Sayenko Kharenko has achieved exceptional recognition in the prestigious Chambers Europe 2025 rankings, firmly establishing itself as Ukraine’s No.1 law firm for legal excellence. With 13 lawyers earning 14 individual recognitions across key practice areas, the firm ranks first among all companies in the Ukrainian legal market in terms of recognition. This achievement demonstrates Sayenko Kharenko’s exceptional depth of expertise and establishes the company as a leader setting the pace for the development of Ukraine’s legal market.
Sayenko Kharenko’s practices have received outstanding recognition: Corporate/M&A secured elite Band 1 status; Banking & Finance, Competition/Antitrust, Employment, and Intellectual Property all achieved Spotlight recognition; while Dispute Resolution practices secured strong positions in both International (Band 2) and Domestic (Band 3) categories.
The ranking showcases distinguished individuals across multiple practice areas:
- Corporate/M&A: Volodymyr Sayenko (Eminent Practitioner), Oleksandr Nikolaichyk (elevated to Band 1);
- Dispute Resolution: Oleksandr Droug (Band 2 International), Oleksiy Koltok (Band 3 Domestic), Olga Vorozhbyt (Band 4 Domestic);
- Banking & Finance: Nazar Chernyavsky, Anton Korobeynikov, and Igor Lozenko (all Spotlight);
- Competition/Antitrust: Valentyna Hvozd, Maksym Nazarenko and Volodymyr Sayenko (all Spotlight);
- Employment: Svitlana Kheda (Spotlight).
Two lawyers have earned their first-ever individual rankings:
- Oleg Klymchuk is recognised in Intellectual Property;
- Dmytro Riabikin as “Up and Coming” in Corporate/M&A.
This ranking reflects more than professional accomplishments – it represents Sayenko Kharenko’s genuine commitment to understanding clients’ business challenges and delivering practical solutions. The firm’s collaborative approach enables its lawyers to provide integrated advice that confidently helps businesses navigate Ukraine’s evolving legal landscape.
“The Chambers Europe 2025 ranking reflects countless hours of dedication and an unwavering passion for supporting our clients’ success,” stated Volodymyr Sayenko, co-founding partner. “While Ukraine continues to demonstrate extraordinary resilience in its fourth year facing a more powerful aggressor, and as many legal practices contract, we’ve deliberately chosen a path of growth and investment. Our commitment remains steadfast – to stand as true partners to businesses, helping them transform challenges into stepping stones, identify emerging opportunities, and build foundations for lasting prosperity.”
About Chambers Europe
Chambers Europe is one of the world’s most prestigious legal directories, known for its rigorous and independent research methodology. For over 30 years, Chambers has been identifying and ranking the most outstanding law firms and lawyers across Europe based on in-depth interviews with thousands of clients and legal practitioners.
