Welcome to the latest edition of Ukrainian Law Firms. A Handbook for Foreign Clients (ULF). This year’s release provides an in-depth analysis of the Ukrainian legal market during the unprecedented challenges of 2022-2023, a period marked by resilience and adaptability in the face of russia’s continuing aggression.

In this publication we explore how the legal market has responded to the dynamic changes induced by the external environment, particularly the continuing war. The legal community’s response has been characterized by strategic pivots in practice areas such as military law, war damages, and sanctions-related advisories. Firms have adapted by shifting resources and expertise to meet the new demands, outflow of professionals abroad and the shortage of mid-level practitioners in virtually all areas of legal practice.

This comprehensive overview not only highlights the current state of the Ukrainian legal market but also provides foresight into its future trajectory, offering valuable insights for planning and strategic decision-making.

We give thanks to our readers for their continued trust and engagement, and we hope that this new edition serves as both a resource and an inspiration during these extremely trying times.

Please explore our detailed market analysis, insightful expert articles, overwhelming surveys, all of which continue to make ULF an indispensable resource for comprehending Ukraine’s legal landscape.

 

 

 

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