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📣 Join us for the Annual #Tax & #Finance Conference, hosted by our Bucharest team! 📅 15 October 2024 💻 Online 💼 The event is addressed to all companies operating in #Romania, financial directors, general managers, financial controllers, accountants, and entrepreneurs. 💬 It will be held in Romanian and will last around three hours. 👉 Highlights of the #agenda: 📌 2024 #accounting trends and #fiscal updates 📌 E-VAT and E-invoicing challenges 📌 R&D #tax benefits and state aid insights 🎤 Our speakers: 💬 Iulian Sorescu – Head of Financial, State Aid & Management Consulting Services 💬 Theodor Artenie – Head of Tax 💬 Nicoleta Florea (Draganescu) – Head of Accounting & Payroll 💬 Carmen Mazilu – Tax Advisor 💬 Lidia Zarnescu – Co-head of Employment & Labour Law 🤝 The event is organized in collaboration with BusinessMark, whom we thank for the partnership, and will feature other reputable guest speakers ▶ Stay tuned! 🔗 Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gJN3PYm2 #intheknow #Kinstellar #TaxAndFinance2024 #FinancialAdvisory #TaxLaw #StateAid #OnlineConference

📣 🇷🇸 #Kinstellar has successfully advised A1 Srbija, a leading #telecommunications company in #Serbia, on the #acquisition of a significant greenfield site in the country. 📡 A1 Group is a leading telecommunications provider in Central and Eastern Europe, offering advanced communication solutions and #digital services to millions of users. 🗺️ Operating in multiple countries including Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, and Bulgaria, A1 Group provides #mobile, #broadband, #TV, and #cloud services. 💼 Kinstellar provided full legal support throughout the process, including the legal due diligence of the location, #negotiations with the seller, signing and notarization of the purchase agreement. 🤝 This #transaction marks another successful collaboration between Kinstellar and A1 Serbia in supporting strategic #developments in the country. 🌟 Our team was led by Partner Radovan Grbović, Senior Associate Mario Kijanović and Associate Vuk Vučković, LL. M., ensuring comprehensive legal advice at every stage of the transaction. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dS6-jrq9 #donedeals #TelecommunicationsSector #MergersAndAcquisitions #LegalAdvisory #GreenfieldDevelopment #TechInnovation #CEEDeals #BusinessGrowth #TelecomSolutions #InfrastructureDevelopment #StrategicPartnerships

📢 🇰🇿 Kinstellar has advised Baiterek National Managing Holding JSC on the KZT 65 billion (approx. US$135 million) #sale of Bereke Bank JSC to Lesha Bank LLC, the first independent Shari'a-compliant Bank authorized by the Qatar Financial Center Regulatory Authority (QFCRA), and a listed entity on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE: QFBQ). 👉 This significant transaction aligns with the President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s drive for foreign investment in Kazakhstan's financial sector. 🏦 Our involvement highlights our ability to navigate complex legal frameworks, particularly when dealing with government entities. This deal continues to demonstrate Kinstellar’s strong M&A capabilities on transactions involving Kazakhstan and English law and confirmed our leading role in the banking sector in Kazakhstan. 🌟 Our legal team was led by Pavel Kornilov, and included Managing Partner, Joel B. Benjamin, with support from Senior Associate Bianka Kovacs and Legal Assistants Kamila Serik and Usen Tastanbekov. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d3_EVxfC #donedeals #FinancialSector #MATransactions #LeadingLawyers #CentralAsia #KazakhstanEconomy

