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.
Innovative Sovereign Finance: USD 20.47 Billion Debt Restructuring
In a pivotal transaction for Ukraine’s financial markets, our team, working with an ad hoc committee of bondholders, helped architect an innovative sovereign debt restructuring solution. The deal’s sophisticated structure, featuring new step-up A and B bonds, established new benchmarks for sovereign finance. This transaction demonstrates how strategic legal innovation can unlock value in complex market environments.
Strategic Corporate Finance: USD 550 Million Eurobond Issuance
The successful execution of Trans-Oil Group’s Eurobond issuance demonstrates the firm’s capacity to structure and implement significant capital markets transactions. The deal saw exceptional market response, with demand reaching USD 1.2 billion – more than double the offering size, attracting diverse institutional investors, development financial institutions, and asset managers across North America, Europe, and Asia. This success showcases our ability to meet sophisticated investor requirements while navigating complex regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
These achievements underscore Sayenko Kharenko’s role as a trusted advisor for businesses seeking expert guidance in complex financial transactions.
About CEE Deals of the Year Awards
The CEE Deals of the Year Awards is the most prestigious peer-selected award for the legal industry in Central and Eastern Europe. Each year, carefully selected panels of legal and industry experts review and assess the most significant deals in the region. These recognising transactions demonstrate exceptional legal expertise, innovation, and market impact. The awards serve as a benchmark of excellence in the legal profession across the CEE region.