EQUITY acted as а partner of the Forum on Criminal Law and Procedure named after Y.L. Bronz

The 3rd Annual All-Ukrainian Forum on Criminal Law and Procedure, named after Y. L. Bronz, took place in Odesa on 29 August 2025 and was organised by the Odesa Regional Bar Association. EQUITY was a partner of the forum. 

Oleksandr Lysak gave a speech entitled «Current Practice of Defence in WCC Cases: Trends, Approaches, Decisions», offering practical insights and expert analysis on the evolution of criminal procedure in Ukraine. 

The event brought together around 300 lawyers from across Ukraine. Speakers included judges from the Supreme Court, the High Anti-Corruption Court and the Cassation Criminal Court, as well as from appellate and local courts. Leading scholars and practising lawyers were also among the speakers. 

On 30 August 2025, the day after the forum, a pre-premiere screening of the short film You Are Special took place among the forum participants. Based on a script by Semyon Khanin, the managing partner of Amber Law, and his wife Anna Khanina, the film was presented at the Cannes Film Festival. 

EQUITY supports professional initiatives that develop the legal community, and will continue to participate in events that strengthen the legal profession and establish the rule of law in Ukraine.