🌟 We are proud to share that 82 of our leading lawyers have earned a total of 105 individual rankings in this year’s Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa edition. 🏆 11 Partners included in the Hall of Fame 🥇 26 individuals recognised as Leading Partners 🏅 18 lawyers named Next Generation Partners ⭐ 32 lawyers ranked as Leading Associates Huge congratulations to our ranked colleagues! Your commitment to excellence continues to set new standards. 👏   📸 Swipe to see who is ranked this year and for which practice areas! Missed our team rankings? Scroll down on our page to check them out! 👇 #ExceptionalTogether #Award #Legal500 #InTheKnow #Recognition #EMEA #LegalAward #LeadingLawyers

Meet Us at Wiener M&A Day 2025 – 7 May, Haus der Industrie, Vienna! 📌 We are delighted to co-host this key event for M&A professionals — a platform to exchange insights and explore the latest developments in the Austrian M&A landscape, this year with a special focus on the energy sector. 🌟 🤝 Join us at the conference and meet our M&A experts! 🎤 Horst Ebhardt will take the stage at 12:15 PM as moderator of the panel discussion: “Buy Now, Pay Later: Purchase Price Adjustments in Practice”. He will be joined by a notable panel featuring: Alexandra Nagle (Managing Director, DC Advisory) Jürgen Kittel (Partner, Dorda) Gerhard Hermann (Partner, Baker McKenzie) The panel will discuss how parties to an M&A transaction can address the determination of the purchase price and possible purchase price adjustment arrangements to cope with an increasingly volatile market environment. 📍 Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with top-tier experts, gain up-to-date market intelligence, and engage in conversations around the most pressing M&A and AI innovation topics. Are you attending? Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/dPw4YQXi #ExceptionalTogether #ViennaMandADay #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateLaw #MALaw #Austria #LegalExpertise #Conferences

🎮✨ Next week, we are heading to Rome for the Games Industry Law Summit On Tour conference! ✨🎮 Petr Bratský, Co-Head of our Interactive Entertainment & Gaming practice, is looking forward to meet you and chat about the latest developments in the evolving video games industry across Central and Eastern Europe. 🌍 📌 There’s plenty to catch up on—including the new video game incentive scheme in the Czech Republic. 🤝 We can't wait to see you all in Rome! #ExceptionalTogether #intheknow #Italy #CzechRepublic #CEE #gamesindustry #videogames #conference #LawSummit

🎉 We are proud to share our latest achievements in the Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2025 Edition: our stellar team has been ranked 🥇 top-tier in 27 practice areas and 🏅 recommended in 48 more. 👏 Kudos to our teams in #Austria, #Bulgaria, #Croatia, #CzechRepublic, #Hungary, #Kazakhstan, #Romania, #Serbia, #Slovakia, #Turkey #Ukraine, and #Uzbekistan for their outstanding rankings—a true testament to your growing market reputation, hard work, dedication and knowledge. A heartfelt thank you to our clients for your valuable trust and partnership! 🔜 Watch this space: we will soon reveal our lawyers’ impressive individual rankings! #ExceptionalTogether #Award #Legal500 #InTheKnow #Recognition #EMEA #LegalAward #LeadingLawyers #TopTierFirm

📢 RO Meet Theodor Artenie, Counsel and Head of Tax, Romania, at the CFO Conference 2025, organized by Business Mark in 📍 Bucharest on 🗓️ 28 March. 💡 Theodor will be speaking in the first session, sharing key insights on anticipated tax changes coming in late 2025 and 2026—important knowledge for CFOs navigating the evolving fiscal landscape. 📊 🏨 The event aims at bringing together top finance leaders to explore trends, challenges, and strategies shaping the future of finance in Romania and beyond. 🙏 Many thanks to BusinessMark for the partnership we have and the opportunity to be part of this important platform for thought leadership in the finance community. 🔗  More details and registration at the link here: https://lnkd.in/en9m6Kxb #ExceptionalTogether #InTheKnow #Finance #CFOConference2025 #TaxUpdate #FinanceLeadership #BusinessMark #BucharestEvents #CFOInsights #TaxRomania #Romania

