The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine has introduced several important changes in the field of plant variety rights protection that will facilitate registration for right holders.

Sayenko Kharenko has advised PJSC Stalkanat on initializing a sunset review of anti-dumping measures applied to imports of cables and ropes originating from China.

The below reforms are designed to support Ukraine’s commitments under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement and aim to improve legal clarity, transparency, and accountability for the use of state aid.

On 14 June 2025, amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On the Organisation of Labour Relations under Martial Law” came into effect. Please note that the provisions of this law apply during the period of martial law.

The intersection of law and emerging technologies has kept the TMT team at MGG Law Office exceptionally busy, with a sharp focus on AI, machine learning, and their commercial applications. Partner Dino Gliha says the practice has been driven by both the rapid pace of innovation and a fluid regulatory landscape that’s forcing businesses to proactively rethink compliance, governance, and strategic planning.

Redcliffe Partners’ competition practice is driven by increased enforcement and transactional activities, particularly in sectors like pharmaceuticals, retail, and agribusiness, according to Co-Head of Competition Yuriy Terentyev. Key factors include regulatory changes, strategic investments, and Ukraine's alignment with EU competition law, which have spurred demand for merger control assessments and compliance advice.

Digest of recent legislative developments in the fields of energy and natural resources.

LCF Law Group has successfully represented Inzhur Energy in overturning a court-imposed ban on the construction of a distributed generation power plant near Kyiv.

Avellum has advised Grupa Pracuj on obtaining merger clearance from the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine for its further investment in Work Ukraine, the operator of Work.ua.

The recently issued decision of the Ukrainian Supreme Court addresses the enforcement of Ukrainian sanctions in relation to foreign corporate structures and ownership chains involving a sanctioned person.

On 2 May 2025, the Law of Ukraine "On Amendments to the Labour Code of Ukraine Regarding the Improvement of Legal Regulation of Certain Issues of Home-based and Remote Work" (the "Law") entered into force.

On 14 May 2025, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted Law No. 4434-IX, amending paragraph 19 of the “Final and Transitional Provisions” of the Civil Code of Ukraine regarding the resumption of the statute of limitations.

On 2 May 2025, the Law of Ukraine No. 4339-IX “On Amendments to the Labour Code of Ukraine on Improving the Legal Regulation of Certain Issues of Home and Remote Work” (the “Law”) came into force. The Law is aimed at regulating issues related to sending home-based and remote employees on business trips and creating favourable conditions for parents whose children are studying remotely.

Sayenko Kharenko has successfully represented PJSC MMKI and LLC Unisteel – both part of the Metinvest Group – in the review of anti-dumping measures concerning imports into Ukraine of certain rolled products with corrosion-resistant coating originating in the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China.

Dentons has advised Grupa Pracuj on increasing its shareholdings in Robota.ua and Work.ua.

In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. This time around, we asked: For 2025, what is the one sector or industry in the country that shows the most promise for growth, and why?

The year 2025 is poised to mark a significant legislative update in Ukraine’s public-private partnership (PPP) framework, representing a critical strategic approach to the country’s comprehensive post-war reconstruction efforts. The government, Parliament, and key stakeholders are actively preparing for an extensive rebuilding effort focused on infrastructure damaged during military hostilities. This process will rely on support from the European Union, the United States, international financial institutions, and other major donors.

On 1 April 2025, Resolution of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine (“Commission”) No. 28/21/1933/K03 dated 6 March 2025 (“Resolution”) entered into force. The Resolution establishes a new procedure for the disclosure of regulated information by securities issuers during martial law.