Frishberg & Partners has recently established a new practice area, which will assist foreign companies in setting up Ukrainian operations. The services include accurate political and economic analysis, identifying strategic partners and acquisition strategies, screening and evaluating viable investment opportunities, preparing and establishing a presence in Ukraine, due diligence and anti-trust compliance, government and media relations, among others.

Key Team Leaders

Alexander Paskhaver is a world-recognized expert in privatization matters. Education: Ph.D., Institute of Economy of the Academy of Science of the USSR, Moscow (1972). Professional Affiliations: Advisor on Economic Policy to the President of the Ukraine and former Consultant to the Ukrainian State Property Fund; editor-in-chief of the bulletin "The Ukrainian Economic Monitor". Languages: Russian and Ukrainian.

Ambassador Roman Popadiuk was the first U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine. He has successfully supported U.S. companies and individuals exploring various business opportunities worldwide. Ambassador Popadiuk served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Press Secretary for Foreign Affairs under President George Bush, a position he also held toward the end of President Reagan's administration. He is a retired member of the Senior Foreign Service and has received a number of awards, including the State Department's Superior Honor Award and the Meritorious Honor Award.

Alex Frishberg

More information can be found at www.paskhavergroup.com.

SEMINAR: "NEW AND IMPROVED IMMIGRATION RULES"

On July 9, 2009, the law firm of Frishberg & Partners hosted a conference on “new-and-improved” immigration rules, which was held at the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The event was attended by diplomats and foreign businessmen affected by the recent changes in the immigration enforcement. For more information, please click here.

Press Release April 2009

Alex Frishberg Addresses Law Society Trade Mission

On April 27, 2009, Alex Frishberg addressed the Law Society trade mission of England and Wales, which took place at the British Embassy in Ukraine. The meeting was opened by the British Ambassador, Mr. Leigh Turner, who described the current political and economic climate.
Mr. Frishberg discussed legal and practical methods of doing business in Ukraine in today’s turbulent economic times. “It is very encouraging to see foreign lawyers taking interest in Ukraine despite the financial crisis,” Mr. Frishberg commented on the event. “I am sure they will be back in Ukraine in the next year or two, and this time with clients.”

Press Release March 2009

The law firm of Frishberg & Partners has published an article regarding cutting labor costs

Admittedly, the current economic crisis has dealt a severe blow to the foreign business community in Kiev. As a result, most companies are taking radical anti-crisis measures in order to survive. And cutting labor costs is at the top of everyone's list.
To give you a clear picture, the corporate law firm of Frishberg & Partners have prepared an article describing the various methods of cutting labor costs that are currently employed in Ukraine.
To view full article, please click here.

Press Release March 2009

Alex Frishberg Participates in the Round Table Discussion with the Minister of Agriculture of Sweden

On March 5, 2009, Alex Frishberg participated in a Round Table Discussion during the official visit to Ukraine of the Minister of Agriculture of Sweden, Mr. Eskil Erlandsson. The event was organized by the Swedish Trade Council.
The participants of the Round Table Discussion analyzed the current state of agricultural sector of Ukraine, described their projects and presented prognoses concerning future development. In that context Mr. Frishberg outlined various legal methods employed in agricultural projects amidst political and economic turbulence.
Other guests included Swedish and Ukrainian experts working in the agricultural sector of Ukraine, such as Mr. Leonid Kozachenko from the Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation, Ms. Katre Saard from the Alpcot Agro AB, Mrs. Sofia Carlsson from the Ministry of Agriculture of Sweden etc. and the Ambassador of Sweden, Mr. Stefan Gullgren.

Press Release February 2009

Alex Frishberg delivers a presentation at the Netherlands Embassy in Ukraine

On February 10, 2009, Alex Frishberg delivered a legal presentation at the Netherlands Embassy in Ukraine before the Dutch trade mission members.
The workshop familiarized representatives of the Dutch companies with the latest developments in Ukraine regarding the agrifood sector. Mr. Frishberg described the current legal issues on the topic and applicable methods for doing business in Ukraine during these difficult times. Other speakers included Mr. Robert in den Bosch from the Netherlands Embassy, Mr. Alex Lissitsa from the Association Ukrainian Agribusiness Club, Mr. Olexandr Guritsky from the Centre for Agricultural Technology Transfer and Mr. Andriy Balanyuk from the Tebodin Consultants & Engineers.