📢 We are proud to have advised EMMA Capital Group on its strategic acquisition of Diamedix, one of the largest independent medical equipment distributors in Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, and Ukraine. The transaction, completed through subsidiary Emma Zeta, represents a key step in bolstering EMMA Capital’s presence in the medical technology and diagnostics sector across Southeast Europe. 🏥🧬 🤝 Our legal team was led by Zsuzsa Csiki (Partner, Co-Head of Corporate M&A, Romania), with strong support from Mihai-Cristian Stan (Managing Associate) and Ioana Popescu (Senior Associate). Further team members included: In 📍Romania: Claudia Popescu (Special Counsel), Cosmin Vasilescu (Senior Associate), Teodora Nicoschi (Associate), Dana - Andreea Sârbu (Senior Associate), Denisa Constantin (Associate), Alexandra Sofineti (Associate) — handling due diligence, Cătălin Graure (Counsel), Cristina Costin (Junior Associate), Andreea Vladareanu (Junior Associate) — advising on FDI/Antitrust aspects. In 📍Bulgaria: Diana Dimova (Managing Partner), Nikolay Gergov (Senior Associate). In 📍Ukraine: Olena Kuchynska (Managing Partner), Ihor Kitela (Of Counsel), Oleksandra Putiienko (Associate), Diana Malysh (Associate). 👏 Congratulations to our client and all the teams involved! #ExceptionalTogether #Acquisition #HealthcareDeal #CrossBorderMandA #CorporateLaw #FDI #Antitrust #Teamwork #SoutheasternEurope #Romania #Ukraine #Bulgaria #Moldova

🇺🇦 Kinstellar stands in solidarity with Ukraine and we continue to support those who have suffered unimaginable loss. As part of our ongoing commitment, our Kyiv team has contributed to two vital relief initiatives: 🔹 Pokrova Chortkiv is a foundation dedicated to providing critical aid, equipment, and resources to soldiers and people with disabilities on the front lines. We contributed 230,000 UAH to support their mission. 🔹 Children of Heroes Charity Fund is an organization that provides essential support to children who have lost their parents in this unjust war. We contributed 180,000 UAH to aid their cause. Every act of support counts and each donation sends a powerful message: You are not alone. We stand with you. We urge other companies and organizations to join these critical initiatives, as every contribution is more than just aid—it is a testament to our unity, resilience, and unwavering belief in the power of collective action to create lasting change. 💙 Together, we are stronger. Together, we are exceptional. Together, we will prevail. 💛 #ExceptionalTogether #StandingwithUkraine #Ukraine #Support #Charity #PokrovaChortkiv #ChildrenOfHeroes

📢 We are proud to have advised DSV on the successful sale and leaseback of its newly constructed logistics park in Senec, Slovakia, acquired by REICO LONG LEASE as a result. 🚀 This milestone transaction is the largest sale-and-leaseback deal in Slovakia since 2018, highlighting our team’s real estate and M&A expertise. Spanning 69,600 sqm, the state-of-the-art logistics facility is strategically located with strong connectivity to European markets and a robust ESG profile. Our Bratislava team was led by Adam Pichler (Senior Associate), with support from Alexandra Milde (Junior Associate). ⚖️ We provided end-to-end legal support throughout the project, from land acquisition in 2022 to closing, including drafting and negotiating key agreements. Congratulations to all involved! 👏 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dcd-nSxH #ExceptionalTogether #DoneDeals #Slovakia #ESG #MergersandAcquisitions #RealEstate #Transaction #ESG

📢 🇺🇦 Repeal of the Commercial Code of Ukraine: Analysis of the law and its impact 🤔📝 What does the repeal of the Commercial Code mean for businesses and legal professionals in Ukraine? Our alert provides an in-depth review of the new law, which introduces a landmark reform of Ukraine’s private law system. The alert covers: 🔸 Incorporated commercial code provisions 🔸 Systemic changes in the Ukrainian legal framework 🔸 Mandatory actions for legal entities 🔸 Conceptual shifts in commercial law 🔸 Impact on certain sectors of the economy 🔸 Transition period: adaptation challenges and strategies 📖 Learn more by reading the full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/dxVx58wb 📞 Contact our team in Ukraine to take the necessary actions during the transition period and ensure compliance. #ExceptionalTogether #InTheKnow #LegalReform #Ukraine #CorporateLaw #BusinessRegulation #LegalUpdate #LawReform