On 6 January 2023, a so-called "major consumer-related amendment" to the Civil Code and the Consumer Protection Act will come into force.

May 2025 – We are pleased to release our Franchising Law Handbook—a comprehensive guide developed by Kinstellar's team...

July 2025 – The EU Listing Act introduces significant changes to the capital markets framework, including a revision of the ad-hoc disclosure rules...

March 2020 – Victor Constantinescu, Managing Partner of Kinstellar's Bucharest office and Co-head of the firm-wide Real Estate sector, participated as a guest speaker in an online panel

Despite the ongoing war and significant challenges, the Ukrainian legal framework continues to encourage an open and flexible investment environment.

The Law of Ukraine "On Factoring" No. 4466-IX dated 3 June 2025 (the "Law") introduces a comprehensive update to existing laws governing factoring.

May 2024 – Kinstellar and Strategy Council, supported by D3 Venture Capital, organised the Ukrainian Drone Defence Forum, "Drones: Delivering Victory" at the prestigious Royal United Services Institute in London...

1 July 2020 – The following is an overview of the current government measures concerning the life sciences and healthcare sectors in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Romania...

As of 5 December 2023, the Council and European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement regarding a „Regulation establishing a Framework for setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products".

The European Union's new Anti-Corruption Directive represents the most significant modernization of anti-corruption enforcement in over two decades, substantially expanding corporate exposure through harmonized offences...

Today's uncertainties at the European Union's eastern border have left companies questioning the safety of their people and the continuity of their operations in that part of the world.

Over the past four years, the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine ("AMC") has significantly intensified enforcement against so-called "gun-jumping" violations, in which mergers or acquisitions occur prior to obtaining AMC approval.

June 2026 – Via Resolution No. 661 of 27 May 2026 (which entered into force on 3 June 2026), the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has enacted regulations covering the transfer and export of weapons and military...

On 24 February 2022, the Ukrainian Parliament imposed martial law within Ukraine's constitutional boundaries in view of the unprovoked Russian military aggression against the country.

Ukraine is strengthening its position as an IT hub of choice by adopting new legislation aimed at creating favourable tax and legal conditions for tech companies operating in the country and fostering further investment in the sector.

June 2024 – Kinstellar has advised Canadian Nuclear Partners (a subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation, one of the world's largest power generators...

In a landmark legal development for Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade has published for consultation the draft Constitutional Law on the Tashkent International Financial Centre ("TIFC") (the "Draft Law")...

This comprehensive overview examines the most significant ESG-related legal and policy developments across Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia during the first half of 2026, revealing a strategic shift from rapid regulatory expansion toward pragmatic implementation and competitiveness. The analysis explores how sustainability obligations, renewable energy reforms, and emissions management frameworks are evolving across both EU and non-EU jurisdictions in the region.

The acceleration of the digital economy will prompt companies to change their strategies and fuel M&A opportunities in the technology sector.

Private credit has become one of the fastest‑growing segments of modern finance, offering flexible alternatives to traditional lending.