Sayenko Kharenko’s IP expertise recognised in WTR 1000 2026 Global Rankings

29/ 01/ 2026

Sayenko Kharenko has been awarded Silver League status in the 2026 edition of WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. Partner Oleg Klymchuk received Silver League and counsel Volodymyr Hrunskyi Bronze League individual recognition. WTR 1000 highlighted Sayenko Kharenko as a premier destination for innovation-led IP counsel, recognising the firm’s considerable scale, depth of expertise, and seamlessly integrated IP & TMT practice. Trademark protection rarely fits into neat categories. A licensing negotiation can become an enforcement action. An M&A transaction hinges on IP due diligence. A brand expansion requires both registration strategy and litigation readiness. This is where Sayenko Kharenko’s approach proves its value. Oleg Klymchuk handles the transactional side – cross-border M&A, technology licensing, and commercial agreements where IP assets often determine deal value. Volodymyr Hrunskyi leads complex IP litigation, from pharmaceutical patent disputes to anti-counterfeiting enforcement. Together, they offer clients something increasingly rare: seamless coverage across the entire IP lifecycle. With one of the largest dedicated trademark teams among Ukrainian full-service firms, Sayenko Kharenko continues preparing clients for EU market entry as Ukraine’s European integration accelerates. 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.

Sayenko Kharenko has been awarded Silver League status in the 2026 edition of WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. Partner Oleg Klymchuk received Silver League and counsel Volodymyr Hrunskyi Bronze League individual recognition.

WTR 1000 highlighted Sayenko Kharenko as a premier destination for innovation-led IP counsel, recognising the firm’s considerable scale, depth of expertise, and seamlessly integrated IP & TMT practice.

Trademark protection rarely fits into neat categories. A licensing negotiation can become an enforcement action. An M&A transaction hinges on IP due diligence. A brand expansion requires both registration strategy and litigation readiness.

This is where Sayenko Kharenko’s approach proves its value. Oleg Klymchuk handles the transactional side – cross-border M&A, technology licensing, and commercial agreements where IP assets often determine deal value. Volodymyr Hrunskyi leads complex IP litigation, from pharmaceutical patent disputes to anti-counterfeiting enforcement. Together, they offer clients something increasingly rare: seamless coverage across the entire IP lifecycle.

With one of the largest dedicated trademark teams among Ukrainian full-service firms, Sayenko Kharenko continues preparing clients for EU market entry as Ukraine’s European integration accelerates.

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.