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GENERAL DIGEST #162 Monday, 30 August 2010 |
| Wednesday, 1/9, 15:00 EBA Agrochemical Committee’s Registration Group EBA office in Kyiv 1-st floor, 1A Andriyivsky Uzviz Thursday, 2/9, 15:00 EBA Branch Board Meeting - EBA Southern Branch Restraint VOYAGE 5 Deribasivska St, Odesa Thursday, 2/9, 18:00 EBA Women’s Club - EBA Kharkiv Branch SPA Center Voyage SPA 9/13 Bakulina St, Kharkiv |
Thursday, 2/9, 18:00 Celebration of the Entrepreneur’s Day – with the EBA information support - EBA Zhytomyr Branch Restaurant Korolivska Bochka 68 I.Gonty St, Zhytomyr Friday, 3/9, 17:00 EBA Branch Board meeting - EBA Zhytomyr Branch Place to be confirmed Friday, 3/9, 19:00 Сoncert of Amina Figarova Jazz Band “Oazys” restaurant 1A Urytskoho St, Kyiv |
Sunday, 5/9, 16:00 EBA Boat Cruise - Gangster's Paradise Platform 14 River-boat station, Kyiv Monday, 6/9, 15:00 EBA Dairy Committee EBA office in Kyiv 1-st floor, 1A Andriyivsky Uzviz Monday, 6/9, 17:00 EBA Branch Board meeting - EBA Western Ukrainian Branch EBA offive in Lviv 6 S.Bandera st, office 3 |
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| EBA participated in the Reforms Council |
On the 25th of August 2010 the President of the EBA Board Trond Moe, Telenor and the Executive Director of the EBA Anna Derevyanko participated in the Reforms Council meeting which was dedicated to launching of the National Projects. President Yanukovych chaired the meeting, and Mykola Azarov, Sergiy Tigipko, Boris Kolesnikov and all the other top government ministers participated. Anna Derevyanko was invited to deliver a speech, at the meeting. Ms. Derevyanko suggested that the criteria of the projects should be build on the basis of transparency. She, also, emphasised the necessity of Ukraine’s development as Successful Business Destination. The EBA is ready to maintain constructive cooperation with the government on these issues. President Yanukovych launched 10 national projects that the government and the President will personally follow up and promote. Some of those projects are big and visionary, like Winter Olympics in the Carpathians in 2022 and transforming Kyiv to a pilot “city of the future”. |
But there were also concrete projects, like building an express railway to Borispol Airport and constructing an LNG terminal by the Black Sea. The projects were presented by Mr. Kaskiv, who has been appointed by the President for this task. Here is the full list of projects, grouped in four: 1. NEW ENERGY - LNG terminal - Sea port for receiving liquefied gas; - Energy of the nature: Building wind and sun electricity generating plants. 2. NEW QUALITY OF LIFE - Affordable housing: Social support of the population; - Clean city: Modern ways of recycling waste materials; - Clean water: Providing the society with clean water; - Open society: Creating information, communication and educational networks on a national level (incl. 4G); - The city of the future: Creating strategic plans for city development (using Kyiv as a pilot city); - New life: New ways of parenthood and childhood. 3. NEW INFRASTRUCTURE - Air Express Express: passenger train to Borispol Airport and completion of the new terminals. 4. OLYMPIC HOPE 2022 Project: Construction of sports and tourist facilities. A new state agency will be created to implement these national projects. |
The EBA participated in the Coordination Council |
27 August 2010, the EBA took part in the meeting of the Coordination Council headed by the Vice Prime Minister of Agriculture Victor Slauta. During the speech, EBA representative expressed the positions of the organization on a number of issues, concerning the activity of the Agrochemical, Diary and Food Committees. After the speech the Head of the State |
Veterinary Committee of Ukraine Ivan Bisiuk invited the EBA representatives to a special meeting concerning one of the IP issues – control over the safety and quality of food products in Ukraine that was held on Monday, 30 August. The representatives of the Government expressed their willingness to continue the cooperation with EBA on a regular basis. |
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| New UK Bribery Law will affect business in Ukraine |
