International Arbitration


Sayenko Kharenko is a heavyweight player in the world of complex international arbitration and cross-border litigation. Our team has an impressive record conducting various proceedings in Ukraine and foreign jurisdictions.

75+

PROJECTS TO DATE

$11bn+

TOTAL WORTH OF PROJECTS

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General info

Sayenko Kharenko is a heavyweight player in the world of complex international arbitration and cross-border litigation. Our team has an impressive record of conducting various proceedings in Ukraine and foreign jurisdictions.

The arbitration practice of Sayenko Kharenko has been included in the GAR100 global ranking for several years in a row.

The firm regularly represents clients in:

  • International commercial arbitration under the rules of all major arbitral institutions;
  • Investment arbitration;
  • Cross-border court proceedings involving different jurisdictions;
  • Obtaining and implementing interim relief in support of international arbitration and litigation;
  • Recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards and court judgements.

Sayenko Kharenko is a team of recognised experts in international arbitration with a unique track record and capacity for handling the most challenging dispute resolution projects. Members of our team are familiar with all the nuances of arbitration in Ukraine and other countries due to their unique experience of participation in arbitration proceedings as counsel, arbitrators, as well as Ukrainian law experts.

We often closely work with lawyers from international law firms and cooperate with forensic and valuation experts, private investigators and third-party funders.

Our team has established a stellar track record and reputation in dealing with both general commercial as well as industry-specific matters, including:

  • Corporate conflicts and post-M&A disputes
  • Cross-border bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings
  • Enforcing financial transactions and debt recovery
  • Privatisation and state-related disputes
  • IT, IP and technology matters
  • Product liability disputes
  • Commodities disputes
  • Construction, infrastructure, energy and transport disputes

Related professionals

Olexander Droug

Partner

Олександр Друг

Tatyana Slipachuk

Partner

Olga Vorozhbyt

Partner

Ольга Ворожбит

Alina Bahan

Senior Associate

Аліна Данилейко

Maksym Melnyk

Associate

Katalina Shkuro

Associate

Каталіна Шкуро

Henriietta Yaitska

Associate

Anna Yakovenko

Junior Associate

Recognition

Listed in GAR 100 rating (19th Edition)
Global Arbitration Review, 2026

Tier 1 in Dispute Resolution
The Legal 500, 2026

Recognised among leading law firms in Dispute Resolution
Chambers Global 2026 (Band 2), Chambers Europe 2026 (Band 2), Benchmark Litigation 2025 (Tier 1)

Among leaders in International Arbitration, Cross-border Litigation
Ukrainian Law Firms 2025

Among leaders in International Arbitration
Top 50 Law Firms 2025

Shortlisted in CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE ARBITRATION FIRM OF THE YEAR category
Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards 2025

Media & Insight International Arbitration

16 July 2026
Олександр ДругАліна Данилейко
Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On International Commercial Arbitration”: What Your Business Needs to Know
09 July 2026
Анжела МахіноваОлександр НіколайчикДмитро Рябікін
Ukraine introduces a special mechanism for arms exports
17 June 2026

Projects

Олександр ДругАліна Данилейко
Sayenko Kharenko secures recovery of Debt in Cyber Fraud-Related Arbitration
01 April 2026

News

Ольга ВорожбитОлександр ДругАліна ДанилейкоКаталіна Шкуро
Eight consecutive years in GAR 100: Sayenko Kharenko recognised among leading arbitration practices
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