Compliance · Service 05
Document Review
Lawyer-led redline of work contracts, invitation letters, offer packs and visa documents — delivered before you sign, pay or submit anything.
Direct answer
Direct answer
Document review is the single most cost-effective service we offer. Within 3–5 working days a Ukrainian lawyer returns a written redline identifying enforceability gaps, forgery indicators and compliance defects in the documents you have been sent.
Quick facts
| Turnaround | 3–5 working days |
|---|---|
| Output | Written redline + risk memo |
| Scope | Up to 4 documents per engagement |
| Languages | English, Russian, Ukrainian (Urdu by arrangement) |
Who this is for
- Anyone who has received an offer letter, invitation or contract from Ukraine.
- Pakistani applicants asked to sign before consultation.
- Founders reviewing draft Ukrainian commercial contracts.
And who it is not for
- Cases where forgery is already confirmed — those need consultation, not just review.
- Document drafting from scratch (handled under separate engagement).
Offer pack
Forgery check
Lawyer redline
Process & timeline
- STEP 01Intake & scope confirmationYou upload documents; we confirm what is in and out of scope. · ~1 day
- STEP 02Lawyer reviewUkrainian-licensed lawyer reviews and redlines. · ~3–4 days
- STEP 03Delivery & 30-minute walkthroughWritten deliverable + voice walkthrough. · ~1 day
What the review includes — and excludes
Included
- Up to 4 documents reviewed by a Ukrainian-licensed lawyer
- Per-document redline: enforceability and compliance flags
- Forgery / authenticity indicators (stamps, signatories, figures)
- Written risk memo rating each issue: info / fix / hard-stop
- Recommended next actions in priority order
- 30-minute walkthrough call
Not included
- Drafting new documents from scratch
- Contacting or negotiating with the counterparty
- Registry-level employer verification (separate service)
- Any guarantee a deal is safe to proceed with
What we flag
- Unauthorised signatories who cannot bind the company.
- Clauses that breach the Ukrainian labour code.
- Forged stamps and letterheads — see forged-document alerts.
- Inconsistent salary or role figures across documents.
People also ask
Is this the same as a legal consultation?
No. Document review is a written deliverable focused on specific documents. Legal consultation is a 1:1 advisory session.
What if I have only a verbal offer?
There is nothing to review. Ask for written documents; if they refuse, that is itself a red flag.
Can you contact the counterparty for me?
Not under document review alone. We can be retained separately for that.
What does a forged document actually look like?
Forgeries we have reviewed typically share common patterns: company logos lifted from real businesses but with incorrect registration numbers; signatory names that do not match the company charter; stamps with formatting inconsistencies; salary figures in USD that do not translate to a legally compliant hryvnia amount. We know what to look for because we have reviewed documents issued by the State Employment Service directly.
What happens if the review finds problems?
We deliver a written memo rating each issue as informational, requiring correction, or a hard stop. Hard-stop issues mean you should not proceed. We explain each finding and, where relevant, recommend next steps — which may include a legal consultation, employer verification, or in serious cases, a police report.
Next step
Have a lawyer read it before you sign it.
3–5 working days, up to 4 documents. The cheapest way to catch a forged offer before it costs you money. Often best paired with employer verification.