Integrites has advised German-French defense contractor KNDS on a joint venture with a Ukrainian partner to maintain, refurbish, and overhaul Gepard self-propelled air defense systems.

In 2024, the financial market in Ukraine has remained resilient and stable even though the Russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine approaches its third anniversary. This has been possible due to the continuing financial support coming from Ukraine’s allies and international donors. Notably, G7 leaders have recently announced a USD 50 billion lending package for Ukraine to be repaid with revenues from Russian frozen assets.

During EU-Ukraine Investment Conference on 13-14 November in Warsaw the European Commission has announced a call for private investment projects in Ukraine that have cost at least EUR 50 m, of which the project initiator provides at least 10% in the own contributions. 

On 15 August 2024, the Hague District Court issued a decision in the ongoing legal dispute between Gazprom International Limited (hereinafter – “Gazprom”) and Asset Management Company Slavutych-Invest (hereinafter – “Slavutych”).

Integrites has announced a restructuring of its operations leading to the separation of its office in Kazakhstan from its office in Ukraine.

Integrites has advised Novus and Univer on a UAH 400 million corporate bonds issuance.

As the war in Ukraine reshapes the country's economic landscape, the antitrust sector faces significant challenges and transformations, according to Integrites Senior Partner Vyacheslav Korchev, who highlights a growing trend of domestic M&A activity and a push toward aligning with European regulatory standards.

Integrites, working with Hughes Hubbard & Reed, has successfully represented Ukrenergo in an investment treaty arbitration against Russia.

Integrites has advised the Ukrainian subsidiary of Peikko Group Corporation's agreement with Industrial Park Bila Tserkva 1, part of UFuture Group, on launching production in Ukraine.

Integrites, working with Holman Fenwick Willan, has advised Nibulon on reprofiling a USD 80 million pre-export credit facility extended by a syndicate of banks, including ING Bank NV, Credit Agricole CIB, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank. CMS advised the lenders.

Integrites has advised UAID Fund on financing the reconstruction of the Giraffe Mall in Irpin, Kyiv Region.

Former CMS Partner Anna Pogrebna has joined Integrites as a Partner to focus on real estate, construction, and infrastructure, while Mykola Nychyporuk has joined the firm as a Counsel and the Head of its White-Collar Crime practice.

On April 8, 2024, Integrites announced it had been selected, alongside Latham & Watkins, to advise the Ukrainian Finance Housing Company on a bridge financing to be granted by international financial institutions and the subsequent securitization of mortgage loans.

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Integrites has provided pro bono defense representation to a soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine concerning criminal charges brought against him by the military command. The firm also advised the soldier's family on obtaining monetary compensation.

Marked by the turbulence of war, Ukraine’s legal sector has adjusted to the new circumstances but potential future talent challenges loom on the horizon.

Integrites won the public tender and signed the procurement contract to become the legal advisor of NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine on matters related to the activities of the company's supervisory board and its committees throughout 2024, and will work with the UK's Simmons & Simmons as co-executor under the contract.

Integrites' Cross-Border Litigation and Private Client practices Co-Head Dmytro Marchukov has been appointed as a Senior Partner at the firm.