For over 10 years, Olha has been managing construction projects at all stages of implementation—from land and urban planning matters to commissioning. Her expertise goes beyond the legal realm: Olha is deeply involved in developing project documentation, undergoing expert evaluations, working with the Unified State Electronic System in the Construction Sector (USESCS), and managing on-site processes. This allows her to align legal strategy with the actual progress of the project, rather than handling it in isolation.
Olha takes an active part in shaping construction regulations. She chairs the Committee on Regulatory and Legislative Activity of the Confederation of Builders of Ukraine and is a co-author of the Anti-Corruption Strategy of Ukraine for 2026–2030 in the areas of construction and infrastructure—specifically regarding state architectural and construction control, obtaining building permits, and commissioning facilities. As an expert in industry regulation, she consistently works on legislative initiatives for the construction and reconstruction sectors.
Olha is the creator of the LawBudSpace Telegram channel, which covers legal trends and practical solutions in construction. She is a frequent speaker at specialized industry events and the author of the guide “From Permit to Commissioning”—a step-by-step manual for obtaining construction permits and commissioning facilities, complete with a clear sequence of actions, practical recommendations, and document templates.
Pre-development feasibility review of a land plot
- Reviewing existing restrictions on the use of the land plot.
- Identifying the types of development permitted under applicable urban planning documentation.
- Analysing the client’s proposed development plans.
- Providing conclusions and recommendations on whether the proposed development can be carried out on the chosen site.
Due diligence on real estate and land plots
- Reviewing title documents for real estate and land plots.
- Assessing the legality of how previous owners acquired title.
- Analysing pending disputes that could give grounds to challenge ownership.
- Providing conclusions and recommendations on whether the acquisition is advisable.
Due diligence on unfinished construction projects (including for acquisition mid-construction)
- Reviewing construction permits and approvals.
- Verifying the lawful acquisition of the land plot designated for the project.
- Reviewing the financing and investment structure of the project.
- Assessing the risks associated with potential construction delays.
Full legal support during the preparation and approval of urban planning documentation
- Reviewing draft master plans and detailed area plans for legal compliance.
- Participating in public hearings; submitting comments and proposals.
- Participating in strategic environmental assessments (SEA) and environmental impact assessments (EIA) of urban planning documentation.
- Defending community interests in court.
Obtaining construction permits
- Legal support for the acquisition (or leasing) of the land plot.
- Securing the initial design data.
- Advising throughout the design phase, including work in the Unified State Electronic
- Construction System.
- Obtaining permits for new construction, reconstruction, restoration, and major repairs.
Legal support during construction
- Drafting the full suite of construction contracts (design, general contracting, designer supervision, technical supervision, interior design, subcontracting, supply, commissioning works, cooperation agreements, project financing and management, engineering, and others).
- Reviewing as-built documentation for compliance with legislation, the design documentation, and the actual scope of works performed.
- Drafting site-specific instructions and policies required to operate on the construction site.
- Supporting clients during inspections by regulatory authorities.
Commissioning
- Preparing the Certificate of Readiness and completing declarations of readiness for commissioning.
- Obtaining the readiness certificate.
- Attending on-site inspections by the State Architectural and Construction Inspectorate.
- Registering title to commissioned properties.
Property management
- Drafting lease agreements and contracts for the operation and management of real estate.
- Drafting sale and purchase agreements, gift deeds, and other instruments transferring title.
- Designing efficient financial and legal structures for the relationship between the owner, the operating company, tenants, subtenants, and other parties.
What we offer
- Drafting development agreements and contracts for the sale of future real estate units.
- Bringing design documentation into line with statutory requirements and assigning identifiers to each component of the construction project.
- Registering the document confirming the guaranteed share.
Filing and registering applications for special property rights. - Advising on statutory compliance.
- Analysing and advising on disclosure obligations.
- Designing the financial and legal mechanism for selling units during the construction phase in compliance with statutory requirements.
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