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Nobles has been recognized in the IFLR1000 Ukraine 2023 rankings in the following practices:

- Corporate and M&A

- Banking and Finance

At Nobles, we are committed to providing excellent legal services in M&A and Banking and Finance, and we're thrilled to see our efforts acknowledged by IFLR1000.

📌 To learn more about NOBLES M&A, Banking and Finance expertises, please visit our website: https://www.nobles-law.com/practices

Oleksandr Aleksyeyenko has once again demonstrated excellence in the field of competition law. His exceptional expertise and dedication have earned him a well-deserved spot among the leaders in the Competition practice area of the WWL (Who's Who Legal) 2023 rating.

Oleksandr's commitment to achieving outstanding results and his deep understanding of competition matters continue to set the standard in our industry. His recognition in the WWL rating is a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence and the trust he has earned from clients and peers alike.

To learn more about NOBLES Competition and Antitrust expertise, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dhiawe4C

Competition Law and Policy in Ukraine – Wartime Overview

The Russian military aggression against Ukraine in 2022 disrupted various sectors, including competition enforcement. As the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU) faced unprecedented obstacles, its strategies evolved. Initially relocating due to safety concerns, AMCU suspended several functions. However, resilience emerged as it resumed operations step by step. With a spotlight on key sectors like energy, finance, and property auctions, AMCU adapted to the evolving landscape. The war's economic toll and the AMCU's post-war role hold significance. A focus on competition, transparency, and international cooperation will shape Ukraine's revival."

📌 Read the full article on our website: https://www.nobles-law.com/post/competition-law-and-policy-in-ukraine-wartime-overview

Published in Competition Policy International (CPI) on August 9, 2023 https://lnkd.in/dAZSV95w

Competition Law and Policy in Ukraine – Wartime Overview Wartime Implications Russian military aggression against Ukraine started on February 24, 2022, and the end of February 2022 became a critical point for the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (“AMCU”). The AMCU was forced to take rapid actions aimed at ensuring the safety of its staff and the lega...

📣 We are Hiring: Junior Associate / Associate Positions Available! 📣

Are you passionate about the legal profession and eager to gain valuable experience? NOBLES is currently seeking motivated and enthusiastic Junior Associate / Associate to join our Antitrust & Competition / Intellectual Property Practices. This is your chance to develop your legal career and work alongside esteemed professionals in a dynamic and supportive environment.

At NOBLES, we are dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients while fostering growth and development among our team members. As a Junior Associate / Associate, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced attorneys, participate in challenging projects and cases, and contribute to meaningful work that positively impacts our primarily international clients.

Key requirements:

☑️ Law degree from a reputable Ukrainian university or last year of university studies (for Junior Associate);
☑️ Professional experience (1 - 4 years);
☑️ Experience in a similar position with a reputable law firm a plus;
☑️ Excellent analytical, legal writing, and research skills;
☑️ Fluent English (fluent German is a plus);
☑️ Excellent knowledge of Ukrainian competition and/or intellectual property regulations and practices;
☑️ Ukrainian Bar admission a plus.

We offer:

☑️ Exciting and challenging work in the field of competition and intellectual property law;
☑️ Professional growth;
☑️ Collaborative and supportive work environment;
☑️ Mentoring and guidance from professionals with remarkable reputation.

If you're a dedicated and enthusiastic individual ready to embark on a rewarding legal career, we invite you to apply for this position. Please send your CV with a cover letter to [email protected]

We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and getting to know you better.

⭐️Join NOBLES and progress in your legal career!⭐️

Check out the new article written by Nobles experts Oleksandr Aleksyeyenko and Sviatoslav Henyk:

📰 “Litigation in Times of War”

The article, published by Nobles, offers an in-depth analysis of the unique challenges and considerations that arise in litigation when war is a factor.

🌐 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dk9JeXnq

For more information about NOBLES and our expertise, visit our website: https://www.nobles-law.com/post/litigation-in-times-of-war

Law Society Gazette

Happy Easter Day! ✨

As we celebrate this cheerful occasion, we want to extend our warmest greetings to all of you. May this special day bring you lots of happiness, love, and blessings.

Wishing you all a wonderful Easter filled with joy and hope.

On April 11, Oleksandr Aleksyeyenko was one of the speakers at the online round-table discussion on "Sanctions: Legislative Initiatives and Judicial Practice". The event was organized by the EU-funded project “Pravo-Justice” with participation of members of the Ukrainian parliament, state officials responsible for sanctions policy, business associations and experts community. The round-table was aimed at discussing problems of sanctions enforcement in the current legal environment and much anticipated legislative guidelines and improvements.

Oleksandr's contribution to the discussion provided valuable insights on a range of issues, including practical aspects of the sanctions policy, existing opportunities for improvement of the sanctions enforcement regulations and importance of sanctions screening. He also shared some useful for Ukraine aspects of how foreign states modernize and improve enforcement of sanctions in their jurisdictions.

