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Konnov & Sozanovsky – a full panoply of community activities

Konnov & Sozanovsky is actively engaged in a full panoply of community activities.

Community work. Konnov & Sozanovsky actively supports the Ukrainian Bar Association and Ukrainian Advocates’ Association (UAA), helping consolidate the legal community and developing the legal profession in Ukraine.

Students’ initiatives support. Konnov & Sozanovsky provide financial support to Ukrainian teams in international legal competitions. Among them is the International Villem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, held annually under the auspices of the UNCITRAL in Vienna (Austria) and International WTO law moot, held by the European Law Student Association.

Support for today’s generation of lawyers. Konnov & Sozanovsky provides university students with the chance to practise or train with any the departments of the firm, a major contribution to the professional development of the younger generation of lawyers, improving their practical experience and knowledge.

Charitable programs. Konnov & Sozanovsky also act as a sponsor for public events. In particular, for several years our Firm has been the legal sponsor of the event «Running under chestnuts» during the celebration of Kiev’s Day, which has been a tradition since 1993. All monies collected during this event are directed to the Scientific-Research Center of Children’s Cardiology and Cardiosurgery to Supply Medical Centers of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, supplying vital equipment and supplies.

Konnov & Sozanovsky sponsors efforts to draft a new law of Ukraine «About Advocacy».