EVERLEGAL Contributes to Chambers Europe Guide 2026: Dispute Resolution and Investment Protection in Ukraine
EVERLEGAL Contributes to Chambers Europe Guide 2026: Dispute Resolution and Investment Protection in Ukraine
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EVERLEGAL lawyers contributed an in-depth overview to the Chambers Europe Guide 2026, covering the current state of dispute resolution and investment protection in Ukraine. The piece maps the defining legal and regulatory developments of 2025–2026 and is available on the Chambers and Partners platform.
Read the full overview on the Chambers and Partners at the LINK.
In focus:
- Trends in asset protection against state claims: following landmark ECHR judgments in late 2024, Ukraine adopted legislation in March 2025 introducing a ten-year limit for reclaiming state assets, clarified limitation rules, and a compensation mechanism for bona fide purchasers. A Constitutional Court decision (No 6-r(II)/2025) will further restrict prosecutorial standing from 2027.
- Opportunities for reimbursement of damages caused by military aggression: Ukrainian courts are actively adjudicating claims against the Russian Federation, with rigorous evidentiary standards taking shape. In February 2026, the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit issued a notable decision on enforcement of arbitral awards related to expropriated assets. With the eRecovery programme and the Register of Damage for Ukraine operating within limited mandates, domestic litigation remains a key route for establishing legal grounds for future compensation.
- Interaction with regulatory authorities: AMCU, tax authorities, and others: he Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine has significantly expanded enforcement activities, particularly in public procurement, pharmaceutical, and fuel markets. In 2025, the Supreme Court reinforced the need for AMCU to adhere to the principle of good governance. Tax authorities have intensified audits of large taxpayers, while administrative courts maintain robust oversight of tax decisions.
- Protection within the banking and financial system: Ukraine's banking system has shown resilience under wartime conditions. Currency controls remain stringent, with full liberalisation unlikely before 2026-2027. Restructuring efforts continue within the IMF-coordinated framework.
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Conclusion
Ukraine's dispute resolution and investment protection landscape in 2025–2026 is defined by wartime resilience, accelerating EU‑driven reforms, and a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. Courts continue to operate effectively under martial law, while legislative alignment with the acquis communautaire reshapes competition, corporate governance, procurement, and judicial processes.
Asset protection has undergone a major recalibration following landmark ECHR judgments and subsequent national legislative updates. Regulatory enforcement is intensifying across competition and tax. Within the financial sector, NBU oversight and ongoing currency controls continue to stabilise the system.
As the contributors note:
"Overall, Ukraine offers a uniquely dynamic legal environment: high‑stakes disputes, evolving compensation frameworks, active regulators, and a reform trajectory tied to EU accession. Effective navigation requires deep local insight combined with strong international dispute resolution expertise."