Press Release November 2008

Alex Frishberg Addresses Delegation of Scandinavian Automotive Suppliers

On November 18, 2008, Alex Frishberg addressed a Delegation of Scandinavian Automotive Suppliers which took place in conference hall of Opera Hotel under the auspices of Swedish Trade Council.
Mr. Frishberg said that the current political and economic turbulence in Ukraine offers unique investment opportunities, much like 1998 crisis did 10 years ago. Mr. Frishberg also described alternative methods for successfully doing business in Ukraine during these difficult times. Other speakers included Mr. Ulf Sor and Ms. Helen Gustafsson from the Embassy of Sweden, who provided a political update, as well as Ambassador of Sweden, Mr. John-Christer Ahlander.

Press Release November 2008

Frishberg & Partners Present Legal Guide "Doing Business in Ukraine" with the Embassy of Ukraine in UK

On November 13, 2008, Alex Frishberg and Scott Brown, partners with the law offices of Frishberg & Partners, hosted a reception at the Embassy of Ukraine in the United Kingdom, where they presented a new legal reference guide, "Doing Business in Ukraine".
Among many guests were representatives of London's top law firms, financial institutions and top diplomats, including Ambassador of Ukraine in the United Kingdom, Mr. Kharchenko and Head of the Trade and Economic Mission, Yaroslav Voitko.
In his presentation Mr. Frishberg noted that the current political and economic climate in Ukraine offers unique investment opportunities for those with cash. He also outlined successful methods for doing business in Ukraine in these turbulent times. All of the participants received a complementary copy "Doing Business in Ukraine."

Press Release September 2008

Scott Brown, partner with the law offices of Frishberg & Partners, addressed in the Embassy of Switzerland in Ukraine

On September 12, 2008, Scott Brown, partner with the law offices of Frishberg & Partners, addressed in the Embassy of Switzerland in Ukraine with the presentation "Import-Export Legislation in Ukraine".
Mr. Brown described to Swiss importers the current political climate in Ukraine and outlined successful methods for doing business in Ukraine.
All participants received a free legal reference guide "Doing Business in Ukraine."

Press Release July 2008

Free Legal Briefing Papers From Frishberg & Partners

The law firm of Frishberg & Partners has translated into Russian language its Briefing Papers on "Getting Started in Ukraine" and "Real Property Transactions in Ukraine". In the near future, the firm is planning to translate its Briefing Papers on "Import-Export", "Corporate Law" and "Mergers and Acquisitions", and to distribute them free of charge to Ukrainian clients.
The Briefing Paper on "Getting Started in Ukraine" consists of 11 chapters, including Practical Guidelines to Doing Business in Ukraine, Most Commonly Used Business Structures, Company Taxation, Labor Laws, among others.
The Briefing Paper on "Real Property Transactions in Ukraine" consists of 14 chapters, including Introduction to Real Property in Ukraine, Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Building a Rooftop Penthouse, Investment in Unfinished Construction, Land Mortgages and Due Diligence etc.
To receive these briefing papers, free of charge, please contact Lidiya Markova at markova@frishberg.com.ua or call at +380 (44) 585-8464.

Press Release July 2008

Alex Frishberg delivers a presentation at the Ukrainian-Vietnamese business forum

On July 15, 2008, Alex Frishberg participated in the Ukrainian-Vietnamese business forum, which took place under the auspices of The Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Frishberg, described the current political climate in Ukraine and outlined successful methods for doing business in Ukraine. All participants received a free updated legal reference guide, "Doing Business in Ukraine."
The forum between Vietnam and Ukraine presented business and investment opportunities in both countries. At the end of presentation, the two-sided negotiations of representatives of 30 Vietnamese companies and potential Ukrainian partners took place.

Press Release June 2008

The law firm of Frishberg & Partners' Briefing Paper on "Getting Started in Ukraine" is translated into Italian and Swedish

The corporate law firm of Frishberg & Partners has translated its Briefing Paper on "Getting Started in Ukraine" into two languages; Italian and Swedish. In the near future the firm is planning to translate it into Ukrainian and Russian.
The briefing paper consists of 11 chapters, including Practical Guidelines to Doing Business in Ukraine, Most Commonly Used Business Structures, Company Taxation, Labor Laws, among many others.
To view these briefing papers in their respective languages, please visit www.frishberg.com or contact Lidiya Markova at markova@frishberg.com.ua or call at +380 (44) 585 84 64.

