Asters Partner and Co-Head of International Arbitration and Cross-Border Litigation Markiyan Kliuchkovskyi has been appointed to the working group on the development and implementation of international legal mechanisms to seek compensation for the damages caused by Russia's war against Ukraine.
Kateryna Balaban Appointed as Agilawyer Managing Director in the Czech Republic
Kateryna Balaban has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the Agilawyer Society in the Czech Republic. Balaban will also continue to lead UA.Support.
Energy Market in Ukraine: Before and After 24th February 2022 – Any Hope for Revival?
The energy market in Ukraine has always been in the limelight of both government and investors looking for investment opportunities.
CMS Advises FAS Energy on Acquisition of Solar Power Plant in Kyiv
CMS has advised FAS Energy on the acquisition of a solar power plant being developed in the Kyiv region, with an expected capacity of 112 megawatts, from an unidentified Ukrainian developer.
New Captain at the Helm in Kyiv: An Interview with CMS's Vitaliy Radchenko and Dora Petranyi
As reported by CEE Legal Matters on May 24, 2022, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang announced that the firm has appointed Vitaliy Radchenko as a new Managing Partner in Kyiv, replacing Graham Conlon who held the role for five years. CEELM sat down with Radchenko and CMS CMNO CEE Managing Director Dora Petranyi to discuss the appointment and the firm's outlook for the future of the Kyiv office.
Baker McKenzie and Integrites Contribute to Completion of Ukraine's EU Membership Questionnaire
Baker McKenzie and Integrites have contributed to the completion of the European Commission questionnaire regarding Ukraine's application for European Union membership. Baker McKenzie contributed to the completion of Parts I and II of the questionnaire. Integrites worked pro bono to contribute to the submission of the Ukrainian Government’s response.
Queritius Opens Doors in Kyiv with Arrival of Sergiy Gryshko as Partner
Queritius has opened for business in Kyiv, with the hire of Sergiy Gryshko as Partner.
Redcliffe Partners Advises EBRD on Food Security Guarantee Program
Redcliffe Partners has advised the EBRD on providing risk-sharing instruments to ProCredit Bank, OTP Bank, and OTP Leasing in Ukraine in a food security guarantee program worth up to EUR 30 million.
CMS Appoints Vitaliy Radchenko as Kyiv Office Managing Partner
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang has appointed Vitaliy Radchenko as the new Managing Partner of its Kyiv office, taking over from Graham Conlon who oversaw the firm's operations in Ukraine for the past five years.
Integrites Advises Wartsila on Supplying Nuclear Safety Equipment to Ukraine's Energoatom
Integrites has advised Wartsila’s France-based Special Applications division on the bidding process and the agreement with Energoatom for the procurement of replacements for the safety backup of the nuclear power plant worth over EUR 2 million.
Anna Zorya Joins Rymarz Zdort as Partner
Former Arzinger Law Office Partner Anna Zorya has joined Rymarz Zdort as Partner. She is joined by former Arzinger Associate Viktoriia Dobrynska.
Supreme Court’s Judgement Confirms That Claims for Compensation of Damages (Tort Claims) May Be Filed Against the Russian Federation
On 14 April 2022, the Civil Cassation Court of the Supreme Court issued its judgement in case No. 308/9708/19 (“Judgement”). The Judgement establishes that national courts have jurisdiction over claims for compensation of damage caused to individuals by military actions of the Russian Federation.
Avellum Advises the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine on Sovereign Loan from Canada
Avellum has advised the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine on a CAD 500 million 10-year loan from Canada. Sayenko Kharenko and Borden Ladner Gervais reportedly advised the lender.
Ukraine: Notarial and Registration Legislation Updated
On 28 April 2022, Resolution of the Government of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Resolutions of the Government of Ukraine on Notaries’ Activity and Functioning of Unified and State Registers Held by the Ministry of Justice, during Martial Law” No. 480-2022-p, dated 19 April 2022 (“Resolution”), entered into force, amending several previously adopted resolutions (as described in the Legal Alert, dated 29 March 2022).
Increased Tax Rates for Ukrainian Businesses Related to Russia
Ukrainian Parliament currently considers bill No 7232 that increases tax rates for Ukrainian businesses related to Russia (the “Measure”). The aim of the bill is to discourage corporations from Russian business activities. If successful, it should decrease Russian fiscal revenue, which will leave Russia with less funds available for warfare. There is, obviously, a huge social request and support for such measures. However, actual effect of the bill is far not that definitive.
Ukraine: Key Changes in Intellectual Property System in Wartime
Recent changes in the work of Ukrainian intellectual property institute (Ukrpatent), which performs the functions of the National Intellectual Property Office (NIPO).
Ukrainian Martial Law Implications for Cross-Border Payments
On 24 February 2022, the National Bank of Ukraine, in response to the introduction of the martial law in Ukraine initially imposed for 30 days but subsequently extended currently until 25 May 2022, issued Regulation No. 18 on banking system operations during martial law to prevent unproductive capital outflows from the country and to ensure the reliable and stable functioning of Ukrainian banking system during the time of war.
Fixation of Caused Damage in Ukraine
Due to the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, not only military and infrastructural objects of the state and territorial communities but also private objects of Ukrainian and foreign business are being destroyed.