At its meeting on 6 August, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine allowed foreign companies to obtain construction permits in Ukraine without obtaining licences. This was reported by the government’s representative in the Verkhovna Rada, Taras Melnychuk, Komersant ukrainskyi. The government has decided to allow foreign companies and organisations operating in Ukraine through separate divisions and permanent establishments … Continue reading Government allows foreign businesses to build in Ukraine without licences
Rebuilding Ukraine Part 4: Investment Opportunities
It is clear to all that a major global financial effort will be required to rebuild Ukraine. It is also now widely recognised that the investment needed to rebuild Ukraine cannot wait until the conclusion of the war. In recent times there has been a developing focus on financing and support for Ukraine’s reconstruction in … Continue reading Rebuilding Ukraine Part 4: Investment Opportunities
A list of funds currently investing the most in Ukrainian startups
In Ukraine, a list of the most active funds investing in Ukrainian startups has been compiled. Some of the most active ones were launched after the start of the full-scale Russian invasion. The list, compiled by Forbes Ukraine, is led by the fund u.ventures. In the first half of the year, the u.ventures portfolio expanded with … Continue reading A list of funds currently investing the most in Ukrainian startups
Power Supply Restoration: Banks Sign Memorandum on Lending for Projects
17 major banks have signed a Memorandum regarding bank lending for projects aimed at restoring the country’s power supply infrastructure. Ukrinform reports that Andriy Pishnyi, Chairman of the National Bank of Ukraine, announced this on his Facebook account. Pishnyi noted, “Yesterday, 17 signatures were affixed to a document that I consider to be somewhat historic … Continue reading Power Supply Restoration: Banks Sign Memorandum on Lending for Projects
Launching the International Action Platform for the Green Recovery of Ukraine and Further Support of Ukraine’s Environmental Sector by Germany
Minister Ruslan Strilets discussed this with Jürgen Raimund Keinhorst, a representative of the Bundesumweltministerium (Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety, and Consumer Protection). The Head of the Ministry of Environment thanked the German Government and Steffi Lemke, the German Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety, and Consumer Protection, for … Continue reading Launching the International Action Platform for the Green Recovery of Ukraine and Further Support of Ukraine’s Environmental Sector by Germany
New Rules and Claim Forms Approved for Registering Damage Caused by Russian Aggression Against Ukraine
On 16 July 2024, the Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine (“RD4U”) published the long-awaited Rules and Claim Forms for new claims categories. In particular, this allows state- and privately owned legal entities to submit claims (along with relevant evidence) related to damage or destruction of critical and … Continue reading New Rules and Claim Forms Approved for Registering Damage Caused by Russian Aggression Against Ukraine
Ukraine and UNIDO signed the Program for Green Recovery of Ukraine’s Industry for 2024-2028
ECONOMY INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITY Ukraine and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have started implementation of the Program for the Green Recovery of Ukraine’s Industry for 2024-2028. The solemn ceremony of signing the Program took place in Vienna on June 28, 2024. Nadiya Bighun, the Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine, signed the program on … Continue reading Ukraine and UNIDO signed the Program for Green Recovery of Ukraine’s Industry for 2024-2028
Comparison of mechanisms of compensation for damage caused by the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine
Mechanism: Investment arbitrationGrounds Bilateral investment treaties with the Russian Federation, in particular, the Bilateral Investment Treaty between Ukraine and the Russian Federation, dated 27 November 1998, and international law. Type of damage to be compensated and assessment of damageDirect and indirect losses, i.e.: the full market value of assets affected by the actions of the … Continue reading Comparison of mechanisms of compensation for damage caused by the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine
Ukrainian Laws in Wartime: Guide for International and Domestic Businesses
Ukrainian Laws in Wartime: Guide for International and Domestic BusinessesЗавантажити Content is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This may qualify as "Attorney Advertising" requiring notice in some jurisdictions. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. For more information, please visit: www.bakermckenzie.com/en/client-resource-disclaimer. Source: … Continue reading Ukrainian Laws in Wartime: Guide for International and Domestic Businesses
Conclusions and recommendations for the Government and Business based on the results of the First Investment Forum
The First Investment Forum organized by the Ukrainian Bar Association on June 6-7, 2024, provided a platform for discussing promising investment opportunities and addressing legal challenges in sectors vital for the sustainable development of Ukraine. Each session of the Forum served as a venue for fruitful discussions, where interesting and valuable ideas and insights were shared. Given … Continue reading Conclusions and recommendations for the Government and Business based on the results of the First Investment Forum