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Kristóf Ferenczi is appointed Firm Managing Partner of Kinstellar
Kinstellar is delighted to announce that Kristóf Ferenczi has been appointed as new Firm Managing Partner effective from 1 January 2024. He will succeed Patrik Bolf, who will take on a new position within the Firm focusing on certain firm-wide projects, after having spent a very successful six years in the role. Kristóf Ferenczi has extensive executive management experience having served on Kinstellar’s Firm Management Committee since 2018 and as the Managing Partner of the Firm’s Budapest office. With over 20 years of experience, Kristóf has been with Kinstellar since the Firm’s foundation 15 years ago, and prior to that with Linklaters and DLA Piper. Kristóf is a very well-regarded energy sector specialist
Balázs Sepsey is appointed Office Managing Partner of Kinstellar’s Budapest office
Kinstellar is delighted to announce that Balázs Sepsey has been appointed as new Office Managing Partner of Kinstellar’s Budapest office effective from 1 January 2024. Balázs takes over from Kristóf Ferenczi, who has been appointed Kinstellar’s Firm Managing Partner. Rising over the years from Junior Associate to Partner in 2021, Balázs has become one of the finest acknowledged professionals in his field. A recognised energy market expert, Balázs has been a key driver of the growth and success of the Budapest energy practice over the years. As a member of the Budapest office’s management team and a mentor in the local mentoring scheme, Balázs has gained a strong understanding of our culture and values.
New senior hires boost Kinstellar Bucharest’s already market-leading real estate practice
Kinstellar is delighted to announce further hires: the additions of Corina Stanciu (Senior Associate) and Cristiana Mic-Soare (Special Counsel) to the Bucharest office’s real estate service line, thus even further strengthening the firm’s market-leading expertise in real estate and related sectors. Corina Stanciu joined the team as a Senior Associate. She has years of experience: she has assisted real estate investors and developers on real estate transactions, project development and construction permitting, covering the full range of business sectors: commercial / retail, office, industrial, logistics, residential, agriculture, renewable energy. She advised on day-to-day real estate, construction, regulatory
Energy sector expert Balázs Tomaj joins Kinstellar’s Budapest office
Kinstellar is delighted to announce that Balázs Tomaj, a seasoned legal practitioner in Hungary’s energy sector, has joined the firm’s Budapest office as a Senior Counsel. With a longstanding and notable career in the energy sector, Balázs brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, further enhancing the firm’s capabilities to serve its clients in this ever-evolving sector. With over 15 years at the largest Hungarian energy companies and law firms, Balázs has established himself as a trusted legal expert in the field. His deep understanding of energy regulations and industry trends is an invaluable asset for our firm and our clients. He will play a leading role in strengthening our capabilities in the energy
Kinstellar welcomes Sava Savov as Partner
Kinstellar is delighted to announce that Sava Savov has joined the firm as a Partner. In his new role, Sava will support Kinstellar’s international transactional offering and will also work with the executive team on various strategic initiatives of the firm. Sava Savov has an established reputation as a leading corporate and private equity lawyer. During his nearly two decades of experience, he has built a very successful career. His practice covers all areas of private equity, special situations and corporate law, including: acquisitions and disposals; distressed situations and restructuring; structured equity and other special situations; platform formations and investments; management equity; fund formation; and
Kinstellar strengthens its presence in Serbia by teaming up with and integrating SOG Law Firm
Kinstellar is delighted to announce that it has joined forces with leading Serbian law firm SOG in a strategic partnership that will significantly enhance our capabilities and position on the Serbian market. This new partnership brings together the collective strengths, resources, and experience of both law firms, creating a stronger offering in Serbia and the Western Balkans region. It presents a unique opportunity to achieve greater success, provide enhanced services to clients, and expand our local footprint. SOG — Kinstellar’s new team in Serbia SOG is a full-service and top-tier law firm in Serbia founded by a group of seasoned, internationally trained lawyers. The firm, similar in size to our current
