Sayenko Kharenko

Praised for its ‘outstanding expertise and performance level’, Sayenko Kharenko has a strong track record in litigation before all courts and administrative bodies, including the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. The team’s diverse roster of clients ranges from key corporates and industry players to domestic and international banks to private investors and HNW individuals. It houses an active international arbitration practice, which also excels in arbitral award enforcement. The group also advises on compensation for damages against the Russian Federation. Olexander Droug’s multi-jurisdictional disputes practice sees him represent both local and foreign clients in international arbitration and cross-border commercial litigation. Practice co-head Olena Sukmanova is experienced in the public and private sectors, with specialist knowledge of land disputes, anti-raiding, debt collection and investment protection. Oleksiy Koltok co-leads the litigation group and also brings to the team expertise in out-of-court dispute resolution. Tatyana Slipachuk is regularly called upon as an arbitrator and Ukrainian law expert. Promoted to Counsel in February 2024, Sergiy Protyven is active in bankruptcy and enforcement proceedings.