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Kinstellar advises PKO Bank Polski on Romanian law aspects regarding the financing for Maspex Group’s acquisition of Purcari Wineries
Kinstellar, working in cooperation with Norton Rose Fulbright, has advised Powszechna Kasa Oszczędności Bank Polski (PKO Bank Polski), acting through its Romanian branch, on the Romanian law aspects of the financing provided to Maspex Romania in connection with the acquisition of Purcari Wineries. The acquisition, structured as a voluntary takeover approved by the Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), has been partially financed by a loan governed by Polish law. Purcari Wineries is the leading wine producer in Central and Eastern Europe and the only regional wine group listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. It is also the largest exporter of bottled wine from Moldova, with a portfolio of premium Romanian
Kinstellar advises on the Romanian law aspects of the recent financing for Polon-Alfa
Kinstellar is pleased to announce that it has advised on the Romanian legal aspects of the recent financing for Polon-Alfa, a portfolio company of Argan Capital, on the establishment of a new continuation fund managed by Argan Capital and the full refinancing of Polon-Alfa’s existing debt. Kinstellar worked alongside Baker McKenzie Poland, which acted as lead counsel on the transaction. Polon-Alfa is a leading manufacturer of fire detection and alarm systems, with a strong presence across Central and Eastern Europe. With a diverse product range and a focus on safety technology, the company serves both industrial and commercial sectors in multiple markets. The financing was secured through P Capital Partners
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
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 advises EBRD on supply chain financing for Profi
Kinstellar is pleased to announce that, together with Sullivan & Worcester, we have advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), partnering with Banca Transilvania on implementing a supply chain financing programme for Profi Rom Food, one of Romania’s leading retail chains. This transaction marks the EBRD’s first supply chain finance initiative in Romania aimed at strengthening a domestic value chain. The EBRD will assume up to EUR 10 million in local currency risk, effectively doubling Profi’s supply chain finance programme to EUR 20 million through a shared-risk model. Profi, which operates 1,750 stores across Romania under three brands—Super (mid-sized to large stores), Go
Kinstellar advises syndicate of banks on a EUR 73 million financing to Grup Serban Holding
Kinstellar is delighted to announce we have advised a syndicate of banks led by BRD Groupe Société Générale and Banca Transilvania on a EUR 73 million syndicated facility to Grup Serban Holding. BRD Groupe Société Générale and Banca Transilvania served as both Documentation Agents and Original Lenders, Raiffeisen Bank Romania joined as Sustainability Agent and Original Lender, with Banca Transilvania further assuming the roles of Facility Agent and Security Agent for the duration of the transaction. Grup Serban Holding, an entrepreneurial company active in the agricultural sector, will utilize this financing to refinance its existing debt and further expand its operations. Kinstellar’s assistance on
Kinstellar advises CCC on the Romanian, Czech, Croatian, Hungarian, and Slovak legal aspects of a PLN 1.8 billion financing agreement
Kinstellar is delighted to announce it has successfully advised CCC—a leading Polish-based footwear manufacturer and retailer with a network of over 1,000 stores across 29 countries—on the Romanian, Czech, Croatian, Hungarian and Slovak legal aspects of a PLN 1.8 billion (approximately EUR 420 million) term and revolving facilities agreement. The financing, which is provided by a consortium of lenders including mBank, EBRD, Bank Pekao, BNP Paribas Bank Polska, PKO Bank Polski, Santander Bank Polska, and Bank Handlowy w Warszawie, as well as the factoring entities Santander Factoring, mFaktoring, PKO Faktoring, and BNP Paribas Faktoring, will support CCC’s ongoing operations and the further development of its brands
Kinstellar advises ING Bank on a new EUR 150 million senior facility granted to Romanian telecommunications service provider DIGI Romania
Kinstellar, together with Linklaters LLP, has successfully advised ING Bank N.V. on a EUR 150 million senior facility agreement granted to DIGI Romania, the leading Romania-based paid television and telecommunications provider (and part of Dutch-registered Digi Communications N.V.). The term loan has a maturity of three years and will be used for the refinancing of the EUR 450 million senior guaranteed bonds issued by DIGI Romania, which are due in 2025. ING Bank N.V. acted as arranger and original lender, with ING Bank N.V. London Branch acting as facility agent. Kinstellar’s office in Romania has advised on various iterations of this transaction since 2016 and has thus been thoroughly involved in preparing
Kinstellar, together with Rymarz Zdort Maruta, advises SMYK Group on the amendment and extension of its financing
Kinstellar has successfully advised SMYK Group and its Romanian subsidiary, SMYK All For Kids, on all Romanian law aspects concerning the amendment and extension of its group financing. The financing transaction involved an extremely tight timeline and required seamless alignment, as it was conducted simultaneously with Bridgepoint’s sale of shares in Smyk Group to Accession Capital Partners (ACP). Kinstellar was previously selected by SMYK Group as its local advisor on various iterations of this financing, and also advised Bridgepoint on the local law aspects of Smyk’s acquisition in 2016. Smyk, established in 1952, is an iconic brand and Poland’s largest chain of stores selling toys, clothing for children
Kinstellar advises BIG Mega Renewable Energy on a EUR 92 million financing with EBRD and OTP Bank for the construction and operation of the Urleasca wind farm in Romania
Kinstellar has successfully advised leading developer BIG Mega Renewable Energy on a EUR 92 million financing agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and OTP Bank to build and operate the 102 MW Urleasca wind farm in Brăila county, Romania. The milestone project marks BIG Mega Renewable Energy’s first renewable investment in Romania, with the signing of the financing agreement highlighted as a crucial milestone for the company’s expansion strategy in Romania and the Balkans. The Urleasca wind farm is expected to make a significant contribution to Romania’s renewable energy goals, with generation capacity of 292 GWh per year. The financial closing is expected mid-2024. Kinstellar’s
Kinstellar appoints new Sector and Service Line Heads and Head of German Desk
Kinstellar supports professional growth by offering a broad range of career development opportunities for our team, including the role of sector/service line head or co-head. We provide growth opportunities to all of our talented lawyers with the relevant experience and an outstanding track record. We are delighted to announce the following appointments: Csilla Andrékó, Partner in our Budapest office, is the Co-Head of the firm-wide Banking & Finance Service Line. Csilla is one of the founders of the Firm and the former Managing Partner of the Budapest office. Csilla also served as the head of the regional Banking & Finance and Restructuring & Insolvency Service Lines. She retired from active practice
Kinstellar, together with Linklaters, advises a consortium of lenders on a EUR 800 million financing agreement with AmRest
Kinstellar has recently advised a consortium of lenders on the Romanian, Czech and Hungarian legal aspects of a EUR 800 million financing agreement with fast-food operator AmRest. Led by Banco Santander, S.A. as agent, the group of lenders includes Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A., Powszechna Kasa Oszczędności Bank Polski S.A., Česká spořitelna, a. s., ING Bank Śląski S.A., Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S. A., Banco Santander, S.A., Banco Santander (Poland), BNP Paribas (Poland), and Rabobank. AmRest is one of the leading publicly listed restaurant operators in Europe, with a portfolio of recognisable brands in 25 countries. The company operates restaurants under franchise brands such as KFC, Starbucks, Pizza