How to invest in Ukraine in 2026: advice from Partner at GOLAW Oleksandr Melnyk for foreign businesses

03 February 2026 - Publication

Ukraine is confidently consolidating its status as an attractive investment hub, but a successful start in a new market is impossible without a deep understanding of the legal realities. In our new video, Oleksandr Melnyk, Partner at GOLAW and Head of Corporate law and M&A practice, discusses the 10 most important issues facing international investors in 2026.

Oleksandr is a leading expert behind the most complex cross-border transactions and strategic decisions of major clients. His many years of experience in supporting large-scale projects, particularly in the field of renewable energy with a capacity of over 300 MW, allows him to look at legal processes not only through the prism of the law, but also from the perspective of real business risks. In the video, he shares insights on investment structuring, international taxation, and regulatory compliance, drawing on his experience in implementing large infrastructure and privatization projects.

During the conversation, Oleksandr focused in detail on the choice of ownership form and current currency control rules, which are critical for the repatriation of dividends. Special attention was paid to asset protection: from the reliability of the judicial system and dispute resolution mechanisms to the intricacies of intellectual property protection in the age of high technology. As a specialist who has accompanied numerous EPC and O&M contracts, Oleksandr also revealed the advantages of special legal regimes and incentives available to high-tech and strategic businesses today.

The full video is now available for viewing on GOLAW’s YouTube channel ⬇️