Sayenko Kharenko

Sayenko Kharenko advises EBRD on EUR 50 million portfolio risk-sharing facility for Bank Lviv

Sayenko Kharenko acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in connection with a EUR 50 million portfolio risk-sharing facility for Bank Lviv, announced during the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 in Gdansk.

Sayenko Kharenko advises EBRD on EUR 15 million emergency liquidity loan to the City of Kharkiv

Sayenko Kharenko acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in connection with a EUR 15 million emergency liquidity loan to the City of Kharkiv, signed during the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 in Gdansk

Sayenko Kharenko advises EBRD on EUR 32 million financing package for the City of Kharkiv

Sayenko Kharenko is acting as Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in connection with a EUR 32 million financing package for the City of Kharkiv, comprising a EUR 15 million loan from EBRD and a EUR 17 million investment grant from the European Union

Sayenko Kharenko advises EBRD on EUR 25 million emergency liquidity financing for the City of Dnipro

Sayenko Kharenko acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in connection with a EUR 25 million emergency liquidity loan to the City of Dnipro, signed during the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 in Gdansk.

Sayenko Kharenko advised EBRD on EUR 50 million emergency financing for the City of Kyiv

Sayenko Kharenko acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in connection with an additional EUR 50 million loan to the City of Kyiv aimed at strengthening energy security in Ukraine’s capital.

Sayenko Kharenko advises Norfund on USD 10 million financing for Ukrainian confectionery producer

Sayenko Kharenko has advised Norfund, the Norwegian development finance institution, on a USD 10 million long-term financing for the Yarych group, one of Ukraine’s leading confectionery producers, in support of Norway’s dedicated Ukraine Investment Fund mandate.

Sayenko Kharenko advises the ad hoc group on the restructuring by Naftogaz

Sayenko Kharenko acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to an ad hoc group of holders of two series of Eurobonds issued by Naftogaz of Ukraine through Kondor Finance plc in connection with the restructuring of approximately EUR 1.2 billion of outstanding Eurobonds.

Sayenko Kharenko advises on the financing of 189 MW Galnaftogaz Wind II project in Ukraine

Sayenko Kharenko is acting as Ukrainian legal counsel to EBRD, IFC, BSTDB, BII and Swedfund on the financing of the Galnaftogaz Wind II project in Ukraine.

Sayenko Kharenko advises EBRD on a new portfolio risk-sharing facility for UKRSIBBANK

Sayenko Kharenko acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in connection with a new portfolio risk-sharing facility provided to UKRSIBBANK, one of Ukraine’s largest banks and part of the BNP Paribas Group.

Sayenko Kharenko advises EBRD and IFC on the financing of the Notus Wind project in Ukraine

Sayenko Kharenko is acting as Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on the financing of the Notus Wind project in Ukraine.

Sayenko Kharenko advises on USD 300 million Eurobond issue by Trans-Oil Group

Sayenko Kharenko has acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to the underwriter and dealer manager group in connection with the issue of USD 300 million 12.75% secured notes due 2031 by Trans-Oil Group, a vertically integrated agro-industrial holding.

Sayenko Kharenko secures recovery of Debt in Cyber Fraud-Related Arbitration

Sayenko Kharenko’s arbitration practice team successfully represented the claimant – a Ukrainian supplier – in international commercial arbitration under the Rules of the ICAC at the UCCI against the respondent and secured an effective resolution of the dispute and recovery of the debt

Sayenko Kharenko advises EBRD on EUR 13 million loan to the city of Kryvyi Rih

Sayenko Kharenko has acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in connection with a EUR 13 million loan to the city of Kryvyi Rih aimed at supporting the operation of its municipal public transport system during 2026 – 2027.

Sayenko Kharenko advises the EFSE on EUR 20 million financing to Ukreximbank to support MSMEs

Sayenko Kharenko has acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) on providing, through its Ukraine Sub-Fund (USF), a 5-year loan of EUR 20 million equivalent in Ukrainian hryvnia to Ukreximbank, Ukraine’s state-owned bank

Sayenko Kharenko advises Kyivstar on the acquisition of Shtorm

Sayenko Kharenko has acted as legal counsel to Kyivstar in its acquisition of ISP Shtorm LLC, a regional internet service provider operating under the brand name Shtorm.

