Sayenko Kharenko’s extensive expertise in Ukrainian legislation makes it a go-to for the full range of employment matters, from collective disputes and employee transfers to corporate restructurings and reductions in force. It is also well-placed to handle martial law implications, such as mobilisation and workplace and commute health and safety issues. Svitlana Kheda leads, advising multinational corporates on Ukrainian legislation and boasting a successful track record in mediating labour disputes. Leveraging his expertise in corporate matters, Oleksandr Nikolaichyk is another name to note, alongside Iryna Bakina, who advises representative offices of foreign companies and foreign banks in Ukraine. Olga Kyriusha’s broad practice encompasses the gamut of employment matters and sees her regularly called upon to handle dismissal procedures and labour audits.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very responsive, great work!’

  • ‘Svitlana Kheda does a great job.’

  • 'Svitlana Kheda is very knowledgeable and responsive. Her advice is very user-friendly and practical.'

  • 'The Sayenko Kharenko team are terrific. They are very responsive despite the war going on in Ukraine.'

Key clients

  • AGCO
  • Coca-Cola
  • Dyckerhoff
  • FPS FLEXIBLES UKRAINE
  • Lego Ukraine
  • Siemens
  • Trimble

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Olga Kyriusha
Sayenko Kharenko
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Svitlana Kheda
Sayenko Kharenko

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Oleksandr Nikolaichyk, Iryna Bakina, Svitlana Kheda

Other key lawyers

Olga Kyriusha, Alina Kylymenchuk