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Jan 9, 2019

Franchising in Ukraine - 2019

Nobles partner Volodymyr Yakubovskyy, together with Bird & Bird's partner Graeme Payne, contributed to the Ukraine Chapter of the fifth edition of the Franchise Law Review, which has been recently published in association with the editor Mark Abell and Bird & Bird LLP. The publication provides a general overview of franchising laws in 33 jurisdictions. The Ukraine Chapter covers key issues of franchising legal framework in Ukraine and could serve as an introductory guide for

Aug 20, 2018

Investment Protection in Ukraine

Nobles' Partner Alexander Weigelt has contributed to the legal guide on investment protection in Ukraine for German-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce. The guide is available for download in German. This publication is for informational purposes only. If you would like to learn more or seek legal advice, please contact one of the following or your usual Nobles contact. Alexander Weigelt (partner), Volodymyr Yakubovskyy (partner). #investmentprotection #Ukraine

Mar 27, 2018

Franchising in Ukraine - 2018

Mar 27, 2018

Mergers & Acquisitions 2018: Ukraine

Nobles has contributed to the Ukraine chapter of «The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Mergers & Acquisitions 2018». 1. Relevant Authorities and Legislation 1.1. What regulates M&A? There is no separate takeover statute in Ukraine. The primary laws and regulations that govern various aspects of business combinations, including takeovers, in Ukraine are as follows: the Commercial Code of Ukraine of 16 January 2003; the Civil Code of Ukraine of 16 January 2003; the Law

Jun 27, 2017

Mergers and acquisitions in Ukraine - GTDT 2017

Nobles has contributed to the Ukraine chapter of «Getting The Deal Through: Mergers & Acquisitions 2017». An overview covers M&A transactional requirements and procedures in Ukraine, including: types of business combinations, applicable laws, filings and public disclosure requirements, substantial shareholding regulations, duties of directors and controlling shareholders, shareholder rights of approval and appraisal, hostile transactions and frustration of additional bidders,

Mar 14, 2017

The Franchise Law Review: Ukraine

Nobles partner Volodymyr Yakubovskyy, together with Bird & Bird’s partner Graeme Payne, contributed to the Ukraine chapter of the fourth edition of The Franchise Law Review, which has been recently published in association with the editor Mark Abell and Bird & Bird LLP. The publication provides a general overview of franchising laws in 33 jurisdictions. The Ukraine Chapter covers key issues of franchising legal framework in Ukraine and could serve as an introductory guide for

Jan 14, 2017

Legal Alert: New public registry of debtors in Ukraine

On January 13, 2017, The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has installed a new national register of debtors – the Unified Registry of Debtors. This registry has been created pursuant to the Law of Ukraine “On enforcement proceedings” (effective from October 5, 2016) (hereinafter – the “Law”). The Unified Registry of Debtors (hereinafter – “the Registry”) is a publicly available, free of charge and up-to-date database of individuals and legal entities who have outstanding monetar

Aug 25, 2016

Mеrgers and acquisitions in Ukraine - GTDT 2016

Nobles has contributed to the Ukraine chapter of «Getting The Deal Through: Mergers & Acquisitions 2016». An overview covers M&A transactional requirements and procedures in Ukraine, including: types of business combinations, applicable laws, filings and public disclosure requirements, substantial shareholding regulations, duties of directors and controlling shareholders, shareholder rights of approval and appraisal, hostile transactions and frustration of additional bidders

Jun 22, 2016

Legal Alert: Mandatory registration of foreign investments in Ukraine has been abolished

On June 22, 2016, the President of Ukraine signed into law an Act abrogating obligatory registration of foreign investments in Ukraine. From now on, foreign investors can benefit from all privileges and guarantees granted under the Ukrainian legislation (in particular, the exemption from the customs duty and freedom of repatriation) without registration of their investments in Ukraine. To this end, the respective provisions on mandatory registration have been eliminated from

Mar 11, 2015

The Franchise Law Review: Ukraine Chapter

Nobles partner Volodymyr Yakubovskyy, together with Bird & Bird’s partner Graeme Payne, contributed to the Ukraine chapter of the second edition The Franchise Law Review, which was recently published in association with the editor Mark Abell and Bird & Bird LLP. Read the publication: The Franchise Law Review #franchising #intellectualproperty #ecommerce #investmentprotection #commerce #internationaltrade

Feb 18, 2015

Investment Protection in Ukraine: Instruments for Turbulent Times

Nobles partner Alexander Weigelt commented on various legal instruments of investment protection, sharing experience on which of those instruments are really feasible in the current Ukrainian business environment (UKRAINE aktuell, 1-2 2015, p.9). As experience teaches, investments in Ukraine offer foreign companies higher chances, but also higher risks than their home market. Therefore, investment protection is a core aspect in business development in Ukraine. In times of cha

Nov 21, 2014

Legal Update on Identification of Beneficial Owners

On October 14, 2014, the Ukrainian Parliament adopted Law No. 1701-VII, coming into force on November 25, 2014, aimed at the establishment of a mechanism for the identification of a natural person who is the ultimate beneficiary of a legal entity. The Law is part of anti-corruption legislation package approved on the same day, with which the Ukrainian Government went on the offensive to combat corruption and increase the transparency level of administrative services. Undoubte

Aug 29, 2014

The Ukrainian Franchise law and practice 2015 in Getting the Deal Through

Nobles partners Volodymyr Yakubovskyy and Alexander Weigelt give an overview and outlook for regulation of Franchising in Ukraine in Getting the Deal Through – Franchise 2015. Read the article: Getting the Deal Through: Franchise 2015 #franchising #investmentprotection #intellectualproperty #internationaltrade #commerce

Mar 19, 2014

Volodymyr Yakubovskyy comments for Business TV channel on future of private property in Crimea

Volodymyr Yakubovskyy comments for Business TV channel on what residents and companies may have to do in relation to their registered private property and their funds on the bank accounts in the Crimea after its possible further annexation to Russian Federation. #crimea #investmentprotection

Oct 8, 2013

How Can a Subsidiary Become Free From Foreign Parent Debt

Volodymyr Yakubovskyy and Kateryna Safronenko give a practical advice to a foreign company that wants to release its Ukrainian subsidiary from repayment of shareholder loan in a cost-efficient manner. Read the article: How Can a Subsidiary Become Free From Foreign Parent Debt #restructuring #investmentprotection #taxes