Kinstellar

Kinstellar We are a leading independent law firm in C/SEE and Central Asia. We work on the most challenging mandates for a wide range of clients โ€“ and we always deliver.

The creation of Kinstellar, in November 2008 from the Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest and Prague offices of Linklaters, launched a new era in the legal world of Emerging Europe. With a rich heritage and an exceptional team of the finest legal minds, we also have the autonomy and focus we need to develop further. The first step in the implementation of these development plans came in 2010 with the

establishment of a presence in Belgrade and Istanbul, followed in 2013 by the opening of new offices in Almaty, Kazakhstan, in November 2014, in Sofia, Bulgaria, in March 2016 in Kyiv, Ukraine, in March 2018 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and in January 2022 in Zagreb, Croatia. Further expansion of the network, while maintaining the integrity of our commitment to excellence in the provision of legal services, is a high priority. Kinstellar currently has over 350 lawyers and designated lawyers with whom it cooperates as well as a wealth of professional support lawyers, who work in specialist practice areas to deliver the highest quality advice. We offer a versatile blend of international lawyers and local lawyers with solid experience overseas. Our exceptional regional coverage and unique international perspective is well-known. Our commitment to excellence, our drive and our energy is something you will discover, should you choose to work with us.

22/01/2025

๐ŸŽฅ Missed our conference on "Changes to Legislation in the Czech Republic in 2025"?

On 15 January, we hosted an insightful online session for senior managers, partners, and regional leaders. Our experts explored the most significant legal updates in Czech and European law for 2025 and discussed their practical impact on businesses.

Key highlights included:
๐Ÿ’ก An overview of new laws and regulations affecting day-to-day operations.
๐Ÿ’ก Analysis of recent landmark rulings by the Czech Constitutional Court.

๐Ÿ“บ The full recording (in Czech) is now available: https://kinstellar.com/news-and-insights/detail/3154/online-conference-changes-to-legislation-in-the-czech-republic-in-2025-zmeny-v-legislative-2025

We also want to thank everyone who attended the afternoon offline event ๐Ÿฅ‚โ€”it was wonderful to connect in person!

Check out this short behind-the-scenes video ๐ŸŽฅ.
Stay informed and prepared for 2025 with Kinstellar!
For questions, contact Ludฤ›k Wojnar at [email protected].

09/01/2025

๐ŸŒŸ Changes to legislation 2025 โ€“ online conference ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿ”— Join us on January 15, 2025, for an insightful journey into the updates in the Czech republic shaping the year ahead.

๐Ÿš€ Our online conference, hosted by our Prague office, is tailored for senior management, key partners, and regional organizations. Together, we'll delve into the latest laws, regulations, and directives that will redefine how businesses operate.

๐Ÿ’ก Highlights of the Program:

๐Ÿ“Œ Digital future: AI, cybersecurity, and data trends

๐Ÿ“Œ Sustainable business: ESG and green financing

๐Ÿ“Œ Employment law: New obligations and opportunities

๐Ÿ“Œ Industry-specific changes: Media, construction, energy, and more โ€ฆ

๐ŸŽ™ Our experts will break down the key changes and their practical implications, empowering you to navigate 2025 with confidence.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป If you're interested to attend, please contact Ludฤ›k Wojnar at [email protected].

๐Ÿ“ข ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Kinstellar has successfully advised European Imaging Group Limited (EIG), a portfolio company of the Aurelius Group...
09/01/2025

๐Ÿ“ข ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Kinstellar has successfully advised European Imaging Group Limited (EIG), a portfolio company of the Aurelius Group, on the acquisition of MEGAPIXEL s.r.o., a leader in the Czech market for photographic equipment and related services.

๐Ÿ’ก Kinstellar provided comprehensive legal support to EIG throughout the transaction, including due diligence, negotiation of the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) and Shareholders' Agreement (SHA) and closing of the transaction.

