Firm overview
Sayenko Kharenko is a leading Ukrainian law firm with an internationally oriented full-service practice. Founded in 2004, the firm is currently among the two largest law firms in the country, with 21 partners and more than 100 lawyers. The firm specialises in complex cross-border and domestic matters, regularly handling the largest and most sophisticated transactions and disputes involving Ukraine.
The firm has provided legal services to over 3,000 clients from more than 60 countries and has brought over USD 80 billion of investment into Ukraine. We pride ourselves on being the firm of choice for the leading international corporations, including over 70 Fortune 500 companies and the world’s top-tier investment banks. Every client is unique, and our services are tailored to fit their business needs and individual profile.
Sayenko Kharenko advises across a full range of practice areas, with particular strength in banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, antitrust, corporate, dispute resolution, GR, intellectual property, international arbitration, international trade, labour, real estate, restructuring, securities, and tax. The firm has introduced a number of market-first products in Ukraine, particularly in finance and capital markets, and has played a significant role in developing key industries and markets. Clients value its practical, innovative approach and its ability to align legal strategy with broader business objectives.
The firm's standing is reflected in consistent top-tier recognition across major legal directories. Sayenko Kharenko was repeatedly awarded "Ukraine Law Firm of the Year" by the most important international legal ranking agencies in recent years, such as IFLR European Awards, Chambers Europe Awards, The Lawyer European Awards, and was recognised as one of Europe’s Top 50 most innovative law firms according to the FT Innovative Lawyers Report by Financial Times.
