Sayenko Kharenko’s White Collar Criminal Defence practice has successfully lifted a criminal asset freezing order in respect of the Gulliver complex, one of Ukraine’s major commercial properties. The court also overturned a court ruling on transferring the business centre to Ukraine’s Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA).
The freezing order was imposed in the course of criminal proceedings against the property’s former owners. Sayenko Kharenko acted as legal counsel to JSC Oschadbank, one of Ukraine’s largest state-owned banks.
The Gulliver complex occupies a prime location in central Kyiv and includes two Class A office towers. Its tallest tower extends 141 meters skyward across 33 levels, making it one of Ukraine’s most prominent high-rises. The 157,400-square-meter property combines corporate offices with flagship retail brands and entertainment destinations.
Sayenko Kharenko’s White Collar Criminal Defence team working on the project included partner Sergiy Smirnov, counsel Zlata Symonenko, senior associate Bogdan Golovko and associate Mykhailo Novytskyi.
