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Sayenko Kharenko

Restructuring/Insolvency

Europe Guide 2026 : Ukraine


Sayenko Kharenko

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Provided by Sayenko Kharenko

Following increased activity in international financial markets and the subsequent financial crisis in 2008, Ukrainian businesses faced the need for sophisticated workout solutions. As one of the most involved legal advisors on complex finance deals, Sayenko Kharenko is the natural choice for Ukrainian borrowers, foreign lenders and financial advisors to assist in forming strategies and implementing debt restructuring deals.

Sayenko Kharenko is offering clients:

  • One of the country’s best legal teams in finance, corporate, tax law and litigation with full coordination in restructuring deals
  • Deep understanding of complex debt structures involving multiple creditors, multilevel corporate networks and wide diversity of debt instruments
  • Strong background in legal solutions recognized by international creditors and adjusted to Ukrainian requirements

Experience in participating in both local insolvencies and foreign out-of-court and court-approved procedures (such as English Law schemes of arrangement).

Sayenko Kharenko has assisted international donors and Ukrainian regulators in improving the existing and creating a new legal framework to facilitate the Ukrainian restructuring environment, including drafting the law on a special out-of-court financial restructuring procedure (so-called “Kyiv approach”). The firm’s lawyers are featured on the list of arbitrators for the resolution of disputes under the financial restructuring law.

Clients (3)

  • Goldman Sachs
  • J.P. Morgan
  • Ukrainian Railways

Industries (17)

  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Media
  • Mining & Metals
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation

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What the Team is Known For

Sayenko Kharnko houses a robust team, renowned for its track record in complex debt restructuring and financing mandates. Its lawyers possess extensive experience in debt recovery and bankruptcy proceedings, and also advise on the acquisition of distressed loans. The law firm is well placed to handle multi-jurisdictional projects. Acting on behalf of both borrowers and creditors, its client roster includes international banks and industrial companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Sayenko Kharenko advised J.P. Morgan on the consent solicitation of Ukrainian Railways in relation to its outstanding USD595 million loan participation notes.

Notable Practitioners

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  • SpotlightAnton Korobeynikov
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    Anton Korobeynikov

    Anton Korobeynikov is a skilled practitioner who handles distressed debt recoveries and restructurings relating to both loans and bonds. His capabilities further extend to managing enforcement procedures.

  • SpotlightIgor Lozenko
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    Igor Lozenko

    Igor Lozenko ably advises on large debt restructurings relating to loans as well as bonds. He acts for a range of financial entities including international banks and financial services providers.

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