Sayenko Kharenko

Sayenko Kharenko arbitration team has successfully represented a leading German bank in the recognition and enforcement proceedings in Ukraine regarding a EUR 12 million arbitral award issued by the arbitral tribunal acting under the ICC Rules. Sayenko Kharenko team acted for the bank at the Kyiv Court of Appeal as the first instance court, which granted the bank’s application for recognition and enforcement of the ICC arbitral award. Following an appeal by the debtor, Sayenko Kharenko also represented the bank at the Supreme Court, which dismissed the debtor’s appeal and upheld the first instance judgment. In this project, Sayenko Kharenko lawyers collaborated closely with the bank’s in-house legal department, which was essential in achieving this favourable and expedient result. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWFsd3Ce Sayenko Kharenko team included Olexander Droug, Alina Danyleiko and Maksym Melnyk.

Our experts, Olga Vorozhbyt, Partner, and Oleksandr Zub, Associate, have launched a new series exploring the challenges of enforcing arbitral awards involving sanctioned entities in Ukraine. In Episode 1, they discuss how Ukraine is balancing its obligations under the New York Convention with the need to safeguard national security amid an expanding sanctions landscape. Read the full article below for insights into recent Supreme Court rulings and the evolving legal approach in Ukraine. Stay tuned for Episode 2 next week!

Sayenko Kharenko invites applications for the position of Senior Associate. If you have strong analytical capabilities and are eager to develop your expertise in Cross-Border Disputes and Investigations whilst working on complex international cases, we would be delighted to hear from you! Key requirements:  - Degree in Law from a leading Ukrainian university;  - Professional experience in Litigation, International Arbitration, Compliance and - Investigations 5+ years;  - Attorney License is a must;  - Fluency in English and Ukrainian is a must;  - LLM with a foreign law school is a plus;  - Experience in an international or top-ranked Ukrainian law firm is a must;  - Confidence in developing and maintaining relationships with clients;  - Strong organisational skills and experience of team management and supervision;  - Excellent communication, presentation, analytical and legal writing skills.    Please send your CV to: cv@sk.ua 

Sayenko Kharenko partner Anzhela Makhinova has been recognised among just four Ukrainian franchise law practitioners named in the prestigious Lexology Index 2024. This recognition reinforces the firm’s position in providing comprehensive legal support for businesses expanding through franchising models. Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) is among the most authoritative international rankings based on extensive market research and peer reviews. Its selection process involves in-depth analysis and expert evaluations. This achievement highlights Sayenko Kharenko’s continued commitment to excellence in franchise law and reinforces its position among the world’s leading law firms providing top-tier legal services.

#legalalert Simultaneously, this period is marked by the active development of legislative initiatives regarding the implementation of the European 4th Energy Package and coupling of the Ukrainian energy market with the EU (Draft Laws No. 12087 and No. 12087-1, as an alternative). Read more about the main points and key takeaways. Nazar Chernyavsky, Nataliia Hutarevych, Nataliia Khmelovska

This Halloween, we were proud to continue our long-standing partnership with American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine as a Premium Partner of their annual Blood Donation Day, alongside "Breathe" Charity Fund. Together, we witnessed the incredible power of community as 70 generous donors came together to donate 32 liters of blood, providing hope and support to those who need it most. Year after year, this initiative demonstrates how our business community can unite for meaningful causes. Even on Halloween, we transform spooky vibes into life-saving action! Thank you to everyone who participated and showed that the spirit of giving knows no bounds. We're proud to maintain our commitment to initiatives that make a real difference in people's lives.

We are looking for a Junior Associate to join our team.  Key requirements:  - Degree in Law from a leading Ukrainian university;  - Professional experience in Litigation, International Arbitration, Compliance and Global Investigations 2+ years ;  - Fluency in English and Ukrainian is a must;  - Excellent communication, presentation, analytical and legal writing skills;  - LLM or similar degree from a reputable international law school is an advantage. Please send your CV to cv@sk.ua 

Sayenko Kharenko has acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to the Government of Canada in connection with the new concessional CAD 400 million loan to Ukraine. The loan has a 10-year maturity and was provided through International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Multi-Donor Administered Account as a new financial support for Ukraine to meet its balance of payments and budgetary needs and stabilize its economy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAdhTdd3 Sayenko Kharenko’s team included Igor Lozenko, Oles Trachuk and Artem Medvetskyi.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine has launched the 2024 IPR Committee Leadership election, which began Tuesday, 29 October. We are delighted to present Volodymyr Hrunskyi as a candidate for this strategic position. His candidacy brings forward a clear vision focused on enhancing the committee's influence on IP policy development, strengthening IP rights enforcement throughout Ukraine, and driving innovation in the IP sphere. The IPR Committee plays a vital role in shaping Ukraine's intellectual property landscape, and your participation in this election is crucial for its continued success. Voting is open to all Committee members until Wednesday, 6 November, 6:00 PM (Kyiv time). To cast your vote, please follow the provided link: https://lnkd.in/eXYpsWXg Your voice matters in shaping the future of IP rights in Ukraine.

Sayenko Kharenko invites applications for the position of Intern in our Litigation practice. If you have strong analytical capabilities and are eager to develop your expertise in litigation whilst working on complex international cases, we would be delighted to hear from you! Key requirements: - A final-year student or graduate; - Litigation experience at a consulting company, law firm, or in-house lawyer with an international company will be an advantage; - Proficient skills in MS Office; - Strong analytical and research skills; - Advanced knowledge of English and Ukrainian is a must; - Proactive approach to work; - Excellent interpersonal skills. We offer: - Work within a leading team; - Opportunities for professional development, transparent and dynamic career growth; - Competitive salary; - Medical insurance upon successful completion of a probation period; - Friendly and professional atmosphere. Please send your CV to cv@sk.ua