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Hartwig Kienast, a leading Austrian M&A lawyer, joins Kinstellar as Partner in Vienna
Kinstellar is delighted to announce that Hartwig Kienast, a highly regarded M&A lawyer, has joined our newly launched Vienna office as a Partner. His arrival further strengthens our M&A and private equity capabilities in Austria and across the wider CEE region, reaffirming our commitment to delivering top-tier legal advice in this key market. Hartwig Kienast specialises in mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital transactions, as well as corporate reorganisations. He has been actively involved in large cross-border M&A transactions and restructurings, advising both international corporations and investors. His experience spans a wide range of sectors, including: infrastructure & energy
Harald Strahberger, a leading regulatory lawyer, joins Kinstellar as Partner in Vienna
Kinstellar is delighted to announce that Harald Strahberger has joined our newly launched Vienna office as a Partner. His addition strengthens our public law and regulatory capabilities, further enhancing the firm’s expertise in Austria and across the wider Central and Eastern European region. With extensive experience advising national and international clients across all aspects of public law, Harald specialises in environmental law (including facility, waste, and water regulations), energy law, trade law, data protection, and state aid law. He also has a strong background representing clients in administrative proceedings and before Administrative Courts, the Supreme Administrative Court, the Austrian Constitutional
Philipp Kapl, new Kinstellar partner in Vienna, advises Limestone Capital on strategic investment in LOISIUM Wine & SPA Hotels
Philipp Kapl, Partner in Kinstellar’s newly launched Vienna office, successfully advised LC Hospitality Holding AG, a subsidiary of Limestone Capital AG, on the acquisition of a 60% majority stake in Loisium Wine & SPA Holding GmbH, through a share deal. The transaction, which closed on 4 February 2025, marks a significant milestone in the expansion of the LOISIUM brand, renowned for its seamless blend of premium wine experiences and luxury spa retreats. This strategic investment reinforces the LOISIUM Group’s position in the hospitality sector, unlocking new opportunities for growth in prime wine regions. With Limestone Capital as a key investor, LOISIUM will continue to enhance its unique concept, integrating
Kinstellar continues to strengthen its Vienna Office with the addition of Philipp Kapl as Partner
Kinstellar is pleased to announce that distinguished M&A lawyer Philipp Kapl has joined the Firm as a Partner, further enhancing Kinstellar's corporate and transactional capabilities in Vienna. Philipp brings over a decade of experience advising on high-profile M&A transactions, private equity, joint ventures, growth capital investments, divestitures, infrastructure investments and shareholder arrangements. Prior to joining Kinstellar, Philipp was with a leading Austrian law firm. His career includes a secondment with Cravath, Swaine & Moore in London and extensive experience at top-tier Austrian firms. Earlier in his career, he gained valuable insights into investment banking at Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan
Kinstellar launches Vienna office
Kinstellar is delighted to announce the launch of its office in Vienna. This is a significant milestone in strengthening our presence across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Southeast Europe (SEE). The Vienna office is a greenfield development, spearheaded by Horst Ebhardt, a renowned Corporate M&A lawyer and one of the most respected names in the CEE market. Horst brings 25 years of experience in private practice, specialising in complex cross-border M&A, privatisations, and restructuring transactions across Austria and the CEE/SEE region. He provides strategic advice to companies across various sectors, with a strong focus on financial institutions, life sciences, and private equity. Over the past 12 years