KYIV – December 23, 2008 – Michael Willard, whose advertising and public relations firm has operated in Kyiv since 1991, is releasing his fifth and sixth business books in December.

On December 24, 2008, a unanimous decision was made at the partners’ meeting of Vasil Kisil & Partners Law Firm to elect Tatyana Slipachuk, the firm’s Senior Counselor, a new partner.

On 25 December, 2008 the ACCA Ukraine conducted the New Year Reception for the ACCA members.

On December 12 the best philanthropists of year 2008 were announced in Kiev. It is the second time in a row that the national contest “Philanthropist of the year” is conducted in Ukraine.

Robert E. Gelinas has been appointed Vice President of Sales for SoftServe, Inc., a leading global software development and consulting company.

International law firm Beiten Burkhardt launched UKRAINE: NAVIGATING THE CRISIS brochure offering up to date and independent analysis on the most current and varied legal topics, crucial in terms of financial and economic instability.

Financial crisis creates shift in strategic priorities, says Ernst & Young’s second annual risk study.

The Kyiv office of the international law firm of Gide Loyrette Nouel advised Eurocopter, a French-German-Spain producer of helicopters and a member of the European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company (EADS).

Gide Loyrette Nouel advised Lafarge, the worldwide leader in cement production, in connection with a 55 million equity loan from the EBRD for the construction of a new cement production line by Lafarge’s Ukrainian subsidiary.

14.12.08. Avis Ukraine won in the category “Best Car Rental Agency in Ukraine 2008”. So highly Avis Ukraine was estimated by “Kyiv Post” readers who voted for three weeks on edition’s website.

Asters has acted as a legal counsel to Allianz (headquartered in Munich, Germany) required for the sale of Dresdner Bank AG (Dresdner Bank) to COMMERZBANK AG (Commerzbank).

On 9 December 2008 the offices of Asters Law Firm were the venue of a scholarship-awarding ceremony for the Second Contest where the entrants were competing for Asters-sponsored personal scholarships.

LONDON, KYIV, 16 DECEMBER 2008 – Business is increasing its focus on a wide variety of risks as global economic conditions worsen in the aftermath of the credit crunch, according to the 2009 Ernst & Young Business Risk Report.

16 December 2008. The experts of PricewaterhouseCoopers consulting service and Financial and Management Accounting Department of SCM Group have finalised the optimisation project of consolidated financial statements preparation for the SCM Group.

Sayenko Kharenko acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to Raiffeisen Zentralbank Osterreich Aktiengesellschaft and Bayerische Landesbank, the arrangers of USD 100 million syndicated loan to OTP Bank Ukraine.

15.12.08. Avis Ukraine together with centre of the highest driving skills «Movement energy» hold special training on “Driving lessons on winter roads” for 3М Ukraine company’s employees who use Avis Ukraine cars on leasing terms.

Kiev Golf Club launches additional packages of services, which are fresh, operational and jetting ideas into your recreation!

On the occasion of World Aids Day the brass ensemble ’Quattro Lamiere’ performed one of the most appreciated concerts in the conference hall of the Federation of Trade Unions in Ukraine.

Dear colleagues, Kraft Foods Ukraina employees cordially ask you to respond Public Organizations’ request and help in collecting the necessaries for Children’s Homes in all the possible ways.

During the Seventh Beauty Magazine Awards’ Ceremony hundreds of well-known all over the world beauty industry’s professionals were the witnesses of the Perfectil’s (vitamin complex from Delta Medical portfolio) victory.

11 December 2008. Kyiv, Ukraine – United Nations Office in Ukraine initiated the largest social advertising campaign on ecological issues in Ukraine called “You are dangerously armed”

LONDON, KYIV, 11 DECEMBER 2008 – Tax executives around the world find effective tax risk management more important than ever, according to Ernst & Young’s third global tax risk survey, Steady course; unchartered waters.

Sayenko Kharenko acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to Citibank N.A. on USD 250 million syndicated loan to Zaporizhstal.

10 December 2008. Kyiv, Ukraine - Discrimination and the social exclusion of people living with HIV are undermining efforts to respond to AIDS.

1 December 2008. The law firm Spenser & Kauffmann has a pleasure to invite you to round table on international commercial arbitration that will take place on 11 December 2008 in the firm’s office at 3, Panfilovtsiv Str at 18:30.

LONDON, KYIV, 10 DECEMBER 2008 – Global IPO activity has more than halved since 2007, according to Ernst & Young’s year-end Global IPO update.

