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Kinstellar Advises Edwards Lifesciences on Data Protection Matters
Kinstellar has advised Edwards Lifesciences on data protection legal matters via a secondment arrangement.
A Renewed Vigor in Serbia: A Buzz Interview with Milos Velimirovic of SOG in cooperation with Kinstellar
While energy is still going strong in the Serbian market, others such as biotechnology and blockchain are certainly worth keeping an eye on, according to SOG in cooperation with Kinstellar Managing Partner Milos Velimirovic.
Kinstellar Promotes Mert Elcin to Partner and Rebrands in Turkiye
Following Gen Temizer's announcement that it is going independent, Kinstellar announced the appointment of Mert Elcin to Partner and leader of its new Turkish law practice – KST Law.
Kinstellar Advises Canadian Nuclear Partners on Framework Agreement with Nuclearelectrica for Refurbishment of Unit 1 at Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant
Kinstellar has advised Canadian Nuclear Partners on the framework agreement for the refurbishment of Unit 1 at the Cernavoda nuclear power plant.
Linklaters, Freshfields, Bittera, Kohlrusz & Toth, CMS, Wolf Theiss, Kinstellar, and Orrick Advise on AviAlliance' Sale of Budapest Airport to Corvinus and Vinci Airports
Linklaters, Freshfields, Bittera, Kohlrusz & Toth, and Herbert Smith Freehills have advised AviAlliance and co-shareholders on the sale of Budapest Airport to a consortium consisting of Hungarian state-owned Corvinus Zrt and French co-investor Vinci Airports for a total purchase price of EUR 3.1 billion and net debt of EUR 1.2 billion. CMS advised Corvinus. Kinstellar, working with Orrick, advised Vinci Airports. Wolf Theiss, working with Latham & Watkins, advised the lenders on financing the transaction.
Kinstellar and Filip & Company Advise Digi on EUR 150 Million Senior Facility Granted to Digi Romania
Kinstellar, working with Linklaters, has advised ING Bank on a EUR 150 million senior facility agreement granted to Digi Romania. Filip & Company advised the borrower.
Hungary’s Automotive Sector: Keeping an Eye on the Road
Heralded as a cornerstone of the national economy, the Hungarian automotive sector faces significant challenges but also promising opportunities. Baker McKenzie Partner Zoltan Hegymegi-Barakonyi, Lakatos, Koves & Partners Partner Adam Mattyus, Szecskay Senior Partner Judit Budai, and Kinstellar Sector Head and Senior Counsel Akos Nagy take a deep dive into the sector’s status amidst a backdrop of labor shortages, geopolitical shifts, and the government’s concerted efforts to continue growth and maintain global competitiveness.
Know Your Lawyer: Viliam Mysicka of Kinstellar
An in-depth look at Viliam Mysicka of Kinstellar covering his career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer as well as a few insights about him as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.
Kinstellar Advises MOL on EUR 1.3 Billion Polyol Project in Hungary
Kinstellar has advised the MOL Group on its EUR 1.3 billion new polyol complex in Tiszaujvaros, Hungary.
NNDKP and Kinstellar Advise on CTP Acquisition of Six-Logistics-Park Portfolio from Globalworth
Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen has advised CTP on its acquisition of a Romanian logistics portfolio fully owned by Globalworth. Kinstellar advised the seller.
Exclusive Distribution Agreements in the Pharma Sector in Focus of the Serbian Competition Authority
In Serbia, most of the exclusivity arrangements between pharma companies need to be, prior to their implementation, individually exempt by the Serbian Competition Authority (“SCA”). Most recently, the SCA issued two decisions in the individual exemption process. In one it denied, while, in the other it only conditionally approved individual exemptions for exclusive distribution agreements between pharmaceutical companies. These developments show a noticeable shift in the SCA’s stand towards exclusivity arrangements with the SCA taking a stringent approach, limiting the parties' ability to contract exclusivity arrangements in the sector.
Kinstellar Advises United Bulgarian Bank on Merger with UBB Factoring
Kinstellar has advised the United Bulgarian Bank on its merger with UBB Factoring.
Kinstellar Advises S Immo on Acquisition of Another EUR 450+ Million Czech Property Portfolio from CPI
Kinstellar has advised S Immo AG on its acquisition of a EUR 463 million property portfolio in the Czech Republic from the CPI Property Group.
Kinstellar and Rymarz Zdort Maruta Advise on Smyk Group Financing
Kinstellar and Rymarz Zdort Maruta have advised the Smyk Group and its Romanian Smyk All 4 Kids subsidiary on the amendment and extension of their group financing.
Kinstellar Advises BIG Mega Renewable Energy on Wind Farm Financing from EBRD and OTP Bank
Kinstellar has advised 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-megawatt Urleasca wind farm in Braila county, Romania. Clifford Chance reportedly advised the banks.
Know Your Lawyer: Diana Dimova of Kinstellar
An in-depth look at Diana Dimova of Kinstellar covering her career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer as well as a few insights about her as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.
Kinstellar and CMS Advise on SAMCO Aircraft Maintenance's Acquisition of Austrian Airlines Technik – Bratislava
Kinstellar has advised Dutch aircraft maintenance provider SAMCO Aircraft Maintenance on the acquisition of Austrian Airlines Technik – Bratislava. CMS, working with Netherlands-based BarentsKrans, advised Austrian Airlines on the sell side.