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General info

Sergiy Protyven has considerable experience of representing clients in complex litigation, bankruptcy and enforcement proceedings. During his work at a number of the leading banks he developed particular deep-level sector knowledge that enables him to provide clients from Ukraine’s banking sector with advice that goes beyond just legal. He also is well versed in advising clients from real estate, mining & metals and other industries.

He regularly handles corporate, banking, debt collection disputes, and real estate disputes. He is deep level expertise includes protection of foreign investor’s rights, disputes with public authorities, and defending business against unlawful raiding. Sergiy advises and represents national and international clients at all stages of court proceedings in Ukraine as well as in dispute settlement cases.

Prior to joining Sayenko Kharenko, Sergiy worked at the legal departments of the leading Ukrainian and international banks: Crédit Agricole Bank, FUIB, Renaissance Capital, UkrSibbank, Universal Bank.

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Professional membership and involvement

Ukrainian Bar Association

American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine

European Business Association

Ukrainian Advocates' Association, Сo-Chair of the Сommercial Law and Procedure Committee

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Admissions

Ukraine, attorney-at-law, admitted to the Poltava Regional Bar Association since 2019

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Education

Degree in law, Ukrainian Academy of Banking of the National Bank of Ukraine

Media & Insight Sergiy Protyven

14 May 2026
Сергій ПротивеньЖанна Заєць
International register of damage for Ukraine now open to businesses
27 April 2026
Сергій ПротивеньЖанна Заєць
New system of state supervision (control): what businesses should know
23 April 2026
Сергій ПротивеньЖанна Заєць
Parliament updated the procedure for the enforcement of court decisions and digitised certain stages of enforcement proceedings
09 January 2026

News

Максим НазаренкоНаталія ГутаревичСергій ПротивеньАліна ДанилейкоОльга Кирюша
Eight Sayenko Kharenko lawyers have been elected to the Ukrainian Bar Association Committee Councils
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