Press Release June 2008

Law offices of Frishberg & Partners appoints Petro Kushnirenko its Of Counsel on Antimonopoly Law

Corporate law firm of Frishberg & Partners has appointed Mr. Petro Kushnirenko its Of Counsel on Antimonopoly (Competition) Legislation. Mr. Kushnirenko has more than 10 years of experience in the area of competition law and antidumping investigations. His professional affiliations include the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, the Institute for Competition Protection (Institute of Competition). Among other projects, Mr. Kushnirenko participated in the consolidation of a supermarket network in Kyiv; acquisition of controlling packets of stock in Ukrainian milk plants, fire-brick producers, power-repair producers, shipyards and aluminium plants, etc. Mr. Kushnirenko graduated from the Kiev State University, Institute of International Relations in 1998 and obtained a Masters degree in law.

Press Release June 2008

Alex Frishberg, participates in the Round Table before Estonian delegation

On June 10, 2008, Alex Frishberg participated in the Round Table "Surprises of the Entrepreneurial Activity in Ukraine" before a delegation of Estonian businessmen.
During the round table, other political scientists and investment bankers discussed various "surprises" connected with doing business in Ukraine. The speakers shed light on the basic components of the entrepreneurial environment, as well as practical overview of the business climate in Ukraine.
Alex Frishberg noted: "In Ukraine, there is a battle between three strong leaders, who do not have enough time for management of the country. As a consequence, the legislation is not executed effectively, and the shadow economy grows."

Press Release June 2008

The law firm of Frishberg & Partners participated in the Ukrainian-Brazilian business forum

On 6 of June the law firm of Frishberg & Partners participated in the Ukrainian-Brazilian business forum, which took place with assistance of Brazilian Ministry of External Affairs and Trade Chamber of Ukraine. The forum was aimed at establishment of collaboration between Brazil and Ukraine. The two-sided negotiations of representatives of 30 Brazilian companies and potential Ukrainian partners were organized within the scope of presentation.
The firm's senior partner, Mr. Alex Frishberg, made a presentation about doing business in Ukraine in light of the current political climate.

Press Release May 2008

Galina Khmarskaya has been promoted to senior associate in the Corporate Group at the law firm "Frishberg & Partners"

Galina Khmarskaya has been promoted to senior associate in the Corporate Group at the law firm "Frishberg & Partners", specializing in due diligence and real estate transactions.
Her publications include:
Investment in Ukrainian Unfinished Construction: Russia / Eurasia Executive Guide, April, 2006;
Financing Residential Construction Projects in Ukraine: Russia / Eurasia Executive Guide, July, 2006.

Press Release April 2008

Alex Frishberg addressed in the Swedish-Ukrainian Business Club seminar in Stockholm

The law firm of Frishberg & Partners has participated at the Swedish-Ukrainian Business Club seminar at the Hotel Scandic in Stockholm.
The firm's senior partner, Alex Frishberg, described the current political and investment climate in Ukraine, discussed how to start doing business in Ukraine, and presented the new legal reference guide "Doing Business in Ukraine", which can be purchased on-line by visiting www.frishberg.com.

Press Release March 2008

The law firm of Frishberg & Partners participates in the Conference "Hot Spot Ukraine" in Berlin Capital Club

The law firm of Frishberg & Partners participated in the Conference "Hot Spot Ukraine", held in Berlin Capital Club, Germany. The event offered a close look at the country industry, media & exhibition markets. Conference focused on Ukraine industry branches and their associations, as well as internationally active companies. The firm's senior partner, Mr. Alex Frishberg, presented the firm's updated legal reference guide, "Doing Business In Ukraine", which can be purchased on-line by visiting www.frishberg.com.

To view briefing paper, please click here.

Press Release February 2008

The law firm of Frishberg & Partners holds informal lunch with Mr. Taras Kuzio about Ukraine's current political situation

On February 21, 2008, the law firm of Frishberg & Partners held an informal lunch with members of diplomatic community and Mr. Taras Kuzio at a Vietnamese restaurant "Hanoi". A long-time political commentator on Ukraine, Mr. Taras Kuzio has visited Kiev for the first time this year to analyze the political changes that have taken place since the last time he delivered a presentation with Hryhory Nemyria (currently Vice Prime Minister for EU Integration), Ms. Kseniya Lyapina (Parliament member, from "Nasha Ukraina" group) and Mr. Alexander Paskhaver at the cigar club "Casa Del Habano" (for transcript see here). Mr. Alex Frishberg, managing partner of Frishberg & Partners, was the moderator of this event.