KYIV, DECEMBER 9, 2008 – Ernst & Young’s Human Capital team presents Ukraine Compensation & Benefits Survey 2008/2009.

Delta Medical follows all the scientific investigations in the well-known medical centers and laboratories.

On 5 December 2008 the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Cambridge ESOL conducted the presentation “Developing Courses for International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE) and Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC)”.

December 8, 2008. Job applicants from all over Ukraine flocked to Kyiv to meet with the hotel’s senior management.

Asters has advised Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. on the issues of Ukrainian merger control law, including obtaining merger clearance from the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine in connection with its acquisition of another global specialty pharmaceutical company Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

28 November 2008. The merger announced today (28 November) between the Moscow offices of the three CMS firms that have operated in Russia, will create one of the most experienced and largest international law firms in Russia.

Kyiv, December 5, 2008 − The international law firm of Chadbourne & Parke LLP announced the publication of "World Trade Organization Law: Ukraine’s Accession to the WTO" written by Viktor Dovhan, a lawyer with the firm.

Kyiv, December 5, 2008 at 18.30 in National Transport University (1 Suvorova st.) will take place a play “I – WANT!” of Kherson cultural centre by the Vsevolod Meierkhold.

Please consider taking part in a project Together we will do more, initiated by MTS jointly with Gala Radio and National Olympic Committee of Ukraine.

24 October 2008 saw a landmark event for the Ukrainian legal community. On that day, a contract with the national member of Eurojuris int. in Ukraine was signed during the Eurojuris int. Annual Congress at Athens, Greece.

02.12.08. Non-stop winter holidays are possible to spend only with cars from Avis Ukraine. Travel along the South Coast of Crimean peninsula, enjoy Carpathian beauty, ski and visit the best Ukrainian winter resorts you can with cars from Avis Ukraine.

December 2, 2008. Ukraine along with Belarus remain the two most difficult countries in which to pay taxes.

November 26, 2008. PricewaterhouseCoopers Ukraine (PwC) held another Executive Business Breakfast in a series of presentations focused on managing a business during a market downturn.

NEW YORK-KYIV, 1 December 2008 – Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve the prospects for survival of newborn babies exposed to HIV, according to a report released today by four United Nations agencies.

26 November 2008. On 26 November 2008 the representatives of Ukrainian law firms signed the first, in effect, agreement, which stipulates principles of legal ethics and fair competition between representatives of legal market in Ukraine.

Asters’ partner Oleksandr Padalka and associates Tetiana Buchko and Vadym Mizyakov have been recently acknowledged by the World Bank for their valuable input to preparation of the report "Doing Business 2009".

Igor Svechkar, partner of Asters, moderated the Ukrainian Hour during the fifth Balkan Legal Forum held on 5-7 November 2008 in Sofia, Bulgaria.

28 November 2008. International Association of Marketing Initiative (IAMI) supported by International Marketing Group and the Sostav.ua portal compiled a rating of Ukrainian marketing agencies by amount of their total revenue.

28 November 2008. CMS Cameron McKenna LLC has advised Abris Capital Partners, a European private equity firm, on its acquisition of a supermarket chain in Ukraine.

1 October, 2008. Spenser & Kauffmann gladly announces several changes in the structure of the company that were introduced in October.

We are glad to invite you to take part in the discussion «Labour resource. Practice and technologies» that will take place on December, 11th, 2008 in Donetsk, a conference hall of Donetsk Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Internal Auditors face new opportunities and a growing skills gap as management increasingly looks to them for business improvement recommendations and coverage of a broader range of strategic and operational risks.

The United Nations Office in Ukraine together with UN Agencies initiated a 16-days relay as the final stage of year-long campaign on human rights “Dignity and Justice for All of Us” launched a year ago.

We invite you to take part in a one day exhibition for corporate clients, offering training solutions for business professionals.

19 November, 2008. On 7 November 2008 Salans Kyiv organized a seminar entitled “Financial Crisis: What Lenders Should Know”.

On 21.11.08 the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (hereinafter – ACCA) conducted the event on the Best Techniques of Passing ACCA Computer Based and Paper Based Exams.

November 2008. DTZ, has secured a 49,800 sq m lease of logistics space in the West Gate Logistic Complex to a Komora-S.

November 2008. DTZ, acting exclusively for the landlord, Argo Real Estate Opportunities Fund, is pleased to announce other deals on the lease of retail space in the new retail and leisure shopping centre, Riviera Shopping City.

In connection with business expansion as well as responding to fast growing Client’s requests INTEGRITES has opened new office in Odessa, Ukraine.

