Automotive
Ukraine’s automotive sector is shaped by complex regulatory and competition requirements, cross-border supply chains, distribution models, and high-value strategic transactions. Market entry, expansion, and restructuring often depend on obtaining the right approvals, aligning contractual frameworks with local rules, and managing enforcement risk.
Koziakov & Partners supports international and domestic automotive businesses across the full lifecycle of their operations in Ukraine – from merger control and joint ventures to trade and regulatory matters, commercial contracting, and dispute resolution. Our strength lies in combining competition expertise with transaction support and litigation & arbitration capability – so that projects remain executable, compliant, and protected.
Read more about usOur Services in the Automotive Sector
We provide comprehensive legal support to automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors, including:
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AMCU merger clearance and competition law strategy for acquisitions and strategic investments.
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Joint ventures and cooperation projects (structuring, filings, and compliance for concerted practices).
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Regulatory and market-access support, including matters tied to import regulation and sector investigations.
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Commercial contracting: supply and purchasing arrangements, distribution and dealer frameworks, leasing and service contracts.
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Dispute resolution: Ukrainian litigation, arbitration, and enforcement focused on recovery and practical outcomes.
- Ongoing compliance support and risk assessments for Ukrainian operations.
Our Services in the Agriculture Sector
We offer a full suite of legal services to agricultural companies, investors, and industry stakeholders, including:
- Merger clearance, compliance audits, defense in investigations.
- Asset acquisitions, shareholder agreements, restructuring.
- Legal support for bank financing, syndicated loans, and private equity transactions.
- Anti-dumping defense, WTO compliance, export-import regulation.
- Representation in Ukrainian courts and major international arbitration forums.
- Land use, environmental permits, food safety, customs.
- Risk assessments, structuring, and defense in audits or investigations.
Representative Experience
Our lawyers have advised leading automotive manufacturers and industry stakeholders on a broad range of complex, high-stakes matters, including:
Represented General Motors Company before the AMCU in obtaining approval for the acquisition of Delphi Corporation assets (transaction value exceeding USD 3.2 billion).
Represented Delphi Automotive LLP in AMCU proceedings on obtaining control (through Delphi (UK) Holdings Limited) over Radclive Holdings Limited and its subsidiary Hartridge Limited (transaction value exceeding EUR 3.22 billion).
Represented General Motors Company and Adam Opel GmbH in AMCU filings related to approvals for Magna International Inc.
Assisted General Motors Company with preparation of documents for AMCU approval to establish the joint venture “GM PSA Purchasing” (Peugeot S.A. and General Motors Holdings LLC).
Assisted General Motors Company with AMCU matters relating to concerted practices, including joint development and production of vehicle segments and components (Peugeot S.A. and General Motors Holdings LLC).
Provided legal support for Adam Opel AG (formerly Adam Opel GmbH) in connection with its activities in Ukraine.
Represented Nissan Motor Ukraine in the investigation concerning imports of passenger cars into Ukraine.
- Represented a major European trucks manufacturer in disputes on termination of lease agreements and debt collection under those agreements.
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