Oles Trachuk named the sole Ukrainian nominee in a CEE category as Sayenko Kharenko shortlisted for IFLR Europe Awards 2026

Sayenko Kharenko stands out at the IFLR Europe Awards 2026 with multiple shortlistings, including the only Ukrainian nominee in a CEE category. Senior associate Oles Trachuk has been shortlisted for Rising Star – Central Eastern Europe.

Sayenko Kharenko has been shortlisted for National Law Firm of the Year: Ukraine.

This recognition reflects the firm’s growing involvement in complex cross-border matters at the regional level and highlights the strength of its next generation of lawyers.

Oles comments: “It is encouraging to see this recognition at a regional level, particularly as the only Ukrainian nominee in the category. It reflects the type of cross-border work we are increasingly involved in and the level of trust placed in us in complex transactions.”

Further recognition includes the shortlisting of Igor Lozenko and Oleksandr Nikolaichyk for Lawyer of the Year: Ukraine, underscoring the firm’s consistent role in complex, high-value transactional and financing matters.

The IFLR Europe Awards focus on legal innovation, recognising work that breaks new ground and contributes to the development of cross-border investment across European markets.

The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 11 June 2026 at The Londoner Hotel in London.

About Sayenko Kharenko

Sayenko Kharenko is a leading Ukrainian full-service law firm advising international businesses, financial institutions, and investors on their most critical matters in Ukraine. The firm is consistently top-ranked across all major legal directories.