KYIV, 19 NOVEMBER 2008 – According to Ernst & Young’s survey Effective cost reduction, 90% of C-suite individuals believe that cost reduction is a business priority for their companies in the current market conditions.

Unfortunately, the organizers are unlikely to be able to boast of a large number of participating companies. They had about 20 booths.

This exhibition is an information center for small and medium-sized businesses and provides an opportunity to standardize business processes, using franchising to expand presence in the domestic market.

On 12 November 2008 EBRD and Desnagrain LLC signed a set of documents for borrowing a long-term USD 30 million loan facility from EBRD.

May 13, 2008. SAYENKO KHARENKO acted as a Ukrainian legal counsel to Finmeccanica S.p.A. ("FNM"), one of the main Italian industrial groups, on merger clearance in Ukraine to acquire Eurotech S.p.A. ("ETC").

Ukrainians, suffering from agonizing snoring, will finally get help with the latest foreign equipment: Delta Medical has presented the products of RESPIRONICS company (USA) at the domestic market.

Munich, 13 November 2008 - At its partner meeting, the international law firm BEITEN BURKHARDT elected 9 new Equity Partners as well as 16 Salary Partners effective 1 January 2009.

In going with the times this year the Adam Smith Institute’s 3rd Annual UKRAINIAN BANKING FORUM was entitled “Growth Strategies against a backdrop of global economic turmoil”.

One of the most important tasks for the managers of the companies is to mitigate the consequences of the dismissals.

November 13, 2008. Kyiv – UNDP Goodwill Ambassadors Ronaldo and Zidane announced that at least 40 friends and colleagues will be joining them on the pitch for the Match Against Poverty at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, at 18:00 local time, in Fès Morocco.

November 11, 2008. UNIFEM Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman calls for millions of people to raise their voices to stop violence against women. Signatures will be handed over to the Secretary-General at UN Headquarters on 25 November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The campaign aims to send a strong message to decision-makers to place ending violence against women high on the global agenda.

In period of November 1-30 McDonald’s Ukraine will held traditional charitable event “World Children’s Day”.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (hereinafter – ACCA) invites the EBA members to participate in the workshop entitled “Fundamental Changes in IFRS - New Consolidation Rules”.

On 21.11.08 at 16:00 the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (hereinafter – ACCA) will organize the event on the Best Techniques of Passing ACCA Computer Based and Paper Based Exams to be held in the conference room “Section Hall” of the Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences.

On 05.12.08 at 16:00 the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (hereinafter – ACCA) will conduct the presentation on Developing Courses for International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE) and Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC).

Gynoflor (Medinova, Switzerland), the most popular vaginal probiotic in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and Turkey, became the leader of its segment in Ukrainian market as well: Delta Medical provided Ukrainian ladies with the most efficient means of protection.

May 26, 2008. SAYENKO KHARENKO acted as a Ukrainian legal counsel to Berger Paints India Limited ("Berger") on merger clearance in Ukraine to acquire Bolix S.A. ("Bolix"), a Polish building materials production company.

International law firm Salans acted as legal advisor in Ukraine to lead arrangers: BNP Paribas (Suisse) and Bayerische Hypo- and Vereinsbank AG in relation to a participated loan agreement with one of the leading Ukrainian producers of coal, coke and steel as the borrower for a total amount of US$ 300 million.

KYIV, 6 NOVEMBER 2008 – The Ernst & Young’s survey Impact of the Economic Crisis on Ukrainian Companies shows that almost 80% of the polled companies confirmed that their business is feeling the impact of the downturn.

Canadian Agency on International Development (USIDA) provides technical assistance to finance development of the projects up to $ 500 000 for one enterprise to carry out energy investigation and energy audit at industrial enterprises which plan to install equipment to realise energy saving technologies.

30.10.2008. Law Firm «AS Consulting, LLC» has become an exclusive representative of the Employment Law Alliance in Ukraine, the world`s largest and most important network of labor and employment lawyers.

On November 3, 2008, Commercial and Information Advertising Centre "Sense" LLC signed a basic set of agreements regarding attracting an investor into the construction of an administrative building in Kyiv.

06.11.08. Avis Ukraine became a member of Ukrainian Leasing Association to join all forces aimed at the Ukrainian leasing market development together with other companies from this sphere, having increased leasing market volume up to 63%.

September 25, 2008. SAYENKO KHARENKO acted as a Ukrainian legal counsel to European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on USD 25 million loan facility to Limited Liability Company "Bank Renaissance Capital" (Ukraine).

International Law Firm INTEGRITES acted as a legal adviser to AIS Corporation, one of the leaders of the Ukrainian automobile market in the issues of the corporate and financial activity structuring.

