Anzhela Makhinova Named Trade & Customs Thought Leader

Sayenko Kharenko’s partner, Anzhela Makhinova, has been recognised in the prestigious Lexology Index: Thought Leaders Trade & Customs 2025. The recognition places her among the top trade and customs practitioners globally, making her one of only two Ukrainian lawyers featured in this prestigious ranking.

In international trade, legal challenges directly impact business outcomes. Whether it’s customs clearances, sanctions compliance, or navigating regulatory changes across multiple jurisdictions – companies need advisors who combine legal precision with commercial insight to keep operations moving.

"This year alone, we’ve handled 15 anti-dumping investigations across four jurisdictions, advised on export controls and sanctions regimes, and supported companies with EU market access,” said Anzhela Makhinova. "This recognition validates our approach: combining deep knowledge of trade defence mechanisms with practical commercial understanding to deliver results that matter to our clients’ bottom line.”

The Lexology Index evaluates lawyers based on extensive research into their professional performance, client feedback, and practical impact in their field.

About Sayenko Kharenko

Sayenko Kharenko is a leading Ukrainian law firm with an internationally oriented full-service practice. Founded in 2004, we are currently among the two largest law firms in the country, with 21 partners and more than 100 lawyers. The firm specialises in complex cross-border and local matters and regularly handles the largest and most challenging transactions involving Ukraine.