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Kinstellar advises CEMEX on the acquisition of two mining areas in the Czech Republic

November 2025 – Kinstellar has successfully advised CEMEX, a global building materials company, on the acquisition of two mining areas in the Czech Republic.

Kinstellar advises Max Aicher Group on the sale of its property in the former CUG industrial estate in Cluj-Napoca to Hexagon Group

November 2025 - Kinstellar has advised Max Aicher Group, a leading German industrial group, on the sale of its property in the former industrial estate “Combinatul de Utilaj Greu” (“CUG”) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania—one of the largest sites of its...

Dieselgate settlements – BGH declares shareholders’ resolution void

November 2025 – The German Supreme Court (“BGH”) has annulled the resolution of the general meeting of Volkswagen AG (“VW AG”) in the so-called “Dieselgate” scandal, where settlements concluded with former members of the management board...

Alternative distribution models in the automotive sector: Contractual law issues

October 2025 – The European automotive industry is in the midst of a profound transformation. Traditional dealership networks are being redefined, with manufacturers increasingly weighing direct-to-consumer, agency, or hybrid sales models. While such...

Kinstellar advises ADM Global on strategic joint venture with Sojitz Corporation in Uzbekistan’s automotive industry

October 2025 – Kinstellar has recently advised ADM Global on its landmark strategic partnership with Japan’s Sojitz Corporation in Uzbekistan’s automotive industry.

Kinstellar advises the shareholders of Autolift Group on strategic partnership with CAPCELLENCE

September 2025 – Kinstellar has advised the shareholders of Autolift on the conclusion of a majority strategic partnership with Hamburg-based private equity investor CAPCELLENCE Mittelstandspartner. As part of the transaction, CAPCELLENCE acquired a...

Transitioning to an agency model in automotive sales: The pros and cons from a legal perspective

September 2025 – The automotive industry is entering a new era – not only in terms of technology and electromobility but also in terms of how vehicles are sold. Certain manufacturers are shifting away from the traditional dealership model towards...

Updates on NIS2 in Romania

August 2025 – Following up on our initial article regarding the transposition of the NIS2 Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (“NIS2”) in Romania via Government Emergency Ordinance no. 155/30.12.2024 (“GEO 155”), we would like to inform you of the following...

European Commission guidance letter on licensing standard essential patents by the Automotive Licensing Negotiation Group

July 2025 – The European Commission issued an informal guidance letter to the Automotive Licensing Negotiation Group (ALNG), marking the first application of the Informal Guidance Notice allowing for undertakings to approach the Commission with novel...

Kinstellar supports Ukraine in its reconstruction efforts and launches dedicated Ukraine reconstruction projects website

July 2025 – Kinstellar has launched a firmwide initiative to support Ukraine in its recovery and reconstruction efforts.