainian defenders and military units on military law. The new practice is headed by Partner Oleksandr Onishchenko who is also the Head of the Domestic Litigation practice.
Arzinger has successfully defended Aroma Perfume in a dispute with the customs authorities.
CMS has advised the Investment Fund for Developing Countries on its EUR 7 million subordinated debt investment in Bank Lviv.
