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At the start of this year a number of significant changes relating to how interests in real estate (including land plots and buildings) are registered were introduced by the Law of Ukraine "On State Registration of Property Rights over Real Estate and its...

In a time when one regulatory initiative has been completed and another one makes its appearance, the payments industry - faced with such a plethora of legislative measures - is trying to live up to the challenge. This client briefing discusses the key...

The global financial crisis continues to affect CEE. Although there are some signs of recovery many borrowers in the region remain over-leveraged and restructurings are likely to remain a feature of the financial landscape for the foreseeable future. The financial...

Those involved in merger and acquisition activities need to consider Ukraine's Competition Law requirements. The very low thresholds that trigger reporting and clearance obligations in Ukraine mean that even when two company's businesses do not overlap...

Whether lending directly to a Ukrainian borrower, or relying on guarantees or security from a Ukrainian obligor, there are a number of important Ukrainian law issues which lenders need to consider. When structuring any deal involving Ukraine care needs to...

A number of significant amendments, to become effective on 19 January 2013, are being made to Ukraine's insolvency law (the "Insolvency Law"). The changes, which are likely to be subject to further amendment prior to becoming effective, are an attempt...

On 17 May 2012 the Parliament of Ukraine passed a new law, entitled the Law of Ukraine "On Seaports of Ukraine" (the "Law").  The main provisions of the Law will become effective on 13 June 2013  and will establish a general legal...

Clifford Chance is delighted to announce that the 2012 edition of its brochure 'European Insolvency Procedures' is now available. Adrian Cohen, partner in the restructuring and insolvency group in London and European liaison partner, notes "The...

Clifford Chance is delighted to announce that the 2011 edition of its brochure 'European Insolvency Procedures' is now available. Adrian Cohen, partner in the restructuring and insolvency group in London and European liaison partner, notes "This latest...

Market professionals consider that securitisation issuance in Europe in calendar year 2011 is likely to reach €100-€150 billion (excluding central bank liquidity trades). This is up from approximately €90 billion in 2010 and underlines a recovery...