General info
Anzhela Makhinova focuses on international trade. She specialises in trade defence remedies (anti-dumping, anti-subsidy, safeguards), representing both exporters and domestic industry in Ukraine and abroad. Anzhela has already participated in more than 60 trade investigations in Ukraine and abroad and represented the interests and advised clients in six WTO cases at different stages (starting from consultations and to arbitration related to reasonable implementation period).
Anzhela also has advised clients in about 160+ different trade compliance projects related to sanctions, customs laws and procedures, export controls, product safety of food and non-food products, obtaining different permits/licences, consumer rights protection etc. Mrs. Makhinova has participated in different comprehensive regulatory monitoring projects for heavily regulated industries (e.g. tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, medicinal products, agrichemicals etc.) as well as in elaborating draft laws introducing new and/or amending current regulatory requirements applicable to the said industries.
Anzhela has also advised clients on cross-border trade transactions and contracts, to name but a few: agency, distribution, franchising contracts, contracts on provision of different services, supply contracts, hotel management contracts etc.
Ms Makhinova has been engaged as a legal expert in different comprehensive projects related to conclusion of new or amending the existing free trade agreements of Ukraine with the third countries.
“Anzhela Makhinova’s expertise in international trade law is unparalleled, particularly her strategic approach to trade remedies and WTO disputes. Her ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while maintaining a keen focus on our business objectives has been instrumental in achieving favorable outcomes in several critical trade matters.”
“Anzhela Makhinova is a managing partner of Sayenko Kharenko, who has been instrumental in all processes. She is thoughtful, responsible and responsive. When working with her, we feel comfortable that there will be no stone left unturned.”
The Legal 500 EMEA, 2024
Anzhela Makhinova is “truly amazing” and is “extremely knowledgeable about legal aspects of handling anti-dumping cases and WTO rules.”
“She is one of the most experienced people dealing with international trade issues in Ukraine.”
Who’s Who Legal: Trade & Customs 2017
