
Sayenko Kharenko’s team is jointly led by Oleksandr Nikolaichyk, whose practice spans corporate governance and investment matters, and Oksana Ilchenko, who specialises in handling transactional and associated regulatory employment cases. Svitlana Kheda is sought out for experience in privacy and data protection, anti-corruption and anti-bribery compliance. Olga Kyriusha is also recommended for her expertise in collective bargaining, internal labour policies, and complex dismissals.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The firm’s strength is its full one-stop shop service. From routine HR matters and compliance to complex cases, they cover the full scope of employment challenges under one roof. This saves significant time and effort for clients, as there is no need to co-ordinate between multiple advisors.’
- ‘We mainly work with Olga Kyriusha. The whole team shares the same responsiveness and professionalism, making them stand out clearly from competitors.’
- ‘SK always tries to address the core client’s needs in a timely and professional manner. The team is focused on the final result and stands ready to support the client until it is achieved. The team is composed of high-level professionals.’
- ‘They are high-level professionals with extensive knowledge in corporate governance within the banking sector.’
- ‘We approached Sayenko Kharenko for assistance in preparing a memorandum on labour law issues. It was evident that the Sayenko Kharenko team has a deep understanding of trends in this area and can provide high-quality support that considers current challenges.’
- ‘We were advised on this matter by Oleksandr Nikolaichyk, who was a flexible and client-oriented lawyer, with whom cooperation was effective and comfortable.’
Key clients
- AGCO
- Dyckerhoff
- Porsche
- Lego Ukraine
- Trimble
- Edge Autonomy
- Veranex
- Coca-Cola
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Oleksandr Nikolaichyk; Oksana Ilchenko
Other key lawyers
Svitlana Kheda; Olga Kyriusha