Sayenko Kharenko secures initiation of anti-dumping investigation into steel pipe imports

Sayenko Kharenko’s international trade practice secured the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation against imports into Ukraine of non-galvanised welded steel pipes originating in the Republic of Türkiye, acting on behalf of a group of Ukrainian producers.

Sayenko Kharenko secures initiation of anti-dumping investigation against equipment import

Sayenko Kharenko’s international trade practice secured the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation against imports of agricultural irrigation equipment originating from Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and China, acting on behalf of Ukrainian producers.

Sayenko Kharenko advises shareholders on landmark sale of Bank Lviv to Crédit Agricole Ukraine

Sayenko Kharenko acted as legal counsel to the shareholders of Bank Lviv during the preparation, negotiation and signing of a share purchase agreement for up to 100% of the shares in JSC Bank Lviv in favour of JSC Crédit Agricole Bank (Ukraine).

Sayenko Kharenko secures а five-year extension of anti-dumping measures on imports from China

Sayenko Kharenko’s international trade practice represented PJSC Stalkanat in the sunset review of anti-dumping measures on imports of cables and ropes originating in China into Ukraine.

Sayenko Kharenko advised Kyivstar in connection with the Largest Cyberattack in Ukraine’s History

Sayenko Kharenko’s White Collar Criminal Defence practice provided comprehensive legal support to national telecom operator Kyivstar in the investigation of an unprecedented cyberattack that occurred in December 2023.

Sayenko Kharenko advises on MHP’s landmark Eurobond issuance, tap offering and related tender offer

Sayenko Kharenko has acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to J.P. Morgan and Dragon Capital, the joint lead managers, in connection with the USD 450 million Eurobond issuance by MHP, a leading international food and agri group with Ukrainian roots.

Sayenko Kharenko advises EBRD on a EUR 20 million loan to OTP Leasing

Sayenko Kharenko has acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in connection with a EUR 20 million loan to OTP Leasing, a leading leasing company in Ukraine.

Sayenko Kharenko advises the EFSE on EUR 20 million financing to ProCredit Bank to support MSMEs

Sayenko Kharenko has acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) on providing, through its Ukraine Sub-Fund (USF), a 5-year loan of EUR 20 million, equivalent in Ukrainian hryvnia, to ProCredit Bank.

Sayenko Kharenko advises EBRD on a EUR 10 million loan to Winner Leasing

Sayenko Kharenko has acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on providing a EUR 10 million loan to Winner Leasing, one of the top leasing firms in Ukraine.

Sayenko Kharenko – counsel for a unique reverse merger between Piraeus Bank and Financial Holding

Sayenko Kharenko acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to the largest bank in Greece, Piraeus Bank, in a complex cross-border reverse merger transaction with its parent company, Piraeus Financial Holdings S.A. (PFH).

Sayenko Kharenko advises IFC on landmark investment in Ukraine’s insurance sector

Sayenko Kharenko is acting as Ukrainian legal counsel to International Finance Corporation (IFC) on its proposed equity investment of up to 20% in two Ukrainian insurance companies – Kniazha and USG, both of which form part of Vienna Insurance Group (VIG)

Sayenko Kharenko advises EBRD on EUR 20 million financing for green transport upgrade in Cherkasy

Sayenko Kharenko acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on providing a EUR 20 million financing package to enable the procurement of modern trolleybuses and the upgrade of related infrastructure in the city of Cherkasy.

Sayenko Kharenko secures reduced anti-dumping duty rate for Metinvest in the US

Sayenko Kharenko’s international trade team, in collaboration with Appleton Luff (Washington, D.C.), successfully represented Metinvest Trametal SpA and Ferriera Valsider S.p.A. (Metinvest) in an administrative review of anti-dumping duties applied by the US.

Sayenko Kharenko advises PortfoLion Capital Partners on the EUR 30 million investment in GymBeam

Sayenko Kharenko has acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to PortfoLion Capital Partners on its co-investment with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in GymBeam, one of the fastest-growing fitness and healthy nutrition companies in Europe.

Sayenko Kharenko advises EBRD on EUR 11 million secured financing to Karpaty Mineral Waters

Sayenko Kharenko acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“EBRD”) in connection with EUR 11 million long-term secured loan provided to Karpaty Mineral Waters (“KMW”), one of Ukraine’s leading producers of mineral water, soft drinks and energy drinks.