🙌 Last week, our data privacy experts Lukas A. Mrazik, Petr Bratský, and Pavel Hrdý had the privilege of speaking at ''Privacy Days'', the largest #conference on data governance in the #Czech Republic and #Slovakia, where Kinstellar was proud to participate as a partner. 🎤 Our team delivered #insightful presentations on trending topics, including the #AI Act, the processing of personal data in #video games, and the evolving "Pay or Consent" model. 💼 The panel discussion on the "Pay or Consent" model featured distinguished representatives from Meta, Seznam.CZ, Czech News Center (CNC), and the Liechtenstein law firm BWBLEGAL. 🔎 In selecting this topic, we sought to address a complex and resonant issue, and the strong engagement we witnessed affirms its growing relevance across both the market and EU regulatory bodies. 🤝 We were also pleased to engage with numerous privacy experts, data protection officers, and representatives from data protection authorities across several countries, making the conference an invaluable forum for exchanging insights and fostering collaboration in the field of data privacy. We extend our sincere thanks to the Association for Personal Data Protection in the Czech Republic for organizing such a dynamic event and look forward to contributing to next year’s conference. 🙏 #intheknow #PrivacyDays #DataGovernance #AIAct #DataPrivacy #PersonalData #GDPR #CzechRepublic #Slovakia #VideoGames #PayOrConsent #PrivacyExperts #DPO #DataProtection #LegalTech #DigitalPrivacy #EURegulations #Collaboration #DataProtectionAuthorities #PrivacyLaw

🇭🇺 📢 #Kinstellar has successfully advised Banque Fédérative du Crédit Mutuel S.A. (owner of #Cofidis Bank) on the #acquisition of BNP Paribas’s #Hungarian subsidiary, Magyar #Cetelem Bank. 💡 Kinstellar provided comprehensive assistance to Cofidis Bank throughout the entire #transaction process, which included extensive #corporate support, #banking #regulatory approvals, #merger clearance, #competition law considerations, and the closing of the transaction. 🙌 This transaction exemplifies the seamless and efficient teamwork across service lines in our #Budapest office. 🌟 Our was led by Gábor Gelencsér (Partner, M&A, Corporate) and Levente Hegedűs (Partner, Banking and Finance), with support from Bianka Kovacs (Senior Associate), Aron Barta (Senior Associate), and Judit Sós (Associate) from our M&A and Corporate team. Additionally, Péter Vörös (Partner) and Orsolya Staniszewski (Associate) from our #Competition team, along with Veronika Heiszer, Associate, Banking & Finance, and Daniel Nagy, Senior Associate, #TMT and Data Protection, contributed to the success of this transaction. The process was further assisted and facilitated by Prague-based Partner Karla Rundtova, the firm-wide head of the Foreign Direct Investment Screening service line. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gnQAKa-p #donedeals #CorporateLaw #FinancialSector #FinancialServices #BankingRegulation #MergersAndAcquisitions #CompetitionLaw #TransactionClosing #SeamlessService #Teamwork #LegalAdvisory #HungarianMarket #BudapestLegal #ClientSuccess

📢 🇺🇦 We are proud to have advised the #European #defence giant #KNDS on opening a #subsidiary in #Ukraine. 🛡️ Anastasiya Bolkhovitinova, our Ukraine office partner and head of the Defence & #Security sector, commented "KNDS Group’s efforts are crucial to Ukraine’s ability to sustain the fight against the russian aggressor." 💬 "Kinstellar is committed to contribute to strengthening Ukraine's defence industrial base by facilitating the market entry of global defence firms, thereby expediting the delivery of their products and services to the frontlines," added Daniel Bilak, Kinstellar Partner who also currently serves in the Territorial Defence Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🔗 More in the press release 👇 https://lnkd.in/e4_kMvcP #Defence #Defense #Security #Kyiv #InvestmentOpportunities #UkraineBusiness #DefenceSector #Innovation #EuropeanSecurity #Ukraine #Kinstellar

