Asset protection for business

In today’s business environment of Ukraine, where the risks of raiding, unfriendly takeovers and legal attacks remain high, creating a reliable corporate structure to protect assets becomes a critical task.

The company “Prikhodko and Partners” offers complex solutions to ensure the security of your business and its assets.

Why is asset protection important for Ukrainian business?

1. High risks of raider attacks
2. Instability of the economic and political environment
3. Potential Legal Risks and Lawsuits
4. The need to optimize the tax burden
5. Protection of intellectual property and key assets

Key elements of a reliable corporate structure:

1. Holding model:
   • Creation of a parent company for asset management
   • Distribution of operational activities and ownership of assets
   • Use of SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) for individual projects
2. Multi-level ownership structure:
   • Use of intermediate companies to complicate the structure
   • Involvement of nominal directors and shareholders
   • Creation of trusts and funds to protect assets
3. Jurisdictional diversification:
   • Registration of companies in different jurisdictions
   • Use of international holding structures
   • Choice of jurisdictions with reliable protection of property rights
4. Contractual protection:
   • Development of complex share agreements
   • Use of optional schemes
   • Implementation of mechanisms for resolving corporate conflicts
5. Protection of intellectual property:
   • Creation of separate companies to own IP
   • Licensing and Cross-Licensing
   • International registration of trademarks and patents

Our approach to protecting business assets:

• Individual strategy: Development of a unique structure taking into account the specifics of your business
• Comprehensive risk analysis: Identification and evaluation of all potential threats
• Legality and transparency: All solutions comply with legal requirements
• Flexibility of the structure: Ability to quickly adapt to changes in the business environment
• Constant monitoring: Regular audit and update of the protection structure

Business asset protection cases:

Case for big business: Protection of assets of an agro-industrial holding

Situation: A large Ukrainian agricultural holding with assets worth more than $500 million faced the risks of raiding and tax claims.

Challenge: The need to create a reliable structure to protect the land bank, production facilities and intellectual property.

Our actions:

• A multi-level holding structure was developed using Ukrainian and foreign companies
• A separate company was created to own land rights
• A system of cross-ownership of shares between the key companies of the group has been implemented
• A complex system of corporate management with protection mechanisms against unfriendly actions has been developed

Result:

• The risks of raider seizure of individual assets have been significantly reduced
• The tax burden has been optimized through legal mechanisms
• Protection of intellectual property and key technologies is ensured
• The investment attractiveness of the company for international investors has increased

Case for a medium-sized business: Protecting the assets of a manufacturing company

Situation: A medium-sized manufacturing company with a turnover of $20 million per year faced the risks of losing key assets due to a corporate conflict between the founders.

Challenge: The need to develop a structure that would protect the interests of all shareholders and minimize the risks of business loss.

Our actions:

• The business was restructured with the allocation of separate legal entities for key areas
• A complex shareholder agreement with conflict resolution mechanisms was developed and implemented
• A system of mutual options for repurchase of shares in case of conflict situations has been created
• Mechanisms for the protection of minority shareholders have been implemented

Result:

• The risks of blocking the company’s work due to shareholder conflicts have been reduced
• A transparent mechanism for the exit of shareholders from the business is provided
• The company’s key assets are protected from potential claims
• The basis for stable business development and investment attraction has been created

Why asset protection with our company is your reliable investment in the future of your business?

1. Deep understanding of Ukrainian and international corporate law
2. Many years of experience in creating complex business structures
3. An individual approach and consideration of the specifics of each business
4. Comprehensive solutions covering all aspects of asset protection
5. Continuous support and adaptation of the structure to changes in legislation and the business environment

Don’t wait until your business becomes a target for attacks. Contact the experts to create a reliable system for protecting your corporate assets. Ensure the stability and prosperity of your business for many years.