Sayenko Kharenko’s competition team is regularly instructed on merger and concerted practices clearances, antitrust investigations, and representation before the AMCU in proceedings related to unfair competition and anticompetitive conduct. The practice is jointly led by Volodymyr Sayenko, whose expertise spans M&A, corporate, and securities law; Maksym Nazarenko, a key adviser to clients across the agriculture, automotive, banking, chemicals, electronics, FMCG, food and beverage, and heavy machinery sectors; and Valentyna Hvozd, who focuses on cartel investigations and abuse of dominance matters. Snizhanna Sheshliuk is also of note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Sayenko Kharenko team is by far the best competition law team in Ukraine. Absolutely top-notch service, creative thinking, and a consistently pragmatic approach.’
- ‘We are very content with the support of the work received over the years by the antitrust team of Sayenko Kharenko.’
- ‘The Sayenko Kharenko antitrust team stands out for its deep expertise in Ukrainian merger control, particularly in navigating complex regulatory landscapes shaped by recent legal reforms. Their practice is distinguished by a client-centric approach, combining technical precision with practical insights tailored to the evolving needs of international and domestic clients. Overall, Sayenko Kharenko’s antitrust team combines regulatory sophistication, strategic foresight, and client-focused innovation, making them a standout choice for competition law matters in Ukraine.’
- ‘They possess deep competition law expertise, provide fast and responsive advice, and efficiently handle complex merger control reviews.’
- ‘Maksym Nazarenko and Valentina Hvozd can break down complex competition issues into clear, actionable advice.’
- ‘Maksym Nazarenko is very good, having a clear and strategic mind, understanding legal requirements in order to provide practical legal advice in a complex legal environment.’
Key clients
- AB InBev Efes B.V.
- Advania
- Amcor
- ARBONIA
- Bain Capital
- Berry Global
- BMW
- Booking Holdings Inc.
- Bunge Global SA
- Cacique
- Cemark
- Cinven
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Practice head
Vladimir Sayenko; Maksym Nazarenko; Valentyna Hvozd
Other key lawyers
Snizhanna Sheshliuk; Igor Pomaz