Could you summarise the main objective of the new Law? The Bribery Act 2010 (the Act) received Royal Assent on 8 April 2010. The purpose of the Act is to reform the criminal law of bribery to provide for a modern, comprehensive scheme of bribery offences to cover bribery both in the United Kingdom and abroad. The Act will replace the fragmented and complex offences contained in common law under the Prevention of Corruption Acts 1889-1916. The Act will reinforce the UK’s reputation as one of the least corrupt countries in the world. When is the law likely to take effect? The UK government announced on 20 July 2010 that the Act will enter into force in April 2011. The exact date will be announced by the Secretary of State. Who does the law affect and what implications does this have for British and non-British companies in Ukraine? The Act affects all companies incorporated in the United Kingdom. All foreign companies that do business in the United Kingdom (wherever they are incorporated) are also affected by the Act. This is in part due to the new provisions in the Act requiring commercial organisations to have adequate procedures in place to prevent bribery. British and non-British companies (undertaking commercial business in the United Kingdom) operating in Ukraine will have to be able to demonstrate that they have adequate procedures in place to prevent bribery which meet the requirements of the Act. Under the provisions of the Act, the Secretary of State is required to publish guidance about the type of procedures companies can put in place to prevent bribery. In September, the Government will launch a short consultation round on the guidance procedures which will be published early next year to allow businesses adequate preparation time before the Act enters into force. What obligations does the new Law place on the UK Embassy in Ukraine? The Act does not impose any specific legal obligations on the British Embassy in Ukraine. However, the Embassy is open to providing advice and guidance to UK companies and answering factual queries. We are, at the same time, keen to raise awareness of the new Act. In addition, all members of staff working at the Embassy who become aware of, or receive information relating to, acts of bribery committed by UK nationals, UK companies, their subsidiaries, representatives or agents, or other incorporated bodies and required to report the details to the United Kingdom Serious Fraud Office. |
How is the Embassy promoting awareness of the new Law? We will publish guidance on the main provisions of the Act on our website with links to additional sources of advice and guidance. In doing so, our aim is to help companies prepare for the new legislation by clarifying the current situation, noting the key changes under the new Act and encouraging them to look at their internal procedures to ensure they comply with the legislation. The Embassy will continue to participate in events, such as the EBA’s recent discussion forum, to highlight the new legislation. Where can companies find additional information and support materials with details of the Law? There is a wealth of guidance available to UK and international companies on bribery law and managing the risks of overseas corruption, including international best practice and practical tools. In the UK, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills co-ordinates advice for UK businesses. Information is available on their website. Another key resource is the UK-sponsored Business Anti-Corruption Portal which contains a variety of instruments and information which can be used alone or in combination with other information sources, including familiar and well-known procedures and methods adapted to small and medium sized enterprises. There are also newer tools available, for example there is a practical new anti-corruption training tool for companies, known as RESIST, for companies facing bribe solicitation or extortion - further details can be found here. What advice are you giving UK companies regarding this new Law? Is it something they need to take action on or should they just be aware of the act? We are able to provide UK companies with advice on the main provisions of the Act and where and how they can find out more about its implications. However, we cannot give companies legal advice or assistance, or advice on their internal policies and procedures. Are there any corresponding EU initiatives or laws in this area? The European Union has a range of initiatives within a general framework aimed at fighting corruption including conventions against corruption involving officials and combating corruption in the private sector (see). EU member states are bound by these conventions and their own national anti-corruption legislation. Other international organisations, such as the UN and OECD, have a variety of international conventions and instruments in place regarding the fight against corruption. Is there a risk that, with the introduction of such a law, UK and international companies will become more insular choosing only to award contracts to themselves rather than smaller Ukrainian suppliers? According to the OECD, corruption threatens good governance, sustainable development, democratic process and fair business practices. The introduction of new legislation in the UK which consolidates and modernises previous legislation, and which meets international standards, will enhance the openness and transparency of UK companies and international companies operating in the UK. It is not, however, for the Embassy to speculate on how companies might react to the introduction of the legislation in terms of their