Buying a Ukrainian business with your eyes open
Legal due diligence of Ukrainian companies, structuring and negotiating acquisitions of shares or assets, merger clearance and closing — for strategic buyers and investors.
Travel to Ukraine
Not required
Typical timeline
2–8 weeks
Format
Legal agreement signed remotely
Language
Updates in English
Overview
When due diligence is needed
Ukrainian companies may carry hidden liabilities: tax claims, unregistered assets, sanctions exposure or disputes between owners. A focused legal review shows what you are buying and how to protect yourself in the deal documents.
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You are acquiring a company or a stake
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You are investing in a Ukrainian startup
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You are buying a business's assets
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You need a red-flag report quickly
Your options
Choose the scope of the review
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Red-flag review
A short report on the key legal risks.
Usually 1–2 weeks
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Full due diligence
Corporate, contracts, property, employment, disputes and compliance.
Usually 3–6 weeks
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Transaction support
Share or asset purchase agreement, clearance and closing.
Depends on the deal
How it works
From scoping to closing
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Consultation
We review your situation and confirm the right route.
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Legal agreement
You sign remotely; we confirm the scope and fee in writing.
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Scoping
We agree the scope and priorities.
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Review & report
We review documents and report the risks.
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Deal documents
We reflect findings in the deal and support closing.
What we need from you
What we need for the review
- List of target companies
- Access to the data room
- Transaction structure, if known
- Your key concerns
Scans are enough to start. We tell you if any document needs an apostille or translation, and arrange it if you prefer.
Related services
Often handled together
Business investors legal support
Legal support for foreign and Ukrainian investors at every stage of an investment.
Obtaining critical enterprise status
Critical enterprise status and employee reservation from mobilisation in Ukraine.
Regulatory Law
Licences, permits, compliance and dealings with Ukrainian regulators.
FAQ
What clients ask before filing
Not covered here? Ask an attorney directly during your consultation.
Do you work with foreign advisers?
How long does a due diligence take?
Can the transaction be governed by foreign law?
Is AMCU clearance required for an acquisition?
What does legal due diligence cover?
Let's put an end to the uncertainty.
Tell us about your matter. An experienced attorney will review it and lay out your options — clearly and in English. We always see the matter through to the end.
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