National law firm Clarke Willmott has formed a partnership in Ukraine which will help Ukrainian manufacturers in the war-torn country to export Ukraine-made goods to the UK and EU.
Clarke Willmott has teamed up with distribution business Export Sales & Service (ESS), which is the official representative in Ukraine for Alibaba.com, to help Ukrainian manufacturers effectively enter global export markets and find wholesale buyers or business partners through the world’s largest B2B marketplace.
Ahead of an anticipated ceasefire in the four-year Ukraine conflict, Clarke Willmott has already launched a dedicated Ukraine Desk to support reconstruction efforts there.
The desk, headed by corporate partner Oksana Howard, an English law qualified solicitor who grew up in Ukraine, advises Ukrainian businesses and individuals looking to operate in the UK, providing comprehensive legal assistance across a broad range of legal matters.
Oksana Howard says that to export legally and effectively to the UK, it is important to have reliable partners who will provide legal assistance every step of the way. This partnership will ensure that Ukrainian manufacturers are provided with full legal support and guidance when entering UK and EU markets, covering key areas such as regulatory requirements, market entry options, tax and compliance, as well as protection of Intellectual Property rights.
“To sell goods in the UK, Ukrainian exporters must comply with UK product regulations. This includes working with a UK distributor or agent, which is a common starting point. The UK partner handles import, VAT and compliance and having a clear distribution or agency agreement is key,” says Oksana Howard.
“The other option is setting up a private limited company in the UK, which gives you direct control over sales and branding. Registration is easy and can increase your credibility with UK customers.
“To legally and effectively export to the UK, it is important to have reliable partners who will legally assist you every step of the way. This is why ESS and Clarke Willmott have launched a strategic partnership to provide full support and guidance to Ukrainian exporters entering UK and EU markets.”
Contact Oksana
If you have any questions or need help with regulatory issues or advice on entering the UK market, please leave a request on the ESS website or contact Oksana Howard by phone on +44 (0)7759899313 or by emailing her at oksana.howard@clarkewillmott.com. If you need access to any EU countries, ESS can, in partnership with Clarke Willmott, introduce you to legal partners in these countries.
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