Did you know that the CEE Q1 leaderboards are available through the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website?
Kinstellar and Vukina & Partners Advise on S Immo's Sale of Zagrebtower
Kinstellar has advised S Immo on the sale of the Zagrebtower office building to the OTP Group. Vukina & Partners advised the OTP Group.
Leading the Way in Serbia: An Interview with Milos Velimirovic on the Recent Kinstellar/SOG Merger
On July 4, 2023, CEE Legal Matters reported that Kinstellar and SOG were teaming up in Serbia through a strategic partnership. Recently appointed Kinstellar Belgrade Managing Partner – and co-head of the firm-wide Financial Institutions sector – Milos Velimirovic shares an insider’s perspective on the move.
Key Milestone in Corporate Governance Reform: Ukraine Enacts Long-Awaited Law on the Further Liberalisation of the SOE Sector
On 8 March 2024, the Law of Ukraine “Introducing Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on the Enhancement of Corporate Governance” (the “Law” or the “SOE Law”) entered into force. This Law is a significant step towards the alignment of the Ukrainian legal framework for state-owned enterprises (“SOEs”) with international best practices, particularly the OECD Guidelines for Corporate Governance of SOEs (“OECD Guidelines”).
Kinstellar and Moore Legal Advise on Genesis Capital's Acquisition of GAF
Kinstellar has advised the Genesis Private Equity Fund IV on the acquisition of a majority stake in Czech specialized metal product manufacturer GAF. Moore Legal advised Ludek Fofonka on the sale.
Kinstellar Advises Immofinanz on Sale of Grand Center Zagreb
Kinstellar has advised Immofinanz on its sale of the Grand Center Zagreb office building to an undisclosed Croatian real estate firm.
Kinstellar and Kutejova Marsal Briasky Advise on Genesis Capital Acquisition of Schulte Group
Kinstellar has advised the Genesis Private Equity Fund IV on its acquisition of the Schulte Group from Radovan Soldat and Jan Bula. Kutejova Marsal Briasky advised the sellers.
Kinstellar Advises The Associated Press on Production of 20 Days in Mariupol Oscar-Winning Documentary
Kinstellar has advised The Associated Press on the production of 20 Days in Mariupol, a feature-length documentary about the brutal Russian invasion and devastation of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol in 2022.
Managing Human Capital During a State of War
Marked by the turbulence of war, Ukraine’s legal sector has adjusted to the new circumstances but potential future talent challenges loom on the horizon.
Bulgaria: A Step Closer to a More Effective Insolvency and Restructuring Regime
The extended deadline for the implementation of the Directive (EU) 2019/1023 has expired on July 17, 2022. More than a year later, in August 2023, the amendments to the Bulgarian Commercial Act concerning, among other things, insolvency and restructuring rules and procedures were finally published in the Bulgarian State Gazette. Apart from pure alignment with the European legislation, the amendments are aimed at certain long-standing shortcomings of the Bulgarian insolvency and restructuring regime.
Significant Changes Envisaged to Grid Connection for New Power-Generation Capacities in Romania
The Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (“ANRE”) has announced important amendments to the rules for connecting new power-generation capacities to the public network.
A Year in Review: A Brief Analysis of the Serbian Banking Sector in 2023
As of the close of 2022, Serbia's banking sector faced challenges amid global economic conditions. The year 2023 brought its distinct set of obstacles, with a noteworthy slowdown in global inflation compared to the last quarter of 2022. However, the undeniable focal point is the war in Ukraine, triggering a faster inflationary spiral due to increased energy and food prices.
Gen Temizer Ozer Advises on Bor Seker IPO
Gen Temizer Ozer has advised Bor Seker on its IPO and listing on the Istanbul Stock Exchange.
Did You Know: 2023 Leaderboards in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Slovenia
Did you know that, using the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website, you can look up the 2023 deal leaderboards in each CEE market, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Slovenia?
Did You Know: The 2023 Lawyer and Firm Leaderboard in Romania
Did you know that, according to the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website, a total of twenty law firms and seventeen individual lawyers worked on five or more reported Romanian client matters in 2023?
Kinstellar, Karanovic & Partners, and AP Legal Advise on Evelixon Acquisition of Grand Wind Park from Windvision
Kinstellar has advised Evelixon Trading Limited on its acquisition of the Grand Wind Park project company from Windvision Serbia Holding and the subsequent sale of a 50% stake in Grand Wind Park to MK Green Energy Limited. Karanovic & Partners advised Windvision. AP Legal advised MK Green Energy.
Boryana Boteva Joins Kinstellar as Sofia Head of Projects & Infrastructure
Former Sabev & Partners Partner Boryana Boteva has joined Kinstellar's Sofia office as a Senior Counsel and its Head of Projects & Infrastructure.
PwC Legal Advise Blue Sea Capital on Acquisition of Telekom Srbija Tower Portfolio
PwC Legal, working with Van Campen Liem, has advised Blue Sea Capital on co-investing to acquire the Telekom Srbija telecommunications tower portfolio alongside Actis and in co-operation with Andrej Jovanovic’s family office.