Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A - Ukraine
What the Team is Known For
Sayenko Kharenko's M&A team has high visibility on market-leading instructions as well as exceptional market support. It is part of an established leading domestic firm that regularly acts alongside international law firms, advising on the Ukrainian aspects of high-stakes global M&A and joint venture deals, providing due diligence and document drafting. The team is regularly instructed by notable Ukrainian as well as regional and international companies. The law firm also advises on day-to-day corporate issues, compliance and regulatory matters. This market-leading team is active across an array of sectors, most notably financial services, agriculture, infrastructure and energy. It also handles deals relating to information technology, telecoms and healthcare. The team is visible on private equity and venture capital-driven deals.
Strengths
Sayenko Kharenko offers deep expertise in navigating complex investment transactions, a collaborative approach, dedication and impressive work capacity.
The Sayenko Kharenko team provided coordinated support on various issues in a timely fashion, and we were satisfied with the quality of their support and the final outcome.
The team is pragmatic and business-oriented.
They are very client- and business-oriented, they know the market specifics and standards, they can protect the client's interests and get the deal done in a timely and smooth fashion.
The Sayenko Kharenko lawyers are responsive, helpful and pragmatic.
Work Highlights
Sayenko Kharenko lawyers advised Kyivstar on its acquisition of a 97% stake in Uklon Group.
Notable practitioners
Vladimir Sayenko has a wealth of experience in advising on a range of share and asset transactions, as well as joint ventures.
Oleksandr Nikolaichyk regularly advises clients from a broad range of industries on M&A transactions, joint ventures and corporate governance matters.
Oleksandr Nikolaichyk is a great co-managing partner who caters the best service to us as a client.
Oleksandr stands out; he’s extremely client-oriented, pragmatic and excellent at project management.
He played a key role in resolving the most complex and ambiguous issues, offering practical solutions when they were most needed.
Oleksandr Nikolaichyk plays a leading role in negotiating transaction documents. He demonstrates strong expertise as well as a pragmatic and business-oriented approach to transactions.
Dmitriy Riabikin is an up-and-coming partner who acts for clients on inbound transactions, equity investments and sale of shares.
I really enjoy working with Dmytro. He is always available, willing to help and solves even very complicated issues in a friendly manner.