KYIV, 30 OCTOBER – Salans is pleased to announce that it has won the Euromoney award for Best Legal Team in Real Estate in Emerging Europe for the second year in a row.

In autumn 2008 the Kyiv office of the international law firm Gide Loyrette Nouel (GLN Kyiv) launched a full service Intellectual Property & Media Practice which will manage and protect IP assets of their clients globally.

October 12, 2008. On October 9 through 12, Yalta hosted a seminar on land issues “Land Law: legislative framework and judicial practice”.

Lviv, Ukraine / Oct 21, 2008. Renata Chuchmai, a seasoned professional with 10-year experience in global companies, appointed to lead HR organization of SoftServe, Inc., a global software development outsourcing company.

On 16 October, 2008 the ACCA Ukraine members and affiliates attended the CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Event on the topic “Quality Control System in Auditing Services”.

August 4, 2008. SAYENKO KHARENKO acted as a Ukrainian legal counsel to JSC Severstal-metiz affiliated with the Severstal Group on obtaining merger clearance in Ukraine to acquire Redaelli Tecna S.p.A., the oldest steel drawing company in Italy.

20 October 2008. The Partners of the law company Arzinger & Partners (Ukraine) Timur Bondaryev, Wolfram Rehbock and Anna Pogrebna participated in the largest International Exhibition of commercial real estate in Europe EXPO Real 2008 and can declare that Ukraine still remains attractive for foreign investors.

DTZ is delighted to announce that we have moved to a new office, located in Leonardo business centre.

Kyiv - DLA Piper, the largest global legal services organisation, announced that 17 October it held the Award Ceremony of the All-Ukraine Scholarship Competition for Law Students 2008.

October 2008. DTZ, international property and investment adviser, has appointed former Jones Lang LaSalle UK director, Guy Lambert, as Director and Head of Agency in Ukraine.

The international conference “Internationalization of companies: tax & legal framework of reference” took place October 17 – 18, 2008, in Gardone Riviera (Lake Garda, Italy). This gathering was attended by ~ 350 Italian and European business representatives, as well as financial and legal consultants.

At last in Ukraine appeared the long-awaited life-saving antibiotic of the polymyxin group! In the summer of 2008 Delta Medical introduced Colomycin, the main indications for which are serious infections induced by Gr(-) micro organisms.

The Ernst & Young 2008 Global Information Security Survey shows that a growing number of organizations recognize the link between information security and a strong brand and reputation.

15 October 2008. UIA, the only scheduled air cargo service provider in Ukraine extends cooperation with its international partners and increases the frequency of flights for its new 737-300SF freighter.

In October, 2008 AS “Latvijas Krвjbanka”, one of the leaders in the Latvian banking sphere, acquired 51% of shares in SIA „Center Credit”, Latvia.

October 13th, 2008. UIA transport a pair of cheetahs from South Africa on their scheduled flights from Zurich to Tbilisi via Kyiv.

10 October 2008; Kyiv, Ukraine. UIA, the official air carrier of the Ukrainian national football team, will fly the team to Kharkiv to play against Croatia in a vital FIFA World Cup 2010 qualifier.

August 5, 2008. SAYENKO KHARENKO acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to ING Bank N.V. and Standard Bank Plc on USD 23 million syndicated loan facility to OJSB "UkrGasBank" (LIBOR + 3.25%).

The Rezidor Hotel Group is the first international hotel partner for Ukraine International Airlines and its frequent flyer programme “Panorama Club”.

29-31 October 2008. The Annual International Investment Summit of Donetsk Region will be first held on October, 29-31, 2008, at the “ExpoDonbass’ Specialized Exhibition Centre in Donetsk, Ukraine, in the presence of the Presidents of Ukraine and Poland.

On October 9th New Zealand opened an Honorary Consulate in Ukraine. The list of guests that were present at the opening included: Cristopher John Elder, the Ambassador of New Zealand in Russia, representatives from the Embassies of Great Britain, the United States, South Africa, the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, citizens of New Zealand.

24 September, 2008. SAYENKO KHARENKO supported the Third International Festival “Virtuosos of the Planet” held from September 24 - 26 in the National Philharmonic of Ukraine.

Legal Alliance formally announced the start of its new service segment, an energy law practice, on 6 October 2008.

LONDON, KYIV, 6 OCTOBER 2008 – Global IPO activity has fallen to its lowest level since 2003, according to the quarterly Global IPO update from Ernst & Young.