For a transcript please contact Lidiya Markova at: markova@frishberg.com.ua

Press Release February 2008

The law firm of Frishberg & Partners participates at the Symposium "Doing Business in Ukraine" in Noordwijk

The law firm of Frishberg & Partners has participated at the Symposium "Doing Business in Ukraine" in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The firm's senior partner, Mr. Alex Frishberg, discussed legal and practical issues related to strategic investment, mergers & acquisitions and structuring real estate transactions. Mr. Frishberg also presented the firm's updated legal reference guide, "Doing Business In Ukraine," which can be purchased on-line by visiting www.frishberg.com.

Press Release January 2008

The law firm of Frishberg & Partners has published an updated legal reference guide, "Doing Business in Ukraine."

The corporate law firm of Frishberg & Partners has published fifth edition of its legal reference guide "Doing Business in Ukraine." This latest edition is 665 pages and covers nearly all legal issues that face foreign investors in Ukraine.

The reference guide consists of 79 chapters, including Corporate Law, Labor Law, Tax Legislation, Import-Export Activities and Taxation, Currency Regulations, Banks and Banking, Commercial, Residential and Industrial Property, Land Rights, Intellectual Property, Privatization and Post-Privatization Investment, Mortgages, Secured Transactions, Arbitration and Litigation, Bankruptcy, among many others.

This comprehensive guide covers legal and practical aspects of doing business in Ukraine, and is essential reading for any serious investor. To view the table of contents, or purchase the guide, please visit www.frishberg.com
or call Ms. Markova at +380 (44) 585-8464.

Press Release November 22, 2007

The law firm of Frishberg & Partners presented its new briefing paper "On Real Estate Transactions in Ukraine" at the Adam Smith Real Estate Summit on November 26-28, 2007

The Kiev-based law firm of Frishberg & Partners has presented its new briefing paper "On Real Estate Transactions in Ukraine" at the Adam Smith Real Estate Summit, which took place in Premier Palace on November 26-28, 2007.

The briefing paper consists of 14 chapters, including commercial and residential real estate, financing residential construction projects, options for establishing local production facilities, the land code and basic steps towards land ownership, land mortgages and due diligence, investment in unfinished construction, and land appraisal, among others. The firm's founding partner, Alex Frishberg, commented: "it's the most comprehensive legal reference guide that covers nearly every aspect of Ukrainian real property market, both from a legal and practical viewpoints."

To obtain a free copy of the briefing paper "On Real Estate Transactions in Ukraine", please click here

Frishberg & Partners is a Kiev-based law firm which provides legal services in Ukraine since 1991. The firm specializes in real property transactions, including industrial, commerce and residents objects. In addition to real property matters, Frishberg & Partners advises on investment issues, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, labor law and IP.

Press Release October 2007

The law firm of Frishberg & Partners and Cardinal Resources plc held F&P’s Annual Round Table on the 9th of October at the cigar club “Casa Del Habano”

During this annual event the guests enjoyed a unique opportunity to participate in a discussion concerning "The Election Outcome: Implications for Domestic and Foreign Policy" and sample the freshest Cuban cigars with the finest cognac.

This year the speakers included Hryhoriy Nemyria, Special Senior Advisor to Yulia Timoshenko; Kseniya Lyapina, deputy “Nasha Ukraina Narodna Samooborona;” Dr. Taras Kuzio, Research Associate, Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, George Washington University; and Alexander Paskhaver, former advisor on economic policy to the President of Ukraine; consultant to the Ukrainian State Property Fund; editor-in-chief of "The Ukrainian Economic Monitor."

Transcript of The Round Table 2007 you can see here

To view photos, please click here

Press Release September 2007

The law firm of Frishberg & Partners holds a seminar before Swedish-Ukrainian Business Club

The seminar before the Swedish and Ukrainian business community took place in the Golden Gate Pub. Alex Frishberg discussed the various options of acquiring unfinished construction, buildings and land, with an emphasis on structuring investment of foreign companies, to minimize taxation.

For a transcript please contact Lidiya Markova at: markova@frishberg.com.ua

For more information about the seminar, please contact Valeriya Samborskaya at v.samborskaya@businesslink.kiev.ua 

Press Release April 2007

The law firm of “Frishberg & Partners” is now fluent in Italian

The international law firm of “Frishberg & Partners” is currently the only foreign law firm in Ukraine, which provides legal services in Italian.

