From May 16 to 18 the largest and most momentous event for the Ukrainian market – the 7 th Annual Ukrainian Investment Summit, organized by the Adam Smith Institute, was held in London, UK. Baker Tilly Ukraine sponsored the event.

Now in its seventh year, The UKRAINIAN INVESTMENT SUMMIT is the original and largest worldwide gathering for Ukrainian business, having brought together several thousandcurrent and potential investors from across the world.It provides unique access to key government officials, major international investors and the top Ukrainian corporates, together with the most up-to-date business information on Europe’s largest emerging economy.

This year A 60+ Speaker Faculty featured in 10 information-packed sessions and delivered over 20 hours of unique case studies. The most topical and challenging business issues were covered, including: The latest macroeconomic analysis and forecasts; The effectiveness of vital reform measures to stimulate growth; The impact of the new Tax Code; Domestic and international perceptions of the investment climate; The accessibility of the international and domestic capital markets; Corporate strategies for raising finance;A spotlight on the privatisation programme; The M&A market in Ukraine and much more … Past few years, Ukrainian Investment Summit has attracted several thousand managers and top executives around the world.

As long as the largest investment event took place in London, besides Baker Tilly Ukraine’s managing partner Alexander Pochkun, the summit was also attended by the president of Baker Tilly International network Geoff Barnes, as well as the Baker Tilly LLP (London) partner Kevin Denham. Geoff has made a speech during the Session 5 ‘The accessibility of the international and domestic capital markets”. In his presentation Geoff summarized that the London markets are pretty much open to “right” foreign companies with the right story, and right management, wherever they are based.

The impressive facilities of Chelsea Football Club provided a unique venue for a rich and varied business and networking programme.