While receiving property as a gift is free of charge for the recipient under the Civil Code of Ukraine, the Tax Code requires the recipient to pay tax on such a gift. In certain cases, however, this obligation may also be imposed on the[...]

In October 2022, amendments were introduced to the Law of Ukraine “On Cooperation”, according to which all shareholders — participants of a housing construction cooperative became full members of the cooperative, even if the charter stated that they joined it as associated members. Thus, shareholders faced fewer risks; however, cooperatives use certain mechanisms to avoid granting participants the full scope of their rights. So, what pitfalls in the relationship between developers and shareholders remain relevant in[...]

The authoritative British publication The Economist has highlighted a new trend that is already beginning to transform the legal profession — vibe lawyering. We carefully reviewed the article “The Rise of Vibe Lawyering” and collected its most interesting[...]

Odesa is a city of sunshine and optimism, a city of adventurers who are not afraid to take risks, a city open to innovation… and now also a frontline city that has welcomed hundreds of thousands of displaced people.[...]

During martial law, inspections by the State Labor Service may be conducted to monitor compliance with labor legislation based on complaints filed by employees or trade unions. Government regulatory authorities are not necessarily adversaries of businesses; however, company management, HR departments, and accounting teams should cooperate with them promptly and[...]

Ivan Topor, head of the real estate and construction practice, explains what problems can arise when buying a newly built apartment and how to prevent[...]

Buying commercial real estate is a decision that affects the feasibility of implementing a future business[...]

Although an apartment purchase agreement with a developer предусматривает payment exclusively in Ukrainian hryvnias, it often includes a price tied to a foreign currency equivalent, most commonly the US dollar. When the agreement is terminated, the buyer (investor) typically seeks a refund based on the current exchange rate of the US dollar. Whether the court supports this claim depends primarily on the specific terms of the[...]

During wartime, force majeure circumstances such as shelling or missile strikes can affect anyone. How this impacts contractual obligations, in particular the payment of land tax, was explained by lawyer and attorney, military law specialist at the law firm “DE-JURE”, Vladyslav[...]

Article by Ivan Topor, Head of the Real Estate and Construction Practice at the DE JURE Law Firm, attorney-at-law and Candidate of Legal Sciences, on key nuances of real estate purchase and sale[...]

The Electronic Court simplifies access to justice for Ukrainian citizens who are not legal professionals. As a rule, court proceedings require a person to appear in court in person, wait for their hearing, and communicate with other parties in the case. The Electronic Court makes it possible to submit all documents in electronic format: to prepare statements of claim, complaints, and any procedural documents, and to send them not only to the court but also to other parties in the[...]

According to Ukrainian legislation, the state must ensure equal protection of the rights of all property owners. But what should you do when the state itself brings claims against an individual or a legal entity regarding lawfully acquired property and seeks its[...]