About
Our approach
GOLAW is a leading Ukrainian law firm with offices in Ukraine and Germany. The firm’s name comes from the surnames of managing partner Valentyn Gvozdiy (G) and senior partner Sergiy Oberkovych (O).
The firm operates in accordance with international standards of legal services. The professionalism and quality of GOLAW’s services have been repeatedly recognized by the following authoritative international rankings: The Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, IFLR 1000, ITR World Tax, Who is Who Legal, etc. GOLAW is ranked among the top five law firms in Ukraine.
Areas of activity
For 20 years, the company has been successfully providing legal services in the following sectors of the economy:
- Banking and finance;
- alternative and traditional energy;
- retail and FMCG;
- medicine and pharmaceuticals;
- information technology;
- investment activities;
- agriculture;
- construction and real estate;
- industrial production, and others.
About our clients
GOLAW’s clients include representatives of medium and large businesses, including domestic and international companies, banks and financial institutions, as well as private clients and investors doing business in Ukraine or planning to enter the Ukrainian and/or foreign markets.
Membership in specialized and business associations
GOLAW is a member of the SCG Legal network, which was founded in 1989. The network is recognized by Chambers Global, Chambers Canada and Chambers Asia Pacific.
SCG Legal is comprised of 123 leading independent law firms that demonstrate premium client service, leadership and accountability, embracing a culture of diversity and inclusion, and adhering to transparent and innovative billing standards.
The main goal of the network is to create a global cluster of experts and leaders in the legal industry, implement joint projects, and advocate for business.
GOLAW attorneys are permanent members of the Ukrainian National Bar Association and international specialized bar associations: International Bar Association, Global Criminal Law Counsel, European Criminal Bar Association.
In addition, GOLAW is a member of the following leading business associations:
- The American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine;
- European Business Association;
- Ukrainian Network of Integrity and Compliance (UNIC);
- German-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Ukraine);
- Ost-Ausschuss der Deutschen Wirtschaft;
- Associated European Energy Consultants;
- European-Ukrainian Energy Agency (EUEA).
CSR and contribution to sustainable development
The company’s values include not only professionalism in legal matters, but also a responsible approach to social and environmental aspects. Key activities in this area:
- “green” reconstruction of Ukraine;
- sustainable restoration and lobbying of energy infrastructure (GOLAW is a legal partner of the European-Ukrainian Center for Energy Transformation);
- educational projects for the younger generation (we published a children’s book “Who is a Lawyer?“);
- internship opportunities for graduates to adapt university knowledge to the real needs of the labor market.
Recognitions
Firm's news
22 March 2024 News
Continuous development and career advancement makes each member of the GOLAW tea...
Today we are pleased to announce the promotion of Viktoriia Bublichenko to partner! Viktoriya has been a part of the GOLAW team for 5 years and has made a significant progress from associate to partner.
04 March 2024 News
⚡️ Our firm was ranked by The Legal 500 Green Guide: EMEA 2024 for contributing ...
The Legal 500 Green Guide is a guide to the world’s leading law firms that identifies market leaders advising on green energy, climate change, good governance and sustainability.
28 February 2024 Publication
Ukrainian Parliament simplifies change of land designation for industry and ener...
The Parliament adopted the Law of Ukraine №9627 that simplifies the procedure for changing the designated purpose of land for economic recovery and investment attraction.
20 February 2024 News
Oleksandr Melnyk has been re-elected as a Board Member of the EUEA
Our partner and head of Corporate and M&A practice, Oleksandr Melnyk, has been re-elected as a Board Member of the EUEA!
26 January 2024 Events
How NGOs will operate in Ukraine in 2024
During almost two years of war, activities of local and foreign NGOs became an integral part of the resistance to the aggression of the russian federation. Meanwhile, numerous challenging legal aspects of NGO activities in Ukraine are crucial.
26 January 2024 Publication
Guarantees and insurance of foreign investments in Ukraine in 2024
Since February 24, 2022, the situation with investing in Ukraine has changed significantly, as foreign investors have faced new risks in Ukraine related to the military aggression of the russian federation in Ukraine. For potential investors, the war has become a deterrent for two reasons. Firstly, the state of active hostilities is perceived by foreign investors as synonymous with absolute uncertainty and the risk of losing their assets in Ukraine. Secondly, the lack of a mechanism for insuring war risks of such scale creates an unattractive environment for investors to invest and develop their businesses.
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Our expertise
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- 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
- Renewable energy
- Restructuring, Claims and Recoveries
- Martial Law
- Tax and Customs
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- Agribusiness
- Aviation
- Chemical industry
- Engineering, Construction and Building Materials
- Natural Resources and Environment
- Financial institutions
- IT and AI
- Industry and manufacturing
- Healthcare industries, Life sciences and Pharmaceuticals
- Media, Entertainment, Sports and Gambling
- Retail, FMCG and E-Commerce
- Transport and Logistics
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