EQUITY — the traditional General Partner of the Judicial Forum

At the 8th Judicial Forum, Oleh Malinevskyi, Managing Partner at EQUITY, moderated the session ‘The Judicial System 2026 in Transition: What to Expect?’. The moderator emphasised that judicial independence, the effectiveness of justice and the protection of human rights must shape its transformation; a balance between the stability of legal positions and the possibility of their review is important; and the achievements of the Ukrainian justice system should be demonstrated to the international community.

Vyacheslav Krahlevych, a partner at EQUITY, and Viktor Gorodovenko, a judge at the Constitutional Court, discussed the challenges facing the Constitutional Court of Ukraine in 2026 during a brief interview: the rise in constitutional complaints requires procedural and resource adjustments, as well as organisational and methodological preparedness. The Court must strive for predictable and balanced decisions, and not become a ‘fourth instance’.

Andriy Ivaniv, a partner at EQUITY, spoke at a session on digital transformation. He emphasised that AI can optimise the judicial process, but should not influence a judge’s decision. The speaker highlighted the risks – AI ‘hallucinations’ and data leaks – and also provided practical advice for investors and effective prompts for working with AI.

The forum served as a platform for in-depth discussions on the future of the judicial system, current practices and the challenges facing the justice system.