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Kinstellar supports Ukraine in its reconstruction efforts and launches dedicated Ukraine reconstruction projects website
Kinstellar has launched a firmwide initiative to support Ukraine in its recovery and reconstruction efforts. Our Kyiv Office continues providing full commercial counsel and legal support in Ukraine to international and domestic clients, with particular emphasis on the Infrastructure & Construction, Defence, Energy & Projects, and Mining & Minerals sectors. The Ukrainian government has given top-priority to these areas, and our team closely monitors related opportunities for our clients. We also draw on the combined experience of our 300+ lawyers in 12 jurisdictions in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Southeast Europe (SEE), and Central Asia to assist clients in some of the most ambitious reconstruction
Kinstellar advises Norway’s leading defence supplier Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace on the launch of its presence in Ukraine
Kinstellar is honoured to have supported Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (Kongsberg), Norway’s premier supplier of defence and aerospace-related systems, with opening a permanent office in Kyiv. Kongsberg is going to develop and deliver low-cost, high-volume air defence missiles and unmanned surface vessels in Ukraine. The Kinstellar team in Ukraine was led by Partners Anastasiya Bolkhovitinova, Head of the local Defence & Security sector, and Daniel Bilak. We advised on regulatory matters, cooperation with Ukrainian state authorities and local partners, and a wide variety of corporate and employment matters. The Norwegian law firm Advokatfirmaet Thommessen advised on Norwegian law and coordinated the international
Kinstellar and Strategy Council deliver the 3rd Defence Tech Forum in London
Following on the success of our two previous defence-tech events, Kinstellar and the Strategy Council, in partnership with the Embassy of Ukraine in the UK, were honoured to deliver the 3rd Defence Tech Forum in London on 25 April 25 at the Royal United Services Institute. The theme of the gathering was Ukrainian Technology for a New European Army: Galvanizing the private sector to meet UK-European security demands. The continued relevance of these events was underscored by His Excellency Ambassador Valeriy Zaluzhniy, former Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Ambassador Zaluzhniy opened the forum by summarising the changes to modern warfare and emphasising Ukraine’s position as the epicentre of real-time
Kinstellar and Strategy Council present the second UK – Ukraine Defence Tech Forum in London
With the support of the Embassy of Ukraine in the UK, Kinstellar was proud to partner with Stephen Butler and his team at Strategy Council to host the UK-Ukraine Defence Tech Forum, themed “Financing Ukraine’s Victory: Access to Capital and Scaling Defence Technologies” at the prestigious Royal United Services Institute in London on 8 November. Purpose Following on from the success of the previous drone-themed defence forum held in May, the UK-Ukraine Defence Tech Forum reconvened to promote investment by venture capital firms in Ukrainian miltech innovators. Ukrainian tech firms, UK and international VCs, and the governments of the UK and Ukraine exchanged views and experiences on the evolving role
Kinstellar advises the European defence giant KNDS on opening a subsidiary in Ukraine
Kinstellar is pleased to assist KNDS, the Franco-German military land systems manufacturer, and a key industrial supporter of Ukraine’s battle against Russian aggression, on establishing a subsidiary in Ukraine to support the cooperation between the Ukrainian government, the Ukrainian armaments industry and KNDS in equipment maintenance, production of spare parts and ammunition, leading to the manufacture of complete weapons systems. Partner and Head of the Defence & Security sector, Anastasiya Bolkhovitinova, led the firm’s project team. We are proud to support KNDS Group, whose efforts are crucial to Ukraine’s ability to sustain the fight against the Russian aggressor.Anastasiya Bolkhovitinova, Partner
Kinstellar sponsors a private dinner in Berlin between Oleksandr Kamyshin, Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine, and leading international defence companies
Kinstellar was pleased to have been invited by hosts US-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC) to sponsor an off-the-record dinner with Oleksandr Kamyshin, Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine, and C-suite executives from leading global defence companies, at the sides of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Berlin. Kinstellar Partner, Daniel Bilak, moderated a wide-ranging and lively discussion between Minister Kamyshin and the defence industry participants that also involved Deputy Ministers Hanna Hvozdiar and Serhiy Boyev. Oleksandr Kamyshin noted, “We are grateful to our international partners for your vital support of Ukraine and the on-going development of Ukraine’s defence industrial base. My ministry
Kinstellar and Strategy Council present the Ukrainian Drone Defence Forum in London
Kinstellar and Strategy Council, supported by D3 Venture Capital, organised the Ukrainian Drone Defence Forum, "Drones: Delivering Victory" at the prestigious Royal United Services Institute in London on May 21. Purpose. In connection with the recent defence partnership signed between the United Kingdom and Ukraine, the Forum’s endeavoured to enhance the collaboration between Ukrainian and British drone manufacturers and technology firms to scale up drone and electronic warfare production – a top partnership priority. The UK government has allocated £325m to support this effort. In this context, we were pleased to work together with the Government of the United Kingdom to deliver an event that would complement
Kinstellar advises Rheinmetall on the cooperation agreement with Ukraine’s state-owned defence industry concern, Ukroboronprom
Kinstellar is proud to have advised Rheinmetall on the signing of a cooperation agreement with Ukraine’s state-owned defence industry concern, Ukroboronprom. The two major defence manufacturers intend to create joint capabilities domiciled in Ukraine through setting up a joint venture, which is expected to be operational from mid-July 2023. Starting with the maintenance of military vehicles, the parties plan to move to the transfer of technology, joint production of selected Rheinmetall products in Ukraine, to potentially joint development of military systems, including for subsequent export from Ukraine. The entrance of Rheinmetall marks a new exciting chapter in the development of Ukraine’s defence industries