external business practices. During the EBA presentation this week we discussed the possible introduction of an EBA ‘ethical business’ award or symbol that companies could apply for. What do you think of such a scheme and how might the UK Embassy support such an initiative? The British Embassy in Ukraine regularly raises, both bilaterally and multilaterally, issues relating to the business and investment climate, including the fight against corruption, with government representatives, business contacts and other partners. In principle, the Embassy is interested in worthwhile initiatives aimed at improving the investment climate. We would certainly like to hear more about the proposed EBA scheme, what it aims to achieve and how it might operate. |
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| 31 August 2010 EBA EuroDrink Party – Ukrainian Night |
| To celebrate the birth of our country and to honour Ukraine’s declaration of independence we welcome all of you to join us for a very special EBA EuroDrink – Ukrainian Night which is going to take place on 31 August, 19:00 in the picturesque garden of Museum of Hetmanate (16B Spaska st). Whether you love Ukraine for its people, its places or its produce - this is your chance to celebrate all three and to do so in the best of Ukrainian company. Do you love salo? Or do you hate it? Would you holiday in Odessa, Crimea or the Carpathians? Borsch: with, or without sour-cream? …and why so much dill? |
 The EBA EuroDrinks Ukrainian Night is the perfect place to search for answers to these and many other important issues. As the old Ukrainian proverb says “To eat a fish, you have to get into water first!” …so please, book your presence and join us for a truly Ukrainian evening via events@eba.com.ua till 30 August 17:00. |
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3 September 2010 EBA Concert – Amina Figarova |
| The European Business Association together with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine have the honour to invite you at an Evening of jazz-music by Amina Figarova. The concert will be held on Friday, 3 September 2010, at 19:00 at the Concert Hall Oasis (1A Uritskogo St, Kyiv). |
 EBA Top card holders are welcome to register via events@eba.com.ua till 2 September 17:00. |
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5 September 2010 EBA Boat Cruise – Gangster's Paradise |
| Have you ever wondered what would happen let a bunch of Mafia bosses set sail on a Pirate ship? …well, grab your black-ties and water pistols and join the EBA Mafia Boat Cruise to find out! For a whole fun-packed afternoon you’ll have the chance to rule as the EBA’s very own Al Capone or ‘Capo di tutti capi’ (boss of all bosses) and to sail the high-seas of the Dnieper like "Lucky" Luciano on a Yacht! With casino-like games, music, a lottery, snacks drinks and of course, Ukrainian’s favourite game ‘Mafia’ this will be a trip to remember. Furthermore, this isn’t just for wannabe adult gangsters & gangsteressess - you can bring you ‘Baby face’ criminal children as well to hustle with the other kids in the children’s ghetto. |
 TICKET PRICE: 350 UAH All-in-all, the EBA Gangster Cruise proves to be a fantastic, fun and unusual event and we look forward to welcoming you all on the 5th September, 16:00. Please contact us via email events@eba.com.ua or via phone 044 496 06 01 to reserve and purchase tickets till 1 September 2010. |
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| 7, 8, 9 September 2010 Image Style and Etiquette Master Classes |
| After short summer break the EBA is glad to revive it’s educational activities with a new series of EBA master-classes organised in conjunction with D&Y training company and Andreas Weinzierl. The Image Style and Etiquette Master-Classes will teach attendees about the different components which form image and dress codes and offer guidance on rules of style and etiquette. As we know, first impressions are extremely important and we hope that the courses will be a great benefit to men and women who regularly meet, host and do business with European colleagues and clients. The courses are open to all EBA members. - 7 September 2010. Presentation: Forming a Successful Image: Modern Men & Modern Woman 19:00-21:00 at the EBA office. Participation is FREE. - 8 September 2010. Lunch: European Standards of Table Manners and Table Etiquette Starting at 10:00 in IQ Bar, Lva Tolstogo 25. Participation is 400 UAH (registration limited to limited to 30 participants). |
 - 9 September 2010. EBA Master-class: Image & Style for Business Woman 9:00-17:00 at the EBA office. Participation is 1600 UAH (registration limited to 30 participants). - 9 September 2010. EBA Master-class: Successful Networking with Europeans. How To Gain Partners 19:00-21:00 at the EBA Office. Participation is 300 UAH. The working language for all events will be Russian. To participate please register by email at education@eba.com.ua.
