Kinstellar > Bucharest, Romania > Firm Profile

‘The team is knowledgeable and very helpful. Very good quality of advice and service minded.’

‘Zsuzsa Csiki is our main contact and she will see to it that our issues are taken care of.’

‘Very responsive and eager to please team, well-structured team, good allocation of resources, very responsive, great final product.’

‘The human quality and professional approach of the Kinstellar team always makes the difference in favour of their client.’

‘The lawyers are experienced and trustworthy, with a professional approach, curiosity and willingness to find alternative solutions to the juridical problems of clients.’

‘The practice is specialized for different areas and is well organized in relation to clients. The client may contact the lawyers and ask for clarifications directly, very openly. It provides practical solutions to the problems of the client.’

‘Zsuzsa Csiki is well prepared and prompt in finding appropriate solutions.’

‘Zsuzsa Csiki was extremely flexible and creative during our transaction. She was also very accommodating of constant change of direction on the deal. Mihai Stan kept the ball rolling at all times. He’s a total powerhouse.’

‘The team was very flexible and agreeable to explore alternative solutions.’

‘No compromise on quality and work deliverables at very high standards. I am very happy that I can work with such a reliable team. We have established a long term relationship with Zsuzsa Csiki and her team. We have been relying on them for years now.’

‘Zsuzsa Csiki is able to tackle any complex issues with a sophisticated ability to listen and come up with solutions. Madalina Perte has been also a great help and reliable. Zsuzsa is equipped with impressive drafting and structuring skills, ensuring very smooth matter processing for us. Reliability, availability, energy, enthusiasm, structured thinking are just a few abilities of Zsuzsa, that ensure a solid foundation of trust and further relationship growth.’

‘The Kinstellar team is incredibly responsive and practical, and always focused on helping our clients make informed business and risk decisions. They have the sophistication and expertise of larger firms, but the practical business-focused advice is a significant differentiator from their peers.’

‘Our primary point of contact has been partner Zsuzsa Csiki, and she has been exceptionally responsive and practical in her advice. Zsuzsa has always proactively engaged her colleagues who are subject matter experts where needed but remains involved to help us (and our clients) distill that advice and make effective business decisions. Also worth noting is Madalina Perte, who has been incredible in her support of our client matters.’

‘Excellent knowledge and orientation within the local legal system of Romania as well as great implementation of international part throughout the case resolution procedure.’

‘Services are tailored to client’s needs. Professional and time-efficient services.’

‘We appreciate their confidence, legal experience and knowledge.’

‘The Kinstellar team, led by Remus Codreanu, were fantastic co-counsel. They expertly guided us through the local legal issues and were constantly thinking of creative ways to serve our client. They provided stellar service to us and our client.’

‘Remus Codreanu and his team worked tirelessly to achieve the results we needed. They had complete knowledge of the court rules and procedures. What I appreciated most was that they were always thinking about the client and how to come up with successful arguments. They weren’t typical local counsel. They were invested and worked with us seamlessly.’

‘Excellent working relationship!’

‘This company work with the shared focus to provide seamless, top-quality client service. Kinstellar’s firm culture is hard-working, responsive, supportive and highly professional.’

‘Any discussion with them gives me comfort because they always seem to have a suitable option. I had no unpleasant surprises from working with them. Cătălin Roman is great, we have an excellent collaboration!’

‘Remus Codreanu is an exceptional legal professional with a deep understanding of the law and its complexities. Remus and his team have consistently displayed exemplary skills, expertise and dedication to their clients.’

‘The team is always happy to accommodate a client’s needs. The legal opinions and advice received by the firm have been received within a time-efficient manner and have covered all areas. ’

‘Passionate about providing the best experience and service to clients in a professional manner. A stand-out partner who is worth mentioning is Remus Codreanu.’

‘Kinstellar’s team offered very effective and state-of-the-art expertise, shared best practices and performed value-added activities to support our company.’

‘Remus Codreanu and Lidia Zărnescu demonstrated core qualities to support our legal matters, efficiency, professionalism and adaptability.’

‘Real professionals in the renewable energy field, they are very client-oriented. We appreciate their transparency.’

‘What sets them apart from competitors is their unwavering commitment to excellence and their ability to tailor solutions to meet each client’s unique needs. They have consistently demonstrated exceptional legal acumen, and a deep understanding of client objectives.’

‘The firm has an outstanding renewables practice. It really is top of the market in Romania and the team led by partner Iustinian Captariu really shines! They are knowledgeable of the sector and industry, have insight of the market, are very capable and they deliver.’

‘Partner Iustinian Captariu leads the energy team at Kinstellar. He really is an exceptional lawyer. Very knowledgeable, hands-on, efficient and a trusted advisor for our business. The team as well is truly outstanding and they are a go-to advisor in all things energy and natural resources related in Romania!’

‘We have worked together with Iustinian Captariu, Cătălin Graure and Dana Sarbu and their expertise and professionalism have stood out. They have consistently been available to address our and our common client’s concerns and answer any questions we had’

‘The team is responsive, and is experienced in the sector, being able to provide guidance to the client.’

‘Iustinian Captariu provides excellent client service and commercial knowledge. Cătălin Graure has great project management skills and attention to detail.’

‘We work with Victor Constantinescu and his team. Victor is our advisor to evaluate legal risks in transactions. He is very dedicated, pragmatic, business oriented and his team is always very responsive.’

‘Kinstellar has strong team led by Victor Constantinescu. Their approach is very practical  and they are strong in drafting as well as dispute resolution and court litigations.’

