Conflict of Interest Regulation in Transitional Legal Systems: A Comparative Legal Study of Ukrainian Compliance with International Anti-Corruption Standards

Alina Biryukova (Doctor of Science of Law, Professor, Department of Advocacy Proficiency and International Legal Practice, Academy of Advocacy of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine)
Sergii Tellis (PhD in Law, General Counsel, Chuiko Institute of Surface Chemistry of NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine)
Serhii Hrechaniuk (Doctor of Law Sciences, Professor, Rector, Penitentiary Academy of Ukraine, Chernihiv, Ukraine)
Oleh Roy (PhD in Law, Counsel, Doctoral Student, V. M. Koretsky Institute of State and Law NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine)
Tetiana Sukhorebra (Doctor of Law, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Law, Faculty of Economics, Management and Law, Vinnytsia Institute of Trade and Economics of State University of Trade and Economics, Vinnytsia, Ukraine)

Jurnal Cita Hukum
Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025): Winter Edition

This article examines the legal and institutional implementation of international standards on conflict-of-interest regulation within the Ukrainian legal system. Drawing on a comparative legal methodology, the study evaluates the degree of normative convergence between Ukrainian legislation and key international instruments, including the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), OECD Recommendations, and GRECO guidelines. In addition to doctrinal analysis, the research analyzes 120 judicial decisions at the national, regional, and local levels to assess patterns of interpretation, enforcement disparities, and procedural compliance. The findings reveal that while Ukraine demonstrates a high level of formal alignment, particularly in its legal provisions on disclosure and sanctions, significant deficiencies persist in preventive mechanisms, judicial consistency, and institutional coordination. The study identifies structural obstacles that hinder effective enforcement, including the absence of harmonized jurisprudence, insufficient legal training, and weak oversight frameworks. These gaps risk reducing international compliance to a symbolic function rather than a substantive tool for safeguarding integrity in public governance. The article concludes with targeted recommendations for legal reform, emphasizing the need for judicial interpretive guidelines, independent monitoring bodies, and coordinated enforcement strategies. By situating Ukraine’s legal system within a global comparative context.