Hartwig Kienast has joined Kinstellar's Vienna office as a Partner.
Kienast specializes in M&A, private equity, and venture capital transactions, as well as corporate reorganizations.
Prior to his move, Kienast was a Partner with Wolf Theiss between 2015 and 2025. Before that, he worked at the firm as a Counsel between 2013 and 2015 and as a Senior Associate between 2009 and 2013. Earlier, he worked for BPV Huegel as an Associate between 2007 and 2009 and, earlier still, for CMS as an Associate between 2006 and 2007. He began his career as an Associate with Deloitte Legal where he worked between 2004 and 2006.
"We are delighted to welcome Hartwig to Kinstellar," commented Firm Managing Partner Kristof Ferenczi. "His solid experience in M&A and private equity, combined with his strong client relationships and reputation, will be invaluable to our growing team in Vienna. His arrival reinforces our strategy to become a leading advisor Austria and the wider CEE region."
"I am excited to join Kinstellar and contribute to the firm’s dynamic and ambitious growth in Austria and the wider CEE region," Kienast added. "Kinstellar’s regional platform and strong international focus provide a fantastic opportunity to support clients in complex, high-stakes transactions. I look forward to working with the team and expanding our capabilities in Vienna."
The hire follows the recent addition of Philipp Kapl as a Partner (as reported by CEE Legal Matters on February 7, 2025). Kinstellar launched its Vienna office this year, with Horst Ebhardt at its helm (as reported by CEE Legal Matters on January 6, 2025).
