Sayenko Kharenko tops The Chambers Global ranking for Ukraine

A move up a tier in the Corporate/M&A ranking was just one of Sayenko Kharenko’s highlights in the recently released The Chambers Global 2012. Sayenko Kharenko was named a “Band 1″ firm in Ukraine for an impressive 3 out of the 4 practice areas analyzed by Chambers.

Sayenko Kharenko’s ascent in Corporate/M&A as well as the reinforcement of Band 1 position in Banking/Finance and Restructuring/Insolvency represents an exceptionally strong year for the firm and continuous excellence of Sayenko Kharenko’s team.

In addition to Band 1 ranking for the practices, The Chambers Global names practice heads Michael Kharenko (Banking/Finance, Restructuring/Insolvency) and Vladimir Sayenko (Corporate/M&A) as the leading lawyers for Ukraine. The research interviewees describe Michael Kharenko and Vladimir Sayenko as “deal makers and highly skilled lawyers”.

The Chambers Global 2012 plaudits Tatyana Slipachuk, partner, who joined the firm in September 2011, for “a depth of experience in international arbitration”. Andrei Liakhov, partner at Sayenko Kharenko since October 2011, is referred to as “equally capable in handling both Russian and Ukrainian transactions, and is often active in this cross-border market”.

The Chambers Global Guide covers more than 160 countries, offering insight into the top firms and lawyers worldwide.