Kinstellar appoints new Employment & Labour Law Service Line Co-Heads
Kinstellar is delighted to announce the appointment of Dániel Péter (Managing Associate, Budapest) and Cătălin Roman (Senior Associate, Bucharest) as Co-Heads of the firm-wide Employment & Labour law service line. Dániel and Cătălin will support Nina Tsifudina, Partner in our Sofia office and firm-wide Head of Employment & Labour law, on the development of this increasingly important service line. Both Dániel and Cătălin bring extensive experience and a proven track record in employment law, making them well suited to lead the practice and navigate the complexities of this ever-evolving field. Dániel Péter heads the Employment & Labour Law service line in the Budapest office. Dániel
Kinstellar strengthens its team in Turkey with the appointment of Ömer Erdoğan as Partner
Kinstellar is delighted to announce that Ömer Erdoğan has joined the firm’s Istanbul office as Partner. His joining reinforces our team’s capabilities in Turkey—particularly our expertise in the real estate, infrastructure and energy sectors as well as project finance. Ömer has 18 years of experience advising multinational and local companies on their investments in Turkey and abroad. His banking and finance expertise covers a wide range of transactions in Turkey. He has led teams acting for both lenders and sponsors on trade finance, project and acquisition financings, banking regulatory, security documentation, and secured loans and syndications. Ömer’s broad experience also covers the energy
Kinstellar announces new promotions to Partner and Counsel
Kinstellar is delighted and proud to announce the promotions to Partner of Tomáš Melišek (Bratislava), Levente Hegedűs (Budapest), Bulut Girgin (Istanbul), Anastasiya Bolkhovitinova, Natalia Kirichenko, Oleg Matiusha, Illya Muchnyk (all in our Kyiv office), and to Counsel of Dominika Bajzáthová (Bratislava). PARTNERS Tomá š Melišek, Bratislava Tomáš is the Head of the local Banking & Finance service line. He has 15 years of experience in banking and finance, focusing on project and acquisition financing as well as on financial regulations. Tomáš has substantial experience advising clients on significant financing transactions in the areas of real estate, energy, infrastructure, automotive, media
Kinstellar launches comprehensive FDI screening service to help clients navigate the regulatory landscape
Kinstellar is delighted to announce the launch of its comprehensive Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) screening service. As the regulatory landscape around FDI continues to evolve, Kinstellar recognises the critical importance of helping clients navigate this complex area. Our team of cross-practice experts has deep understanding of the various regulatory frameworks governing FDI screening across different jurisdictions. We help our clients assess the potential risks and opportunities associated with foreign investment and develop strategies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The new service includes comprehensive FDI screening and due diligence; assistance with FDI screening filings and communicating
Kinstellar announces new promotions in Bucharest, Romania
Kinstellar is delighted to announce the promotion to Managing Associate of Mădălina Perțe (Corporate M&A), Andrei Covaliu (Dispute Resolution) and Răzvan Constantinescu (Banking and Finance), and to Senior Associate of Raluca Constantin (Dispute Resolution). These promotions come as a recognition of their contribution to our office’s recent development and their commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients. Mădălina Perțe specializes in Corporate / M&A matters where she has dealt with various assignments. She has also been involved in multiple due diligence exercises and regularly advises companies on daily housekeeping matters. Mădălina’s expertise extends to capital
Kinstellar announces new promotions to Managing Associates and Senior Associates in the Czech Republic
Kinstellar is delighted to announce the promotion to Managing Associate of Martin Holub and Václav Kment, and the promotion to Senior Associate of Tereza Mašková, Matěj Večeřa and Jakub Šťastný in our Prague office. With these promotions the firm acknowledges their dedication, teamwork, consistent high level of client service, legal knowledge and transactional expertise. Martin Holub focuses on real estate, in particular real estate transactions and commercial lease agreements. Assisting clients in drafting, reviewing and negotiating of various agreements, such as share purchase, lease for office premises, development management, construction, and other real-estate related documents. Václav Kment