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Insights November 2024

Understanding Hungary’s Guarantee of Origin: A new era for renewable gas

Stay competitive in Hungary's evolving energy market by understanding the Guarantee of Origin, a crucial certification now available for renewable gas. This change could open doors for businesses focused on sustainability and compliance. Earlier this year, the amendment to the Act XL of 2008 - Natural Gas (the "Natural Gas Act") brought a significant shift: the introduction of a Guarantee of Origin for renewable gas, similar to what we have seen in the electricity market. The guarantee of origin is an electronic document designed solely to certify, using objective, transparent, and non-discriminatory criteria, that a given share or quantity of gas produced by a specific generation unit qualifies as renewable

Deals November 2024

Kinstellar advises Ardian on the Romanian side of the transaction for the acquisition of a majority interest in Vista Vision

Kinstellar is proud to have advised Ardian, one of the world's leading private equity investment companies, on the Romanian side of the transaction for the acquisition of a majority interest in Vista Vision, a leading provider of healthcare services specialising in ophthalmic and refractive surgery. The transaction includes the indirect acquisition of 100% of the shares in two Romanian subsidiaries, Vista Vision and SIM Vision. Headquartered in Milan, Vista Vision was founded in 2003 and currently operates 12 clinics across Italy and five in Romania. The company is a leader in opthalmology healthcare, specialized in laser eye surgery for the correction of myopia and cataract surgery. Kinstellar's legal team

News November 2024

Important notice to our valued Clients: Beware of impersonation emails

4 November 2024 – It has come to our attention that some companies in Hungary have received unauthorised fraudulent emails falsely claiming to originate from Kinstellar's Budapest office (wrongly called "Andrékó Ferenczi Kinstellar Ügyvédi Iroda" – our Budapest Office's official name is different). This appears to be part of an illegal scam campaign. We assure you that these emails did not come from our official Kinstellar domain and have nothing to do with our Firm. Our IT and Risk & Compliance teams are giving this matter their highest priority and are actively investigating the issue. We are bringing this matter to the relevant authorities. Importantly, this illegal scam campaign appears to have been

Deals October 2024

Kinstellar advises Orbico on strategic acquisition in Ukraine

Kinstellar has acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to Orbico Group on the acquisition of a controlling stake in SAV 92, a leading Ukrainian distributor of branded international and Ukrainian food and non-food products. This multi-stage transaction marks a significant step in Orbico's strategic expansion into the Ukrainian market. Orbico Group is a leading distributor of a large number of globally known brands ranging from beauty care to motor oil products. Orbico cooperates with more than 180 suppliers, manages more than 500 global and local brands, and supplies to more than 59,000 customers. Kinstellar's advice included due diligence, securing unconditional merger control clearances for a gradual transfer of control

Insights October 2024

The legal effects of electronic signatures from the perspective of Law No. 214/2024 in Romania

On 8 October 2024, the Romanian law on the use of electronic signatures, timestamps and the provision of trust services based on these ("Electronic Signature Law") entered into force. The legislation introduces a new legal framework for electronic signatures, in close alignment with Regulation (EU) No. 910/2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market ("eIDAS Regulation"). Particularities of the legal effects depending on the type of electronic signature used: A. Qualified electronic signature – this is a signature created by a qualified electronic signature-creation device based on a qualified certificate for electronic signatures. While the Electronic

Insights October 2024

Ukraine advances toward introducing medical cannabis circulation

During September and early October, the Ukrainian government adopted secondary legislation to further the implementation of the so-called Cannabis Law. Click on one of the images below or use the following links to read our overview in English or in Ukrainian. Download in English: Download in Ukrainian:

Deals October 2024

Kinstellar advises Wienerberger on the acquisition of Czech concrete paver manufacturer Betonárna Lesonice

Kinstellar has successfully advised Wienerberger on the acquisition of Betonárna Lesonice, a Czech manufacturer of concrete pavers. This strategic acquisition strengthens Wienerberger's position in the construction and infrastructure sectors, addressing the growing demand for concrete paving and advanced sound insulation solutions in the Czech market. Kinstellar acted as legal counsel to Wienerberger, providing full-scope advisory throughout the transaction. The team was co-led by Barbara Kusak (Partner) and Michal Janíček (Counsel), with key support from Matěj Bolek (Senior Associate), Tereza Marek, Štěpán Gřešák, Matěj Korduliak (Associates), and Pavel Hrdý (Junior Associate). BDO provided financial

