Est. 2026 — Kyiv, Ukraine
Skaði is the first law firm in Ukraine focused on the defence industry and defence technology, and the only Scandinavian-owned firm operating in the country.
Founded through close cooperation between Scandinavian and Ukrainian practitioners, the firm combines experience from leading international law firms with hands-on work inside Ukraine's defence and security technology ecosystem.
Skaði advises technology-driven businesses operating in complex regulatory and security environments, including defence, dual use, demining, aerospace, and adjacent matters. The firm delivers turnkey legal solutions to both Ukrainian and European companies, covering all the major areas of business law and related services such as accounting and business advisory. Skaði's mission is to offer Nordic legal standards in the Ukrainian operational reality, and supporting clients where defence tech meets law.
Damien Magrou
Managing Partner
Kyiv
Lawyer · Defence Industry · Regulatory
Norwegian lawyer specialising in defence tech, with a strong background in corporate M&A and regulatory sectors, advising Nordic, international and Ukrainian clients on investments, transactions, and regulatory matters in Ukraine. Experience includes foreign direct investment, complex contract negotiations, compliance, and transaction structuring.
Oleh Kulyk
Partner
Kyiv
Lawyer · International Law · Defence Tech
Attorney at law with over 10 years of experience in international law, advising foreign and Ukrainian clients on market entry, corporate structuring, M&A, and cross-border operations. Focused on defence tech, EU-Ukraine business, and complex international legal matters.
Alla Chaika
Associate
Kyiv
Intellectual Property · Corporate & Contract Law · ADR
Junior lawyer and certified mediator focusing on intellectual property, corporate and contract law, and alternative dispute resolution. Experience advising technology and IP-driven businesses on trademark protection, corporate structuring, administrative and customs disputes, and negotiated dispute resolution.
Olena Shevtsova
Senior Associate
Kyiv
Olena Shevtsova is an attorney specializing in civil, commercial, and administrative law. She works with both individuals and legal entities, focusing on the protection of their rights and interests. Olena approaches every client's case individually, with a clear commitment to objective assessment, practical solutions, and results.
Sviatoslav Hlushkov
Associate
Kyiv
Sviatoslav Hlushkov is an associate with a background in commercial law and public administration, underpinned by practical experience in business operations, contract negotiation, and client advisory services. He has worked across real estate, logistics, and consulting, developing a strong command of deal structuring, regulatory compliance, and contractual documentation.
Yana Nadtochii
Paralegal
Kyiv
During her studies, Yana has been actively involved in academic and professional development initiatives. She completed the M&A Academy, where she gained practical insights into mergers and acquisitions transactions and corporate structuring. She also participated in the School of Litigation, strengthening her understanding of procedural law and courtroom advocacy.
Anastasiia Ianovytska
Senior Advisor — Grants
Kyiv
Grants · International Funding
Independent international consultant and External Advisor to Skaði on grants and international funding. Advises defence and mil-tech companies on funding strategy, donor positioning, and preparation of competitive applications to international donors and innovation funds. Brings over 15 years of experience working with donor-funded programmes in complex and politically sensitive environments.
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Corporate M&A
Corporate M&A support, joint ventures, investment negotiations, legal due diligence of startups and operating companies, and structuring of transactions across the full deal lifecycle.
02
Export & Import Control
Applications for export licences, technology transfer permits, import permits, and authorisations from DSEKU. Advising on restrictions for defence and dual-use goods, licensing regimes, and compliance with Ukrainian and international control frameworks.
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Intellectual Property
IP protection, strategy, registration, licensing, transactions, and enforcement, with particular experience in technology and defence-related assets.
04
Company Formation
End-to-end support for entering the Ukrainian market, including incorporation, nominee directorship, group structuring, governance, maintenance, reorganisation, and winding down.
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Immigration & Relocation
Work permits, residence permits, and long-term immigration planning for founders and specialists relocating to Ukraine, including tax planning.
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Commercial Contracts
Drafting, structuring, and negotiating commercial agreements, including complex, cross-border, and state-facing procurement contracts.
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Compliance & Regulatory
Regulatory mapping, risk assessments, and advisory on strategic enterprise status and other special regulatory regimes.
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Tax & Tax Planning
Tax structuring, optimisation, and advisory for businesses and founders, including transactional and ongoing tax planning in Ukrainian and international contexts.
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Diia City & Defence City
Advising on eligibility, application, and ongoing compliance for Diia City and Defence City residence status.
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Representation in commercial disputes, including settlement negotiations, IP enforcement, injunctive relief, mediation, arbitration, and end-to-end litigation support.
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Administrative & Public Law
Advisory and litigation in administrative matters, including strategic enterprise status applications and disputes with state authorities and tax litigation.
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Labour Law
Structuring of contractual relations with employees and consultants, MIPs, equity pools and incentive programmes, HMS compliance, internal investigations, and HR disputes.
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Military & Service Law
Legal support connected to military service, enforcement of servicemen's rights, compensation for injuries, and claims relating to fallen service members and their families.
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Criminal & White Collar
Advisory and defence in criminal matters, with a focus on economic crime, corporate liability, and white collar investigations.
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International Trade
Customs compliance, tariff classification, trade defence measures, and sanctions advisory, including matters overlapping with export control regimes.
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Banking & Currency Control
Representation and advice on account opening, KYC/AML processes, PEP support, and currency control and financial monitoring processes.
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Grant Writing
Grant-writing for programmes from Brave1 (Brave Norway, Brave EU), EU (EDF, EDIP, Horizon), and NATO (Unite, Diana).
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Investigations & Background Checks
Independent investigator for IDDs and background checks on individuals and entities.
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Business Advisory
Business advisory and coaching for startups, including strategy, investor readiness, and operational guidance.
04
Patent Attorney
Licensed patent attorney services for patent and utility model applications and related IP matters.
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Denmark Market Entry
Denmark entry support through local partner in Copenhagen, including applications to Danish financing programmes.
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Matchmaking & Partnerships
Door-opening and matchmaking with Ukrainian partners across the defence, tech, and public sector ecosystem.
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Government Relations
GR activity towards the military and military procurement, including stakeholder engagement and representation.
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Fixer & Practical Support
On-the-ground practical support, organisation of meetings and visits, and operational matters in Ukraine.
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Accounting & Payroll
In-house accounting and payroll services as part of a turnkey operational support offering.
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