Testimonials
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‘A really advanced law firm, capable of engaging equally with transactions of high complexity. Expertise and in-depth knowledge of local issues. We love them - we would always use them.’
‘Anton Korobeynikov. Excellent, energetic and intellectual. ’
‘Igor Lozzenko (partner) - very hands-on partner Denis Nakonechnyi (senior associate) - good and solid lawyer Vladyslava Mitsai(associate) Yevgen Koval (associate)’
‘Sayenko Kharenko are an excellent Ukrainian law firm. They always have a very client-oriented, problem-solving and meticulous approach to advice to clients. I can always be certain that the answer to a legal issue they provide will be well-researched and practical. They maintain well-structured and clear communication paying attention to how they can meet client's expectations in the best possible way. ’
‘Sayenko Kharenko has a team of profound finance lawyers. They are our to-go firm when we need external legal advice. They are the top banking and finance legal team in Ukraine and we enjoy working with them. ’
‘Anton Korobeynikov and Oles Trachuk are the core of the SK team we have been working with last year. Anton has a very creative legal mind and is able to find a structure or solution for all kinds of difficult situations. Oles is great in documenting and implementing unorthodox legal structures and concepts. Vladyslava Mitsai is another associate that we interacted with. In addition to her legal skills, she is an exceptional manager and always makes sure that everything is done in time.’
‘Really hard working, extremely competent and endlessly creative in challenging circumstances ’
‘Anton Korobeynikov is a great guy to work with, technically very proficient, very creative and great at finding solutions to difficult issues.’
Key clients
- Citibank
- Dragon Capital
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
- French Development Agency
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Investment Capital Ukraine (ICU)
- J.P. Morgan
- Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO)
- The Government of Canada
- The Government of the Netherlands
- UK Export Finance (UKEF)
Work highlights
- Advising J.P. Morgan, the solicitation agent in connection with the consent solicitation for 13 series of Ukraine’s outstanding Eurobonds (amounting to approximately USD 19.5 billion) and separate consent solicitation in relation to approximately USD 3 billion GDP-linked securities issued by Ukraine in 2015.
- Advising J.P. Morgan, the solicitation agent, in relation to the consent solicitation by Joint Stock Company “State Savings Bank of Ukraine” (Oschadbank) from the noteholders of its USD 700 million loan participation notes due 2023 and USD 500 million loan participation notes due 2025
- Advising the Government of Canada in connection with the new CAD 2.4 billion loan to Ukraine provided through International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Multi-Donor Administered Account
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Igor Lozenko
Sayenko KharenkoPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nazar Chernyavsky, Michael Kharenko, Anton Korobeynikov, Igor Lozenko