🌿💡 Driving Sustainable Business Forward: Key ESG Insights from Prague 💡🌿 We are excited to share that our ESG team at Kinstellar recently hosted an influential workshop in Prague, which I had the privilege of leading. It was an honor to gather leading experts from across Europe for a rich discussion on the evolving ESG landscape. During the event, we delved into critical topics such as: • The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) • Green claims and green financing • Emerging opportunities for sustainable business practices 🌱💼 The enthusiasm and dedication to navigating ESG compliance and uncovering new business opportunities were truly inspiring. Together, we identified innovative ways to support our clients on their path to sustainability. 🤝🌍 We’d like to extend a special thanks to my incredible colleagues at Kinstellar who contributed to the event's success: Jan Lehký, Illya Muchnyk, Mariana Varbanova, Katarina Sowada, Monika Frank, Jakub Rubáš, and Martina Březinová. Additionally, a big thank you to all the brilliant experts from other leading law firms across Europe—your insights and contributions were invaluable! 💡✨ The exchange of ideas left us all energized and ready to collaborate on future sustainability initiatives. 💡✨ Let’s continue pushing the boundaries of ESG innovation and creating a more sustainable future! #ESG #Sustainability #Kinstellar #GreenFinance #CSRD #Networking #ThoughtLeadership

📢 We are thrilled to announce that Hugh Owen, a top M&A #lawyer in Central and South Eastern Europe, has joined #Kinstellar as a Partner! 🌟 With over 23 years at Allen & Overy, including 13 years as a partner, and recent leadership at PwC CEE, Hugh brings an exceptional depth of experience and a stellar reputation across the region. 💼 Hugh is a Solicitor of England & Wales, lawyer, consultant, and trainer. He has advised on numerous high-profile corporate and commercial transactions across 20+ countries in the CEE and SEE regions, spanning sectors such as telecommunications, media & technology, banking, insurance, energy, real estate, healthcare, infrastructure, recycling & waste, and industrial & chemicals. Over the course of his career, Hugh has been recognised as a top Corporate and M&A lawyer in the CEE region by Chambers, Legal 500, and other leading publications. In recent editions, clients note that 💬 ‘‘he is the dream team member on any English-law governed deal in #CEE.” (Chambers Europe). 👉 https://lnkd.in/diQ5TTDh Welcome to the team, Hugh! 🙌 #exceptionaltogether #Kinstellar #MergersAndAcquisitions #NewPartner #LawFirmNews #CEE #EnglishLaw #LeadingLawyers #Thoughtleaders

🎉 Join Us at Compliance Day 2024 in Prague! 🎉 Kinstellar is excited to invite you to Compliance Day 2024 on October 17, 2024 in Prague! 🌍 This year’s conference will feature top experts from leading international and Czech companies, including compliance officers, legal professionals, and ESG specialists. Our speakers will share valuable insights on key compliance trends and challenges. 📊 Key topics include: ✅ Building global compliance departments – challenges and opportunities ✅ Handling inspections and competition law ✅ Data privacy and employment law ✅ Cyberattack responses and best practices ✅ International sanctions in the Czech market ✅ The impact of ESG on banking finance ✅ ESG and sustainability – Is Czech business ready for change? Interested in joining us in Prague? Contact us for more details and to reserve your spot at Luděk Wojnar at ludek.wojnar@kinstellar.com! 📝 Spaces are limited. We look forward to seeing you there! 🤝 #ComplianceDay2024 #Kinstellar #ESG #Compliance #Networking #CorporateLaw #Prague

📢 🇭🇺 We are delighted to welcome Emőke Kovács, an accomplished legal practitioner in #energy law, to our #Budapest office as Of Counsel. 🌟 With over 20 years of experience working at energy companies and law firms, Emőke is a highly respected and trusted legal expert in the field. She focuses on advising clients from the #electricity and #gas industries on #regulatory matters, as well as a wide range of issues within the energy sector. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dm2-xYYz 💬 Balazs Sepsey, Managing Partner of Kinstellar Budapes, comments: “We are delighted to welcome such a reputable and talented practitioner as Emőke to our team. Her background and extensive experience in the energy sector will be a great asset to our practice, and I am confident that, together, we will achieve great success.'' 🙌 Welcome, Emőke, and best of luck! #exceptionaltogether #leadinglawyers #energyexperts #energysector