September 4, 2008. During 30 days of September of the current year Ukraine International Airlines provided services to 168 000 passengers – same as during whole 12 months of the year 1996.

Ernst & Young study identifies opportunities for significant operating cost benefits.

Joining the traditions settled 100 years ago by Zaporozhie central regional hospital founders, Philips company congratulated the hospital with a wonderful anniversary. Many skilled doctors have been saving people lives during this one hundred years. 

All of you are acquainted with products from portfolio of Delta Medical, a well-known distributor at the CIS’s pharmaceutical market: Ferveks, Efferalgan UPSA, URGO plasters, Deep Relief.

International Law Firm Salans acted as legal advisor to the lenders (Bank Austria Creditanstalt AG, UniCredit Bank Ltd.) on a US$ 31,8m loan to Atlantic-Pacific Ventures LLC.

On 02 September 2008 the National Bank of Ukraine issued a permit for reorganization of JSB “Factorial-Bank” by means of its acquisition merger (pryednannia) by and with OJSC “SEB Bank”. As a result of such acquisition merger Factorial-Bank will join SEB Bank as a non-balance outlet.

SAYENKO KHARENKO acted as a Ukrainian legal counsel to Porsche AG on merger clearance in Ukraine to acquire Volkswagen.

The first outstanding students to be awarded scholarships which will provide them with valuable support to help them complete their ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) studies have been named.

KYIV, 29 SEPTEMBER 2008 – Ernst & Young and the Association of Ukrainian Banks have announced the start of the All-Ukrainian Annual Report and Bank Website 2007 competition.

On September 18th, EBS celebrated its 10th year of operation in the Ukrainian market at a Kyiv restaurant- the “Murakami”. The event had an eastern culture atmosphere, where EBS’s principles and soul were disclosed according to eastern philosophy and wisdom.

In September it was held the Board meeting at Avis Ukraine, licensee of the world’s famous leasing and rental corporation, dedicated to the “Overview of 6 months results. New development guidelines”.

SAYENKO KHARENKO acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to Bayerische Landesbank, Banco Finantia and Standard Bank Plc on USD 42.5 million syndicated loan facility to OJSC "Finance and Credit" Bank (LIBOR + 1.95 %).

The Fellowships aim to strengthen and deepen democratic awareness and good governance through a study programme in the UK and placements that show the workings of democratic organisations and their role within a democratic society.

On September 17-19, 2008, a conference presented by International Bar Association headlined Cross-Border Real Estate Investment in Europe took place in Copenhagen, Denmark.

On 13 September a full cycle marketing agency Pulse organized a colourful event for Swedish company Scania to mark its 15th anniversary in Ukraine.

Kyiv, September 21, 2008. PUMA Ukraine supported a world action against violence, organized at support of United Nations and noncommercial organization Peace One Day.

International Law Firm Salans acted as legal advisor in Ukraine to Argo Real Estate Opportunity Fund Limited (AREOF) (the Borrower), in relation to a EUR 75 million loan facility from Marfin Laiki Bank.

12 September, 2008. Ukraine flag carrier airline UIA continues its spectacular growth carrying 21% more passengers in the period from January to August 2008 than in the same period in 2007.

August 11, 2008. SAYENKO KHARENKO acted as a Ukrainian legal counsel to Mariupil Investment Group (MIG) on acquisition of LLC “Donbass Commercial Fleet” (hereinafter – “the Company”), the biggest commercial fleet of Ukraine.

Delta Medical starts the era of Ukrainian ladies, who are assertive and confident of their attractiveness. Why has it become possible? The answer lies in the position of Delta Medical: there are no trifles in anyrything about health and beauty!

On September, 6 Stuart McKenzie, managing partner of PULSE agency gathered friends and business colleagues for a yearly barbecue at his place. Representatives of Ukrainian and international business elite enjoyed home atmosphere, games and informal communication.

International Law Firm Salans acted as legal advisor in Ukraine to IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, in relation to a loan agreement with ProCredit Bank Ukraine (the Bank) for the amount of US$ 20 million.

LONDON, KYIV, 12 SEPTEMBER 2008 – Social, ethical and environmental issues attract as much interest and passion in stakeholders as the traditional flashpoints of financial performance or director remuneration and have the same ability to influence corporate reputation and corporate value.

Salans acted as legal advisor to Citibank N.A. on a US$ 55 million syndicated and secured loan to one of the leaders of the confectionary market of Ukraine. Salans Banking and Finance group of lawyers (Natalia Selyakova and Nikolay Zhovner) represented the lender in this transaction.

