Junior Partner of Disputes Law Firm Roman Kudlai Published an Article on Jurliga on How Ukrainians Abroad Can Execute a Power of Attorney

Junior Partner of Disputes Law Firm Roman Kudlai has published a bylined article on the Jurliga legal portal covering the practical side of executing a power of attorney for Ukrainians living outside Ukraine who need to manage their property, business, and personal affairs back home remotely.

The article lays out two paths for having a power of attorney certified abroad: through a Ukrainian consulate or through a local notary. The consular route remains the most reliable option since it requires no additional legalization or translation — but it demands advance scheduling and often considerable wait times given how overwhelmed these offices are. Going through a local notary is more accessible, yet it comes with the added burden of apostille or consular legalization, plus a certified Ukrainian translation of the document. The article also highlights that powers of attorney issued in Poland and the Czech Republic require no legalization at all, thanks to bilateral treaties with Ukraine.

Roman Kudlai digs into the specific requirements for drafting the document and the most common mistakes people make: vague or overly broad language, missing dates, and errors in passport details. The practical portion of the article focuses on how to reduce the risk of abuse by the authorized representative — through precise descriptions of permitted actions, caps on financial transactions, and requiring the representative to report back to the principal.

Managing Your Affairs in Ukraine From Abroad: How to Execute a Power of Attorney the Right Way