Insights October 2024

TMT Legal Update

Our TMT Legal Update provides insights from our law experts and aims to keep you regularly up to date with sector news, trends and legislation in the Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia regions. This issue covers key updates from our jurisdictions from the past few months. REGIONAL Implementation status of certain EU regulations Technology  01. New development regarding NIS 2 Directive implementation in various Kinstellar jurisdictions The EU's NIS2 Directive is a cybersecurity act aimed at improving overall cybersecurity in the EU. Member States must implement it by 17 October 2024. Below we provide

News October 2024

Competition Law in the CEE Region: "Cross-Sector Perspectives" Conference

We are pleased to announce Kinstellar's Competition Law Conference: Cross-Sector Perspectives, taking place on 15 November 2024 at the Hilton Hotel in Belgrade, Serbia. This exclusive event will bring together leading experts to explore the latest developments and challenges in competition law, providing valuable insights across various sectors. T he agenda includes: Fast Forward: Competition and the Current Trends in FMCG, moderated by Olga Šipka, Special Counsel, Co-head Competition & State Aid, Kinstellar, Belgrade Speakers: Stefan Dobrić (Bambi), Vukašin Petković (Nectar Group), Vitaly Pruzhansky (RBB Economics), Branislav Žeravić (Delhaize), Geoffroy van

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📢 Meet our #data protection experts Tímea Bana LL.M, Lukas A. Mrazik Petr Bratský and Ceren Ceyhan in 📍 Brussels on 📅 20–21 November at the 2024 IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress—Europe’s leading data protection event.    🎙️ Join them and other high-profile speakers and panelists, who will lead discussions on strategic developments in regional and international #dataprotection and update your knowledge with new insights to help you comply with changing #EUregulations, prepare for new data protection legislation from across the globe, and find new ways to safeguard data to improve customer trust. Looking forward to see you there! #kinstellar #exceptionaltogether

🇷🇸 📢 We are excited to host the ‘’#Competition Law Conference: Cross-Sector Perspectives’’, in 📍 #Belgrade, on 📅 15 November! This exclusive event brings together leading experts to explore the latest in competition law ⚖️, offering valuable insights, networking opportunities 🤝, practical sessions, and engaging case studies 📚. Our gratitude and thanks to our speakers and guests for their support 🙏. We look forward to welcoming you to Belgrade! 🌍 #exceptionaltogether #CompetitionLaw #CrossSectorInsights #LegalConference #Networking #Kinstellar #Belgrade #LegalExperts #InnovationInLaw

📢 🇷🇴 #Kinstellar has successfully advised Ardian, one of the world’s leading private equity #investment companies, on the Romanian side of the transaction for the acquisition of a majority interest in Vista Vision, a leading provider of #healthcare services specialising in #ophthalmic and refractive surgery. ➡️ Headquartered in Milan, Vista Vision was founded in 2003 and currently operates 12 clinics across Italy and five in Romania. The company is a leader in opthalmology healthcare, specialized in laser eye surgery for the correction of myopia and cataract surgery. 🤝 Kinstellar’s legal team advised on Romanian law aspects of the transaction, with PedersoliGattai acting as lead counsel. 🌟 The team was coordinated by Zsuzsa Csiki (Partner, Head of Corporate M&A in Romania), supported by Claudia Popescu (Special Counsel), Ioana Alexandra Popescu (Associate), Mihai-Cristian Stan (Managing Associate), Cosmin Vasilescu (Senior Associate), Dana - Andreea Sârbu (Associate), and Teodora Nicoschi (Junior Associate). 💡 This acquisition reinforces Ardian's commitment to advancing #healthcare services in Eastern Europe, allowing Vista Vision to expand its offerings and continue its focus on innovative patient care solutions in ophthalmology. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/djcKHR_Z #donedeals #leadinglawyers #exceptionaltogether #healthcaresector #mergersandacquisitions

✨ Recognition in the Czech Republic’s Law Firm of the Year (Právnická firma roku) Rankings by epravo.cz! ✨ We are proud to announce that our Prague team has been highly recognized in this year’s Právnická firma roku by epravo.cz across multiple specialized legal categories! This recognition highlights our commitment to providing outstanding legal solutions and the dedication of our team.🌟 📌 Highly Recommended in: ✔ Competition Law ✔ Real Estate & Development Projects ✔ Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate ✔ Restructuring & Insolvency ✔ Energy ✔ Dispute Resolution & Arbitration ✔ Banking & Finance ✔ Capital Markets ✔ Telecommunications & Media ✔ Healthcare Law ✔ IT Law ✔ Environmental Law 📌 Recommended in: ✔ Corporate Compliance ✔ Public Procurement ✔ Asset Management A big thank you to our clients and partners for their trust, and congratulations to our team for this remarkable achievement! Together, we’re truly #ExceptionalTogether. #Kinstellar #LegalExcellence #CzechRepublic

We are delighted to share that Nina Tsifudina, Partner in our #Sofia office and firm-wide head of #Employment & #Labour Law, was invited as a speaker at ''The Future of Work Summit: Unlocking the human potential in the era of AI''. Nina, alongside industry leaders, had a fruitful discussion about the transformative role AI is playing in today's workplace, and how to navigate this dynamic landscape responsibly and ethically.

