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Posted by 22 May 2025 in Case study
Midvale Ltd. is a trusted timber supplier in the UK. Since its establishment in late 2016, the company has built a strong reputation for supplying high-quality, sustainable timber to customers in the UK, Europe and the Middle East.
Midvale has also expanded into Ireland, Latvia and Ukraine, building a network of trusted producers in Europe and neighbouring countries. All of the company’s suppliers are FSC® certified and its products comply with the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) and have a Chain of Custody certificate.
The company is committed to sustainability and international compliance, working with furniture manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. Today, its range of products ranges from C24 sawn timber and structural timber to birch plywood and pine furniture components. With a significant proportion of its production concentrated in Ukraine, the company sought to strengthen its legal presence here.
As Midvale expanded, it encountered the increasing complexity of operating internationally across multiple jurisdictions. The Ukrainian legal and regulatory landscape, while offering strong industrial potential and cost efficiency, presented challenges in terms of foreign investment structuring, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day operations.
With international contracts, cross-border tax considerations, and a need to maintain FSC and EUTR standards, the company required legal support to:
The client faced several layered challenges that required a comprehensive solution:
Moreover, Midvale needed a clear strategy to navigate Ukrainian immigration regulations should any director or key person need to work from Ukraine in person.
Intermarium began by conducting a detailed legal audit of the company’s current structure, documents, and strategic goals. This included:
We developed a phased plan that combined:
The client received a fully registered and operational Ukrainian enterprise with properly documented foreign ownership, legal representation, and tax status. Midvale was able to:
Additionally, Intermarium’s advisory on residency permits and delegation of authority provided the client with valuable strategic flexibility in the event of travel, border, or personnel complications.
“Our work with Midvale demonstrates how legal planning is the cornerstone of sustainable international business. Ukraine offers unique opportunities for manufacturers and exporters — but only if legal clarity and cross-border coherence are maintained from day one.” — Taras Horbatiuk, Managing Partner
Midvale’s case shows how a well-structured legal intervention can eliminate uncertainties and lay the groundwork for long-term commercial success. Through corporate structuring, document legalization, tax guidance, and cross-border coordination, Intermarium helped a UK company turn Ukrainian production into a strategic advantage.
This is a model for companies across Europe, the Middle East, or Asia seeking to enter or expand in Ukraine. Our holistic approach ensures not just compliance, but confidence in operations, growth, and global positioning.
If your business is expanding across borders or facing complex legal operations, we’re here to help. Contact Intermarium today to get expert legal support tailored to international companies operating in Ukraine and beyond.
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