Business law in its broadest sense sits at the core of our practice, spanning the work of many of our different practice groups. We have assisted in the incorporation and subsequent growth of many of Ukraine’s largest companies, holdings, and industrial groups — and we take pride in helping to build and develop new business enterprises. Our experience, accumulated over many years, allows us to combine expert legal advice with a genuine understanding of our clients’ business environment, and to assemble the right team for each matter in the most efficient and cost-effective way.

Our practice covers the full spectrum of business law services, including:

  • Commercial agreements and documentation
  • Establishment of new businesses
  • Incorporations, partnerships, and joint ventures
  • Project finance
  • Corporate governance
  • Commercial leases
  • Business advisory services
  • Licensing and franchising
  • Labour and employment

Our clients know they can count on us to be accessible, responsive, and ready to bring the full resources of the firm to bear when it matters.

Establishing new business

We assist clients with the planning and formation of new business entities — structuring them to maximise benefits and minimise risk. We identify, manage, and resolve legal issues that arise at the formation stage, including those related to competition law, corporate governance, labour law, information technology, intellectual property, and taxation.

Commercial agreements

Our clients rely on us to negotiate, structure, and document their transactions — including the complex and sophisticated agreements that increasingly define modern business. The range of commercial agreements we handle is as varied as our client base; and as businesses evolve, so does the work we do for them.

Corporate governance

We advise clients on the full range of corporate governance requirements — from regulation and legislation to best practice implementation. Our corporate governance practice is both strategic and practical, covering:

  • Boards — structure, best practices, duties & liabilities, compliance
  • Shareholder rights — voting rights, rights to information
  • Audit committee — composition and responsibilities
  • Internal investigations
  • Regulatory investigations
  • Risk management
  • Cross-border issues
Project finance

ENGARDE has extensive experience advising clients across all industry sectors on project development and finance. Our ongoing involvement in complex projects — and our familiarity with the challenges unique to project finance — allows us to help structure financing that meets borrowers’ needs while adequately protecting lenders.

We have advised on all aspects of project financing, including:

  • Bank, bond, equity, and subordinated debt financing, including complex combined structures
  • Negotiation and drafting of project finance documentation
  • Project contract review, risk assessment, and due diligence
  • Securities issues and documentation in connection with bond, private note, and equity issues
  • Cross-border issues
Labour & employment

We advise management and shareholders on a wide range of labour and employment matters across diverse industries and company sizes. Our services include:

  • Labour agreements and documentation
  • Hiring and dismissing employees
  • Work permits for foreign employees
  • Labour disputes