In the new conditions of digital transformation, when most legal tasks can be performed remotely — from preparing documents to participating in video conferences — the issue of digital security becomes not only relevant, but also critically important. Lawyers increasingly handle confidential information using mobile devices, cloud services, and electronic document management, creating serious challenges […]
Today, the lawyer from Kyiv region, the head of the Committee for the Protection of Lawyers’ Rights, the deputy head of the ‘military’ Committee of the Bar Council of Kyiv region Andriy Vitaliyovych Hrubskyi celebrates his Birthday. Dear Andriy Vitaliyovych, accept our warmest congratulations on your Birthday! We wish you good health, personal happiness, inexhaustible […]
The lawyer’s certificate number, who and when it was issued, is excluded from the details of the legal aid order form. The relevant changes to the Regulation on the Legal Aid Order, approved by the decision of the UBA on 12.04.2019, No. 41, were made by the Ukrainian Bar Association during the meeting on June […]
In recent years, searches in the premises of a lawyer — residence, office, vehicles — have gradually turned from an exception into a dangerous trend. Interference in legal activities, ignoring the guarantees established by law, abuse by law enforcement agencies — all this is no longer isolated cases, but a systemic problem. Similar situations occur […]
One of the most beloved items that law enforcement officers seize during searches as part of the investigation of white-collar crimes are smartphones and computer equipment. Clearly, they are interested not in the ‘hardware’ itself, but in the information it contains. However, there are certain restrictions regarding gadgets owned by lawyers. It is worth noting […]
In the era of high turbulence — armed conflicts, emotional burnout, and increasing workload on professionals — conflicts have become a common element of the professional environment. Instead of destruction, they can serve as a tool for development — provided they are managed properly. National Association of Lawyers of Ukraine held a webinar on June […]
Despite the advantages of digitalization of the judiciary, the ‘Electronic Court’ system still poses a number of challenges for the parties. This includes incomplete uploading of case materials, restricted access to certain evidence, and complexity in confirming document exchanges. Familiarization with court case materials is one of the basic procedural guarantees that ensures the right […]
Learn from a lawyer, PhD in law, associate professor of international and European law at the Leonid Yuzkov KhUUP, Andriy Ivanitsky, about filling out and submitting an application to the ECHR within the framework of the ‘Legal Awareness’ project.
The procedure for informing a person of suspicion is one of the key stages of criminal proceedings. However, in practice, there are often cases of violations by pre-trial investigation authorities that can significantly affect the further course of the case, as well as the rights and freedoms of the suspect. Let’s consider typical unlawful actions […]
Oleksandra Taranovych, “ALERTES” lawyer, advisor The legislator creates certain conditions for the guaranteed equality of the lawyer’s rights with other participants in the proceedings and compliance with the principles of adversarialness and freedom in providing evidence and proving their persuasiveness, as declared in para. 5 of Article 23 of the Law of Ukraine “On Advocacy […]
June 27, 2025 from 11:00 to 13:00 as part of the qualification enhancement events by the Bar Council of Kyiv Region, a free online event (webinar) on the topic ‘Problematic Aspects of Establishing and Challenging Disability Status’ will be held. 2 qualification points will be awarded. Registration is done through the Lawyer’s Personal Account https://cpd.hsa.org.ua/signin
The concept of “fruits of the poisonous tree,” borrowed from the Anglo-American legal tradition, has become an important tool in criminal proceedings in Ukraine to ensure the legality of evidence and protect the rights of participants in the process. It stipulates that evidence obtained through illegal actions, as well as derivative evidence, is inadmissible and […]
The market of virtual assets in Ukraine is developing rapidly, outpacing regulatory framework. The lack of clear legislative base, conflicting judicial practice, and new fraudulent schemes create challenges for owners of digital assets and lawyers. To discuss urgent issues and develop common approaches to legal protection of investments in cryptocurrency, lawyers and experts from various […]
Entering into a contract between a lawyer and a client is not just a technical legal formalization of services, but a balance between professional ethics, legislative norms, and the interests of both parties. This was discussed by the head of the NAAL Committee on Administrative Law and Procedure Yuriy Bauman in the latest installment of […]
In a profession where every word is a tool and every action is a legal risk, mediation becomes for a lawyer not only a way to resolve conflicts, but also a format of a new legal identity. Where judicial pressure ends and the possibility of dialogue begins, a lawyer can be not only a defender […]
An attorney from Kyiv region sent a letter to the Bar Association of Kyiv region requesting the closure of the administrative offense case against Oleg Kravchenko under part 5 of article 212-3 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses. It was reported that on June 10, 2025, attorney Yevheniy Romanuk submitted a Statement to […]
At a time when defending the country has become everyone’s business, the profession of a lawyer has taken on new forms of heroism. Today, lawyers not only uphold the law in courtrooms but also defend Ukraine’s independence within the ranks of the Armed Forces. The Committee of Assistance to Lawyers of the Kyiv Region – […]
In the digital age, every lawyer online is a public face of the profession, not just a private individual. Deputy Head of the Committee of the National Bar Association of Ukraine on Expert Support Yuriy Hryhorenko emphasized this in a new episode of the podcast ‘Expert Opinion’ by the National Bar Association of Ukraine. According […]
A letter was received at the address of the Kyiv Region Bar Association regarding the withdrawal of the statement dated 06/12/2025 on bringing the state executor of the Dnipro branch of the state executive service of the Central Interregional Department of the Ministry of Justice (Kyiv) Yezerska Anastasiia Mykhailivna to administrative responsibility under part 5 […]
The director of the ‘Accessible Justice’ Center, retired Supreme Court judge, lecturer at the National School of Judges, lawyer, candidate of legal sciences Oleksandr Sytnyk spoke about the reimbursement of legal assistance expenses during a professional development event for lawyers held at the National Academy of Advocacy. The lecturer thoroughly analyzed the reimbursement of legal […]