Nina Tsifudina, firm-wide head of Employment & Labour Law, speaks at The Future of Work Summit

🎉 Celebrating 16 Years of Kinstellar! 🎉 📅 This November, we mark Kinstellar’s 16th anniversary—a milestone made possible by our incredible #team whose hard work, talent, and dedication have shaped our journey. 🙌 This year alone we have welcomed around 100 new team members within our ranks and added new capabilities (as a result of the acquisition of Noerr’s operations in the Czech Republic, Romania and Slovakia), appointed new firm-wide leadership, and have succeeded to win and complete truly impressive and ground-breaking deals. 🌟 We are proud of the outstanding brand and community we’ve built together. Here’s to staying connected, staying exceptional, and to many more years of growth. 📽 Take a look at highlights from our recent firm-wide retreat in Prague, where we gathered as one team to reflect on our journey and the road ahead—and, of course, to have a little fun! 🥂 This is just a glimpse of who we are and the spirit that drives us forward. 🧡 Onwards and Upwards, Team #Kinstellar! Here’s to many more years together. 🚀 #exceptionaltogether

🌟 Proud of our IFLR1000 #2024 results in Central & Eastern Europe! ✨ 🔸 29 overall rankings, 🔸 9 top tier 👉 🇧🇬 #Bulgaria: #Banking, M&A; 🇨🇿 #Czech Republic: M&A and Project Development; 🇭🇺 #Hungary: #Banking, Project Development; 🇸🇰 #Slovakia: #Banking, M&A, Project Development; and 🔸 44 Leading Individuals. 🙌 Congratulations to our incredible team, and 🙏 thank you to our clients for your continued trust and partnership. Here’s to more achievements, together! 🎉 #exceptionaltogether #IFLR1000 #CEE #Teamwork #ClientTrust #awardsandrecognition

🌟 We are proud to announce that our colleague, Matěj Večeřa, Senior Associate in our #Prague office, has been recognised as one of the Rising Stars in the #PRVNÍCH100LET project! 🙌 This unique showcase celebrates the future of the #legal profession by highlighting 15 outstanding young talents from both domestic and international law firms. These professionals are distinguished by their exceptional expertise, empathy, and team spirit, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see Matěj included among them. 👏 Congratulations, Matěj, on this well-deserved recognition! Thank you for your dedication, drive, and commitment to excellence in everything you do. Here’s to your continued success and bright future in the world of law! 💼 #exceptionaltogether #RisingStars #YoungTalent #LawFuture

📢 📰 We are delighted to share that #Kinstellar's dedicated #employment team in #Bulgaria, #Croatia, #Czech Republic, #Hungary, #Kazakhstan, #Romania, #Serbia, #Slovakia, #Turkey, and #Uzbekistan, has contributed to the latest edition of the International Employment Lawyer (IEL) Guide to Whistleblowing. 🗺️ With an increasing global focus on accountability and transparency in the workplace, the guide provides essential insights to help organisations navigate the evolving landscape of whistleblower protection laws and compliance—ensuring companies are prepared to address and prevent corporate misconduct. ⚠️ 🙏 A special thanks to the authors: 🇧🇬 Bulgaria: Nina Tsifudina (Partner and head of the firm-wide #Employment service line), Vilislava Kolarova (Junior Associate) 🇭🇷 Croatia: Vedran Kopilović (Counsel), Zrinka Ivanković Šperanda (Senior Associate) 🇨🇿 Czech Republic: Iva Bilinska (Managing Associate) 🇭🇺 Hungary: Daniel Peter (Managing Associate and co-head of the firm-wide #Employment service line), Szabolcs Szilágyi (Associate) 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan: Kuanysh Kanlybayev (Managing Associate) 🇷🇴 Romania: Remus Codreanu (Partner), Lidia Zarnescu (Senior Associate) 🇷🇸 Serbia: Kristina Pavlović (Managing Associate) 🇸🇰 Slovakia: Matúš Kočíšek (Associate) 🇹🇷 Turkey: Ceren Ceyhan, Hatice Arslan (Associates) 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan: Kamilla Khamraeva (Counsel), Dilnora Mirabdullaeva (Legal Assistant) 📙 Read the full guide here: 🔗 https://bit.ly/48oixxK #intheknow #Whistleblowing #EmploymentLaw #IELGuide #CorporateGovernance