On April 3, a round table “Bankruptcy of individuals: current issues of theory and judicial practice” was held, dedicated to discussing the development of the institution of insolvency of individuals in Ukraine. The event was organized by the EU Pravo-Justice Project together with the Faculty of Law of the Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University named after Yuriy Fedkovych.
The event was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, judges, in particular the Cassation Economic Court within the Supreme Court, arbitration managers, lawyers, scientists and experts of the EU Pravo-Justice Project.
The purpose of the round table was to present the Scientific and Practical Commentary to Book Five of the Code of Ukraine on Bankruptcy Procedures, as well as to discuss the features of the application of insolvency procedures of individuals in modern judicial practice. The presented commentary is intended to become a practical guide for judges and participants in the procedures, ensuring a deep understanding of the norms and their interpretation.
The situation with the erroneous inclusion of women in the register of those liable for military service and their announcement of their wanted status caused a significant public outcry and called into question the appropriateness of maintaining military records by territorial recruitment centers.
As noted by Roman Chumak, a lawyer and managing partner of the Ares Law Company Law Association, women may be included in military records only on grounds clearly defined by law — in particular, for persons with medical or pharmaceutical education or upon their voluntary application. In the absence of such grounds, the inclusion of a person in the register of those liable for military service is unlawful and indicates a violation of the established procedure.
On March 11, 2026, Roman Chumak, Managing Partner of the Ares Law Firm, gave a lecture to students of the Faculty of Public Prosecution Service of the Yaroslav Mudry National Law University on the topic: “How to Record War Crimes Using the EyeWitness to Atrocities Application.”
During the event, a practical discussion took place about modern approaches to documenting international crimes and the importance of properly recording evidence.
In particular, the participants learned:
- how to collect evidence so that it can be used in international courts;
- how to avoid typical mistakes in the documentation process;
- how to use the EyeWitness application as a professional recording tool.
Students actively participated in the discussion, asked questions, to which detailed and practically oriented answers were provided. The lecture combined theoretical aspects with practical recommendations, which is especially relevant in the conditions of documenting war crimes in Ukraine.
On March 9, 2026, a roundtable was held at the Civil Court of Cassation within the Supreme Court, during which the results of the study "Jurisdictional Analysis of Judicial Control in Ukraine" were presented. The study was prepared by the Public Organization "Interregional Expert Center "Pro Justice"" with the support of the European Union project "Pravo-Justice".
Presenting the results of the study, the head of the managing partner of the Ares Law Company Law Association, Roman Chumak, noted that the purpose of preparing the report was to comprehensively study the mechanisms of judicial control over the execution of court decisions through the prism of sociological research and analysis of judicial practice. According to him, the authors of the study focused on how this tool is used in various types of legal proceedings.
In particular, the study analyzed the practice of applying judicial control mechanisms in administrative jurisdiction, where this tool has already received more systematic use. At the same time, in civil and commercial legal proceedings, the practice of applying judicial control is only being formed, which necessitates the need for further development of law enforcement and improvement of regulatory regulation.
A meeting of members of the Ukrainian Bar Association with the Acting Head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine Lesya Karnaukh took place.
The discussion was moderated by the Vice-President of the Ukrainian Bar Association, Tetyana Lysovets.
The event was attended by lawyer Roman Chumak along with other representatives of the legal community. During the meeting, topical issues of the tax service and its interaction with business and lawyers were discussed.
Among the key topics:
- results of the work of the State Tax Service and further development directions;
- prospects for the implementation of tax mediation;
- cooperation with law enforcement agencies, in particular with the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine;
- execution of court decisions and consideration of the legal positions of the Supreme Court during tax audits;
- ssues of internal control in the State Tax Service.
The meeting became an important platform for an open dialogue between representatives of the tax service and the legal community on practical aspects of applying tax legislation and improving the interaction of the state and business.
Managing Partner of the Law Association "ARES Law Company" - Roman Chumak acted as an invited expert for "Public Kharkiv", providing detailed comments on the current state of compensation payments for damaged and destroyed property. The central topic of the conversation was the analysis of the successful experience of implementing the program in the Kharkiv region, where the volume of payments has already reached 10 billion hryvnias, and the analysis of systemic errors that cause refusals.
Roman Chumak noted that a significant number of delays in the process of considering applications is due to the need to contact the BTI archives to verify property rights registered in paper form before 2013. In such conditions, the prompt involvement of a lawyer helps to significantly speed up the process of integrating data into the State System of Property Rights.
