Dentons Advises Grupa Pracuj on Job Platforms Buy-Up.
Global law firm Dentons has advised Grupa Pracuj, a powerhouse in Central and Eastern Europe’s HR tech scene, through a key move to deepen its presence in Ukraine’s digital recruitment sector.
The company has increased its ownership stakes in two of the country’s most widely used job platforms: Robota.ua and Work.ua.
After completing the deal, Grupa Pracuj now holds a 76.7% interest in Robota International and 52.7% in Work Ukraine, strengthening its role in shaping the future of how Ukrainians search for and find work.
A Cross-Border Legal Effort Amid Challenging Conditions
Dentons’ Kyiv-based team took the lead on the legal work, handling everything from drafting complex transaction documents to guiding the negotiation process and finalizing the deal.
The transaction stretched over 18 months and required navigating a complicated mix of Ukrainian and Cypriot corporate structures.
Adam Mycyk, a Corporate and M&A partner in Kyiv, headed the Dentons team. He worked closely with:
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Oleksandra Piskun, Associate
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Valeria Tarasenko, Tax Advisor
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Roman Mehedynyuk, Senior Associate
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Oksana Horban, Counsel
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Tetiana Sokhotska, Associate
Grupa Pracuj’s Vision for Ukraine
Anna Kaminska, who oversees Legal and Compliance at Grupa Pracuj, shared her appreciation for the legal team’s commitment:
“This achievement was the result of a challenging 1.5-year journey, navigating a complex corporate structure involving three Ukrainian and four Cypriot companies."
"A huge thank you to our dedicated lawyers, Adam Mycyk and Oleksandra Piskun from Dentons in Kyiv, for their unwavering commitment, professionalism, and support throughout this project.”
Adam Mroczyński, the company’s Corporate Development Director, pointed to a bigger picture:
"This decision is fully aligned with our long-term strategy and vision for growth. We believe that despite the ongoing geopolitical challenges, the Ukrainian market continues to hold enormous potential."
"This was a very challenging and complex transaction, especially given the current environment.”
A Signal of Continued Trust Between Poland and Ukraine
Reflecting on the milestone, Adam Mycyk noted that this wasn’t the first time Dentons had supported Grupa Pracuj in Ukraine:
“We’ve been working with them since their initial partnership with Work.ua nearly eight years ago. It’s been rewarding to see how far they’ve come and to play a part in that story. This deal also says a lot about the resilience and strength of Polish-Ukrainian business partnerships.”
He also gave a nod to Cezary Przygodzki, a Dentons partner in Warsaw, for fostering the long-standing relationship with Grupa Pracuj:
“We are very pleased to have once again assisted our long-standing client, Grupa Pracuj, whom we advised when they first partnered with Work Ukraine nearly eight years ago."
"The deal also highlights the exceptional cross-border cooperation between our Kyiv and Warsaw offices - a hallmark of Dentons’ seamless client service across jurisdictions. Many thanks to our Warsaw partner, Cezary Przygodzki, for developing this relationship with Grupa Pracuj.”
Grupa Pracuj is a leading HR tech company based in Warsaw, Poland. Founded in 2000, it offers digital recruitment solutions across Central and Eastern Europe. Its brands include Pracuj.pl, Robota.ua, eRecruiter, and softgarden. The company serves over 60,000 clients and went public on the Warsaw Stock Exchange in 2021.
Dentons, founded in 2013, is the world’s largest law firm, operating in over 80 countries. With its unique polycentric structure, Dentons offers clients access to top-tier legal talent and deep local insight across key global markets. The firm is recognized for its commitment to innovation, client service, and helping organizations navigate complex legal and business challenges in a rapidly evolving world.
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