III IT Law Conference to be held on 12 April 2018 in Mercure Congress Centre (Kyiv).
Five New Partners at Sayenko Kharenko
Sayenko Kharenko has announced that Olexander Droug, Anton Korobeynikov, Anzhela Makhinova, Oleksandr Nikolaichyk, and Alina Plyushch have been promoted to Partner.
Ongoing Reform of State-Owned Enterprises in Ukraine
One of the most significant trends in Ukraine’s legal environment in 2017 has been the active implementation of corporate law reform and, in particular, the improvement of the corporate governance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
The Corner Office: Associate Mistakes
In The Corner Office, we invite Managing Partners at law firms from across the region to share information about their careers, management styles, and strategies. Our question this time: “What mistake do young associates commonly make that is most frustrating for you?”
Oleksandr Onufrienko Joins Asters as Partner
Long-time Kinto Head of Legal Oleksandr Onufrienko has joined Asters as Partner in the firm's Private Clients practice.
A Review of Anti-Corruption Developments in Ukraine in 2017
In 2017, Ukraine implemented several anti-corruption steps based on its contractual obligations per loan arrangements with the EU and the IMF1. However, the speed of implementation is slow, which is frustrating for international financial organisations, as well as the broader business community.
Integrites Appoints Viktoriia Melnychenko to Head Agro & Food Practice
Integrites has appointed Viktoriia Melnychenko Head of the firm's Agro & Food Practice, which, the firm reports, "aims to provide comprehensive legal support, construction of operational processes, and structuring in order to attract investments in the field of agriculture and food industry."
Avellum Promotes Yuri Nechayev to Partner
Avellum has announced the promotion of Yuri Nechayev to Partner.
Transfer Pricing Disputes: The Coming Trend in Ukraine
Ukraine revised transfer pricing rules and introduced new reporting and documentation requirements in 2013. Since then, the rules have been changed every year. And three years after the introduction of the new transfer pricing (TP) rules, we are witnessing an increasing wave of TP audits and the first TP disputes.
The Buzz in Ukraine: Interview with Mykola Stetsenko of Avellum
There is a “changing season” in Ukraine, says Mykola Stetsenko, Managing Partner at Avellum, who reports an unusual amount of activity to begin the year, in what is normally a quieter period in the market. “I may sound too optimistic — but I am quite positive.”
Western Ukraine Office of Konnov & Sozanovsky Partners with Lexter in Western Ukraine
Konnov & Sozanovsky has announced that it will operate its office in Chernovtsy, in Western Ukraine, in partnership with the Lexter Law Firm.
TMT Expert Yuriy Kotliarov Joins Asters
Yuriy Kotliarov has joined Asters as a partner in charge of the Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice.
Typical Requirements for Vertical Concerted Actions Came into Effect
On 5 December 2017, Typical Requirements for Vertical Concerted Actions of Business Entities (hereinafter the "Typical Requirements"), approved by the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (the "AMC"), became effective.
Dispute Duo Debuts at Integrites
Former Avellum Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution Dmytro Marchukov and Senior Associate Serhii Uvarov have joined Integrites as Partner and Counsel, respectively.
Asters Appoints Petrov to Partner
Yaroslav Petrov has been promoted to Partner at Asters in Ukraine.
Deal 5: Mellanox Technologies Established an R&D Center in Kyiv
On October 24, 2017, CEE Legal Matters reported that Mellanox Technologies, a software developer headquartered in Israel, would be opening an R&D center in Kyiv. We reached out to Gideon Rosenberg, Deputy General Counsel & Vice President of Legal Affairs at Mellanox, for more information.
Three New Partners at Vasil Kisil & Partners
Vasil Kisil & Partners has promoted Counsels Volodymyr Igonin, Oleg Kachmar, and Anna Sisetska to the firm's partnership.
The Corner Office: Your Favorite Question
In The Corner Office we invite Managing Partners at law firms across the region to share information about their unique roles. The question this time around: What is your favorite question when interviewing a job applicant, and why?