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| 18 September 2010 EBA Beach Volleyball Tournament 2010 |
| The European Business Association together with Ernst & Young invites all EBA members to take part in the first EBA Beach Volleyball Tournament 2010 which will take place on Saturday, 18 September 9:30 in Olmeca Plage (Gidropark, straight after Venetian bridge). EBA members are welcome to fill in the registration form and register a team of 3 persons for the tournament. EBA member’s sport events are aimed at strengthening the EBA community and the friendly character of the game combined with the competitive team spirit should ensure we have a truly fun day. Prizes have been kindly provided by our sponsors. Participation is FREE. |
 So, if you are an enthusiastic Beach Volleyball player or just have a great desire to play, fill in the regis-tration form and send it at events@eba.com.ua till 10 September, 17:00. We are waiting for your presence!
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| 27 July 2010 EBA EuroDrink Party – British Night  |
| In conjunction with the British Embassy, the EBA hosted another fantastic EuroDrinks event on 27 July at the residence of the British Ambassador. With drinks and food available outside on the lawn, guests were treated to live music and a wonderful view across the region. Event sponsors provided a number of gifts and prizes for the business-card lottery with guests winning dictionaries, shopping vouchers and weekend breaks. Appropriately for a British night, the rain threatened to pour but, thankfully it held-off until the evening was over allowing for a fun and enjoyable event. The EBA extends its thanks to the British Embassy and its |
staff, to all sponsors of the event and to all the guests who made the night such a success. We look forward to seeing you all at the EBA EuroDrinks Ukrainian Night in August.
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| Government approved the main prognostic macroindicators of economic and social development of Ukraine for 2011 year The main prognostic macroindicators of economic and social development of Ukraine for 2011 year were approved with the Resolution of Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Approval of the Main Prognostic Macroindicators of Economic and Social Development of Ukraine for 2011 year No 701 dated 11 August 2010. |
The statements of the Resolution envisage the GDP growth at the level of 4,5%, nominal GDP will amount 1 trillion 253 billion UAH. The consumer price index will amount 108,9%, producer price index – 111,3%. Also according to the adopted prognostic indications the average nominal salary will amount 2587 UAH, balance of trade calculated according to the balance of payment methodology will be negative in 2011 year in amount of 2,479 billion of USD, good and services export will amount 72,908 USD, import - 75,387 USD. |
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Magisters - The Right to Legal Assistance of a Witness has been Officially Implemented in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 8/2010 - Top Judiciary Makes Res Judicata Standard Low, 8/2010 Noerr - Legal Express Ukraine, 8/2010 PricewaterhouseCoopers - Annual Corporate Responsibility Newsletter, 8/2010 Salans - Salans News - Banking and Financial Sector, 8/2010 Ukrsibbank Joint-Stock Commercial Innovation Bank - Information Digest, 7/2010 Vasil Kisil & Partners - About the Potential Ban on Grain Export from Ukraine or Introduction of Export Quotas, 8/2010 Those interested in getting acquainted with varied experience of our members and reading their analytical reviews, please go here to view all the reports available. If your company would like to have its analytical reviews posted on our website, please do not hesitate to contact the EBA office. |
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| May 1 - October 31 2010 Expo 2010 Shanghai  Ukraine like the rest of the 200 world countries takes part in the international exhibition Expo 2010 Shanghai, which will be held for 6 months (from May 1 to October 31, 2010). All these buildings were built for world exhibitions. In 2010, the World Expo will be held in Shanghai (China), and the Chinese government will try to exceed all previous Expo’s, investing over 3 Billion Euros in the construction of new Expocity with total area of 5.28 square. km in the center of Shanghai. Read more >> 16-17 September 2010 Agrilogistics – 2010  ІІ International conference on efficient transportation and warehousing for agriculture Kozatskyi Stan Hotel and Restaurant Complex (Boryspilske shose 18 km, Kyiv, Ukraine) Key idea of conference – improve quality of agricultural goods transportation and warehousing in Ukraine through effective and new logistic solutions. Conference objectives: Provide a communication platform for agricultural and logistics experts; Make an overview of agricultural logistics in Ukraine: current state and development trends; Share successful experience of national and international companies on agricultural sector; Identify the demand for logistics in agricultural market of Ukraine; Bring international knowledge and investments to Ukraine. Read more >> |