The Kinstellar team was led by Jan Juroska (Managing Partner) and Matฤ›j Veฤeล™a (Senior Associate) and included Petr Bratskรฝ (Managing Associate), Jakub ล ลฅastnรฝ and Lenka Petrรกkovรก (both Senior Associates),and a team of Junior Associates: Lucie Kunclovรก, Anna Marciano, Simona Semanovรก, Paul Vรกlka, Antonรญn Seidel, and Dominik ล evcลฏ.

At Kinstellar Prague, we proudly support three incredible organizations: DEJME DฤšTEM ล ANCI o.p.s., Pink Bubble Foundatio...
08/01/2025

At Kinstellar Prague, we proudly support three incredible organizations: DEJME DฤšTEM ล ANCI o.p.s., Pink Bubble Foundation, and Klub svobodnรฝch matek.

It was a truly heartwarming moment to hear the stories of resilience and hope from these organizations. Through our hashtag program, our colleagues played a vital role in nominating and selecting projects that truly make a difference.

Together, we are creating opportunities and making a positive impact. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this meaningful initiative! ๐ŸŒŸโœจ

06/01/2025

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น ๐Ÿ“ We are excited to announce the launch of our office in ! ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ This step marks a significant milestone in our journey to strengthen our presence across Central and Eastern Europe ( ) and Southeast Europe ( ).

๐ŸŒŸ Our Vienna office is a greenfield development, led by Horst Ebhardt, a highly regarded Corporate M&A partner and one of the most respected names in the CEE market. Horst brings over 25 years of experience in private practice, specializing in complex cross-border M&A, privatisations, and restructuring transactions across Austria and the CEE/SEE region.

๐Ÿ”‘ Why ? As a central hub for the CEE/SEE markets, Vienna is a strategic location for our clients and partners. With Horstโ€™s expertise, strong reputation, and the talented team we are building (to be announced soon!), we are confident in establishing a top-tier practice in Vienna. This expansion underscores our commitment to serving clients in the region, including from the DACH region.

๐Ÿ™Œ We are actively recruiting additional team members to grow our Vienna office, with several exciting announcements expected soon. ๐Ÿ”Ž Our initial focus will be on , M&A, , / , and , with plans to expand into other core practice areas that are critical to our clients, including and , as well as Resolution / .

๐Ÿ“ข ๐Ÿ—จ๏ธ "This is a remarkable development for Kinstellar. With Horstโ€™s leadership, we are confident in establishing a top-tier practice in Vienna." โ€“ Jason Mogg, Senior Partner.

๐Ÿ—จ๏ธ "Our Vienna office reinforces our position as a leading international law firm in the region." โ€“ Ferenczi Kristรณf, Firm Managing Partner.

๐Ÿ—จ๏ธ "I am excited to join Kinstellar and work with its outstanding team to build a first-class practice in Vienna." โ€“ Horst Ebhardt, Partner.

๐Ÿ’ก Stay tuned for more updates and announcements as we continue to grow our Vienna team.

๐Ÿ“ข ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด New Year, new chapter for our   team! ๐Ÿ‘‰ Weโ€™ve moved! โœจ๐Ÿข We are excited to share that as of today, ๐Ÿฏ ๐—๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ, ๐—ผ...
03/01/2025

๐Ÿ“ข ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด New Year, new chapter for our team! ๐Ÿ‘‰ Weโ€™ve moved! โœจ

๐Ÿข We are excited to share that as of today, ๐Ÿฏ ๐—๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ, ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—•๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜† ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฎ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ“ ๐—š๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ง๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฟ, 201 Barbu Vacarescu Street, Floor 22

After spending what feels like a lifetime at our Nicolae Iorga office, weโ€™re embarking on an exciting new chapter; we look forward to welcoming you, clients and partners, to our fantastic new premisesโ€”a more modern and dynamic space, designed to inspire and connect.

๐Ÿฅ‚ ๐˜Š๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ธ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜จ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ด!

๐ŸŒŸ Wishing you Happy Holidays and A Wonderful New Year! ๐ŸŽ„ ๐Ÿ™Œ To our valued clients and outstanding team: thank you for ins...
23/12/2024

๐ŸŒŸ Wishing you Happy Holidays and A Wonderful New Year! ๐ŸŽ„

๐Ÿ™Œ To our valued clients and outstanding team: thank you for inspiring us and being part of our journey this year. Hereโ€™s to new opportunities, continued success, and staying together!

๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฐ Bake cake for a cause! ๐Ÿช๐ŸฅOur talented colleagues in the Prague office of Kinstellar rolled up their sleeves and baked...
18/12/2024

๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฐ Bake cake for a cause! ๐Ÿช๐Ÿฅ

Our talented colleagues in the Prague office of Kinstellar rolled up their sleeves and baked amazing cakes and pastries for a special event. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated and supported this initiative! ๐Ÿ’™

We are proud to share that the proceeds will be donated to Klub svobodnรฝch matek (Club of Single Mothers) to support their meaningful work.

๐ŸŒŸ Proud to be part of the leading   2024 in Belgrade!It was an honour and a pleasure to participate once again as sponso...
16/12/2024

๐ŸŒŸ Proud to be part of the leading 2024 in Belgrade!

It was an honour and a pleasure to participate once again as sponsors and speakers at this unparalleled event, organized by our partners at Property Forum Events & News.

Our Senior Associate, Mario Kijanoviฤ‡ from the office, joined the panel โ€œWhat seals the deal? โ€“ Investment trends under the spotlight!โ€ where he shared insights on the evolving investment landscape in real estate across Serbia and Southeast Europe.

๐Ÿ”‘ Key takeaways:

๐Ÿ˜๏ธ High-growth sectors: Real estate, logistics, and hospitality are emerging as the most promising asset classes, attracting significant investor interest.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Strong market confidence: Banks are eager to provide project finance for new developments, signaling a healthy, optimistic outlook for the market.

๐Ÿšง Critical challenges ahead: The regionโ€™s future growth depends on tackling key obstacles:

โœ”๏ธ ๐ŸŒ Infrastructure development: Closing the gap between regions to ensure sustainable growth.

โœ”๏ธ ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Bureaucratic reforms: Streamlining processes to improve efficiency and reduce delays.

โœ”๏ธ ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU accession: Strengthening Serbiaโ€™s EU prospects to boost investor confidence and regional stability.

The Balkan Property Forum 2024 proved to be one of the most well-attended real estate events in the region, gathering around 600 professionals.

It is a privilege to be part of such an event and contribute to a powerful discussions of the latest industry insights! ๐ŸŒโœจ

๐Ÿ“ข ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Strengthened AMC enforcement against "gun-jumping" in  ๐Ÿ“‘ The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine ( ) has intensified ...
10/12/2024

๐Ÿ“ข ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Strengthened AMC enforcement against "gun-jumping" in

๐Ÿ“‘ The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine ( ) has intensified its crackdown on โ€œgun-jumpingโ€ violationsโ€”mergers or acquisitions executed without prior AMC clearanceโ€”even amidst martial law challenges. During 2022 (Jan) - 2024 (Oct), the AMC imposed ranging from EUR 2,000 to EUR 648,000, targeting diverse industries such as , , and estate. The introduction of a stricter fine calculation procedure in February 2024 has further heightened risks.
๐Ÿ’ก Our Ukraine & State Aid team has compiled a comprehensive table detailing key trends, spotlighting pivotal cases and significant penalties โ€” an invaluable resource for navigating AMC .

๐Ÿ”— For an overview, click the link โ€” https://kinstellar.com/news-and-insights/detail/3090/overview-of-gun-jumping-cases-in-ukraine

๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ To access the full table of cases, contact Olexander Martinenko or Yulia Eismont.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ The Ukrainian version is available here ๐Ÿ‘‡
https://kinstellar.com/upload/Kinstellar_Legal%20Alert_Gun%20Jumping%20Cases_Summary_UKR_Dec%202024.pdf

๐Ÿ† Thrilled to share our highlights from the ๐—–๐—˜๐—˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜† ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—บ & ๐—”๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—š๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฎ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ, held recently in Vienna โ€“ the leading...
27/11/2024

๐Ÿ† Thrilled to share our highlights from the ๐—–๐—˜๐—˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜† ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—บ & ๐—”๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—š๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฎ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ, held recently in Vienna โ€“ the leading CEE real estate event organized by Property Forum Events & News.

