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Jipyong Signed MOU with AEQUO, a law firm in Ukraine

2023.11.15

On November 14th, Jipyong LLC (hereinafter referred to as “Jipyong”) signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Ukrainian law firm AEQUO to enhance legal services and networks in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. 
 
AEQUO is an advanced industry-focused Ukrainian law firm that provides professional and comprehensive legal services. Jipyong is dedicated to providing accurate and timely legal services to companies interested in entering and investing in the Eastern European region, including Ukraine recovery projects. 
 
Under the MOU with AEQUO, Jipyong will actively address the legal service needs of companies in the energy, resources, infrastructure, and foreign investment sectors. It will also cooperate in various areas, such as publishing an Eastern European newsletter and hosting joint seminars. 
 
“Due to the Russia-Ukraine war, Korean companies are keenly interested in infrastructure recovery projects in Ukraine,” stated attorney Mr. Cheol JEONG, the head of Jipyong’s Eastern Europe team. He also mentioned, “Through this MOU, we will provide a one-stop service to address issues and risks related to entering Ukraine and Eastern Europe that Korean companies may encounter.” 
 
“AEQUO proudly joined as a signatory to the Ukraine Business Compact 2023, which embodies the Principles for the Long-Term Sustainable Economic Recovery of Ukraine. The reconstruction of Ukraine emerges as a critical global imperative with lucrative prospects for investors and we are fully committed to provide them with comprehensive insights into the myriad business development prospects within Ukraine”, states Аnna Babych, Executive Partner. 
 
Jipyong operates eight overseas branches in seven countries, the most among Korean law firms. In May, it established an Eastern Europe team comprised of lawyers and experts with extensive overseas experience and expertise, to provide efficient and clear legal services tailored to clients’ needs by establishing networks in each Eastern European country. 
      
AEQUO is one of Ukraine’s top law firms serving industry leaders in transactional and dispute resolution matters. Aequo has been named Ukraine Law Firm of the Year by Chambers Europe Awards 2022 and one of the most innovative law firms in Europe according to the FT Innovative Lawyers 2015-2023. It became the first national law firm that joined the UN Global Compact. 
 
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