The UNBA has established a Committee on lobbying

In order to provide support and training to advocates who wish to participate in lobbying and advocacy, the National Bar Association of Ukraine has established a permanent collegial advisory body - the lobbying Committee.

The relevant order dated 09.09.2025 No. 173 was signed by the President of the UNBA, BCU Lidiya Izovitova.

Advocate Oleksiy Shevchuk, who previously headed the UNBA Committee on information policy and media relations, has been appointed chair of the newly formed Committee.

In particular, the Committee will organize training sessions and educational seminars with the participation of national and international experts, as well as other events aimed at promoting lobbying as one of the legitimate and effective tools for influencing the decision-making process in public policy.

«Business groups already have a significant influence on the legislative process. And the Law «On lobbying», which came into force on September 1, legalized these relations, - noted O. Shevchuk, who initiated the creation of the specialized Committee. - Therefore, it is important for advocates, who are involved in supporting the commercial activities of enterprises, to understand and apply the new legislation for the benefit of their clients».

Recall that, according to the Law, lobbying is an activity carried out with the aim of influencing (attempting to influence) the object of lobbying in the commercial interests of the beneficiary (for remuneration received directly or indirectly, and/or with payment of the actual costs necessary for its implementation) or in the personal commercial interests of the individual and relates to the subject of lobbying.

Another order by Yuriy Radzievsky appointed him chairman of the UNBA Committee on information policy and media relations. Prior to this, he held the position of deputy chairman.