# Corporate law

> Company registration, corporate agreements, conflict resolution and investment readiness. Connect lawyers deliver transparent corporate solutions.

- Page on the website: https://connect-law.com.ua/en/practices/korporatyvne-pravo
- Language: English
- Українська версія: https://connect-law.com.ua/practices/korporatyvne-pravo.md

## Corporate law

Reliable corporate structures and solutions for owners and investors that allow businesses to grow without legal risks.

We specialise in key legal services for individuals and businesses. Our goal is to ensure legal security and find effective solutions both to prevent problems and to resolve them successfully in difficult situations.

## Services

### Registration, reorganisation and liquidation of companies

Setting up or changing a company’s structure is not just a formality but a strategic step that shapes the future of the business. We help entrepreneurs and company owners get the legal side of their business right, ensuring transparency, security and compliance with the law.

Our lawyers support clients at every stage:

- **registration of a company, sole proprietorship or representative office** in Ukraine;
- **preparation of constituent documents** (articles of association, founders’ resolutions, corporate agreements);
- **amendments to registration data** (change of owners, directors, address, types of activity);
- **business reorganisation** — merger, accession, division or transformation of a company;
- **liquidation of legal entities and closure of sole proprietorships**;
- **advice on choosing the legal form, tax system and ownership structure**.

We provide full legal support — from drafting documents to registration with the relevant authorities. We act quickly, clearly and responsibly so that you can focus on growing your business rather than on bureaucracy.

Registration or reorganisation with us is a **guarantee that your company is correct, lawful and stable from day one**.


### Corporate agreements and business structuring

Corporate agreements and business structure are the legal foundation that sets the rules of the game for owners, minimises the risk of conflicts and ensures the company’s stable development. A well-designed structure makes it possible to protect assets, clearly allocate responsibilities and make the business as attractive as possible to partners and investors.

Our lawyers support clients in all key aspects of corporate structuring and contractual regulation:

- drafting shareholders’ agreements between founders and shareholders;
- business structuring, building holding and partnership ownership models;
- setting decision-making procedures, exit mechanisms and deadlock resolution;
- preparing non-disclosure (NDA) and non-compete (NCA) agreements to protect the company’s interests;
- legal support for the entry of new investors and allocation of shares;
- protecting the rights of minority and majority members.

We help turn arrangements between partners into clear legal instruments that protect each party’s interests and work for the long-term success of the whole company.


### M&A support — mergers, acquisitions and sales of businesses or corporate rights

Mergers, acquisitions or sales of a business (M&A) are complex, multi-stage processes that require the utmost attention to detail, in-depth legal expertise and strategic vision. Every such deal directly affects a company’s value, its market position and the future security of its assets. We provide full legal support for M&A projects, minimising any financial and reputational risks for the client.

Our lawyers support clients at every stage of the transaction:

- **comprehensive legal audit (Due Diligence):** an in-depth review of the target company (assets, history of corporate rights, liabilities, licences, litigation risks and employment relations);
- **developing and agreeing the deal structure:** determining the optimal transaction format (purchase of shares/interests or assets, merger or accession);
- **preparing key documents:** drafting preliminary agreements, memoranda of understanding (MoU), letters of intent (LoI) and term sheets;
- **support in signing the main set of documents:** drafting share/asset purchase agreements (SPA/APA) and shareholders’ agreements;
- **obtaining the necessary approvals:** support with merger clearance or concerted practice approval procedures before the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU) and other regulators;
- **closing the deal:** monitoring the fulfilment of conditions precedent, the transfer of title and financial settlements.

We help protect your interests during negotiations and guarantee the integrity and legitimacy of every deal. Our goal is to ensure a safe and successful business transfer that opens new opportunities for growth.


### Resolution of corporate conflicts

Conflicts between business co-owners can paralyse a company, destroy trust and lead to the loss of assets. We help members find a lawful, constructive and balanced solution while preserving the business and the reputation of each party.

Our lawyers support clients in situations where:

- **agreements between the company’s members are breached**;
- **there are disputes over management, profit distribution or voting**;
- **one of the members blocks decisions or acts to the detriment of the company**;
- **a member needs to exit or buy out a partner’s share**;
- **conflicts arise with investors or founders**;
- **mediation or pre-trial settlement of a corporate dispute is needed**.

We analyse corporate documents, the articles of association and the actual arrangements between the parties, identify weaknesses in the governance structure and propose solutions — from **negotiations and signing additional agreements** to **court protection or business restructuring**.

Our approach is based on the principles of **confidentiality, preserving the business and balancing interests**. We aim not simply to resolve the dispute but to **restore effective cooperation between partners** or help them part ways in a civilised manner, without losses or reputational risks.

Resolving corporate conflicts is not about fighting — it’s about restoring control, fairness and stability to the business.


### Support for changes in the members and governing bodies of a legal entity

Any change in a company’s ownership structure or management is an important corporate event that requires flawless legal execution. Any mistake or failure to follow the procedure when members exit or join, a director changes or powers are reallocated can block the business, lead to litigation or result in refusals by state registrars. We provide fast, safe and legitimate support for all internal transformations of a company.

Our lawyers support clients at every stage of corporate changes:

- **change of members (founders):** legal formalisation of members’ exit or entry and the transfer of corporate rights (gift, sale, inheritance);
- **change of management (director, CEO) and executive bodies:** preparing decisions on dismissal and appointment, formalising powers and amending the registers;
- **reallocation of powers and updating governing bodies:** changing the governance structure, introducing collegial bodies (supervisory boards, management boards), expanding or limiting the director’s powers;
- **preparing the necessary corporate documents:** drafting minutes of general meetings, decisions of the sole founder, acceptance certificates and updated versions of the articles of association;
- **state registration of changes:** full support in dealing with state registrars and notaries to update the Unified State Register quickly;
- **updating internal procedures:** bringing corporate documentation in line with the actual state of affairs after the changes.

We take care of all the bureaucratic and legal routine, guaranteeing the legality of every step. This allows owners and management to focus on operations with full confidence that the corporate structure is protected.


### Amendments to constituent documents and to legal entity information in the Unified State Register

Every company evolves as it grows: it expands its activities, changes location, updates its name, type or internal structure. All these changes require not only practical steps but also mandatory legal recording in the constituent documents and the Unified State Register (USR). Timely and correct updates protect the business from fines, account freezes and problems with counterparties. We provide full turnkey support for updating company data.

Our lawyers help make any changes promptly and without delays:

- **change of the company’s name and registered address:** preparing a new version of the articles of association, updating the records and supporting registration actions;
- **changing and adding types of activity (NACE codes):** analysing business needs, choosing the right codes and registering them quickly in the USR;
- **change in the amount of share capital:** increasing or reducing capital, entering new stages of financing or reallocating shares;
- **revising articles of association and internal regulations:** bringing constituent documents in line with current legislation and the real needs of the business;
- **correcting errors in registration data:** promptly eliminating technical inaccuracies or outdated information in the USR;
- **dealing with state registrars and notaries:** preparing a full set of resolutions, minutes and applications, and representing the company to guarantee that the changes are made.

We provide clear and fast legal support, saving you from queues, bureaucracy and the risk of being refused registration. Your data in the state register will always be up to date and legally flawless.