10 September 2008. SoftServe acquires Alvion Ukraine with the deal expanding outsourcing leader’s operations and services offering. SoftServe, Inc. has just announced the acquisition of business intelligence services and ETL specialist Alvion Ukraine, a transaction that adds significant technical expertise and new market opportunities to the leading multinational software development and consulting company leveraging the superior technology education and human resources of Ukraine.

Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency. Join the Kyiv Friends of Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) and the ecumenical and business community leaders of Ukraine for the: 1st UCU Fundraising Dinner & Auction - to benefit UCU’s programs, scholarships and facilities.

8 September 2008. The Dispute Resolution Team of Arzinger & Partners (Ukraine) has successfully represented Prominvestbank in the case of Sea Emerald SA vs. Prominvestbank in The High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division, Commercial Court in London, England.

International Law Firm Salans acted as legal advisor in Ukraine to ING Lease (C.R.), s.r.o., in relation to a EUR 65,7 million loan for construction of one of the largest shopping and entertainment centers in Ukraine, King Cross Leopolis in Lviv.

September 4, 2008. In August 2008 UIA operated 1900 flights. The passenger load factor in August 2008 has made up 78.5%, on average, in August 2007 – 68.8%. This exceeded the same index of the previous year by 9.7%.

The numerous formalities connected with foreign trade activities can turn back with difficulties and superfluous expenses for Ukrainian importers. FTC Group protects the interests of its partners all time. With this purpose FTC Group created representations and legal persons in Asia.

The international law firm Salans is pleased to announce a new edition of its regular professional legal publication Salans’ Legal Guide available now in printed form. This time Salans’ Legal Guide is focused on Establishing Companies and Partnerships in Key Jurisdictions (the second edition on this subject).

Kiev, 01 September 2008. P&G informs that Mr. Sotirios Marinidis has just been appointed General Manager of Procter & Gamble Ukraine succeeding Mr. Emin Ozkan in this position.

REACH – What it requires and how to maximise business opportunity. REACH is the most challenging issue for Ukrainian business today.  The new European Chemicals regulation impacts all Ukrainian businesses exporting the following products to the EU.

September 01, Kiev - Mmd Corporate, Public Affairs & Public Relations Consultants announces the appointment of Marcus Stober as its new Country Manager in Ukraine. Marcus Stober - a Swedish national - will lead Mmd’s continued expansion into the Ukrainian market where it has serviced clients since 2002.

21.08.2008. Asters acted as legal counsel to L Capital Management, a French investment company controlled by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton including obtaining clearance from the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine for the acquisition of control over The Renwick Group p.l.c., one of the leading yacht companies in the world.

20.08.2008. Asters has acted as legal adviser to the Nordic Environmental Finance Corporation (NEFCO), an international finance institution specializing in the support and development of environmental projects, on a loan facility provided to Closed Joint-Stock Company Joint Stock Bank “Lviv” (Bank Lviv).

12.08.2008. Asters has acted as Ukrainian counsel to Swedbank AB in connection with establishing by its Ukrainian subsidiaries OJSC Swedbank (formerly TAS-Kommerzbank) and CJSC Swedbank Invest (formerly TAS-Investbank) of the first Ukrainian banking holding group Swedbank Finance.

August 28, 2008. «Philips Ukraine» gave lighting equipment to Babanskaya boarding school in Cherkasskaya region, Babanka village, where 112 children with mental defectives live and study. Part of these children are orphans.

On September 12, in the concert hall of NAU concert of the legendary group The Zombies takes place. Music of the sixties will be a leading motive and we are delighted to announce that THE ZOMBIES are prepared to perform during the evening.

August 2008. DTZ, leading international property adviser, is pleased to announce the undertaking of the net asset portfolio revaluation for Karavan Group in 2007.

It wasn’t long ago that sensational news spread thoroughout Ukraine: the administration of Pregnacare enables reducing increased bleeding sickness (hemorrhagic syndrome) in newborn infants more than twofold; and now it has been announced that Vitabiotics, the manufacturer of this multivitamin complex, has once again received the Queen’s Award for International Trade!

Arzinger & Partners strengthens its offices in Kyiv and Lviv. A new partner and four new lawyers will add significantly to the Real Estate, Corporate and Oil and Gas practice groups. Partner Maksym Cherkasenko is appointed the Co-Head of the Real Estate practice at Arzinger & Partners.

August 5, 2008. In July 2008 UIA operated 1830 flights. The passenger load factor in July 2008 has made up 74%, on average, in July 2007 – 63%. This exceeded the same index of the previous year by 11%.

