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 resilience and continued excellence across multiple practice areas.
Practice Area Excellence
The firm maintains its market-leading positions in key practice areas critical for business operations in Ukraine: Band 1 in Corporate/M&A, Band 2 in International Dispute Resolution, and Band 3 in Domestic Dispute Resolution, demonstrating comprehensive capabilities in transactional and dispute resolution matters.
Individual Excellence and Market Recognition
The strength of Sayenko Kharenko’s practice areas are reflected in the outstanding recognition of its practitioners, supported by strong market feedback:
Corporate/M&A
Volodymyr Sayenko is recognised as an Eminent Practitioner. Clients note that "Volodymyr Sayenko is a good lawyer with an attentive attitude to the client.”
Oleksandr Nikolaichyk is recognised in Band 1 – Clients particularly value that he "provides excellent support in negotiations.”
Dmytro Riabikin earned his first Chambers Global recognition as "Up and Coming.” Client testimonials highlight that they are "delighted with his skills and ability to handle our complex tasks”.
International Dispute Resolution
Olexander Droug moved up in the ranking to Band 2. Clients describe him as "a skilled advocate, calm in all situations and a real asset to any team,” noting his "keen commercial insight and tactical skills in managing complex disputes.”
Domestic Dispute Resolution
Oleksiy Koltok is promoted to Band 2. Clients emphasise that "Oleksiy perfectly knows the legislation and the process and may find the best line of defence in the case,” adding that "his support is always prompt and practical.
Olga Vorozhbyt is recognised in Band 4. She handles corporate and commercial disputes for domestic and international clients.
"This recognition from Chambers Global reaffirms our position as a trusted advisor to businesses operating in Ukraine and internationally, even in the face of unprecedented challenges,” said Volodymyr Sayenko, Partner. "Throughout the war, we have remained fully operational, preserving our core team, relocating to a new office, and helping the country with pro bono and charitable initiatives. Our ability to adapt, provide strategic guidance, and deliver practical, business-oriented solutions remains unwavering. Our rankings across diverse practice areas reflect our deep expertise and our resilience and commitment to supporting clients in a rapidly evolving environment.”
About Chambers Global
Chambers Global ranks law firms and lawyers based on detailed research and client feedback. Its tiered ranking system reflects different levels of expertise and market recognition, from Eminent Practitioners and Band 1 leaders to promising up-and-coming talents, providing businesses with reliable guidance for their legal needs.