‘Victor Constantinescu has been a strong support to our operations and with his help we have managed to dodge many issues before they became disputes.’ 

‘The Kinstellar team demonstrated exceptional promptness and a high level of professionalism.’

‘What stood out was the team’s remarkable flexibility and open-mindedness. They quickly adapted to our continuously evolving strategies, by communicating effectively and delivering results aligned with our revised plans.’

‘Their team was first and foremost focused on getting things done and did not get distracted or blocked by operational challenges – this was instrumental in helping us meet management requests on time.’

‘Victor Constantinescu is an outstanding professional – efficient, reliable, and precise, with a keen eye for detail.’

‘Catalin Dinu is not only a gifted practitioner with extensive legal expertise, but also a thoughtful person who knows when to ask the right questions. He diligently considers multiple perspectives before suggesting an approach and this meticulousness does not compromise his ability to provide prompt responses and timely support.’

‘Kinstellar has strong coverage in Eastern Europe. It provides a joined-up approach across its offices, and compares well in terms of coverage and data team strength in relation to other firms in its region.’

‘They are a very knowledgeable team and have a lot of broad expertise dealing with international matters.’

‘They are a good, dynamic team. Oana Grigore and Lidia Zărnescu have both been very professional and helpful, and the whole team is very good to work with.’

‘Very good team, provide accurate and practical advice in both legal and compliance matters for pharma.’

‘What sets them apart from competitors is their personal investment in each case, ensuring that clients receive tailored and comprehensive guidance. Their availability and proactive communication are qualities that we have deeply valued. Stand-out figures include Zsuzsa Csiki whose meticulous attention to detail has consistently yielded positive outcomes.’

‘The team at this legal firm is distinguished by its exceptional blend of expertise, client dedication, and innovative approaches. Potential clients would benefit from knowing about the firm’s collaborative ethos, which integrates diverse perspectives for a holistic legal strategy. Notably, the team’s key strengths lie in their deep sector-specific knowledge and adaptability to evolving legal landscapes.’

‘Led by the exceptional Zsuzsa Csiki and the diligent Oana Grigore, the team has been our steadfast ally, providing clear and practical legal solutions that resonate with our business objectives. Kinstellar goes beyond being our legal advisor to become a strategic partner, ensuring our operations are compliant and strategically poised for success.’

 ‘Zsuzsa Csiki’s innovative and strategic approach to handling intricate TMT cases has consistently yielded favourable outcomes for us. Zsuzsa has a knack for navigating complex regulatory and compliance challenges, ensuring our initiatives are legally robust and commercially viable. Zsuzsa’s responsiveness and client-centric approach make her an invaluable asset to our operations.’

‘Kinstellar has multi country expertise. That is why they are able to easily understand the challenges and the preoccupations of clients. They are very responsive and client oriented. They provide legal advice going beyond what is requested by the client being able to orient the clients toward risks and legal issues they may face when implementing planned solutions. Kinstellar is able not only to advise the clients on legal questions but also liaise them with business experts when necessary.’

‘Catalin Graure has extensive expertise in the field of competition law on EU and local level (Romania). Besides, he is very implicated in his work and responsive to clients’ needs.’

‘Very knowledgeable and experienced team, clear leaders in their market. One stop shop for all your needs, well versed in issues concerning merger control and foreign investment control and no strangers to big ticket deals. Overall a great pleasure to work with Kinstellar’s Romanian competition law team.’

‘Very knowledgeable and responsive. Fast to respond to urgent requests and always willing to go an extra mile for all clients’ needs. Special note to Catalin Graure who helped to navigate our deal with great skill and dedication.’

‘The team is very competent and reliable. They propose proactive ideas to solve issues and they manage the process from the beginning to the end.’

‘The team is expert in all areas of competition law, particularly in merger control and anti-competitive practices. They are highly responsive, provide excellent work and have been of great assistance in handling international cases in both English and French. The billing structure is very fair and transparent.’

‘Iustinian Captariu and Catalin Graure are excellent technicians who maintain very good relations with competition authorities. They are very proactive, provide business-oriented solutions to clients in both English and French, with great responsiveness. The experience has always been excellent. We highly recommend them for merger control and anti-competitive practices.’

‘Professional and quick handling of multi-jurisdictional merger filings in the jurisdictions in which they are present; great responsiveness and flexibility; good contacts with the relevant authorities.’

‘Responsive. Knowledgeable. Personable.’

‘Iustin Captariu leads a great team.’

‘Professionalism, promptness, completeness in responses.’

‘The team’s experience and expertise in this area is well known. Their strengths and key capabilities lie in their strategic planning, clarifying and quick answers, as well as being always available to help further. It is also clear that the diversity, innovation and collaboration are always present within the team. This not only reveals different perspectives to approach problems, but also demonstrates a personalized attention to the client.’

‘I have worked directly with Vlad Simion, who is a skilled and dedicated lawyer, always trying to provide the best legal support and guidance for the client. He stands out because he has a deep understanding of the legal aspects of the restructuring and insolvency area, as well as the emerging legal trends and decisions that might affect it. He also has the ability and the agility to handle various legal challenges that arise at the same time.’

‘Professional, detailed, learned approach and precise guidance.’

‘Great team and deep market knowledge. Good coverage.’

‘Very hands on and knowledgeable team providing first class service.’

‘Magdalena Raducanu is a very knowledgeable and efficient lawyer and we would trust her with any assignment. We enjoyed working with her.’