INTEGRITES announces the establishment of a new practice dedicated to advising Ukrainian defenders and military units on the aspects of military law.
The most frequent matters INTEGRITES assists military personnel, war veterans and their families in are social security and how to obtain it, state guarantees and how to implement them, defense in courts and advice on prosecution, including for the unauthorised abandonment of a unit. The firm also works with military units and their patronage services, assisting them with contractual matters, processing of documents for the wounded and killed soldiers, payment of allowances and benefits. Additionally, the team consults charities and volunteers on the import, customs clearance and documentation of humanitarian aid.
INTEGRITES also provides comprehensive advice to businesses seeking to help their employees and the communities in which they operate with mobilisation and military service issues. The firm's lawyers conduct trainings for legal departments of companies on how to support mobilised colleagues and their families, protect their rights, and implement relevant corporate policies. The team also advises on the application of international humanitarian law in wartime.
The lead partner of the new practice became head of Domestic Litigation Oleksandr Onishchenko, while Senior Associate Mykola Yerema took on the role of the practice coordinator.
More information about the Military Law Practice at INTEGRITES can be accessed via link.
Managing Partner Dr. Oleksiy Feliv: “Since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine, our team has been devoting about 2000 pro bono hours annually to advising military personnel and their families. Over the past three years, our lawyers have helped more than 150 clients with various issues related to their service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Given the experience gained, we decided to take a logical step and form a military law practice as a full-fledged structural unit. For us, this is a manifestation of responsibility to the Ukrainian society and gratitude to the defenders of our country.”
Earlier in March 2025, INTEGRITES sponsored the publication of “Matter of Honour” - a guide for the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) on the application of international humanitarian law.