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Integrites Advises KNDS on Defense Joint Venture for Gepard Systems in Ukraine

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Integrites has advised German-French defense contractor KNDS on a joint venture with a Ukrainian partner to maintain, refurbish, and overhaul Gepard self-propelled air defense systems.

According to Integrites, the venture will establish service facilities on Ukrainian territory – crucial for reducing logistics costs and turn-around time, thereby rapidly returning serviced Gepards to active use by Ukraine’s Armed Forces.

KNDS established its presence in Ukraine in 2024 (as reported by CEE Legal Matters on October 7, 2024).

The Integrites team included Senior Partners Julian Ries, Illya Tkachuk, and Vyacheslav Korchev, Partner Viktoriya Fomenko, Counsels Nataliya Kovalyova and Vasyl Yurmanovych, and Junior Associate Diana Kostina.

Integrites could not provide additional information on the matter.

Integrites at a Glance

Founded in 2005, INTEGRITES is a full-service law firm with head office in Ukraine and representative offices in Germany and the UK.

INTEGRITES is particularly sought after for its cross-border work – sophisticated deals and transactions, complex dispute resolution, and projects which require in-depth industrial expertise, as well as for comprehensive advice on current business operations.

In 19 years in the market the firm has served 1500+ clients from around the globe, including Fortune 500 companies, international financial institutions, and recognized leaders in various industries: from real estate and construction, infrastructure, and agriculture to manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and retail.

Climate Change Task Force within the firm provides clients with comprehensive advice on projects targeted at the sustainable development of their business and the country in the context of energy transition and green technologies.

The expertise of the team has consistently received recognition globally and domestically

Managing partner of the firm, Dr. Oleksiy Feliv, received The Lawyer European Awards 2023 as top-3 European managing partner of the year. Named as Commended, Dr. Feliv became the only Ukrainian representative selected for this nomination.

In 2023-2024 Yurydychna Gazeta (Ukraine) named INTEGRITES in top-5 firms with the widest impact on the development of the Ukrainian legal services market, with Dr. Oleksiy Feliv on top of the list of the most effective law firm leaders in the country.

INTEGRITES was shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year: Ukraine award by Chambers Europe and The Lawyer in 2021 and 2022.

Since 2020, INTEGRITES has been listed by GAR100 as one of the world’s best law firms in arbitration.

Firm's website: www.integrites.com