27-29 October 2010 International Specialized Fair “Farmer 2010”  Exhibition Centre «LEMBERG” As you may know over 40 thousand Ukrainian farmers process about 4 million hectares of land. More than 15 million hectares are in use of 5 million private farms. Over the past 20 years about USD 3 billion of foreign direct investment was brought into Ukrainian agriculture and it is not the limit of possibilities. This Forum is a program of annual events directed on creation and development of farming, which is an important part of Ukrainian agriculture. Read more >> 19-20 October 2010 Adam Smith Conferences’ 3rd International Annual Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Forum  InterContinental Hotel, Kiev, Ukraine Now, more than ever, it is vital that industry decision-makers come together to discuss the burning questions of the day, to compare experiences, to share ideas for the future, and of course, to meet all the key people in the market in one place at one time! Adam Smith Conferences’ Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Forum is THE ONLY EVENT that provides participants with a thoroughly researched up-to-the minute 2 day programme, highly-topical and interactive discussions and an unprecedented chance to brainstorm with the like minded peers on the future development of the pharmaceutical sector in Ukraine. Read more >> |
| 17 September 2010 International Economic Forum  Kharkiv Oblast State Administration is delighted to invite you to the International Economic Forum which will be held in Kharkiv on the 17th of September 2010. The Forum aims to boost Kharkiv oblast image, demonstrate the economic potential, present the innovations and investment projects |
developed in leading clusters of Kharkiv oblast and attract investors to the oblast. Energy of Growth International exhibition of innovation and investment projects, export-oriented products and business ideas developed by partner-regions will take part in the framework of the Forum. Detailed information and registration: Tel.: +38 (057) 702-11-33, 702-13-66, (050) 501-36-66 E- mail: Dudka.Alex@gmail.com www.Led.org.ua Read more >> |
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| The EU-funded JSO-ERA Project Advances EU-Ukraine Cooperation in Space Area The EU-funded project “Joint Support Office for Enhancing Ukraine’s Integration into the European Research Area (JSO-ERA)”, the National Information Point (NIP) for EU-Ukraine Cooperation on Science and Technology and the National Space Agency of Ukraine will jointly conduct an Information Day on EU-Ukraine cooperation opportunities in space industry. The Information Day will be held September 2-3, 2010... Read more >> EU launches new waste management project in Zakarpattya oblast On Monday, 6 September 2010, an EU-funded regional project aimed at improving waste governance within the eastern countries of the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI East) will formally launch its project activities in Ukraine’s pilot region – Zakarpattya Oblast. The project called “Waste Governance – ENPI East” aims to assist the partner countries in their efforts to reduce the risks arising... Read more >> |
Statement by Cecilia Malmström, European Commissioner for Home Affairs, on the Commission’s appointment of the interim independent overseer under the EU-US TFTP agreement “I am very pleased to announce that the European Commission has now appointed an interim independent overseer of Terrorist Finance Tracking Programme searches. This person is responsible on an interim basis for the oversight and monitoring of financial... Read more >> EU pushes links with ASEAN in Economic Ministers meeting EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht today finished a three-day visit to Da Nang (Vietnam), where he was invited to the 42nd ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting (AEM). It’s the first time in three years that an EU representative has participated in such a meeting. The visit presents an opportunity to intensify trade and economic relations with ASEAN as a group, after the negotiations for a region-to-region Free Trade... Read more >> |
