Partners of GOLAW partners participated in the VII German-Ukrainian Business Forum

16 December 2024 - Energy Alert

On 11 December 2024, the VII German-Ukrainian Business Forum, organized by the German-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the Eastern Committee of the German Economy, took place in Berlin. Among the participants of the event were GOLAW partners Sergiy Oberkovych and Oleksandr Melnyk.

This year’s forum was held under the motto “Stronger Together. Securing the Future”. The main focus was on Ukraine’s post-war recovery, sustainable economic development, financing and cooperation in key sectors such as energy, defense and digital technologies.

The participants of the event, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, emphasized that Ukraine’s recovery requires the combined efforts of governments, businesses and financial institutions. According to the German Chancellor, private investment plays a crucial role in the reconstruction process, as without it, the implementation of long-term projects is impossible.

Participants of the forum paid special attention to the restoration of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. During a business breakfast organized as part of the forum, experts discussed opportunities for financing Ukrainian energy projects.

The key message of the forum was the reaffirmation of Ukraine’s strategic course of integration with the European Union. Olaf Scholz emphasized that investing in Ukraine today is an investment in a future EU member and called on the international community to support the Ukrainian economy.

GOLAW is actively participating in events aimed at developing international cooperation and attracting foreign investment. As noted by the firm’s partner Oleksandr Melnyk, such forums create opportunities for dialogue between business, government officials and financial institutions, contributing to the search for effective solutions for the country’s recovery and providing first-hand information for our clients.

Financial institutions need risk mitigation mechanisms, and businesses are looking for reliable partners. Our role as a law firm is to help both parties achieve their goals by providing legal support for investment projects.

GOLAW provides comprehensive business support — from structuring transactions and drafting contracts to resolving complex legal issues related to attracting investments. We help our clients to implement ambitious projects and contribute to the creation of a solid legal foundation for their development.