Financial Technologies

Ilyashev & Partners advises Ukrainian and international fintech companies, financial institutions, payment systems, payment service providers, electronic money issuers, online lenders, banks, investors, and technology companies on the regulation of financial services and digital financial products.

The practice covers legal support for payment systems, financial companies, online lending platforms, digital platforms, e-commerce operators, and other participants on the financial services market. The team advises on the licensing of financial institutions, the regulation of payment services, electronic money, foreign exchange controls, cross-border payments, financial monitoring, and interaction with the National Bank of Ukraine.

The firm’s lawyers assist clients with the launch of new financial products, market entry of international fintech companies into Ukraine, business model structuring, investment transactions, corporate restructuring, and cross-border financial operations. Extensive experience in banking, financial, tax, and regulatory law enables the team to effectively address the legal and regulatory challenges arising from the development of digital financial businesses in Ukraine and abroad.

Separate areas of focus are advising on virtual assets, cryptocurrencies, blockchain projects, and digital financial instruments. The team assists clients in assessing regulatory risks, structuring digital asset transactions, implementing AML/KYC procedures, and ensuring compliance with financial monitoring requirements.

The firm also represents clients in disputes involving regulators, financial institutions, and counterparties, supports internal investigations and criminal proceedings related to financial transactions, and advises on personal data protection, cybersecurity, and digital compliance matters.