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| 23 July 2010 China may become world’s largest IPO market in 2010 - Xinhua’s China Economic Information Service China’s A-share market is expected to become the world’s largest IPO market in the future, reported China Securities Journal, citing a report... Read more >> 27 July 2010 Platinum Bank raises "Living Wall" According to the strategy of Platinum Bank corporate social responsibility in July the "Living wall" of 100 tropical plants was established in the bank’s branch (Amosova str., 12) with the bank’s logo in the center of the exposition... Read more >> 20 July 2010 Asters’ Partners Among the Top 25 Lawyers of Ukraine Three of Asters’ partners have been recognized among the Top 25 lawyers of Ukraine in the annual market research publication Ukrainian Law Firms 2010. Managing partner Oleksiy Didkovskiy... Read more >> 22 July 2010 Integrites advises Kalita Group of Companies on EUR 2.3 mln loan Integrites International Law Firm has successfully advised the Kalita group of companies on obtaining an unsecured loan totalling EUR 2.3 million financed by Credit Agricole S.A. (France) under the... Read more >> 28 July 2010 “Optimal life:)” – beneficial tariff for suburban residents The mobile services operator life:) launches “Оptimal life:)” – new tariff developed especially for residents of suburbs of five largest cities of Ukraine. Subscribers of the new tariff plan may call any life:) numbers... Read more >> 28 July 2010 Delta Medical’s Contribution to Fighting HIV/AIDS One of the most significant events in the world medicine - XVIII International AIDS Conference (International AIDS Society), was held on July 18-23, 2010 in Vienna (Austria). This is the most important forum for all HIV/AIDS specialists, political leaders, public... Read more >> 28 July 2010 Why is it Difficult to Attract International Capital to Ukrainian Companies? View of expert: Maxim Shynkarenko, International Capital Markets Director of Altera Finance. One of the most frequent problems the majority of Ukrainian companies, which try to attract foreign investment... Read more >> 28 July 2010 Factoring instruction – “Modern factoring: Effectiveness of trading transactions and administration of corporate finance” At the end of July of the year 2010 there was published the book “Modern factoring: Effectiveness of trading transactions and administration of corporate finance”. Read more >> 28 July 2010 European investment - clouds could unsettle recovery in volumes Total direct real estate investment across Europe totalled €21.4bn in Q2 2010, an 11% increase on the €19.3bn recorded in Q1 2010, continuing the growth in the market since its low point in early 2009... Read more >> 28 July 2010 PricewaterhouseCoopers Ukraine welcomes Slava Vlasov to its partnership On 1 July 2010 the partnership of Pricewaterhouse-Coopers Ukraine was strengthened by the admission of Slava Vlasov as a partner. Slava Vlasov is a partner in the Tax and Legal Services department of... Read more >> 29 July 2010 Jurimex joined membership with the Legal, Statutes and Members Committee of the European State Lotteries and Toto Association Jurimex Law Firm entered the Legal, Statutes and Members Committee of the European Lotteries and Toto Association (AELTE), and became the first... Read more >> 29 July 2010 ILF lawyers completed legal due diligence of Agroliga Group ILF is pleased to announce the completion of legal due diligence for Agroliga Group of Agricultural Companies in connection with the group’s anticipated private placement offering on NewConnect platform... Read more >> 28 July 2010 AstapovLawyers succeeds in representing Russian steel group in a dispute with Yuzhny sea port Our client, a major Russian steel producer, sought refund of the storage fees paid to the port in connection with the cast iron storage. As it turned out, the port raised storage rates without any valid reason... Read more >> 29 July 2010 AstapovLawyers helped to remove obstacles to investment inTaman sea port infrastructure AstapovLawyers’ team successfully represented interests of the EFKO group of companies in a land dispute. 