IT, Innovation & Technology

General overview

We work with IT companies, startups, and technology businesses, providing comprehensive legal support across every stage of their operations — from structuring the business and building out the product to protecting intellectual property, managing contractual relationships, and engaging with investors. Our work accounts for legal risk and creates the conditions for sustainable, scalable growth.

What we handle

• IT business structuring in Ukraine and foreign jurisdictions
• Legal relationships with developers and engineering teams
• Rights to products, software, and source code
• Drafting and managing commercial contracts
• Legal support for investment transactions
• Protection of intellectual property rights
• Corporate and commercial dispute resolution

About the industry

Today's IT business operates in a fast-moving environment where innovation, development speed, and global competition constantly reshape the landscape. Legal support is no longer optional - it's a core component of sustainable growth. Counsel for technology companies does more than protect intellectual capital; it builds a legal framework that reflects both Ukrainian law and international standards. Relationships with teams, partners, and investors - particularly in the context of venture financing - require careful structuring. At the same time, IT companies face exposure to cyber incidents, data breaches, and IP infringement, all of which demand a systematic approach to legal defense. Comprehensive legal support reduces risk, ensures regulatory compliance, and creates a stable foundation for scaling the business.

Legal services for IT companies, startups, and R&D centers

Our support covers every stage of the business lifecycle — from early-stage launch through investment rounds to international expansion.

Core areas:

• business model analysis and legal risk assessment;
• building the company's legal structure;
• contract management;
• intellectual property protection;
• response to cyber incidents.

Diia City residency and ongoing compliance

We provide end-to-end support for obtaining Diia City resident status and maintaining compliance with the regime's requirements, including the use of gig contracts.

The service includes:

• preparing the application and supporting documentation;
• adapting internal policies to the regime's requirements;
• representing the company before state authorities;
• advising on tax and legal implications.

IP protection: software and trademarks

Proper registration of rights to software, brands, and other IP assets is foundational — as is the use of NDAs.

Services include:

• registration of IP rights;
• drafting rights transfer agreements;
• protection against unauthorized use;
• dispute management.

Developer contracts: gig contracts and cross-border agreements

We help build transparent, secure working relationships with in-house teams, contractors, and international partners — including the use of non-compete agreements (NCAs).

Scope of work:

• drafting gig contracts;
• preparing cross-border (foreign economic activity) agreements;
• structuring collaboration with freelancers;
• minimizing the risk of labor disputes.

Legal structuring of IT businesses in Ukraine and abroad

Our work here covers corporate structure optimization and the assignment of economic copyright.

We provide:

• selection of the optimal jurisdiction;
• corporate structuring;
• tax planning;
• support for establishing foreign entities.

Legal audit of IT products and investment round support (Due Diligence)

We run comprehensive pre-investment diligence for IT startups, accounting for the specifics of outsourcing, outstaffing, SaaS models, and GDPR compliance.

The service includes:

• audit of the legal structure;
• verification of product rights;
• contract review;
• preparation for investor negotiations.

Data protection (GDPR) and cybersecurity compliance

Modern IT businesses handle large volumes of data, which places particular demands on confidentiality and cybersecurity. Our support for software development deals extends to building the personal data protection framework.

Key elements:

• implementation of GDPR-aligned policies;
• audit of data processing workflows;
• response to data breaches;
• drafting of internal regulations.

Why technology leaders choose Shkrebets & Partners

In IT, knowing the law isn't enough — you also need to understand how the technology business actually works.

Why clients work with us:

• deep expertise in IT and intellectual property law;
• experience supporting both early-stage startups and large-scale projects;
• a comprehensive approach to protecting the business;
• rapid adaptation to legislative change;
• focus on practical outcomes.

Services available in Kyiv and Kharkiv.