โœจ It was an honor to participate as partners and speaker in the panel โ€œ๐‘‡โ„Ž๐‘’ ๐ถ๐‘™๐‘Ž๐‘ ๐‘  ๐‘œ๐‘“ 2025 โ€“ ๐ถ๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘˜๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐ถ๐‘œ๐‘‘๐‘’ ๐‘“๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘Œ๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ ๐ดโ„Ž๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘‘,โ€ where Victor Constantinescu, Managing Partner of our office and Co-Head of the firm-wide Real Estate sector, shared his insights on the emerging trends shaping real estate investments as we approach 2025.

๐Ÿ™Œ A big thank you to all distinguished panelists: Adrian Karczewicz (Skanska), Charles Boudet (iO Partners), Hadley Dean (MDCยฒ), Janusz Dzianachowski (Linklaters Warsaw), Anca Merdescu (Colliers), and Christopher Mertlitz (W. P. Carey). Looking forward to meeting again at future events!

๐ŸŒŸ We are also delighted to celebrate Victor Constantinescu's debut inclusion in the prestigious โ€œ๐‘ป๐’๐’‘ 100 ๐‘ด๐’๐’”๐’• ๐‘ฐ๐’๐’‡๐’๐’–๐’†๐’๐’•๐’Š๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ท๐’†๐’๐’‘๐’๐’† ๐’Š๐’ ๐‘ช๐‘ฌ๐‘ฌ ๐‘น๐’†๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ฌ๐’”๐’•๐’‚๐’•๐’†โ€ catalog unveiled at the event, โžก๏ธ an exclusive lineup that highlights the region's leading figures in the real estate sector, considering share, local and global , market activity, and participation in . ๐Ÿ‘ Congratulations to Victor and all the other remarkable individuals featured in the catalog!

๐Ÿ“ข Victor was also invited to contribute with an insightful interview as part of the catalog launch (access at the link below ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป):

๐Ÿ”— https://lnkd.in/dDVgK-4P

๐Ÿ™ Once again, heartfelt thanks to Property Forum Events & News and their outstanding team - Attila Bacsa, รkos Budai, Csanad Csuros, and Fulvia Meirosu, for their excellent partnership over the years.

๐Ÿ“Œ Join the Virtual Danube Joint KnowledgeNet meeting hosted by the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PRIVACY PROFESSIONALS (โ€œ...
26/11/2024

๐Ÿ“Œ Join the Virtual Danube Joint KnowledgeNet meeting hosted by the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PRIVACY PROFESSIONALS (โ€œIAPPโ€) on the topic ๐Ÿ“ฃ Interplay Between the DGA, the Data Act the GDPR and the Potential Effects of Data Altruism on AI Development. Lukas A. Mrazik, firmwide Co-Head of Data & Cybersecurity Law and the Chair of the Slovak IAPP KnowledgeNet Chapter, will ๐ŸŽคspeak at this upcoming seminar, which will be held online on ๐Ÿ“… 3 December.

The Data Governance Act (DGA), Data Act and the GDPR are pivotal EU regulations shaping how data is shared and managed, including in cutting-edge research contexts. They aim to ensure secure, transparent, and compliant data sharing while fostering collaboration and innovation. These frameworks impose important obligations and are crucial for both larger companies and SMEs to unlock the potential of data-driven research and advance knowledge in a responsible way.

The speakers will discuss the relationships between these rules, share their insights and highlight potential issues that may arise.

๐Ÿ“The event is a special joint meeting with the Austrian, Slovak, Bulgarian, Croatian, Hungarian, Ukrainian, and Munich chapters of the IAPPโ€”where the Danube river flows. Let us know if you are interested to attend this webinar or register here https://iapp.org/connect/communities/knowledgenets/a0lTS000000X4WHYA0/

๐Ÿ“ข ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ  The Slovak government recently approved the proposed measures of the Ministry of Interior entitled "Systemic solut...
26/11/2024

๐Ÿ“ข ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ The Slovak government recently approved the proposed measures of the Ministry of Interior entitled "Systemic solution for the safety of persons in primary and secondary school facilities and in other high-risk facilities with public access", which local media have referred to as a project to introduce cameras ๐ŸŽฅ in schools. Several critical views have appeared in this context commenting on the planned measures from various perspectives.