29.07.2010 - Associates of AstapovLawyers won the case for their client EFKO group... Read more >> 30 July 2010 Avis wipes borders off! There is no need to waste your time and efforts looking for a car in a new country, to use standard travelers’ routs and be worried about cash - we will take care about your vacation in advance! Our representatives will help you to choose a car and make a reservation... Read more >> 30 July 2010 Sandorik invites to the Child Development Center in the City Zoo A friend of all children – Sandorik – opened a seasonal Child Development Center located next to Jurassic Park playground in the specially equipped tent in Kyiv Zoo. Development Center will be active each... Read more >> 30 July 2010 Oleksiy Kharytonov presented his expert opinion on judicial reform at the press conference “Judgement Day of Themis” ILF partner Oleksiy Kharytonov participated in the press conference “Judgement Day of Themis. Pros and cons of the judicial reform”, which was held on July... Read more >> 2 August 2010 ILF lawyers provided clarifications and recommendations on transformation of joint-stock companies for top managers of Ukrainian companies ILF law firm organized a seminar “Transformation of JSC: a game under new rules. Practical tips to... Read more >> 3 August 2010 DLA PIPER Top Ranked In Mergermarket M&A League Tables DLA Piper is ranked first in the global M&A legal advisor by deal volume league tables produced by Mergermarket for H1 2010. In the US and in the UK DLA Piper was also ranked number one... Read more >> 3 August 2010 DTZ appointed exclusive leasing agent of second major Shopping and Entertainment Centre in Odessa DTZ are pleased to announce that they have secured an exclusive instruction for consultancy and leasing of a shopping and entertainment centre, which is... Read more >> 3 August 2010 IFRS 4 presents major opportunities for global insurance industry Ernst & Young welcomes the long-awaited exposure draft (ED) on phase II of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 4 Insurance Contracts, adding that there is now real potential for... Read more >> 4 August 2010 “life:) Together” – tariff that unites Mobile services operator life:) offers new tariff on pre-paid basis – “life:) Together”, which allows subscribers not only to communicate for 0 kop./min in life:) network, but also calls for 35 kop./min on numbers of fixed-line networks and to subscribers of other mobile... Read more >> 4 August 2010 Vasil Kisil & Partners Advise Alpcot Agro AB on Acquiring Agricultural Assets in Ukraine On 14th July 2010 Alpcot Agro AB, a Swedish |
company, whose objective is to generate an attractive total return on invested capital by acquiring and farming agricultural lands, has concluded a framework... Read more >> 5 August 2010 LG Electronics introduces clear business standards in Ukraine LG Electronics, a global leading producer of consumer electronics, introduced in Ukraine the direct product deliveries’ scheme and became one of the biggest payers of taxes and customs’ duties among the... Read more >> 5 August 2010 Simpler – better: redesign of 7UP This summer favorite for many Ukrainians 7UP fizzy drink will appear on the shop counters in a new design. Change of package design for its all formats became the key element of the 7UP brand support in 2010. New solution appeared due to the researches... Read more >> 5 August 2010 Sadochok TM new trailer invites to fruit plant Sandora company (part of PepsiCo) communicates values of the Sadochok TM again via its principal character – hedgehog. This time plot of the 30-second promo trailer is built on the visit to the fruit plant where universal appeal juices and nectars are filled out. Read more >> 4 August 2010 The shape of business has changed forever A new study by Ernst & Young highlights the changes that business perceive as permanent to the global enterprise landscape following the economic downturn. Only 68% of respondents expect economic improvement by 2011, and for 71%... Read more >> 9 August 2010 Asters advises Sberbank on a USD 700 million syndicated loan to Metinvest Asters has acted as a legal advisor to the Savings Bank of the Russian Federation on security matters under Ukrainian law pertaining to a syndicated financing in the amount of USD 700 million extended to Metinvest... Read more >> 9 August 2010 InterContinental Kyiv is leading Service Week Celebration for the hotel employees As part of their continuing corporate responsibility campaign InterContinental Kyiv has announced a special Service Week Celebration for all hotel employees... Read more >> 11 August 2010 Vasil Kisil & Partners Advise RS Finance Ukraine On The Acquisition Of A Business Centre In Kyiv, Ukraine In late July – early August 2010 RS Finance Ukraine LLC, part of the Russian-based group of companies affiliated with Bank "Russian Standard" CJSC... Read more >> 12 August 2010 AstapovLawyers