Commercial, corporate and M&A

Sayenko Kharenko

Sayenko Kharenko ‘stands out’ for its market-leading expertise in M&A and is regularly called upon to advise on cross-border and international transactions. The firm also boasts an active corporate governance practice and is a go-to firm for advice on the establishment of corporate operations in Ukraine. Vladimir Sayenko excels in high-profile corporate and M&A transactions with international elements, leading the team alongside Oleksandr Nikolaichyk, who advises on multijurisdictional M&A, JVs and corporate governance matters. Practice co-head Alina Plyushch boasts a wealth of experience in corporate restructuring, JVs and share and asset sales. Mykhailo Grynyshyn brings to the team expert knowledge across the financial, energy, IT and media sectors, while Tymur Enkhbaiar specialises in the real estate, infrastructure and construction industries. Grynyshyn and Enkhbaiar were both promoted to counsel in February 2024 alongside Dmytro Riabikin, who is praised by clients as ’hard working, innovative and creative’.

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Testimonials

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‘Sayenko Kharenko’s commercial, corporate and M&A practice stands out due to its deep expertise in handling complex, high-stakes transactions with a strong focus on both local and international markets. The team excels in providing tailored, strategic advice that aligns with our business goals, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the intricate dynamics of corporate law. Key strengths and capabilities: expertise and experience, client-centric approach, local and global reach.’
‘The team’s combination of deep industry expertise, client-focused service, innovative problem-solving and strong leadership makes them stand out from competitors. Individuals excel in responsiveness, communication, proactivity and service customisation.’
‘Dmytro Riabikin did a great job by leading the work - a great expert, very hard-working, innovative and creative. Alina Plyushch's supervision of the project was very helpful.’
‘A very strong team with high expertise and professionalism. The distinctive feature is that the team involved demonstrated a high level of understanding of our business and customer focus.’
‘We would like to especially mention the following members of our project team: Dmytro Riabikin, a highly qualified professional who has demonstrated his best qualities (understanding of business, customer focus, responsiveness and focus on results) in working with us; and Zarina Khalimon, a highly motivated professional willing to help with any raised issue.’
‘Top choice for us in complex, cross-border M&A deals.’
‘Nazarii Pylypchuk for M&A; Oleksandr Nikolaichyk for M&A strategy and deal management; Tetiana Dyvak for compliance and regulatory matters.’
‘We are thoroughly impressed with the high level of professionalism demonstrated by their entire team. Their expertise and commitment are evident at every stage of the process. Their creativity in finding non-standard solutions to various challenges is a key feature of the team. Their ability to think outside the box and provide effective strategies significantly impacts the successful outcome.’

Key clients

Control Risks
Cornerstone Investment Management L.P.
D3 Fund
GoIT
Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
STG
JSC 'Ukreximbank'
JSC 'Oschadbank'
JSC 'PrivatBank'
JSC 'Sense Bank'
JSC 'Ukrgasbank'
Viseven
WorkMotion

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