Sayenko Kharenko Secures Triple Lexology Banking Ranking

When a traditional bank wants to launch a digital service, or a fintech start-up needs a banking licence, they face the same problem: most law firms understand one world or the other, but rarely both.

Nazar Chernyavsky earned "Highly Recommended” status in both Finance and Fintech categories – one of the few lawyers bridging traditional banking regulation and digital innovation. Igor Lozenko secured "Highly Recommended” in Finance, whilst Michael Kharenko was recognised as "Recommended” in Fintech.

This isn’t just about rankings. Ukraine’s financial sector is evolving rapidly, with traditional institutions embracing digital transformation and new tech-driven players entering the market. Companies navigating this shift need advisors who can handle both worlds – from regulatory compliance to innovative business models.

That convergence of expertise is increasingly rare. Many firms specialise in either traditional finance or tech innovation. Having three partners recognised across both areas means clients avoid the "translation problem” – explaining fintech concepts to banking lawyers or banking regulations to tech specialists.

The Lexology Index evaluates legal practitioners based on their published insights and thought leadership – measuring how effectively lawyers share knowledge with the business community.

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.