The Italian practice is headed by Alessandro Terzi, a senior attorney, who recently joined the Frishberg & Partners team.  Mr. Terzi specializes in M&A transactions, structuring foreign investment and due diligence.  Presentation of the law firm to Italian business community takes place on Wednesday, May 16 in Kiev, accompanied by new legal reference guide of “Getting Started in Ukraine”.

Press Release April 2007

Investment support Web-portal opening

Vladimir Lukovich, a senior associate with the Kiev law firm of Frishberg & Partners, was one of the speakers at the opening of the Investment Support web-portal of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, on April, 16. The event was organized by Softline, one of the leading soft line developers in Ukraine. The portal is aimed to support investors providing them with the latest information about Ukraine’s investment climate, as well as promoting the country on the international arena.

In his presentation, Mr. Lukovich emphasized the importance of obtaining the latest information in rapidly changing legal and political environment and stressed upon the high value of close collaboration between different state organizations. Mr. Lukovich added that the web-portal, the first official informational portal of Ukraine, is a great leap forward.

Press Release March 2007

Frishberg & Partners sponsored Adam Smith Conference – the 3rd Ukrainian Investment Summit

The Adam Smith Conference, Ukraine’s Investment Summit, that took place in London on 12-14 March, offered unrivalled insights into recent market trends and investment opportunities. This year, over 500 representatives from 22 countries took part in it.

One of the sponsors, the American law firm of Frishberg & Partners, took this unique opportunity to present their new legal investment guide “Getting Started in Ukraine”.

Mr. Alex Frishberg commented after the Investment Summit: “Despite all the political battles within Ukraine, foreign investment keeps on pouring into our country, into real estate, specifically land and factories”.

Press-Release February 2007

Alex Frishberg participated in the Swedish-Ukrainian Business Club seminar in Kyiv

Alex Frishberg delivered a speech at the business seminar “Ukraine as a business partner”, held on 7-8 February, in Kyiv, Ukraine.  The event, arranged by Swedish-Ukrainian Business Club jointly with "Nordpraktik - New Managers for Ukraine" Program, was dedicated to the issues of foreign investment to development of business in Ukraine, industrial analysis, as well as to financing of the development of Swedish business on the territory of Ukraine.   

In his speech on "Options for establishing business in Ukraine: considerations, implications and recommendations", Mr. Frishberg highlighted the legal aspects of companies' formation, selection of appropriate business forms, registration process, strategic investment and taxation.  Special emphasis was placed on acquisitions of corporate rights in the companies and real property related thereto, and the due diligence on real property objects.     

Swedish-Ukrainian Business Club was established on June 21, 2006 as a non-governmental organization to support a platform for business development between Ukraine and Sweden by joining the forces of Swedish and Ukrainian companies, individuals and other partners into one joint network.

Press-Release January 2007

Alex Frishberg was appointed a Honorary Legal Adviser to the British Ambassador

The law offices of Frishberg & Partners announces that Alex Frishbergwas appointed a Honorary Legal Adviser to the British Ambassador in Ukraine H.E. Timothy Barrow.

Alex Frishberg is the author of the numerous articles on the investment opportunities in Ukraine, including the firm's widely acclaimed annual legal reference guide "Doing Business in Ukraine".

He practices mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, real estate and privatization.

Press-Release January 2007

The law offices of Frishberg & Partners expand: Alessandro Terzi relocates from Italy to practice in Ukraine.  
 Alessandro Terzi has been appointed senior associate for the Kyiv office of the American-owned law firm Frishberg & Partners. He will concentrate on M&A transactions, structuring foreign investment and performing due diligence in acquisitions of buildings and land for the firm’s Italian clients. Mr. Terzi’s previous experience includes working for an Italian non-governmental organization in Kyiv and for the subsidiary of an Italian construction company in Russia. He graduated from the law faculty of the University of Turin, Italy (1999), with a specialization in International and Comparative Law. Mr. Terzi is fluent in Russian, English, Italian and Spanish.

Press-Release December 2006

Alex Frishberg participated in the business seminar in Sweden

Alex Frishberg delivered a speech at the business seminar "Open the gates to investment opportunities in Russia and Ukraine", held on December 4, 2006 in Stockholm, Sweden. The event, arranged by Swedish Ukrainian Business Club jointly with Swedish Russian Business Club, was aimed at drawing attention of the Swedish potential investors to Ukraine and Russia.

