Grupa Pracuj Secures Merger Clearance for Increased Stake in Work.ua

Deal News | Jun 06, 2025 | CEE Legal Matters

Avellum, a prominent law firm, has successfully advised Grupa Pracuj in obtaining a merger clearance from the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine. This clearance is essential for Grupa Pracuj's increased investment in Work.ua, a leading Ukrainian job search platform. Grupa Pracuj is a significant player in the HR tech sector in Central and Eastern Europe, already having acquired companies operating Robota.ua and Work.ua. This transaction marks a further consolidation of Grupa Pracuj's interests in the Ukrainian job tech market, indirectly increasing its shareholdings. The legal advisory team from Avellum included Partner Mykyta Nota, Counsel Anton Arkhypov, and Associates Veronika Humeniuk and Yuliia Bulenok.

Sectors

HR Technology
Legal Services

Geography

Ukraine – The strategic investment and merger clearance pertain to Work.ua, a significant player in Ukraine's job market.
Central and Eastern Europe – Grupa Pracuj is an HR tech group operating in this region, meaning the transaction impacts these geographical markets.

Industry

HR Technology – Grupa Pracuj operates in the HR technology sector, focusing on job search platforms and recruitment services in Central and Eastern Europe.
Legal Services – Avellum provided legal advisory services for obtaining merger clearance in Ukraine, showcasing its expertise in corporate and regulatory affairs.

Financials

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Grupa Pracuj	Investor	Company	An HR Tech group in Central and Eastern Europe, investing in Work.ua to increase its market presence.
Work.ua	Target Company	Company	A leading job search platform in Ukraine.
Avellum	Legal Advisor	Company	A law firm based in Ukraine advising Grupa Pracuj on legal aspects of the merger clearance.
Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine	Regulatory Authority	Government	The governmental body providing merger clearance for the investment in Work.ua.