The rules of legal ethics are important at all times as they define standards of conduct and professional ethics for lawyers. In this context, digitalization brings certain changes and challenges such as confidentiality preservation, electronic evidence, social media, and more. The rules of legal ethics, approved by the Congress of Advocates of Ukraine on 9.06.2017 […]
With deep sorrow and sincere pain, we announce that on the night of July 9, 2025, our colleague, experienced human rights defender, and distinguished lawyer — Tamila Oleksandrivna Olkova, passed away.
Full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into the territory of Ukraine has fundamentally impacted the legal and economic landscapes, notably altering contractual relationships.
The Eighth Administrative Court of Appeal confirmed the legal position important for the entire legal community: lawyers as independent professionals are not required to use cash registers (RRO) or payment terminals. This decision is another step towards affirming the independence of the legal profession and distinguishing its status from economic entities. Case Background The tax […]
The current practice of the Supreme Court in inheritance legal relations was discussed by a candidate of legal sciences, scientific consultant of the Department of Analytical and Legal Work of the Supreme Court Anastasiia Hrabovska during a professional development event for lawyers at the National Academy of Advocacy. Cases in disputes arising from inheritance relations […]
In Ukraine, new court fee rates will be established for filing appeals and cassation complaints. For individuals, the maximum amount for filing a cassation complaint to the Supreme Court in civil cases will be limited to 30280 UAH, and if it concerns the protection of social rights – 15 thousand UAH. Yes, on July 14, […]
Family disputes are not just legal cases. They are stories where emotions often outweigh logic, and legal positions intertwine with personal dramas. In my practice, I have seen how court processes only escalate conflicts, especially when it comes to children, property division, or communication after divorce. Instead of resolving the situation, there is delay, insults, […]
On the eve of July 16, the Verkhovna Rada adopted in full the Law “On Amendments to the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses and the Criminal Code of Ukraine to Ensure Compliance with Guarantees of Legal Activity of Lawyers”.
About the model of effective lawyer-client interaction, lawyer Marina Saienko shared insights. She is a business mediator of the Industrial and Commercial Chamber of Munich and Upper Bavaria, managing partner of Law of Victory LLC, mediator of the Mediation Center of the Kyiv CCI, certified Soft Skills development trainer. The discussion took place at the […]
Prepared by the Higher School of Advocacy of the National Bar Association of Ukraine. Regarding claims for invalidating a will based on the violation of its certification procedure Decision of the Supreme Court in the composition of the panel of judges of the Second Judicial Chamber of the Cassation Civil Court dated April 23, 2025 […]
Pros and cons of claiming reimbursement of legal fees in court proceedings, necessary documents to submit, how to object to the recovery of such expenses, and when the court may reduce the amount? These issues were discussed by lawyers during a webinar. The event speaker was lawyer Daria Tarasenko. The speaker reminded that according to […]
July 25, 2025 from 11:00 to 13:00 as part of the qualification enhancement events of the Bar Council of Kyiv Region, a free online event (webinar) on the topic of “Unauthorized Absence from Military Service: Current Trends” will be held. The speaker will be lawyer Natalia Feshchik. 2 qualification points will be awarded. Registration is […]
The practical aspects of drafting and reviewing a motion for provisional relief in civil procedure were discussed by lawyer, lecturer, and founder of the ‘Young Lawyer School’ project Tetiana Lezhuk during a professional development event for lawyers held at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy Law School. The lecturer thoroughly analyzed with participants the practical […]
Applying to the European Court of Human Rights is not just a last chance for justice, but a complex and lengthy procedure that requires careful analysis even at the stage of preparing the application. This was emphasized by a member of the Committee of the National Bar Association of Ukraine on Criminal Law and Procedure […]
The obstacles established by the Criminal Procedure Code to access to court and the violation of the right to be heard in court for a person on such an important issue as the extension of detention prevent the realization of the right to defense guaranteed by Part 2 of Article 63 of the Constitution. The […]
Lawyer, PhD in Law Daria Skrypnyk discussed certain issues of cancelling arrest in criminal proceedings during a professional development event for lawyers at the National Academy of Advocacy. The lecturer thoroughly analyzed with the participants certain issues of cancelling arrest in criminal proceedings, namely: 1. Legal regulation of cancelling arrest in criminal proceedings. 2. Specifics […]
An attorney from the law firm “ACTIO”, a member of the Family Law Center at the Higher School of Advocacy of the National Academy of Advocacy of Ukraine Tetiana Kondratenko discussed the peace agreement and why courts refuse to approve it during a professional development event for lawyers at the National Academy of Advocacy of […]
Dear Petro Anatoliyovych! Sincerely and warmly congratulate you on your birthday! On this day, we want to express our deep respect and gratitude for your many years of work for the benefit of the legal profession in Kyiv region and all of Ukraine. You are an unwavering leader of bar self-government, a person who has […]
In the ruling dated June 30, 2025 in case No. 906/375/23, the Supreme Court, as part of the panel of judges of the Cassation Commercial Court, made a fundamental conclusion: lawyers must submit procedural documents in electronic form to the court exclusively through the ‘Electronic Court’ subsystem. Sending such documents to the court’s official email, […]
Prioritization, discipline, digital tools, and personal boundaries are all important to organize a lawyer’s work time and maintain efficiency. How to maintain balance when deadlines are looming, clients are increasing, and the day is only 24 hours? In the new episode of the podcast ‘Expert Opinion’, the head of the Youth Committee of the National […]
