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Sayenko Kharenko Consolidates its Market Leadership in Chambers Global 2025

Chambers Global, the world’s leading legal directory, has unveiled its 2025 rankings, reaffirming Sayenko Kharenko’s market-leading position among Ukraine’s top three law firms. Notably, this edition marks the first time since the full-scale war in Ukraine that Chambers has resumed its traditional band-based ranking system, highlighting its...

Part 2: Deregulation, REMIT and Connection to the Electricity Grid

In our previous publication, we analysed amendments in the energy markets introduced by the Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine in the Energy and Heat Supply Sectors to Improve Certain Provisions Related to the Conduct of Business and Effect of Martial Law in Ukraine” No. 4213-IX dated 14 January 2025 (Law), which relate to...

Verkhovna Rada Launches Institute for Parallel Import of Medicines in Ukraine

On 1 January 2025, the Law of Ukraine No. 3860-IX dated 16 July 2024, “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on Parallel Import of Medicinal Products” (the “Law No. 3860-IX“), have come into force.

Part 1: Deregulation, REMIT and Connection to the Electricity Grid

On 9 February 2025, the Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine in the Energy and Heat Supply Sectors to Improve Certain Provisions Related to the Conduct of Business and Effect of Martial Law in Ukraine” No. 4213-IX (the Law) entered into force. The Parliament adopted the Law on the 14 January 2025 based on the Draft Law No....

WTR 1000 Distinguishes Sayenko Kharenko’s IP expertise with Individual and Firm Rankings

In a significant acknowledgement of its intellectual property practice excellence, Sayenko Kharenko has been ranked in the bronze league by World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000, the definitive guide to trademark legal services. This recognition underscores the firm’s commitment to delivering IP solutions that drive business success in an...

Sayenko Kharenko’s Market-Defining Deals Were Shortlisted for CEE Deals of the Year 2024

In a year of transformative financial transactions, Sayenko Kharenko’s innovative approach to complex deals has earned recognition at the CEE Deals of the Year Awards 2024. Two landmark deals were shortlisted for the ranking, indicating the firm’s successful performance even in challenging conditions.

Sayenko Kharenko Maintains the Leading Position With the Highest Deal Count in Ukraine According to CEELM Direct

Sayenko Kharenko has once again demonstrated its market-leading position by handling the highest number of client cases in Ukraine, as reported by CEE Legal Matters. The firm’s 22 published deals in the past year represent continued growth from the previous year’s achievement and reinforce its position as the most active legal practice in the...

Sayenko Kharenko Contributes UAH 500,000 To Support The Mental Health Of Ukraine’s Defenders

Sayenko Kharenko, together with the Breathe Charity Fund, organised the “Christmas Miracle in Small Steps” initiative and joined the fundraising campaign by donating UAH 500,000 to support Ukraine’s defenders through the DoLaDu Camps program.

Navigating New Horizons: Ukraine’s Foreign Bribery Law and Its Implications for Global Business

On 26 December 2024, a new law came into effect in Ukraine to improve mechanisms for holding legal entities accountable for bribery of foreign officials.[1] This aligns with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) standards and is a part of Ukraine’s efforts towards OECD membership.