Sayenko Kharenko has won the European Energy Transition of the Year award at The Lawyer European Awards 2025 in London, competing alongside leading legal teams from across the continent. The firm was recognised for advising on the EUR 370 million financing of the second phase of the DTEK Tiligulska Wind Farm — the largest private investment in Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war. Beyond the win, the firm was commended in “Law Firm of the Year: Ukraine” and “European Finance Team of the Year” categories, highlighting its full-service capabilities.
This achievement carries particular significance, as it reflects the ability of a Ukrainian legal team to compete at the highest European level in a field shaping the architecture of the continent’s energy future.
The award also underscores the unique context of the energy transition in Ukraine. While in most European countries the discussion centres on sustainability, in Ukraine, energy projects directly impact the survival and restoration of critical infrastructure during wartime. The financing structure involving export credit agency cover demonstrates that major international transactions remain possible even under heightened risk conditions.
“This award reflects the fact that Ukraine continues to play a real role in shaping Europe’s energy future,” noted partner Anton Korobeinikov. “As the world searches for new models of energy security, Ukrainian projects stand as examples of resilience and adaptation.”
Winning at The Lawyer European Awards strengthens Sayenko Kharenko’s position as a legal adviser on complex transactions that matter not only for the Ukrainian economy but also for Europe’s broader energy architecture. For clients, it means access to a team that combines international expertise with an in-depth understanding of conducting business under wartime conditions.
About Sayenko Kharenko
Sayenko Kharenko is a leading Ukrainian law firm with an internationally oriented full-service practice. Founded in 2004, we are 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 local matters and regularly handles the largest and most challenging transactions involving Ukraine.
