July 2025 – Kinstellar has advised PPF Group and its shareholders on an agreement with ForteBank for the sale of 100% of Home Credit Bank Kazakhstan and its associated businesses. The terms of the transaction remain undisclosed and the deal is subject...
July 2025 – Kinstellar is pleased to have supported Banca Intesa with the first issuance of collateral-free mini bonds in Serbia - a significant milestone in the development of the local capital market.
June 2025 – The European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) (“EAA”) represents a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for private sector businesses across the European Union. Introduced to harmonise accessibility requirements for...
May 2025 – We are delighted to report that Kinstellar’s Belgrade office provided legal support in preparing the complete set of documentation for Banca Intesa AD Beograd, as part of the bank’s introduction of mini bonds, a new financing tool designed...
May 2025 – On 9 May 2025 the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) published new amendments to existing currency restrictions introduced in February 2022, following the launch of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The revised regulatory provisions are aimed...
May 2025 – Kinstellar has successfully advised “Baiterek” National Managing Holding in connection with its debut issuance of senior unsecured Eurobonds in an amount of up to USD 500,000,000, under Regulation S / Rule 144A. The bonds are listed on...
May 2025 – Kinstellar is pleased to announce that, together with Milbank as lead counsel, it has advised Advent, a leading global private equity investor, on the acquisition of TBI Bank, a leading digital challenger bank in Southeast Europe, from 4finance...
April 2025 – Kinstellar has advised KMF, Kazakhstan’s largest microfinance organisation, on obtaining the regulatory approval for its voluntary conversion into a second-tier bank. The approval, granted by the Agency for Regulation and Development...
April 2025 – Kinstellar is pleased to have acted as Kazakhstan counsel to JSC Kaspi.kz in its successful debut bond issuance, raising USD 650 million through 6.250% senior unsecured notes due in 2030. This marks the largest investment-grade bond issuance...
February 2025 – Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS2) aims to further strengthen the cyber resilience of the EU by requiring entities in various sectors to dial up their cybersecurity efforts. NIS2 replaces the former NIS1 Directive (EU) 2016/1148, expands...