GOLAW
Valentyn Gvozdiy
GOLAW is a Ukrainian law firm with offices in Ukraine and Germany. The firm has been recognized by several prestigious international and Ukrainian rankings, such as The Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, Best Lawyers, Who is Who Legal, IFLR 1000, Legal Awards and has сontiniuosly been ranked among TOP 5 Leading Law Firms in Ukraine. The client portfolio of the firm includes large and medium-sized, national and foreign companies, banks and financial institutions, as well as private investors doing business in Ukraine or entering local and/or foreign markets. GOLAW provides sophisticated legal advice and reliable legal assistance in all major sectors, including agribusiness, retail and FMCG, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, financial services, renewable energy, transportation and infrastructure, internet technology, and real estate.
Practice areas of the firm include:
• Antitrust and Competition
• Banking and Finance
• Compliance, Corporate Governance and Risk Management
• Corporate and M&A
• Criminal and White Collar Defence
• Defense in Anti-corruption procedures and regulations
• Labor and Employment
• Natural Resources and Environment
• Government Relations (GR)
• Insolvency and Corporate Recovery
• Intellectual property
• International trade
• Legal support of business and private Сlients in Germany
• Litigation and dispute resolution
• Private clients
• Real Estate and Construction
• Energy
• Restructuring, Claims and Recoveries
• Martial Law
• Tax and Customs
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Members' News
GOLAW Attorneys Have Successfully Represented a Foreign Creditor in the Bankruptcy Case of Azovstal Iron and Steel Works
GOLAW Attorneys Have Successfully Defended the Violated Rights of a Renewable Energy Producer in Court
The Law on the Application of Bankruptcy Procedure During Martial Law Was Adopted: What Changes Are Foreseen?
GOLAW Attorneys Received the Highest Recognition – Global Leader 2023 in the International Legal Advisory Who’s Who Legal
The Conditions for Mutual Enforcement of Court Decisions Between Ukraine and the European Union Have Been Improved
What Are the Changes in the Payment of Sanctions for the Non-Employment of Persons with Disabilities?
Crimes Against Humanity in Ukraine: Distinction from War Crimes and Challenges in Bringing Perpetrators to Accountability
GOLAW Received Exceptional Results in the International Legal Ranking THE LEGAL 500 EMEA 2023 in Nine Practice Areas
GOLAW Is Honored to Be the First Law Firm in Ukraine Recognized by The Legal 500 Green Guide: EMEA 2023
The Protection of LLCs from Raider Attacks and Obligations of JCSs and LLCs to Update Their Charters: The Requirements of the New Law Have Entered into Force
The Main Amendments to Criminal Law and Procedure During Martial Law: November-December 2022 and January 2023
Ukraine Has a Chance to Build a New Post-War Energy System and Attract Large Investments In Electric Power Industry
Legal Consequences of Recognizing Illegal the Formula for Reimbursement of a Share of the Cost of Settlement of the Guaranteed Buyer's Imbalance
GOLAW Attorneys Have Become the Only Attorneys from Ukraine Who Received the Highest Recognition – Global Leaders According to the Independent International Legal Sdvisory Who’s Who Legal 2022
It Is Planned to Terminate the Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation Between Ukraine and belarus
Provision for Administration of Taxes, Fees and Single Contribution During Martial Law: Relevant Changes Are Proposed
GOLAW Has Become a Member of the Global SCG Legal Network, Which Brings Together the World's Best Law Firms
The Draft Law on the Restoration of Compensation of the Average Earnings of Conscripted Workers and the Establishment of tax Benefits for Their Employers
GOLAW Senior Partner Sergiy Oberkovych Participated in the International Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2022)
GOLAW Has Become a Member of the Leading German Business Association Ost-Ausschuss der Deutschen Wirtschaft
GOLAW Attorneys Have Successfully Secured the Client's Application Consideration with the European Court of Human Rights
GOLAW Has Become a Member of the Leading Energy Association AEEC, Which Brings Together the World's Best Energy Legal Advisers
The Imposition of Martial Law Should Not Violate the General Principle of the Rule of Law in Ukraine
GOLAW Several Years in a Row Wins Top Positions in Prestigious International Ranking Legal 500 Emea 2022
Valentyn Gvozdiy Was Elected Vice-President of the Council of Europe's Committee of Experts on the Protection of Lawyers
GOLAW Attorneys Have Successfully Proved in Court the Absence of Grounds to Recognize the Invalidity of the Agreement for Amount Over UAH 60 Million
GOLAW Attorneys Have Successfully Defended the Interests of the University Rector in a Labor Dispute
The Court Case of the Canadian Investor TIU Canada May Set a Dangerous Precedent in Ukraine: GOLAW Attorneys’ Point of View
GOLAW Attorneys Have Successfully Defended the Interests of the International Retailer of Branded Clothing, Footwear and Accessories in a Tax Dispute
GOLAW Attorneys Have Successfully Defended the Rights of the Illegally Dismissed Prosecutor from the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine
GOLAW Attorneys Have Successfully Proven in Court the Validity of an Agreement Valued at More Than UAH 50 Million
GOLAW Lawyers Have Successfully Defended the Interests of the Leading International Cosmetic Manufacturer Evyap Trading Ukraine in a Tax Dispute
GOLAW Attorneys Have Successfully Defended the Interests of the Farm in a Dispute with the Tax Authorities Regarding Blocking the Tax Invoice
GOLAW Has Been Recognised by the National Research Program "Ukrainian Law Firms: A Handbook for Foreign Clients 2021"
GOLAW Attorneys Defend the Canadian Investor TIU Canada Against the Illegal Disconnection of the Solar Power Plant
GOLAW Lawyers Have Been Listed Among the Top Professionals in Ukraine According to the International Research Program Best Lawyers and Included to the 12th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Ukraine 2022
Valentyn Gvozdiy, Managing Partner at GOLAW Has Been Recognized the Best Corporate Governance Lawyer of the Year
GOLAW Has Successfully Defended the Interests of a Large International Retailer in Criminal Proceedings
GOLAW Has Been Recognised by the National Research Program “Ukrainian Law Firms: A Handbook for Foreign Clients 2020”
GOLAW Lawyers Have Been Listed Among the Top Professionals According to the International Legal Research the Best Lawyers in Ukraine
Remote Work, Flexible Working Hours, Delay Allowance: Labour Law Changes During Quarantine in Ukraine
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