Department profile
GOLAW

Corporate/M&A

Europe Guide 2026 : Ukraine


GOLAW

About

Provided by GOLAW

Company formation, investment structuring, drafting of corporate documents and shareholders agreements, support in M&A transactions – services of GOLAW corporate practice provided by the background of extensive experience of our attorneys with large and mid-sized Ukrainian and foreign companies.

Whatever is the focus of your business and regardless of the country it is located, deep understanding international standards of corporate governance and allows our team to effectively advise international and ukrainian companies.

Company directors’ duties and additional liability of top managers are constantly increasing and evolving, thus it is very important to have experienced advisors by your side, which can efficiently prevent corporate conflicts.

We offer efficient, proven solutions, a single point of contact, a clear cost structure, oversight and control across your global operations.

SERVICES

  • Setting up a new business
  • Termination of legal entities
  • Business restructuring
  • Sale/purchase of business, M&A
  • Routine counsel on all corporate issues of conduct for an active business
  • Corporate disputes
  • M&A Transactions Support (Mergers & Acquisitions)
  • Legal Due Diligence of Businesses and Real Estate
  • Business and Nonprofit Organization Registration
  • Transferring LLC shares to a depositary institution
  • Turnkey residency of Defence City
  • Market Entry & Business Setup in Ukraine

Clients (5)

  • TIU Canada
  • GAP Ukraine
  • Procredit Bank Ukraine
  • Kalganoff distillery
  • Mularski Group

Industries (13)

  • Agribusiness
  • Aviation
  • Chemical industry
  • Engineering, Construction and Building Materials
  • Environment and Natural Resources
  • Financial institutions
  • IT and AI
  • Industry and manufacturing
  • Media, Entertainment, Sports and Gambling
  • Healthcare industries, Life sciences and Pharmaceuticals
  • Retail, FMCG and E-Commerce
  • Transport and Logistics
  • Defense in Anti-corruption procedures and regulations

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Corporate/M&A - Ukraine

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

GOLAW's corporate team is recognised for its ability to assist clients with a full spectrum of corporate matters, including corporate governance, business restructuring and investment structuring. The law firm most notably advises clients from the energy sector on day-to-day matters, with further experience in handling real estate transactions.

Notable practitioners

Sergiy Oberkovych is a key contact for clients.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • GOLAW explains complex legal and governance issues clearly and gives advice we can actually use.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • GOLAW combines strong expertise, strategic thinking and a hands-on approach. It understands complex deals, knows how to structure them to reduce risks and always protects the client’s interests.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • GOLAW lawyers have a strong understanding of our business and provide advice that is both practical and commercially aware.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The GOLAW team stands out for its strong strategic thinking, business-oriented legal advice, and ability to navigate volatile local conditions with agility.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Members

Provided by GOLAW

  • Oleksandr Melnyk

  • Oles Riabchuk

  • Oleksandr Shevchuk

  • Vladyslava Zaichko

  • Natalia Bilous

  • Nazarii Zeliak

  • Yaroslav Maltsev

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