During the broadcast, Roman Chumak highlighted critical blocks that hinder payments. In particular, unprivatized housing or inheritance not accepted on time are insurmountable barriers, since the state compensates for losses only to official owners. It is also important to choose the right type of assistance: a mistake between the categories "damaged" and "destroyed" leads to a refusal. The lawyer paid special attention to the issue of co-owners - without the written consent of all parties (except foreigners), consideration of the application is impossible. If your property is in a combat zone, Roman recommends using remote inspection, but be sure to accompany it with your own video recording with geolocation.
The state strictly controls the targeted use of funds received on special accounts of "eVidnovlenie". The lawyer warned viewers that for amounts exceeding 200 thousand hryvnias, payments are made in 70/30 tranches. To receive the balance, you must submit a report through "Diya" with checks and certificates of work, which are verified by the commission. Any non-targeted expenses, for example, purchasing materials for the facade instead of the declared windows, will lead to the termination of funding.
On February 20, 2026, Ecosoft held a dealer conference that brought together partners to discuss key market trends and legal aspects of doing business. As part of the event, Roman Chumak, Managing Partner of JSC "UK Ares", spoke on a topic dedicated to key legal risks in the activities of dealers.
In the first block, Roman Chumak systematized the warranty obligations of the manufacturer and the seller, explained the differences between returning goods of proper and improper quality, and also distinguished between significant and insignificant defects and the rights of the buyer. Participants received clear algorithms of actions to minimize claims and fines while maintaining customer loyalty.
The second block was devoted to advertising as a risky area for dealers. The speaker explained what is considered advertising or signage, when permits are required, how to properly place advertising and comply with requirements for language, reliability, discounts and intellectual property rights. The responsibility of advertising participants and the risk of fines were separately considered.
During the speech, significant attention was paid to tax issues of doing business in Ukraine.
JSC "UK Ares" continues to provide legal support to Ecosoft partners. Issues of warranty, advertising, fiscalization and other aspects of doing business require a systematic approach - and a timely legal strategy allows not only to avoid sanctions, but also to ensure the stable development of the company.
On February 16–17, 2026, the lawyers of the Law Association “ARES Law Company” — Managing Partner Roman Chumak, along with attorneys Yevhen Promsky and Artem Bochko — participated in a specialized professional training titled:
“Declaration of a Person as Missing, Declaration of Death, and Establishment of Paternity.” The training was held as part of a series of educational events aimed at strengthening legal assistance for vulnerable groups of the population.
The program focused on some of the most complex and socially sensitive categories of civil cases, which have become particularly relevant in the context of the full-scale war in Ukraine. The key topics covered included:
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establishing effective communication with vulnerable individuals;
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issues related to establishing paternity, particularly in cases where one of the parents has gone missing or has died — a matter of critical importance for protecting children’s rights and ensuring inheritance, social, and property rights;
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specific aspects of conducting DNA examinations;
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evidentiary standards in these categories of cases.
Special attention was devoted to the practical component of the training. A significant portion of the program involved working with simulated case studies and analyzing judicial practice in cases concerning declaration of persons as missing, declaration of death, and establishment of paternity. An essential part of the practical work focused on developing professional communication skills when working with clients experiencing emotional distress due to war-related consequences, loss of loved ones, uncertainty, and prolonged psychological stress.
The training demonstrated that handling complex civil cases requires not only deep legal knowledge and experience but also the ability to interact sensitively and effectively with clients in emotionally challenging situations. Such professional development initiatives contribute to building a balanced, competent, and effective approach to legal protection.
Vladislav Zaitsev, lawyer at ARES Law Firm, Head of the APU Committee on Migration Law, explained how the rules for booking military conscripts and the criteria for determining enterprises as critically important have changed.
On December 17, the IV Labor Law Forum of the Ukrainian Bar Association was held, which brought together leading experts to discuss topical practical issues of labor relations under martial law.
During the second session of the forum, Vladislav Zaitsev, attorney at ARES Law Company, Head of the APU Committee on Migration Law, delivered a report. His speech was devoted to the topic of criticality of enterprises and practical aspects of employee reservation.
The speaker emphasized that for a significant number of companies, obtaining the status of a critical enterprise and proper organization of personnel reservation are key factors in ensuring business continuity. Vladislav Zaitsev drew attention to the need for a preliminary comprehensive analysis of the company and its personnel, in particular, checking the military registration data of employees and the presence of legal grounds for deferrals.