Sayenko Kharenko's team is jointly led by M&A, competition and securities specialist Volodymyr Sayenko, and Oksana Ilchenko, who harnesses expertise in corporate and employment law. Oleksandr Nikolaichyk advises on joint ventures and corporate restructurings, while Alina Plyushch focuses on private wealth management, M&A, and capital markets. Mykhailo Grynyshyn is a key contact for clients in the financial, energy, IT, and media sectors. Nazarii Pylypchuk and Dmytro Riabikin are noted for their provision of ‘exceptional client service’.
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Testimonials
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- ‘SK's Corporate and M&A team is highly skilled, delivering high-quality services across M&A, joint ventures, and corporate matters. Their responsiveness and consistent excellence set the benchmark for the Ukrainian legal market.’
- ‘Partner Oleksandr Nikolaichyk is a great negotiator and deal manager, able to see the bigger picture, balance legal detail with business priorities, and provide strategic solutions in complex situations.’
- ‘The SK team combines deep legal knowledge with a commercial mindset. They understand how deals work in practice, consistently delivering thoughtful, well-structured advice that moves transactions forward.’
- ‘SK is a trusted partner for international and cross-border transactions, with deep local insight, a proven track record in M&A, capital markets, dispute resolution, and the ability to deliver integrated solutions across regulatory, tax, compliance, and litigation matters.’
- ‘Their team is disciplined, responsive, and client-focused. They bring cross-sector expertise, practical insights, and ensure a holistic approach to complex projects, always prioritising the client’s interests.’
- ‘SK has unmatched experience supporting supervisory boards and management of state-owned banks.'
Key clients
- Cemark (CRH)
- Creatio
- Elementum Energy
- Getin Holding S.A.
- Hilltop Technologies
- Kyivstar
- Starladder Ltd.
- Public Union “World Wide Fund for Nature Ukraine” (WWF-Ukraine)
- PJSC UKRNAFTA
- JSC “Ukreximbank”
- JSC “Oschadbank”
- JSC “PrivatBank”
Lawyers
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Practice head
Oksana Ilchenko; Oleksandr Nikolaichyk; Alina Plyushch; Volodymyr Sayenko
Other key lawyers
Mykhailo Grynyshyn; Nazarii Pylypchuk; Dmytro Riabikin