With the ongoing war in Ukraine at the forefront of everyone's minds, the topic was not only crucial but also timely. We are grateful to the organizers for the opportunity to participate and contribute to such interesting event.

We are pleased to announce that Oleksandr Aleksyeyenko, a partner with Nobles, has once again been recognized for his exceptional work in Competition and Antitrust by the world’s leading legal ranking Chambers and Partners 2023.

This recognition is a testament to Mr. Aleksyeyenko's deep knowledge, extensive experience, and unwavering commitment to providing his clients with the highest quality legal advice and representation. It is worth noting that Oleksandr has been recognized for seven years in a row, further demonstrating his consistent excellence in the legal field.

The liquidation of the Kiev District Administrative Court has resulted in several practical difficulties for those seeking justice in Ukraine. The court was responsible for hearing administrative cases in the capital city, and its closure has left many cases unresolved. The liquidation was prompted by allegations of corruption and political interference in the court's proceedings.

Click the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dcNvPiJU

The article was written by:
Alexander Weigelt (Partner)
Dariia Chupryna (Associate)

Verlag C.H.BECK

Liquidation of the Kiev District Administrative Court and Related Practical Difficulties Durch Gesetz vom 13.12.2022 hat das ukrainische Parlament die Auflösung des Bezirksverwaltungsgerichts der Stadt Kiew und die Schaffung eines neuen Kiewer Bezirksverwaltungsgerichts mit identischer Zuständigkeit beschlossen. Offizieller Grund für die Auflösung sind Zweifel an der Integrität der...

🔷 Ukrainian language legislation: Impact of recent legal changes on business activities

Already in 2019, the Ukrainian parliament adopted a drastic language law on the priority of the Ukrainian language, the transition periods of wich will gradually expire by 2030. The following article presents the significant changes in labor law, IT sector, service sector, consumer protection, advertising sector and corporate law that have been binding since July 16, 2022.

🖇 To read the full article click the link below: https://lnkd.in/d_k9RmnE

Authors:
Alexander Weigelt (Partner)
Denis Vergeles (Counsel)

Ukrainian language legislation: Impact of recent legal changes on business activities Bereits 2019 hat das ukrainische Parlament ein einschneidendes Sprachengesetz zum Vorrang der ukrainischen Sprache verabschiedet, dessen bis 2030 gestaffelte Übergangsfristen nach und nach auslaufen. Der nachfolgende Artikel stellt die für das Wirtschaftsleben wesentlichen Änderungen im Arbeitsre...

On 5/6 November 2022, Ukrainian authorities nationalized five large industrial enterprises in the energy and technology sectors. As none of these entities had ties to the Russian Federation or Russian citizens, these expropriations were not based on Russia-related sanctions laws but on Ukrainian legislation regarding expropriation for public needs in times of war and disaster.

🖇 Read the article at the link: https://www.nobles-law.com/post/recent-ukrainian-expropriation-practice-of-strategically-important-entities

Authors:
Alexander Weigelt (Partner)
Denis Vergeles (Counsel)

Recent Ukrainian expropriation practice of strategically important entities Anfang November 2022 wurden überraschend 5 ukrainische Industrieunternehmen entschädigungslos verstaatlicht. Alle betroffenen Unternehmen gehörten zumindest teilweise ukrainischen Oligarchen und waren seit längerem Gegenstand langwieriger Rechtsstreitigkeiten mit dem ukrainischen Staat. In diese...

🔸 Ukrainian State Aid in War Times 🔹

Since 24 February 2022, everything has changed for Ukraine and Ukrainians. State aid rules haven`t become an exclusion…

🖇 To read the full article click the link below: https://www.nobles-law.com/post/ukrainian-state-aid-in-war-times

Authors:
Oleksandr Aleksyeyenko (Partner)
Sviatoslav Henyk (Senior Associate)

Ukrainian State Aid in War Times Since 24 February 2022, everything has changed for Ukraine and Ukrainians. State aid rules haven`t become an exclusion. Russian full-scale military aggression became a critical point for the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU or Committee). It forced the AMCU to take rapid actions to ensure its...

🔹 M&A Transactions in Times of War

The unprovoked full-scale Russian aggression against Ukraine has had an immediate, profound impact on mergers and acquisitions both domestically and globally…

🖇 To read the full article click the link below: https://www.nobles-law.com/post/m-a-transactions-in-times-of-war

Authors:
Alexander Weigelt (Partner)
Denys Vergeles (Counsel)
Daria Chupryna (Associate)

M&A Transactions in Times of War The unprovoked full-scale Russian aggression against Ukraine has had an immediate, profound impact on mergers and acquisitions both domestically and globally. The conflict has caused most potential buyers to put their planned acquisitions on hold or even to entirely abandon their plans due to market...

NOBLES has been recognized once again as one of the best law firms in Ukraine according to the results of the study "Ukrainian Law Firms. A Handbook for Foreign Clients 2022".