integrates its information technology cases into IT practice AstapovLawyers launches a new practice with an IT focus due to the increasing number of cases in the field of information technologies. The company will provide services in drafting and negotiating commercial... Read more >> 9 August 2010 Fortis Life Insurance Ukraine Summarized the Results of H2 of 2010 Following the results of operation in the first half of 2010, Fortis Life Insurance Ukraine increased the volume of insurance premiums by 34%, compared to the same period of the previous year – up to... Read more >> 5 August 2010 Q2, 2010 results: life:)’s turnaround strategy led to significant progress in operational profitability Mobile services operator life:) announces its financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2010. Due to turnaround strategy and efficient cost control initiatives, Astelit demonstrated significant... Read more >> 16 August 2010 Ukrainian Hotels now on Facebook Premier Hotels and Accord Hotels can now be booked directly online using Facebook! These two premier Ukrainian hotel chains have both recently installed an online booking engine on their Facebook fan pages. The booking engine enables all visitors to check... Read more >> 13 August 2010 Salans advises Noble Resources Ukraine LLC on a $24 million loan from EBRD Salans has advised Noble Resources Ukraine LLC on a $24 million long-term loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for investments in grain infrastructure and processing... Read more >> 5 August 2010 Integrites joined the national charity project «With a book in your heart» Kyiv. International law firm Integrites joined the project «With a book in your heart», organized by a «Gifted children – great future» Charity under the auspices of Ministry of Ukraine for Family, Youth and Sports... Read more >> 11 August 2010 Olena Perepelynska, Senior Associate with Vasil Kisil & Partners, Reports at the International Conference “Arbitration Proceedings: Legislative, Institutional and Practical Aspects” On July 28, 2010, Kyiv hosted the international conference “Arbitration Proceedings: Legislative... Read more >> 27 August 2010 life:) Subscribers Have Received Free Access to VKontakte and Facebook Networks Mobile services operator life:) offers free access to Facebook and VKontakte social networks to its subscribers. After "Free Access" service activation, the subscribers can check their accounts... Read more >> 26 August 2010 life:) Website offers chat options with the operator’s call-center Mobile services operator life:) announces the launch of an alternative type of customer care – online chat with its call-center. Any subscriber can benefit from online chat with life:) call-center via operator’s official... Read more >> 28 August 2010 Schoenherr successfully represent Vienna Insurance Group International law firm Schoenherr successfully presented interests of the the Austrian insurance group VIENNA INSURANCE GROUP AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe in a legal case regarding... Read more >> 25 August 2010 Bridge School Open Day Dear EBA Members, Bridge School invite You to our Open Day, which is taken place on August, 28, at 12:00 and 14:00. Address: Odessa, Sq. 10 April, 1. This day You will have an opportunity to find out about our usual and new programs, You will see... Read more >> 20 August 2010 Salans advises Gastek LLC on its sale of KUB-Gas Ltd. Salans has advised Gastek LLC on the sale of 70% interest of its Ukrainian subsidiary KUB-Gas Ltd. to Kulczyk Oil Ventures Inc. Gastek LLC continues to own a 30% interest in KUB-Gas Ltd.. The value of... Read more >> 8 August 2010 Russian grain export ban to spark a mass of lawsuits Russia’s ban on grain exports will allow exporters to defy losing contracts. On August 5, the Russian Federation temporarily banned its grain exports because of the prices threatening to rise in... Read more >> 30 August 2010 New Beneficial Rate From life:) – Crazy Communication Every Day Mobile services operator life:) introduces new favorable tariff “life:) crazy day”, offering an impressive daily package of services to its subscribers, which includes 200 minutes for calls to all life:) numbers... Read more >> 30 August 2010 The international art-project which gathered the group of artists from 10 countries – Germany, Poland, Italy, Denmark, Switzerland, Great Britain, Ukraine, Ireland, Japan, Russia will be presented in Ukraine on the 2nd of September The initiators of the project, International Charity... Read more >> |
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