The Register of Damage for Ukraine has officially launched the first categories of claims for compensation for damage caused by the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine for Legal Entities and the State of Ukraine: B1.1, B1.2, C1.1, C1.2Damage or Destruction of Critical and Non-Critical Infrastructure; and C3.1 Damage, Destruction or Loss of Assets. This is a fundamentally … Continue reading Register of Damage for Ukraine Announces Launch of Claims Categories B1.1, B1.2, C1.1, C1.2 and C3.1 for Legal Entities and the State of Ukraine
How to legally formalise the recruitment of foreign specialists to Ukrainian companies?
Contents 01Employment of a Foreigner Under a Labour Agreement: What are the Peculiarities? 02Concluding a Civil Law Agreement with a Foreigner: Are there differences from a Labour Contract? 03Signing a Gig-Contract with a Foreigner: When is it applied? 04Conclusion Modern Ukrainian business is all about constant challenges, new approaches to company development and increasing competitiveness … Continue reading How to legally formalise the recruitment of foreign specialists to Ukrainian companies?
Legal Digest: Developments in Ukraine’s Defence Sector (March – April 2026)
During March and April 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a series of decisions aimed at simplifying the procurement of innovative defence products by the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, harmonising the management of intellectual property rights in the military-industrial complex (MIC), and introducing new formats for technological cooperation in the field of … Continue reading Legal Digest: Developments in Ukraine’s Defence Sector (March – April 2026)
International register of damage for Ukraine now open to businesses
On 29 April 2026, the Register of Damage for Ukraine (RD4U) opened new categories of claims for businesses regarding damage caused by the armed aggression of the Russian Federation. Below is a guide on who can file a claim, what documents are required, and how to proceed. On 29 April 2026, the Register of Damage … Continue reading International register of damage for Ukraine now open to businesses
Polish Development Bank to operate fully in Ukraine
The Ukrainian Parliament is set to ratify a landmark agreement that establishes the legal framework for the Polish Development Bank - the Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) - to operate fully in Ukraine. This move is designed to accelerate Ukraine’s recovery by providing a direct channel for financial and technical assistance to both public and private … Continue reading Polish Development Bank to operate fully in Ukraine
Co-founder of the defense fund MITS Capital: “Either we change or we perish. We have six months for our defense industry”
If Ukraine neither opens the market nor attracts global capital in 6-8 months, the world will build this industry without it. Anton Melnyk, co-founder of the defense fund MITS Capital, announced it at the Radio NV event “Defense Industry 2026. Efficiency, Development, Scalability”. He noted, “As one famous person said at the end of last … Continue reading Co-founder of the defense fund MITS Capital: “Either we change or we perish. We have six months for our defense industry”
Horizon Capital and Notus Energy signed the agreement on wind farm construction in Odesa region
Today, on January 20, the German Power Company Notus Energy and American & Ukrainian Investment Company Horizon Capital signed the agreement on financing joint project aimed at construction of a wind farm in Odesa region with capacity of 124 MW. In addition, Horizon Capital announced initial closing of its Horizon Capital Catalyst Fund focused on … Continue reading Horizon Capital and Notus Energy signed the agreement on wind farm construction in Odesa region
Ukrainian Innovation Influences the Broader Region: First Ukrainian Interview with Visa’s New Regional President for CEMEA
This summer, Visa appointed Tareq Muhmood as its new Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA). With more than 30 years of international experience across major financial institutions in 13 countries, Muhmood is a heavyweight in the payments industry. During his first visit to Ukraine in the new role, … Continue reading Ukrainian Innovation Influences the Broader Region: First Ukrainian Interview with Visa’s New Regional President for CEMEA
The Defence City legal regime will start early next year
The Ministry of Defense has submitted a package of regulations to the Government for consideration to launch a special legal regime, the Defence City. This will provide state support for defense enterprises. Defence City is a legal environment to support defense manufacturers and decriminalize order disruption. The initiative replaces the old list of defense companies with a single Defence City Register, which will be managed by the Ministry … Continue reading The Defence City legal regime will start early next year
Rebuilding Ukraine – opportunities for lawyers and their clients
Thursday 11 December 2025 Tomás PessanhaGarrigues, Porto CONFERENCE REPORT IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025, Tuesday 4 November A thought-provoking session titled ‘Rebuilding Ukraine – opportunities for lawyers and their clients’ took place at the recent IBA Annual Conference in Toronto. Lasting over an hour, the session explored how the international legal community can play a … Continue reading Rebuilding Ukraine – opportunities for lawyers and their clients