Ukraine has moved to strengthen its public-private partnership framework with the adoption of draft law No. 7508, a reform aimed at making PPP and concession projects more accessible, faster to implement and more attractive to private investors. According to the government’s announcement, the new framework is intended to simplify procedures, improve investor and creditor protections, and align key parts of the system more closely with EU standards. 

The reform introduces a number of practical changes that may be significant for the market. These include an electronic trading system for concession projects, new and enhanced protections for private partners, recognition of donor funding as a project financing source, and simplified preparation rules for smaller PPP projects. The package also provides a special regime for recovery-related projects during martial law and for seven years after its end, and expands the range of public partners able to participate in PPP structures. 

For the ports and infrastructure sector, the development is particularly notable. The revised PPP mechanism is expected to create stronger conditions for private investment in port and infrastructure projects in the coming years.

From a legal and commercial perspective, the updated framework may create new opportunities for investors, operators, lenders, sponsors and public-sector stakeholders considering long-term infrastructure and concession-based projects in Ukraine. As the revised regime moves from legislation into implementation, careful attention will need to be paid to project structuring, procurement mechanics, financing arrangements, bankability and allocation of risk.

For businesses looking at Ukrainian ports, logistics assets and infrastructure opportunities, this is a development worth watching closely. A more workable PPP framework may help bring a wider range of projects to market and create new space for private participation in strategically important sectors. For clients considering entry into this area, early legal input will be key to assessing project viability, structuring involvement and navigating the evolving Ukrainian framework with confidence.