Good governance

This section details initiatives to make government a competitive advantage. It includes analysis and reports of government initiatives, as well as data on accountability and performance measures.

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7th June 2022 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


How much will the major consumer law amendment affect the financial market?

We make no secret of the fact that much of our practice is associated with financial institutions. Therefore, it will not come as a surprise when we start introducing specific changes accompanying a major amendment to consumer law. While it is true that financial institutions will not be affected by most of the major changes in the Civil Code (such as restrictions on telephone contracts), they alone will be limited in the means of distance communication they can use only to those the consumer does not reject. Some means of distance communication, such as payphones, will even require explicit consent.
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2nd June 2022 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Will the AML Act protect you against fraudulent invoicing?

In its recent decision, the Supreme Court addressed the question of whether the AML Act (a tool in the fight against money laundering) is a protective norm.
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31st May 2022 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Legal Update - May 2022

News in Legislation Amendment to the Payment Transactions Act LEX Ukraine II  
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