About

Provided by Sayenko Kharenko

Our dispute resolution team focuses on the most complex, high stakes and sensitive matters. We offer practical and creative legal advice in all major areas of litigation, international arbitration and white collar criminal defense.​ 

Litigation

We have excellent track record defending the interests of the world's biggest corporate giants, national industry heavyweights, domestic and international banks. We combine a deep understanding of our clients' businesses with extensive experience of the other firm’s specialized practices to achieve favorable resolutions including settlements in all types of disputes in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

International arbitration

We have an impressive record conducting various proceedings in Ukraine and foreign jurisdictions, this includes a significant experience in acting as arbitrators under globally recognised arbitration rules as well as in providing expert opinions on Ukrainian law. We regularly represent clients in international commercial arbitration, investment arbitration, cross-border court proceedings involving different jurisdictions, etc.

White collar criminal defense

We have a strong team with an outstanding track record, consisting of the country’s leading fraud and criminal defense lawyers. Our in-depth experience representing clients at every stage of criminal proceedings allows us to work on the most challenging and complex issues, providing our clients with best quality services and 24/7 business protection.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Domestic - Ukraine

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Sayenko Kharenko has a highly regarded disputes practice with a strong reputation for international arbitration, regularly representing major domestic clients, the state of Ukraine and multinationals in commercial arbitration. The law firm also acts in significant international investment arbitration disputes and related litigation proceedings. The legal team is continually growing its domestic litigation practice, representing clients in matters related to real estate disputes, anti-dumping and anti-monopoly committee decisions.

Work Highlights

  • Sayenko Kharenko acted for the state of Ukraine on a USD6.1 billion Energy Charter Treaty investment arbitration initiated by the minority shareholders of 'Ukrnafta' under SCC rules.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Olexander Droug
2
Olexander Droug
2
Band 2
Olexander Droug regularly advises on international arbitration mandates, including investment arbitration matters, as well as working on cross-border litigation.

I can only say good things about Olexander Droug.

A brilliant legal mind in Ukrainian litigation, Olexander is exceptionally hardworking and deeply knowledgeable. I would also like to highlight his sharp sense of humour and unwavering integrity.

Olexander Droug is diplomatic and clever.

Oleksiy Koltok
3
Oleksiy Koltok
3
Band 3
Oleksiy Koltok regularly represents both domestic and international clients in proceedings in local courts.

Oleksiy is very professional and at the same time flexible in cooperation and in searching for optimal solutions.

Olga Vorozhbyt
4
Olga Vorozhbyt
4
Band 4

Olga Vorozhbyt handles corporate and commercial disputes on behalf of a range of domestic and international clients.

Olga is hugely experienced, very client-friendly and gives good, solid advice. She is focused on the commercial impact of what she is advising and is definitely someone you want in your corner.

Olga has great experience and knowledge and at the same time is very nice and easy going. It is pleasure to work with her.

Olga Vorozhbyt is an amazing person and an outstanding lawyer who always delivers great service.

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Ukraine

Dispute Resolution: Domestic

Oleksiy Koltok
3
Oleksiy Koltok
3
Band 3
Dispute Resolution: International

Olexander Droug
2
Olexander Droug
2
Band 2
Olga Vorozhbyt
4
Olga Vorozhbyt
4
Band 4

Members

Provided by Sayenko Kharenko

Alina Bahan

Dmytro Shahirmanov

Oleksiy Koltok

Oleksiy Koltok

Head of Department

Olena Sukmanova

Olexander Droug

Olexander Droug

Head of Department

Olga Vorozhbyt

Olga Vorozhbyt

Head of Department

Sergiy Protyven

Tatyana Slipachuk

Vladyslav Bandrovsky

Zhanna Zayets

Clients

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Auchan

Ceetrus

Ethics Council

Kyivstar

Oschadbank

Philip Morris Ukraine

Reckitt Benckiser

State of Ukraine

Ukrtatnafta

Industries

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Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Chemicals

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Health Care

Industrial Engineering

Media

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Private Clients / Individuals

Real Estate

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation

Travel & Leisure