Tax audits, support on buy-side M&A and financing, and representation in tax litigations have all been fixtures in the recent slate of work taken on by the tax team at Sayenko Kharenko. The firm has strong ties with a number of law firms around the world, bolstering its offering in cross-border work, and its client base includes elite names in the domestic and global agricultural, banking, chemicals, mining, oil and gas, and retail industries, among others. Vitaliy Odzhikovskyy is a tax controversy expert, who also has expertise in international and domestic tax matters, customs and currency regulations. He leads the practice group, which includes Kateryna Utiralova, who was promoted to counsel in February 2025, and Ivan Chopyk, who focuses on personal, corporate and indirect taxation.
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Testimonials
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- I'm satisfied as a client with their performance, approach, and cooperation!
- ‘The team is focused on achieving a positive result. They approach each stage of the project very carefully. And in the end, we achieve the set goal.’
- ‘I would like to mention Vitaliy Odzhykovskyy as a profound specialist in tax practice and the relevant judicial sphere. I would also like to name Tetiana Hudyma. The knowledge and profound expertise of these specialists allows us to achieve positive results in various cases.’
- ‘Ability to provide integrated solutions that go far beyond “classic” tax advisory. The team works at the intersection of tax law, corporate restructuring, M&A, and international compliance, which allows them to design holistic strategies for operating across multiple jurisdictions. Also, ability to combine deep technical expertise with practical, commercially driven recommendations.’
- ‘Kateryna Utiralova, in particular, is recognised for her strong focus and ability to translate complex tax issues into clear, actionable solutions for my business and me personally.’
- ‘I would say that Sayenko Kharenko is one of the most client-oriented firms on the market - both in terms of professional capacity to meet the expectations and in terms of billing as well. They are always looking for non-standard solutions of non-standard Ukrainian cases and it's easy to negotiate prices with them.’
Key clients
- Abto Software Inc.
- Agromino
- ASBIS
- Avia Ventures
- L’Oréal
- Philip Morris Ukraine
- Reckitt Benckiser Household and Healthcare
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Vitaliy Odzhykovskyy
Other key lawyers
Kateryna Utiralova; Ivan Chopyk; Tetiana Hudyma