On 25 July 2008  Ukraine International Airlines has brought to Kiev a patriarchal delegation headed by His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I. This delegation arrived in Kiev for the celebration of 1020th anniversary of Kyiv Rus christening.

Lviv, Ukraine / July 15, 2008. SoftServe, Inc., a leading multinational software development and consulting company, celebrated its fifteenth year providing top-notch offshore development services that consistently bring tangible business value to the customers worldwide.

Only half a year ago Delta Medical launched BioGaia paediatric preparation (BioGaia AB Company, Sweden), which is a novelty in Ukraine, but the rate of its popularity among our citizens is increasing with astonishing speed! The matter is – this preparation solves the problem of children’s dysbiosis since the very first days of their life.

22 July 2008. Kyiv – Lawyers of the Kyiv office of DLA Piper, a global legal services provider, finalized the initial evaluation of the students’ papers, submitted in the first round of the DLA Piper All-Ukraine Scholarship Competition for Law Students 2008.

Vasil Kisil & Partners has acted as a legal adviser to Standard Chartered Bank throughout the establishment process Ukrainian-based Representative Office and, in particular, advised on corporate, employment and regulatory matters as well as assisted in the process of the Representative Office registration with the National Bank of Ukraine.

28 July 2008. CMS Cameron McKenna has acted as special Ukrainian law legal counsel to Wizz Air Ukraine Airlines LLC in its efforts to secure delivery of the low cost airline’s first aircraft.

London, 9 July 2008. Report shows that doing a deal in Ukraine remains challenging despite the potential for market-beating returns.

On 17 July 2008 Panorama Group LLC signed an agreement to purchase a 40% participation interest in the registered capital of the company “REMITARH INTERNAСIONAL SOCIEDAD LIMITED”, Spain, which owns 100% of Private Trade and Manufacturing Unitary Enterprise "DunaBell", the Republic of Belorussia.

The international law firm Salans is pleased to announce a new edition of its regular professional legal publication Salans’ Legal Guide available now in printed form.

On 11th of July, 2008 ACCA Members in Ukraine visited Kiev Golf Centre, where Master Class took place. It was a great opportunity to end working week in a pleasant atmosphere of a golf club where beginners were offered an opportunity to master the art of hitting the ball.

On 11 July 2008 PricewaterhouseCoopers Ukraine held an Executive Business Breakfast dedicated to the Legal and Financial Issues of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), at the Hyatt. PwC specialists from the London, Moscow and Kyiv firms offered insight into the following topics for attendees:

10 July, 2008. On July 9, 2008 the first Boeing 737-300SF freighter aircraft of Ukraine International Airlines operated Kiev-Vienna-Kiev commercial flight.

July 9, 2008, Kyiv (Ukraine). Vasil Kisil & Partners law firm became member of the project named National IPO Committee. Denis Lysenko, partner and head of Corporate Practice, and Yuliya Kyrpa, leading associate, will be representing the company in the organization.

10 July 2008. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is very proud to announce that in July 2008 it has officially opened its third Ukrainian office in Lviv, the business and geographical centre of Western Ukraine.

7th July 2008. Salans, the international law firm with offices across 19 cities worldwide, today announces that it has obtained the licence from the PRC Ministry of Justice to open a second office in Mainland China, to be located in Beijing.  Matthias Mueller is appointed the Managing Partner of the office.

July 3, 2008. Ukraine’s national carrier Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) has increased passenger numbers by a staggering 25% in the first two quarters of 2008.

July 3, Kiev, Botanic garden. Today Philips co-signed the Go Green declaration, initiated by the United Nations. The Go Green declaration aims to increase environmental consciousness.

June 25 - 27, 2008. This year the Forum, being the most significant gathering of law practitioners from the former Soviet Union territories, was held in Russia for the very fist time.

UIA carried 760 000 passengers in the first 6 months of 2008. This was 25% more than in the same period of the previous year. In June 2008 Ukraine International Airlines operated more than 1600 scheduled flights, carried nearly 155 000 passengers and more than 400 tonnes of cargo.

Astonishing results – the application of Pregnacare preparation (Vitabiotics, UK) allows decreasing the level of increased bleeding sickness (hemorrhagic syndrome) of newborn more than twice! The statistical data state that this syndrome is the most frequent cause of increased level of death rate at the earliest stages of life of premature newborn!

On June, 20 - thousands of Kyiv citizens looked after the bright show of the best masters of Europe, which showed the talents during the First Kyiv International Fireworks Festival - «Stars for you». An audience admired fireworks with synchronous musical accompaniment of pop rhythms setting by the leading pyrotechnists of Italy, Germany, France and Ukraine.

