Ukraine has a mandatory merger control regime administered by the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (the AMCU). Transactions meeting the applicable jurisdictional thresholds must generally obtain AMCU clearance before closing. Ukrainian merger control rules can apply not only to transactions involving Ukrainian companies or assets, but also to foreign-to-foreign transactions. In particular, a global transaction may require merger clearance in Ukraine even where the target has

Oleksandr Aleksyeyenko has once again been recognized among the recommended individuals in Competition law. His deep expertise and consistent dedication have secured him a place in the Lexology Index 2026: Ukraine. Oleksandr’s ability to deliver outstanding results and his profound understanding of Competition law continue to set a benchmark for the industry. This recognition reflects not only his professional excellence but also the trust and respect he has earned from both

FORM 1. Legal forms of joint venture What are the most common legal forms of joint venture in Ukraine? Ukrainian law recognises two forms of joint venture: a joint venture as a cooperative business activity, without the creation of a legal entity (i.e., an unincorporated joint venture) and a joint venture as a separate legal entity (i.e., an incorporated joint venture). In an unincorporated joint venture, the parties enter into a joint venture agreement whereby they undertake

1. COMPETENT AUTHORITIES & RELEVANT LAWS 1.1. What laws regulate M&A in Ukraine? There is no separate takeover statute in Ukraine. The primary laws that govern various aspects of business combinations, including takeovers, in Ukraine are as follows: the Civil Code of Ukraine of 16 January 2003; the Law of Ukraine ‘On Joint-Stock Companies’ of 27 July 2022; the Law of Ukraine ‘On Limited Liability and Additional Liability Companies’ of 6 February 2018; the Law of Ukrain