CMS Ukraine supported Crédit Agricole Ukraine in its acquisition of up to 100% of Bank Lviv, an SME-focused bank headquartered in Lviv, strengthening its presence in Western Ukraine and the agricultural sector. The transaction, aligned with Crédit Agricole Ukraine’s long-term strategy to support economic reconstruction, involved a fully integrated advisory approach covering banking, regulatory, corporate, and competition matters, ensuring a robust structure capable of navigating complex market conditions. CMS partners Ihor Olekhov and Tetyana Dovgan highlighted that the deal reinforces confidence in Ukraine’s financial sector and demonstrates continued commitment from international banking groups despite ongoing challenges.
