Kyiv, 17 September 2025 — Ukraine has introduced a formal transparency framework for interest representation with the entry into force of the Law ‘On Lobbying’ on 1 September 2025 and the launch of the Lobbyists’ Transparency Register. Activities aimed at influencing decision-making are now regulated and reportable under clear rules.
The law recognises lobbying as a lawful form of interaction between business, civil society and government. It institutionalises this process to ensure transparency and accountability to society, aligning practice with European standards and reinforcing democratic governance and the rule of law.
In parallel, lawyers, attorneys and financial experts have initiated the establishment of the National Association of Lobbyists of Ukraine (NALU). The Association’s objectives include developing and implementing high professional standards, protecting the rights and interests of members, and fostering constructive dialogue with state institutions, the business community and civil society organisations. NALU will also promote a culture of openness and ethics in lobbying and represent Ukrainian lobbying at European and international levels.
Oleksiy Shevchuk, Chairman of the Board of NALU and Head of the Information Policy Committee of the National Association of Advocates of Ukraine
Oleksiy Shevchuk, Chairman of the Board of NALU and Head of the Information Policy Committee of the National Association of Advocates of Ukraine, said:
“Lobbyist is a new profession in Ukraine. This means that large companies entering the country’s reconstruction process now have professional managers who will support investments and protect their interests. Business has received transparent support.”
Mr Shevchuk noted that all NALU members undergo an integrity check by the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP):
“Lobbyists who are part of NALU meet quality and professional ethics standards. This means they can be engaged in supporting large investment projects. We are moving toward building a civilised society,” he said.
He added that the Association is stepping onto the international stage: Ukrainian lobbyists will be able to register officially in the United States and the European Union and sign contracts with investment funds, banks and professional associations, in line with the applicable rules of those jurisdictions.
Oleksandr Kamenets, President of the European Facilitation Platform, NALU representative in Brussels
To strengthen engagement with EU institutions, NALU has appointed Oleksandr Kamenets, President of the European Facilitation Platform, as its representative in Brussels. Mr Kamenets underlined that transparency is the central organising principle of lobbying in the EU:
“Transparency is the key word and the main motto of lobbying activities in Europe. Today, more than 15,700 entities are registered in the EU Transparency Register – and this is the standard Ukraine should strive for.”
Outlining the remit of the Brussels office, Mr Kamenets said:
“Our main task is to establish direct dialogue with the institutions of the European Union – the Parliament, the Commission, the Council, as well as professional associations in Brussels. This is the best place to promote the interests of Ukrainian business and present lobbying as a new, transparent profession in Ukraine.”
The creation of NALU, together with the implementation of the Law ‘On Lobbying’, is intended to provide a transparent, rules-based environment for interest representation. This framework is designed to support investment, strengthen democratic accountability and further Ukraine’s integration into the European political and economic space.