Among the lawyers were named:

📌 Alexander Weigelt in Corporate / M&A, International Trade, Tax and Transfer Pricing and Retail;

📌 Volodymyr Yakubovskyy in Corporate / M&A, International Trade, Labor & Employment, Tax and Transfer Pricing and Retail;

📌 Oleksandr Aleksyeyenko in Antitrust & Competition, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, International Trade and Retail.

📌 Denys Vergeles in Retail.

🖇 You can follow our page to know more details:

https://www.nobles-law.com/post/nobles-has-been-recognized-once-again-as-one-of-the-best-law-firms-in-ukraine

NOBLES took part in the CEE Deal Leader’s Summit on 29/30 June 2022 in Vienna. They exchanged experience on M&A deals, market challenges and impact from the war in Ukraine with deal makers, investment bankers and advisers from the CEE region, US, UK and China.

Being one of the first post-Covid19 in-person conferences, this mega event connected M&A, private equity, restructuring and infrastructure professionals with assets and investment interests in Central and Easter Europe.

Also, you can find info on our website: https://www.nobles-law.com/post/nobles-took-part-in-the-cee-deal-leader-s-summit-on-29-30-june-2022-in-vienna

Oleksandr Aleksyeyenko, partner at NOBLES, and senior associate Svyatoslav Genyk about Competition Regulations and Practice in Ukraine during Martial Law.

To learn more details and find the full article follow the link: https://www.nobles-law.com/post/competition-regulations-and-practice-in-ukraine-during-martial-law

The effects of the war on franchising in Ukraine

At the 2022 IFA/IBA Joint Conference, NOBLES’ partner Volodymyr Yakubovskyy and Kendal Tyre of Nixon Peabody discussed the impact of the war on franchise operations in Ukraine.

Volodymyr has shared his thoughts on what it was like for him and his family since the invasion, how his practice looked like prior to the invasion and it has been impacted, how the invasion affected foreign franchisors operating in Ukraine, and what are the long term consequences of the war on business and franchising in Ukraine.

Watch the full conversation at link: https://noblesua.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/Marketing/EQ0RtiKSC09LlWR_CRbpAcgBF17vA1yKcNgAHj7oy61o-g?e=6LO4Dr

*this video was aired on IFA/IBA Joint Conference

Alexander Weigelt and Denys Vergeles on Tax relief measures under martial law in Ukraine in beck-online: Ukraine-Krieg und Recht – (UKuR) 2022 (Verlag C.H.BECK)

To find out the full article from our experts click here: https://www.nobles-law.com/post/alexander-weigelt-and-denys-vergeles-in-beck-online-ukraine-krieg-und-recht-ukur-2022

Happy Easter, dear friends, clients and colleagues!

Celebrate this Easter with a heart filled with love and peace. Nobles wish you and your family a peaceful sky.

Have a wonderful and blessed Easter!

On 15 April 2022 NOBLES partner Oleksandr Aleksyeyenko was a speaker at the 26th Global Forum “Practicing law in the face of military confrontation – Challenges for lawyers under severe circumstances”.

The Forum was organized by the Swiss Chinese Law Association – a legal and industry community comprised of over 200 legal experts, CEOs and Government officials. The forum invited speakers from Ukraine, Argentina, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany, China, Nigeria, Singapore, Poland and Bulgaria to share their views on current aspects of legal practice in the course of wars and how military conflicts influence various businesses around the world.

Oleksandr was speaking about the sanctions regime (introduced and implemented both internationally and locally in Ukraine) and prospects of compensating damages caused by the Russian invasion into Ukraine. Oleksandr emphasized that sanctions now being imposed against Russia aim at not just freezing assets for reconstructing Ukraine after the war, but primarily at stopping the war itself. While the Ukrainian government takes measures to properly document and investigate multiple war crimes, it also develops methodology of assessing and calculating various types of damages. Besides this, the strategy of legal actions and claims against Russia is now being developed.

It was interesting to realize the historical experiences of practicing law during the British-Argentina war over Falkland island. The speakers also shared their thoughts on human rights violations and international crimes investigations that are going to make many international specialists busy in the coming years.

The panelists also deeply analyzed the current state of affairs of trade disputes resolution procedures and what could be made to relaunch and improve the available procedures in view of the current increase of sanctions.

Also, you can find information on our website: https://www.nobles-law.com

Nobles partner Oleksandr Aleksyeyenko will be one of speakers at 26th Global Forum PRACTICING LAW IN THE FACE OF MILITARY CONFRONTATION – CHALLENGES FOR LAWYERS UNDER SEVERE CIRCUMSTANCES. The Forum is organized by the Swiss Chinese Law Association’s.

The primary goal of the Forum is to debate how to practice law in the context of military conflict and to discuss the difficulties that lawyers face in difficult situations.

We are pleased to invite you to the Forum. The Forum’s proceeds will be donated to the United Nations Ukraine Humanitarian Fund.

Follow the link to purchase a ticket and get acquainted with the agenda item: https://lnkd.in/d3sGvgRQ

When: 15.04.2022

Format: online

Working language: English