Military law

Advice on military service

Legal assistance for service members, persons liable for military service and their families on service, payments, mobilisation and defence matters.

For advice on military service, we review the available documents and relevant facts, explain the applicable procedure and agree the scope of work before the engagement begins.

Meetings are available in Kyiv or online across Ukraine.

Legal assessment

What happens at the beginning

We first establish the timeline, status of the parties and the lawful objective. We then review documents, deadlines and jurisdiction, explain the available scenarios and only then propose a scope of work.

  • review of documents and relevant facts
  • assessment of procedural deadlines and material risk
  • oral or written legal position
  • documents, negotiations or representation as agreed
Process

How we work

  1. 01

    Enquiry

    Describe the events and share the documents currently available.

  2. 02

    Assessment

    We identify status, deadlines, risk and the necessary actions.

  3. 03

    Terms

    We agree the format, fee and communication and sign an engagement agreement.

  4. 04

    Work

    We perform the agreed actions and keep you informed.

Preparation

What to bring to the consultation

Prepare anything that helps reconstruct the sequence of events. Missing documents do not prevent an initial discussion.

  • identity and documents confirming your status
  • decisions, protocols, agreements, letters or messages
  • a short dated timeline
  • questions and details of the next procedural event
Important information

Deadlines, fees and scope

When may advice on military service be needed?

Advice on military service may be relevant where the facts match the circumstances described on this page. The appropriate form of legal assistance is confirmed only after an initial assessment.

What should I prepare for an assessment of advice on military service?

Send a short timeline, documents showing your status, decisions, agreements, correspondence and the dates of upcoming events. We can begin with the information available if some documents are missing.

Can the initial work be handled online?

Yes. The initial consultation and exchange of document copies can be arranged online. Any travel, personal attendance or representation is agreed separately.

What determines the legal fee?

The fee depends on the volume of materials, urgency, procedural steps and agreed format. The scope and fee are recorded in the engagement agreement.

Format of assistance

Advice on military service: Kyiv and online across Ukraine

An initial discussion can take place at our Kyiv office or online. We clarify the objective, status of the parties, immediate deadlines and the materials required for advice on military service.

Clients in other regions of Ukraine can share document copies through an agreed secure channel and receive advice online. Any travel or representation is considered after jurisdiction and procedural stage are reviewed.

Military-law advice depends on the person’s status and documents issued by the military unit, medical commission, recruitment centre or another authority. Keep copies of reports, decisions and proof of submission.

Remote work does not reduce confidentiality requirements. The document channel, team, response time and communication process are agreed before work begins.

This page provides general information and is not a substitute for advice on specific facts. Prospects, remedies and scope can be assessed only after the relevant circumstances are reviewed.

Initial contact

Describe the matter — we will identify the next step

Tell us the short timeline and which documents are available. We agree the format, scope and fee before work begins.

Enter a phone number or email address.