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Volodymyr Sayenko Named Among the Top Specialists in Who’s Who Legal: Energy 2024

Volodymyr Sayenko, a partner at Sayenko Kharenko, has been recognized by WWL: Energy 2024 as one of the top energy lawyers in Ukraine.

GDPR-size Penalties for Personal Data Protection Violations? What Can Individuals and Businesses Expect in Ukraine?

The current penalties for personal data protection violations under Ukrainian law may cause a smile rather than a desire to ensure compliance. However, Ukraine is taking steps to align its personal data protection laws with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).

Recognition of Tax Expertise: Sayenko Kharenko is a Finalist in the ITR EMEA Tax Awards 2024 in Three Categories

Sayenko Kharenko has reaffirmed its status as a key player in the European tax services market by being shortlisted in three categories for the prestigious ITR EMEA Tax Awards 2024.

Use of ‘Ukraine’, ‘UA’, ‘UKR’ Elements, As Well As the Imitation of the State Emblem of Ukraine in Trademarks: Launch of the Renewed ‘Ukraine’ Commission

Recently, the IP Office announced the launch of the renewed Commission ‘Ukraine’ (the ‘Commission’). The first meeting of the renewed Commission is scheduled for 24 July 2024 at the IP Office.

Michael Kharenko Recognised in Who is Who Legal: Project Finance 2024

Sayenko Kharenko proudly announces that partner Michael Kharenko has been recommended in the prestigious WWL: Project Finance 2024 ranking.

Regulation of Influencer Advertising under Ukrainian Advertising Law: What’s New?

Since recently, activities of influencers have been attracting attention not only from users, but also from Ukrainian authorities (e.g., tax authorities). Until recently, placing advertisements within influencers’ videos, posts, stories, and messages was a grey regulatory area in Ukraine.

Labour Code Amendments in Ukraine: Aligning with EU Directive Introduces M&A Complexity

Starting from 15 May 2024, transferors and transferees under equity and asset M&A deals involving Ukrainian undertakings are required to notify a primary trade union organisation or, in the absence of the latter, elected representatives of a work collective about:

Sayenko Kharenko Acts as Legal Counsel to the Export and Capacity Building Consultation Project Participants

Sayenko Kharenko is proud to announce its participation in the Export and Capacity Building Consultation Projectю The project is implemented by the USAID Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine. As part of the initiative, the firm will provide online consultations to enhance the export potential of Ukrainian companies, particularly those in the...

Merger Control: Exemption for Military & Defense Transactions

On 14 May 2024, the President of Ukraine signed an amendment introducing a temporary exemption from the merger filing requirement for concentrations aimed at the development and production of new technologies and goods for the Ukrainian military industry.

Sayenko Kharenko won the IFLR National Law Firm of the Year Award for Ukraine for the eighth time

According to the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) 2024, Sayenko Kharenko has been recognised as the winner of the “National Law Firm of the Year for Ukraine” award. 

WIPO ALERT initiative in Ukraine – what copyright and related rights holders should know

The Procedure for the Formation and Maintenance of the National List of Websites Raising Concerns Regarding the Observance of Intellectual Property Rights (the “Procedure“) came into force on 21 March 2024.