June 27, 2008. During May - June 2008 Arzinger & Partners Ukraine has boosted its Kyiv office by hiring four new lawyers and a partner, marking a second partner hire this year. New lawyers will add significantly to the Real Estate, Corporate and Oil and Gas practice groups.

June 26, 2008. Markian Malskyy, Associate at «Arzinger&Partners» Law Firm gave a report on the subject «The Practice of Business Associations’ Operation in Europe: practical aspect» during the second International Conference «Ukraine’s accession to the WTO: prospects for small- and medium-scale business» held on 23 June 2008 in Kiew.

International Tax Review has announced European Tax Awards winners. KYIV, 24 June 2008 – Ernst & Young was named Ukrainian Tax Firm of the Year by the authoritative international magazine International Tax Review (UK).

June 23, 2008. CIS-based Magisters acted as a legal adviser to Depfa Bank, Germany, on the issuance of unsecured loan to Open Joint Stock Company "The State Export-Import Bank of Ukraine" ("Ukreximbank") for the amount of USD 25 million. The agreement was signed on May 28 for a period of one year.

Key Points: Salans opens in Frankfurt, Salans expands in Germany from successful Berlin base, Salans targets German clients with German lawyers across the network, Frankfurt focuses on M&A, Private Equity, Finance Litigation, International Real Estate and Tax, Further lateral hires planned in Frankfurt.

Topical Aspects Of Protection Of International Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Intellectual Property Rights Practical Conference ran at Kiev Hotel’s conference room on 11 June 2008. Legal Alliance Law Firm was the Conference’s general partner. Official partner of the event was European Business Association.

Salans, the international law firm with offices across 18 cities worldwide, and which recently announced a major development program in China, today announces a further key appointment in the region.

12.06.2008. Kiev. Philips Ukraine is the one, who helped veterans of stage to meet. The subject to discus and to enjoy was Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s life and Ukraine. Famous composer liked to stay in Grand hotel (corner of Proreznaya str), he wrote a half of his operas being in Ukraine.

One of the most unusual projects in Ukraine – LadyLine - started in November 2007. Information from qualified specialists comes from several sources at the same time: specifically designed site, educational brochures, and free of charge consultations at hot line of Delta Medical company.

In May 2008, Mr. Gregory Grushko joined ART-CAPITAL Investment Financial Company as Managing Director of the Capital Markets Division.

But perception yet to match reality: in record year for investment flows globally, Western Europe still receives nearly 40% of foreign direct investment.

Lawyers from Arzinger & Partners Ukraine for the third time took part at the largest real estate and investment fairs in Europe – “Real Vienna”, from 27th to 29th May, in Vienna. ““Real Vienna” is the only business real estate and investments fair specialized exclusively for the market of Central and Eastern Europe, as such, an ideal place for presentation of Ukrainian investment potentials in the field of real estate”.

/Kyiv, June 4, 2008/ Foyil Asset Management Ukraine has announced the winners of the “win-a-lunch” contest held at www.foyil.com.ua. After a two month search, during which participants had to discuss “What kind of investor are you?” Foyil found three winners. The contest was open to anyone in Ukraine and the winners were determined by a random draw.

June 3, 2008. We are happy to announce that Salans has been acknowledged as The Best Law Firm in Real Estate in Ukraine and has received the National Legal Award 2008 in this area!

Monday, 2nd June 2008. Salans, a leading global law firm with offices across 18 cities worldwide, which recently released details of a major development program in China, is announcing today that Jeff Wenhai Cai has joined as a partner.

Olexander Martinenko, Senior Partner in the Kyiv office of CMS Cameron McKenna LLP was recognized by the leading Ukrainian legal newspaper, Yuridicheskaya Practika ("Legal Practice"), as the Competition Lawyer of the Year and also received the Editor’s Award for Outstanding Achievements at the 2008 Legal Awards ceremony held on Friday, May 30, at the Hyatt in Kyiv.

On May 30, the FOYIL Group opened its first representative office in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipropetrovsk. The grand opening was held at 79 Karl Marx Prospect under the sign of FOYIL Investments. “We’ve known investors from Dnipropetrovsk for several years now,” Director General of FOYIL Securities Oleksandr Sandul said at the opening ceremony.

In the eve of Children defense day BLG Logistics, leader of the European logistic market and ViDi Group, realized a joint social project. Due to sympathy, open hearted and desire to help children employees of BLG Logistics starting from December, 2007 till April, 2008, scarified their personal time, make efforts to collect humanitarian help in Germany.