In his speech on " Foreign Investment Legislation in Ukraine ", Mr. Frishberg highlighted the legal perspective of doing business in Ukraine, focusing on structuring foreign investments via acquisition of corporate rights, land lease for greenfield projects and other investment opportunities in Ukraine.

Press-Release December 2006

Taras Kuzio, Of Counsel of Frishberg & Partners,analyzes the consequences of the Orange Revolution

Our Of Counsel on Government Relations, Taras Kuzio, wrote two insightful articles about the Orange Revolution and its impact on Ukrainian business and political climate. Hopefully you will find it intersting.

Article "Looking to 2009 on Ukraine's Second Orange Anniversary" you can see here...

Article "The Orange Revolution at the Crossroads" you can see here...

Press-Release November 2006

Alex Frishberg delivers a speech at the Ukrainian Real Estate International Forum

Alex Frishberg participated in the Ukrainian Real Estate International Forum, held on 28-29 November 2006 in Kiev, Ukraine. The event, arranged by Adam Smith Institute to draw attention to the growing Ukrainian real estate market, gathered about 380 participants from Switzerland, UK, Israel, Russia, Austria, Germany, Luxemburg and other countries, as well as representatives of international developers, investment advisors.

In his speech on "Structuring Foreign Investment in Ukrainian Real Property", Mr.Frishberg highlighted legal aspects of the real estate transactions and investment processes in Ukraine, drawing special attention to structuring real estate transactions via acquisition of corporate rights, land lease for greenfield projects and investment opportunities in the unfinished construction, among others.  

Frishberg & Partners provides legal services in Ukraine since 1991. The firm advises its clients on investment issues, real property, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions.

Press-Release November 2006

Alex Frishberg speaks on the Ukrainian investment climate for the representatives of the Russel 20-20 Association

On October 30th, Alex Frishberg held a presentation on the peculiarities of doing business in Ukraine for the representatives of the Russel 20-20 Association.

The Russel 20-20 Association unites the largest institutional investors involved in the research of potentially attractive markets for investment.  The members of the Association include the top-management of global pension funds, foundations and assets management companies, together representing approximately USD 9 billion of investment capital.  Each year they visit countries with developing financial markets with the aim of gathering additional information on the investment climate and analyzing existing investment opportunities.  Their analysis is based on the evaluation of risks and profitability regardless of social, political and economical determinants of the country.

In his presentation, Mr. Frishberg pointed out that despite the announced state plan of massive legislative and social reforms and European integration, the current foreign investment legislation grants few advantages to investors in Ukraine.  Cancellation of the free economic zones, VAT privileges and re-privatization process were named among the recent evidence of this tendency.  Nevertheless, Mr. Frishberg stressed that Ukraine is one of the fastest growing markets and has opportunities no longer available in other countries, including extremely low labor and production costs. 

Frishberg & Partners provides legal services in Ukraine since 1991.  The firm advises its clients on investment issues, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, IP, labor law and real property.

Press-Release November 2006

Law offices of Frishberg & Partners announces establishment of its Intellectual Property department

Law offices of Frishberg & Partners established an intellectual property department.  It is worth noting, that the firm has been providing legal IP-related services to clients for several years. Moreover, in 2003 Frishberg & Partners became a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA).  Creation of the separate IP department is due to a drastic increase in clients.  The new department is headed by Serhiy Potabenko, a lawyer with Frishberg & Partners since 1994.

Frishberg & Partners offers clients a full range of legal services relating to the protection of intellectual property, including representation before the Chamber of Appeals of the State Patent Office of Ukraine, Antimonopoly Committee, among others.  Experienced intellectual property lawyers regularly assist in litigation involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and unfair competition; perform copyright registrations and other transaction-related services.  Patent-related services include patent litigation, patent licenses and technology transfer agreements; preparing and filing patent and trademark applications.

Press-Release October 2006

In January, 2006, Alex Frishberg made a presentation in Washington, D.C., together with Desi Jordanoff, of the U.S. Department of Commerce and Nadiya McConnell of the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation regarding political and economic aspects of doing business in Ukraine. To see the complete transcript, please click here.

Frishberg & Partners provides legal services in Ukraine since 1991. The firm advises its clients on investment issues, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, labor law and real property.