Capital markets transactions are a key area of expertise for the team at Sayenko Kharenko, from new structures and instruments to regulatory reform. With strong cross-border capabilities, the team is a go-to for advice on multi-jurisdictional projects. Its clientele includes international banks and financial institutions, as well as local commercial banks and funds, asset managers, insurers and investors. Nazar Chernyavsky is an expert in regulatory matters within the banking sector and secured and structured finance, advising both Ukrainian banks and corporates, as well as international financial institutions. Boasting an established cross-border practice, Anton Korobeynikov excels in international debt capital markets transactions, bankruptcy and debt restructuring. Igor Lozenko brings to the team specialist industry expertise, which includes the energy, agriculture and mining sectors. Iryna Bakina specialises in regulatory matters within the banking and finance services space, while Olexander Olshansky has a balanced borrower and lender practice and handles both secured and unsecured debt transactions. Oles Trachuk is praised for his ‘structured approach and the clarity of his output’.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Very client-oriented, with a high level of expertise in international transactions. They raise the bar for other lawyers that we work with.’

  • ‘Oles Trachuk is a lawyer who impressed with his structured approach and the clarity of his output.’

Key clients

  • European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
  • European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE)
  • Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO)
  • Government of Canada
  • Green for Growth Fund
  • International Finance Corporation (IFC)
  • National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine (NSSMC)
  • Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO)
  • NovaPay Credit
  • UK Export Finance (UKEF)

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Nazar Chernyavsky
Hall of fameSayenko Kharenko
Michael Kharenko
Hall of fameSayenko Kharenko
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Anton Korobeynikov
Sayenko Kharenko
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Igor Lozenko
Sayenko Kharenko

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nazar Chernyavsky, Michael Kharenko, Anton Korobeynikov, Igor Lozenko

Other key lawyers

Iryna Bakina, Olexander Olshansky, Oles Trachuk