June 2024 – Kinstellar is pleased to announce that Luke Wochensky has joined the Firm as Partner and Head of the firm-wide Risk and Investigations Service Line.
Luke is a civil- and common-law qualified lawyer with an extensive track record in internal and government investigations, cross-border disputes, and providing commercially sensitive and practical counsel to clients operating in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Qualified to practice in New York and a US citizen, Luke has over 15 years of experience representing US and multinational corporations operating in the region. He regularly counsels clients in risk mitigation, compliance, and integrity issues, particularly those involving cross-border internal and government investigations. Additionally, he has led business, legal, and organizational audits involving financial and anti-money laundering compliance, as well as cases involving allegations of corruption and commercial bribery.
Luke joins Kinstellar from a leading US law firm. Between 2017 - 2019, he was the managing partner at an international law firm's Moscow office, where he founded and led the corporate crime and investigations practice.
Kristóf Ferenczi, Kinstellar Firm Managing Partner, comments: ‘‘We are delighted to welcome Luke to Kinstellar. His extensive experience in the CEE region and in managing compliance, risk and sensitive investigation matters, as well as cross-border disputes will be invaluable as we continue to grow our Risk and Investigations Service Line. Luke's commitment to offering practical, business-oriented advice perfectly aligns with our firm's approach and our dedication to our clients. We are excited to have him on board and look forward to the positive impact he will bring to our Firm.’’
Luke Wochensky adds: "Having worked with the Kinstellar team for many years, I am excited and honoured to join such talented professionals to provide seamless services to our valuable clients as their trusted advisors in Central & Eastern Europe and Central Asia."