Foreign Merger Deals in Today's Ukraine

In this very timely Global Spin, SCG Legal Member GOLAW (Ukraine) offers critical insights on why foreign deals need merger clearance from local authorities. Partner and Head of the Corporate Law and M&A Practice Oleksandr Melnyk along with Yevhenii Ahashkov, Senior Associate in the Corporate and M&A Practice, speak to the authorities in Ukraine; merger control statistics in 2024; when merger clearance is needed; current merger thresholds; foreign-to-foreign transactions; penalties for non-compliance; and timeline and procedure. This is a 'must see/hear' episode for any law firm in any jurisdiction with clients who want to do business in Ukraine.

Record Date: June 20, 2025

Participants

Oleksandr Melnyk

Partner + Head of Corporate Law and M&A Practice

Oleksandr specializes in corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, international business structuring and taxation, financing, and regulatory compliance. Oleksandr provides comprehensive legal support to businesses in the energy, infrastructure, finance, retail, IT, and FMCG sectors. He has substantial experience in managing complex cross-border M&A transactions, structuring and relocating holding companies across multiple jurisdictions, and supporting foreign investors entering the Ukrainian and EU markets. Oleksandr advises international clients on market entry strategies, including the incorporation and licensing of local subsidiaries, regulatory compliance, and transactional structuring adapted to sector-specific requirements.

Yevhenii Ahashkov

Senior Associate, Corporate and M&A Practice

Yevhenii Ahashkov is involved in the firm's corporate and M&A, antitrust and competition, and international trade practices, primarily focusing on corporate law, M&A transactions, general commercial matters, competition law regulatory matters and international trade matters. He has significant experience related to entering the Ukrainian market, restructuring, and legal aspects of doing business in Ukraine. He also conducts due diligence and supports sale and purchase transactions of businesses and assets.

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