Legal Guidance for Acquisition of Grain Trading Company Amid Complex Shareholder Restrictions

We provided legal support for the acquisition of an agricultural commodities trading company specializing in grain crops. The transaction was particularly complex due to the involvement of a majority of shareholders who were Ukrainian citizens. Many of these shareholders faced logistical challenges, as men of conscription age were prohibited from leaving Ukraine, complicating their ability to be physically present during negotiations and the transaction process. These constraints required a flexible legal strategy, as outlined in our corporate compliance support services for complex cross-border structures.

Additionally, the National Bank of Ukraine had imposed specific restrictions on transactions between individuals and legal entities, further complicating the legal framework of the deal. Our firm successfully navigated these challenges by offering tailored legal solutions to address the regulatory and logistical issues, ensuring compliance with Ukrainian and international laws while facilitating the smooth completion of the acquisition. This experience mirrors previous engagements such as our holding company strategy advisory work, where regulatory nuance played a critical role.
Similar regulatory interpretations are shaping wider debates in areas like Greenwashing in Switzerland, where compliance boundaries are under scrutiny.