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Advocacy

Radio Liberty investigation confirms: advocate Lidiya Izovitova acted withi...

On June 17, Radio Liberty published an article on the activities of the High Council of Justice in 2004-2014. Prior to publication, journalist Serhiy Andrushko asked the Ukrainian National Bar Association to comment on Lidiya Izovitova's activities as a member of the HCJ during that period. The UNBA provided an official response, noting that Lidiya Izovitova has not held any positions in the High Council of Justice/High Council of Justice since 2014 and has been focused exclusively on advocacy for over ten years.

20.06.25 17:28 Fri 83

Advocacy

UNBA asked the UBA about the facts of the alleged violations of lawyers' ri...

The National Bar Association of Ukraine is concerned about information regarding violations of the professional rights of advocates and guarantees of advocacy, which was disseminated on June 16 by the UPO «Ukrainian Bar Association». This issue will be discussed at a meeting of the Bar Council of Ukraine.

20.06.25 14:49 Fri 106

Advocacy

Searching for crypto assets: sanctions, jurisdictions, and challenges for l...

Tracing cryptocurrencies requires the use of modern technologies and in-depth blockchain analytics. Traditional tools for enforcing creditors' obligations are increasingly insufficient, especially in cases of sanctions circumvention, cross-border transfers, or the use of disguised wallets.

20.06.25 14:23 Fri 58

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Another conflict with the TCC: an advocate's leg was broken and his client ...

On June 19, at the premises of the military medical commission, where a bus from the Krasnograd Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support delivered several people, an incident occurred involving the use of physical force against an advocate.

20.06.25 13:34 Fri 181

Advocacy

Protecting the interests of children in family disputes: advice from advoca...

How to determine and prove the best interests of the child in a family dispute is a question that always poses a challenge for the court, the advocate, and the parents. Here, the law, the practice of the Supreme Court, and the professional ethics of the advocate must work together.

20.06.25 12:14 Fri 57

Advocacy

Judge refuses prosecutor's request to seize advocate's laptop

Investigating judge Vitaliy Tsiktych of the Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv denied the prosecutor of the Prosecutor General's Office's request to seize property seized during a search of an advocate's office.

19.06.25 12:42 Thu 83

Advocacy

Attempts to pressure advocates through the media are unacceptable – UNBA

The Ukrainian National Bar Association condemned attempts to pressure an advocate through the dissemination of false information in the media and reiterated the guarantees of independence of the profession.

18.06.25 14:05 Wed 87

Advocacy

Disciplinary responsibility of advocates: how the system works and why expe...

Unlike many professions, the Ukrainian advocacy has a developed system of self-regulation, particularly in matters of disciplinary responsibility. That is why the experience gained since 2012 can be useful for reforming forensic activities.

18.06.25 12:32 Wed 85