Sayenko Kharenko named Ukraine Firm of the Year at Managing IP Awards EMEA 2026

Sayenko Kharenko has been recognised as Ukraine Firm of the Year at the Managing IP Awards EMEA 2026, one of the most authoritative benchmarks for intellectual property excellence across the region.

Now in its 21st year, the Managing IP EMEA Awards recognise law firms, in-house teams and practitioners for the most innovative and impactful IP work across more than 50 jurisdictions. The 2026 edition attracted a record number of submissions, highlighting the competitiveness of this year’s selection process.

The award reflects Sayenko Kharenko’s position as a trusted adviser to businesses where intellectual property is no longer just a legal issue, but a strategic business asset – from protecting brands and technologies to managing IP risks in transactions, disputes and international expansion.

In today’s market, IP strategy plays a central role in investment decisions, business valuation, market access and competitive positioning. This is particularly relevant for industries where intellectual property is a core asset, including technology, life sciences, FMCG, manufacturing, retail and the creative sectors.

Sayenko Kharenko’s Intellectual Property practice advises clients across the full lifecycle of IP assets – from portfolio structuring and commercialisation to enforcement, customs protection, anti-counterfeiting, advertising compliance, data protection and complex cross-border disputes. The firm also supports clients in technology-driven and defence-related projects, where IP protection is a critical element of security, partnerships and scaling.

Nazar Chernyavsky, Partner at Sayenko Kharenko, comments:

“This recognition reflects the work our team delivers on complex and demanding matters where intellectual property plays a critical role for business, for instance, in the defence sector. Today, strong IP strategy directly influences valuation, investment decisions and long-term competitiveness, and we support our clients in protecting and unlocking that value.”

About Sayenko Kharenko

Sayenko Kharenko is Ukraine’s leading full-service law firm, advising domestic and international clients on complex commercial, regulatory and dispute matters. The firm is consistently recognised by Chambers Europe, Legal 500, IFLR1000, WTR 1000, Managing IP and other authoritative international directories.