Lukas A. Mrazik (Managing Associate, Co-Head of Data & Cybersecurity) and Tomas Vick (Senior Associate) at Kinstellarโ€™s Bratislava office provide a closer look ๐ŸŽฏ at the potential implementation of artificial intelligence (โ€œAIโ€) in this respect and its compliance with the AI Act.

๐Ÿ”— https://lnkd.in/ewP9G6ae

๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to our   office for ๐Ÿ† winning the category โ€œBest Real Estate Law Firmโ€ at the 2024 CIJ Awards Slovakia...
22/11/2024

๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to our office for ๐Ÿ† winning the category โ€œBest Real Estate Law Firmโ€ at the 2024 CIJ Awards Slovakia!

The CIJ Awards Slovakia, organised by the Construction and Investment Journal, are the longest-running commercial property awards event in Slovakia, with winners recognised by both an independent panel of top industry professionals and the readers of CIJ.

๐Ÿ“Œ The 2024 award ceremony took place in Bratislava on 20 November, where Kinstellar was recognised for its exceptional achievement in the legal real estate sector.

We are pleased to stand out in the competition among strong local and international law firms ๐Ÿ’ช and believe that this award is a testament to the capabilities of our dedicated team, confirming our long-term commitment to provide top-quality services for our clients in this sector.

๐Ÿ‘Thanks to the organisers and congrats to winners of the other categories!

๐Ÿ“ฃ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Weโ€™re hiring! ๐ŸŒŸ Join our exceptional   team in  .๐ŸŒ This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career with one of ...
08/11/2024

๐Ÿ“ฃ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Weโ€™re hiring! ๐ŸŒŸ Join our exceptional team in .
๐ŸŒ This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career with one of the leading law firms in and the region.

๐Ÿ”Ž Requirements:
โœ”๏ธ 2+ years of experience in Employment law within a law firm
โœ”๏ธ Proficiency in written and spoken English and Ukrainian
โœ”๏ธ Law degree from a reputable university
โœ”๏ธ Team player with a commitment to

๐Ÿ’ก Ready to take the next step in your career? Click below for more details ๐Ÿ‘‡
https://kinstellar.com/careers/detail/3047/junior-associate-employment-labour-law-ukraine

We are excited to host the โ€˜โ€™Competition Law Conference: Cross-Sector Perspectivesโ€™โ€™ in Belgrade on 15 November! ๐Ÿ“…๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธThis...
06/11/2024

We are excited to host the โ€˜โ€™Competition Law Conference: Cross-Sector Perspectivesโ€™โ€™ in Belgrade on 15 November! ๐Ÿ“…๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ

This exclusive event brings together leading experts to explore the latest in competition law โš–๏ธ, offering valuable insights, networking opportunities ๐Ÿค, practical sessions, and engaging case studies ๐Ÿ“š.

Our gratitude and thanks to our speakers and guests for their support ๐Ÿ™. We look forward to welcoming you to Belgrade! ๐ŸŒ

๐ŸŒŸ Proud of our IFLR1000  #2024 results in Central & Eastern Europe! โœจ๐Ÿ”ธ 29 overall rankings, ๐Ÿ”ธ 9 top tier ๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ  :  , M&A;...
01/11/2024

๐ŸŒŸ Proud of our IFLR1000 #2024 results in Central & Eastern Europe! โœจ

๐Ÿ”ธ 29 overall rankings,
๐Ÿ”ธ 9 top tier ๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ : , M&A; ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Republic: M&A and Project Development; ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ : , Project Development; ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ : , M&A, Project Development; and
๐Ÿ”ธ 44 Leading Individuals.

๐Ÿ™Œ Congratulations to our incredible team, and ๐Ÿ™ thank you to our clients for your continued trust and partnership. Hereโ€™s to more achievements, together! ๐ŸŽ‰

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