The e-Support service is designed specifically for member companies of the IT Ukraine Association by the GR Department of ITU, aimed at providing them with high-quality and professional legal and M&A support. Through partnerships with leading legal experts, e-Support helps companies address complex issues and find optimal solutions.
Services are provided free of charge to IT Ukraine Association members. Companies can promptly receive legal consultations in various areas of law, communication with government agencies, and matters concerning current and proposed legislation.
Key advantages of the service include:
- For legal partners: An opportunity to attract new clients and gain additional brand/company visibility (with active promotion of the service on the Association’s platforms and events planned for 2025).
- For the Association: Support and development of the Ukrainian IT business community.
- For users of the consultations: Access to free consultations from highly qualified industry experts.
The main areas of activity include:
Corporate Block
- Establishment and registration of IT companies;
- Anti-corruption compliance and business ethics;
- Antitrust and competition law;
- Bankruptcy and restructuring;
- Corporate law / M&A;
- Technology and investments;
- Real estate and construction;
- Other corporate-related matters.
Dispute Resolution
- Mediation and dispute settlement;
- Judicial dispute resolution and court representation;
- Enforcement of decisions;
- International dispute resolution and arbitration;
- Other matters related to dispute resolution.
Intellectual Property
- Registration and protection of copyright for software;
- Registration and protection of patents for IT inventions;
- Registration and protection of trademarks in the IT sector;
- Combating counterfeit products;
- Legal Tech innovations;
- Artificial Intelligence.
International Law
- International trade agreements in the IT sector;
- IT-related dispute resolution with foreign elements;
- Personal data protection in the context of international cooperation;
- Other matters in the field of international law.
Labour Law
- Formalisation of employment relations with IT specialists;
- Remuneration and social guarantees for IT specialists;
- Immigration and employment of foreign nationals in Ukraine;
- Occupational safety in the IT sector;
- Other labour law-related matters.
Interaction with Government Authorities
- Relations/interactions with government authorities;
- Agreements involving state and municipal property;
- Public procurement;
- Legislative activities;
- Participation of IT companies in tenders and public procurement;
- Other matters related to interactions with government authorities.
Business Protection
- Cybersecurity and data protection;
- Business security and support;
- Protection and representation of business interests in communication with regulatory and supervisory authorities;
- Other business protection-related matters.
Financial and Tax Issues
- Taxation of IT companies;
- Tax and customs disputes;
- Transfer pricing;
- Financial practice;
- International taxation;
- Electronic document management;
- Cryptocurrency and blockchain regulation;
- Other finance and taxation-related matters.
M&A Support
- Full support in M&A processes;
- Comprehensive consultations on mergers and acquisitions;
- Conducting Vendor Due Diligence;
- Structuring and optimising deals;
- Investor search and engagement;
- Target company identification;
- Business valuation and value maximisation;
- Post-merger integration strategy development.
Contract Law
- Drafting and performance of contracts in the IT sector;
- Licensing agreements;
- Non-disclosure agreements;
- Software development agreements;
- IT services agreements;
- Other contracts.
Military Law
- Obtaining critical enterprise status;
- Military registration within the company;
- Deferral of military personnel under the legal framework of martial law;
- Mobilisation legislation.
Other Issues
- Legal aspects of IT companies’ marketing and PR;
- Social responsibility of IT companies;
- Private clients;
- Other matters.
The service collaborates with leading legal firms in Ukraine—ITU Partner Companies—including Arzinger, Juscutum, Tretten Lawyers, Alcor, Asters, Avitar, EBS and ETERNA LAW.
Real Cases Resolved via e-Support:
- Consultation request: Is it possible to cancel the electronic deferment of a dismissed employee through the TCC? Alternatively, can the TCC annul an electronic deferment due to obtaining another type of exemption (e.g., multiple children)?
- Advice on potential risks and consequences of hiring part-time employees under the quota for deferment.
- Resolution of a case involving summonses delivered via Ukrposhta to employees with deferments.
- Consultation on social benefits received by the child of a prospective employee after their official employment (recorded in the employment book).
- Guidance on the terms and risks of participating in tenders and public procurement for defence purposes.
e-Support continues to work actively to support the development of Ukraine’s IT industry, helping companies adapt to contemporary challenges.
