In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. With the first quarter of 2023 wrapped up, we turned to the future and asked: In which practice area do you expect the most growth – in terms of work volume – in the next 12 months?
Kinstellar Advises Jantzen Renewables on Sale of 710-Megawatt PV Cluster in Romania to OMV Petrom
Kinstellar has advised Danish developer Jantzen Renewables ApS on its sale of the Helios 1 photovoltaic cluster in Romania to OMV Petrom. Schoenherr reportedly advised OMV.
Closing: OTP Bank Acquisition of Uzbekistan's Ipoteka Bank Now Closed
In June 2023, Kinstellar announced that the first step of OTP Bank's acquisition of Ipoteka Bank in Uzbekistan – the acquisition of a 73.71% stake from the state – (reported by CEE Legal Matters on December 22, 2022) had closed.
Paksoy and Gen Temizer Ozer Advise on Volex Acquisition of Murat Ticaret
Paksoy, working with Gowling WLG, has advised UK-listed Volex on its acquisition of Turkish complex wire harness manufacturer Murat Ticaret Kablo for a total consideration of up to approximately EUR 178.1 million. Kinstellar and its Turkish affiliate Gen Temizer Ozer advised the Gora family on the sale of 100% of their shares in Murat Ticaret.
Kinstellar Helps Budapest Stock Exchange Go Public
Kinstellar has advised the Budapest Stock Exchange Plc on listing its shares in the BSE regulated market Standard category. The company went public on June 21, 2023, on the 33rd anniversary of its re-establishment.
Proposed New Merger Rules in Slovakia
The Government of the Slovak Republic has introduced a draft law on the conversions of companies and cooperatives (the Draft Law) that implements EU Directive 2019/2121, amending Directive 2017/1132 with regard to cross-border conversions, mergers and divisions (the Directive).
Kinstellar Advises UKG on Acquisition of Immedis
Kinstellar, working with William Fry and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, has advised human capital management cloud company UKG on its acquisition of payroll provider Immedis.
The Push-Pull Factors of Bulgarian Infrastructure
Bulgaria’s infrastructure sector has seen major projects completed and many more are planned. With the country facing political turmoil and corruption still an infrastructure buzzword, Kinstellar Partner Antonia Mavrova and Gugushev and Partners Senior Partner Victor Gugushev navigate the intricacies of Bulgarian infrastructure.
The Corner Office: Workforce Ebb and Flow
In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. Keeping in mind last year’s complexities and the uncertainties ahead, this time we asked: Has your team shrunk or increased in the last 12 months and what are your expectations for 2023?
Did You Know: Ten-Year Banking/Finance Leaderboard in Hungary
Did You Know that a total of 15 partners have worked on multiple reported Hungarian Banking/Finance client matters in the ten years that CEE Legal Matters has been covering the market? The Banking/Finance leaderboard over the past decade is led by CMS Budapest Partner Erika Papp, who has worked on 14 reported Banking/Finance client matters in that time.
Kinstellar and Finreg Partners Advise on Roier Investment
Kinstellar has advised the founders of Czech crowdfunding platform Roier on an investment from Jan Blasko and Jiri Wallenfels. Finreg Partners advised the investors.
Lakatos Koves & Partners and Kinstellar Advise on Eximbank Zrt USD 1.25 Billion Bond Offering
Lakatos Koves & Partners, working with Clifford Chance, has advised Hungary's Eximbank Zrt on its USD 1.25 billion offering of 6.125% notes due 2027. Kinstellar, working with Latham & Watkins, advised the joint lead managers.
Kinstellar Advises Tempo Software on Acquisition of Amovos
Kinstellar, working with Winston & Strawn, has advised Tempo Software on its agreement to acquire Old Street Solutions brand operator Amovos.
Kinstellar Advises Rheinmetall on Defence Cooperation with State-Owned Ukroboronprom
Kinstellar has advised Rheinmetall on executing a cooperation agreement with Ukrainian state-owned defense industry concern Ukroboronprom.
Wolf Theiss Advises on EUR 2 Billion Financing for Benteler Group
Wolf Theiss, working with Milbank, has advised the initial purchasers and lenders on Salzburg-based Benteler Group’s capital market debut issuance and loans amounting to over EUR 2 billion.
Women’s Representation and Participation in the Modern Business World – the Example of the Republic of Serbia
The participation of women in business is not only a matter of gender equality and social justice but is also a crucial prerequisite for sustainable economic growth and social progress, particularly in the face of the multiple challenges that humanity is currently confronting. The inclusion of women in business reduces unemployment and ensures greater economic growth, which is of particular importance for countries in transition, such as the Republic of Serbia.
Five Years of GDPR: An Overview of GDPR Implementation in Romania
May 2023 – As May 2023 marks the fifth anniversary of the implementation of GDPR, we have prepared an overview of the five years of regulatory struggle in Romania since the regulation came into effect. By examining the value of the sanctions and the types of violations, we can identify some regulatory trends of the local practice.
Omer Erdogan Joins Kinstellar in Istanbul as Partner
Former Guner Law Office Partner Omer Erdogan has joined Kinstellar Turkish affiliate Gen & Temizer Ozer as a Partner in Istanbul.