Dear colleagues and subscribers,

As part of our GRATA International Global View series, this edition focuses on our firm’s presence in Ukraine and Moldova. We provide a regional overview, highlight our core services, and share key updates on recent legal and business developments within these jurisdictions.

Eastern Europe is a dynamic and evolving market, offering growing opportunities for international and local businesses. As part of our strategic expansion, GRATA International is proud to offer on-the-ground legal expertise in the jurisdictions of Ukraine and Moldova. With deep local knowledge and cross-border capabilities, our teams support clients navigating complex legal landscapes and seizing emerging opportunities in these developing economies.

📍 Ukraine

GRATA International Ukraine is a dedicated team of legal professionals offering comprehensive advice on matters of varying complexity and scale. The firm supports both Ukrainian and international businesses, delivering tailored legal solutions across a wide range of industries.

Our partners bring extensive experience from leading international and Ukrainian law firms and have successfully completed over 350 client projects. GRATA International Ukraine is among the few firms in the market that consistently applies international best practices in legal service delivery.

Our Ukrainian team provides legal assistance in the following areas:

• Corporate and M&A
• Commercial Contracts
• Tax
• Intellectual Property
• Employment
• Real Estate
• Dispute Resolution
• Customs Law, International Trade & WTO 
• International Technical Assistance 
• Finance & Securities 
• Environmental Law 

Mykola Aleksiuk
Partner

Mykola specializes in antitrust law and international trade, advising clients on competition law compliance and representing them in cases involving alleged violations. He has extensive experience securing antitrust clearances for mergers and concerted actions, as well as providing legal support in public procurement matters.

With a strong background in litigation, Mykola regularly represents both domestic and international companies in high-stakes business disputes, including matters involving state authorities. He is admitted to the Ukrainian Bar and is a certified Insolvency Receiver.

Valeriy Savva
Partner

Valeriy Savva is a Partner and Head of the firm’s Banking and Finance, Corporate and Contract law practices in Ukraine. 

Valeriy’s legal expertise spans compliance and regulatory matters, corporate governance, currency control, financing, and debt restructuring. He has been actively involved in numerous cross-border transactions involving asset purchases and sales, and has participated in complex legal due diligence processes across the financial, retail, and healthcare sectors.

Valeriy is a member of the Supervisory Board of the commercial Ukrainian bank with foreign capital.

📍 Moldova

Popa & Associates, a fully integrated office of the international law firm GRATA International, is among the leading law firms in Moldova.

Our greatest asset is our team of highly experienced and dedicated legal professionals, whose expertise drives the continued growth and success of our Moldovan office. As an integral part of GRATA International’s global network, our lawyers uphold the highest standards of legal service across the region.

We provide comprehensive legal assistance in Moldova in the following areas:

• Corporate and M&A
• Commercial Contracts
• Tax
• Intellectual Property
• Employment
• Real Estate
• Dispute Resolution
• Finance & Securities 
• Environmental Law 

Igor Popa
Senior Partner, Representative of GRATA International in Europe

Apart from directing and managing the firm, Igor Popa is always personally involved in transactions of our team. He has more than 18 years of experience dealing with issues that foreign investors face in Moldova and has a profound understanding of the local market.

He has broad experience across various legal fields, representing officials and multinational clients in Moldovan courts, including the Supreme Court of Justice. With a background in law and accounting (including IFRS), he has led major projects and transactions across sectors such as banking, energy, healthcare, and infrastructure.

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