Contract Drafting and Cross-Border Agreements

Why You Need a Ukrainian Attorney for Your Contracts

When doing business in or with Ukraine, your contracts must comply with Ukrainian civil and commercial law to be enforceable. A contract drafted under foreign law may not protect you in a Ukrainian court, and standard international templates often miss critical requirements of Ukrainian legislation.

I draft and review contracts that are legally sound under Ukrainian law while remaining clear and practical for international parties. Whether you need a new agreement from scratch or want to verify an existing contract before signing, I ensure your interests are protected.

Services I Provide

• Contract drafting — creating agreements from scratch based on your business requirements, fully compliant with Ukrainian law.
• Contract review — analyzing existing contracts to identify risks, gaps, and non-compliant provisions under Ukrainian legislation.
• Contract negotiation support — advising during negotiations with Ukrainian counterparties, suggesting protective clauses, and ensuring balanced terms.
• Cross-border agreement adaptation — adapting international contracts for use in Ukraine, ensuring enforceability and compliance with local law.
• Bilingual contracts — preparing agreements in both English and Ukrainian, with legally precise terminology in both languages.

Types of Contracts I Work With

• Service agreements and consulting contracts
• Supply and distribution agreements
• Employment and independent contractor agreements under Ukrainian law
• Joint venture and partnership agreements
• Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality agreements
• Real estate purchase, lease, and rental agreements
• Loan agreements and financial instruments
• Agency and representation agreements
• IT outsourcing and software development contracts

My Approach

Every contract I prepare follows a clear process:

Step 1: Understanding your business objectives and the commercial context of the agreement.

Step 2: Drafting or reviewing the contract with attention to Ukrainian legal requirements, tax implications, and enforcement risks.

Step 3: Delivering a clear, well-structured document with explanations of key provisions and risk areas.

All contracts are delivered in English, Ukrainian, or both — depending on your needs. I communicate directly with you throughout the process and am available for revisions and clarifications.