The Italian company Fincantieri is leading the way with a plan to develop the Odesa Sea Port, while Wall Street giants such as Blackstone, Carlyle and KKR are trying to grab a piece of the Ukrainian market, as reported by the Asia Times. Fincantieri, the largest European shipbuilder based in Trieste, Italy, has been quietly … Continue reading Italian shipbuilder prepares reconstruction of the Odesa Sea Port
400 jobs and UAH 763 million in investments: Government registers new industrial park in Zakarpattia region
The Cabinet of Ministers has registered the new Muzhay Industrial Park in Zakarpattia region. The Government made the decision at a meeting on 5 December. “The creation of more than 400 jobs in various manufacturing industries, as well as in the field of science and technology, will be a significant stimulus for the region’s economic … Continue reading 400 jobs and UAH 763 million in investments: Government registers new industrial park in Zakarpattia region
In brief: regulation of inbound foreign investment in Ukraine
Government investment promotion programmes Does the state have a foreign investment promotion programme? Ukraine actively promotes foreign investment through several key initiatives as follows: Law on Investment Nannies (2021): Enacted on 13 February 2021, the Law of Ukraine No. 1116-IX 'On State Support of Investment Projects with Significant Investments', commonly referred to as the 'Investment Nannies … Continue reading In brief: regulation of inbound foreign investment in Ukraine
70% of surveyed companies plan to invest in Ukraine despite the war
This is demonstrated by the latest wave of the “Ukraine’s Investment Attractiveness Index” survey, conducted by the European Business Association in partnership with NEQSOL Holding. View the presentation The integral score of the Index slightly improved in 2024, reaching 2.49 out of 5 (compared to 2.44 in 2023). This overall rating is similar to the investment climate assessment during … Continue reading 70% of surveyed companies plan to invest in Ukraine despite the war
At a glance: investment treaty practice in Ukraine
Investment treaty practiceDoes the state have a model BIT?The state does not have a model BIT. Preparatory materials Does the state have a central repository of treaty preparatory materials? Are such materials publicly available? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains a State Departmental Archive that houses official documents, including original international treaties and related preparatory … Continue reading At a glance: investment treaty practice in Ukraine
Industrial parks in Ukraine
Ukraine offers industrial parks as one of several special legal regimes to facilitate investments and future recovery. Industrial parks are among structuring options for the projects that entail real estate development in production, processing, energy, IT and some other sectors.
Rebuilding Ukraine: Principles and Policies by the Centre for Economic Policy Research
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale war against Ukraine.The brutal violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity was swiftly condemned by the United Nations General Assembly, yet the war continues.Death and destruction have reached a scale unseen in Europe since World War II, with the war's impact felt far and wide — from Ukrainian families … Continue reading Rebuilding Ukraine: Principles and Policies by the Centre for Economic Policy Research
WTW sees new market opportunities and offers insurance policies for organizations planning to operate in Ukraine.
Foreign and local companies in Ukraine have adjusted to the new realities and continued to work and try to expand their operations during the war. Moreover, many companies are considering entering the market early so as not to miss out on Ukraine’s reconstruction, but are prevented by internal policies that do not allow them to … Continue reading WTW sees new market opportunities and offers insurance policies for organizations planning to operate in Ukraine.
At a glance: construction contracts and insurance in Ukraine
Contracts and insuranceConstruction contracts What standard contract forms are used for construction and design? Must the language of the contract be the local language? Are there restrictions on choice of law and the venue for dispute resolution? In Ukraine, there is no standard mandatory form of a construction contract. ‘The General Conditions for Conclusion and … Continue reading At a glance: construction contracts and insurance in Ukraine
The Critical Role of Energy Equipment Imports in Ukraine’s Resilience Amidst Russian Aggression, and a Path Towards Renewable Future
The ongoing Russian aggression has turned Ukrainian energy sector into a critical battlefield, with Russia’s relentless attacks targeting infrastructure that sustains Ukraine’s power grid and heating systems. Since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022, these attacks have inflicted unprecedented damage, pushing Ukraine’s energy system to the brink. Yet, amid the darkness lies an opportunity … Continue reading The Critical Role of Energy Equipment Imports in Ukraine’s Resilience Amidst Russian Aggression, and a Path Towards Renewable Future