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Kinstellar advises Accolade on one of the largest Czech industrial real estate acquisitions of 2025
Kinstellar has successfully advised Accolade on its strategic entry into the South Bohemian region through the acquisition of the Garbe Park industrial site in Boršov nad Vltavou, near České Budějovice, from Garbe Industrial Real Estate. The transaction, valued at nearly CZK 2.5 billion, ranks as the second-largest industrial real estate deal in the Czech Republic in 2025 to date. The acquired assets include two completed buildings — both fully leased — as well as development land for future expansion, which will be carried out through a joint venture between Accolade and Garbe. The site, developed since 2023, offers a mix of logistics, manufacturing, office, and retail space, with a total lettable area expected
Kinstellar advises Altenova on legal aspects of the partnership between the Pyronova Group and Altebra Group across six jurisdictions
Kinstellar is pleased to announce that our team has assisted Altebra on its merger with Pyronova Group—forming a new European leader in active fire protection under the name “Altenova”. Pyronov a Group is an international fire protection company headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia. The transaction involves Pyronova and its subsidiaries in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Germany and Ukraine, marking a significant milestone in Altebra Group’s strategic expansion across Central and Eastern Europe. Pyronova is a well-established supplier of innovative fire safety solutions, with a strong regional presence. Altebra Group is a market leader in active fire protection with operations across
The automotive industry is rapidly transforming through digital technologies
This shift introduces complex legal and compliance challenges under EU law, particularly around data collection, processing, and sharing. Key frameworks such as the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive govern issues like user consent, data transparency, access, and deletion. Manufacturers must embed privacy by design and strengthen cybersecurity. How does the GDPR impact data collection in infotainment systems? Infotainment, telematics, and autonomous features gather vast user data - raising critical questions of control, purpose, and protection. The Data Act grants users broader rights to access and share vehicle data, while public safety tools like eCall must still ensure compliance with data
Kinstellar, with Noerr as lead counsel, advises STRABAG on the Romanian, Croatian, Czech, and Montenegrin law aspects of its acquisition of WTE Wassertechnik
Kinstellar is pleased to announce that, together with Noerr acting as lead counsel, it has advised STRABAG, one of Europe’s leading technology groups for construction services, on the Romanian, Croatian, Czech, and Montenegrin law aspects of its acquisition of WTE Wassertechnik, a provider of municipal and industrial water management solutions. The purchase price for the shares in WTE Wassertechnik is EUR 100 million. STRABAG is also taking over existing shareholder loans. The transaction supports STRABAG’s Strategy 2030 and is expected to significantly expand its existing water technology capabilities into the field of integrated water management. Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory and antitrust
Defence Readiness Omnibus – EUR 800 billion to be spent on defence in the next four years
As part of the European Commission’s ReArm Europe Plan/ Readiness 2030, European Union (“EU”) Member States will mobilise EUR 800 billion over the next four years to finance a massive ramp-up of their defence spending. On 17 June 2025, the Commission adopted the Defence Readiness Omnibus (“Omnibus”) to facilitate these defence investments. The Omnibus is the response to the call of the European Council from March this year[1] for the Commission to enable the simplification of both legal and administrative frameworks relevant to defence readiness, in line with the 2022 Versailles declaration by EU leaders calling for Member States to bolster their defence capabilities following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
European Court of Justice reviews directors’ liability for cartel fines
Cartel fines, which can amount up to 10% of a company’s global group turnover, represent one of the most significant enforcement instruments in European competition law. With both the frequency and the magnitude of such cartel fines on the rise, companies are increasingly exploring the possibility of seeking recourse from managing directors. The admissibility of such damage claims is currently subject of preliminary ruling proceedings before the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”). 1. Facts of the case The Cartel Senate of the German Supreme Court (“BGH”, case no. KZR 74/23) referred a case to the ECJ involving a former managing director of a German limited liability company who simultaneously served as
The European Accessibility Act: Compliance or consequences? Is your business prepared?
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 key products and services, the EAA is designed to improve access for persons with disabilities and foster a more inclusive internal market. With its full application date set for 28 June 2025, business entities that have not yet assessed their compliance posture face growing legal, operational, and reputational risks. The EAA expands beyond earlier public sector-focused legislation and applies to a wide range of industries—from tech to banking, telecoms, and e-commerce—making timely
Kinstellar, together with Greenberg Traurig Poland, advises on the Romanian, Czech and Hungarian legal aspects of a PLN 3.66 billion financing for CCC
Kinstellar, together with Greenberg Traurig Poland as lead counsel, is pleased to announce that it has advised again its long-standing client, CCC, the leading Polish-based footwear manufacturer and retailer with a network of over 1,000 stores across 29 countries, on the Romanian, Czech and Hungarian legal aspects of the recent financing increase. The financing, with a total value of PLN 3.66 billion (approximately EUR 850 million), was provided by a consortium of lenders including mBank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Bank Pekao, BNP Paribas Bank Polska, PKO Bank Polski, Santander Bank Polska, and Bank Handlowy w Warszawie, alongside the factoring entities Santander Factoring, mFaktoring, PKO Faktoring
The tariff war has crossed over to the film industry – what now?
The recent announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump authorising the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Trade Representative to immediately begin the process of instituting a 100% tariff on any and all movies produced outside the United States has the potential to shake the global film industry to its core. It is almost reminiscent of a war movie, where a U.S. soldier—a paratrooper—misses the planned landing zone and falls into unknown territory. While the newly announced tariff appears to be part of its broader strategy to revive domestic production and the implications could be far-reaching, the actual details of the tariff in question are not yet known. Trump’s decision could have a major impact on
Update on the implementation of CS3D and CSRD, and related local legislative developments in Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia
Despite the 6 July 2024 transposition deadline for the full implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), several jurisdictions – including the Czech Republic and Romania – remain subject to infringement proceedings initiated by the European Commission in September 2024 for failing to fully communicate their national measures. It remains unclear how this infringement process will proceed, particularly in light of the postponement of the second wave of the reporting obligation, as approved under the so-called “stop-the-clock” directive incorporated into the Omnibus I package. At the same time, and also as a consequence of the “stop-the-clock” directive – which postponed the
Kinstellar announces new Partner promotions
Kinstellar is delighted to announce the promotion to Partner of Magdalena Raducanu (Romania), Jan Lehký (Czech Republic), and Kuanysh Shekerbekov (Kazakhstan). Magdalena Raducanu is based in our Bucharest office and leads the Romanian Banking & Finance Service Line. She also serves as the co-head of the firm-wide Banking & Finance Service Line. Magdalena has more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of banking and financing, including project, real estate, and corporate finance as well as financial regulatory matters. Recently, she has dedicated significant efforts assisting banks on various ESG-related mandates. Magdalena joined Kinstellar in 2021 from the Bucharest office of Dentons. Since joining
Kinstellar advised Veolia on the acquisition of a stake in Veolia Energie ČR from ČEZ
Kinstellar has successfully advised Veolia on the acquisition of an additional 15% stake in Veolia Energie ČR from ČEZ, increasing its shareholding to more than 98%. This transaction marks a significant milestone in Veolia’s long-term collaboration with ČEZ and further strengthens its position in the Czech energy market. Kinstellar provided comprehensive legal support throughout the transaction, including due diligence, negotiation of transaction documents, and regulatory aspects. The deal aligns with Veolia’s GreenUp strategy, focusing on the transition to cleaner, local, and decarbonised energy sources. The Kinstellar team was led by Kamil Blažek (Partner) and included Michal Forýtek (Counsel), Matěj