On 1 April 2020, the Government of the Czech Republic approved, as expected, a bill allowing all debtors under loan agreements or similar contracts to notify their creditors of their intention to make use of a so-called protective period.

Our COVID-19 Task Force has summarised, in the document attached, the financial aid available in the Czech Republic, in relation to the COVID 19 situation.

On 1 April 2020, the Government of the Czech Republic approved, via Resolution No. 353, a targeted employment support program called "Antivirus".

February 2023 – Engaging employees and contractors requires different approaches.

Are you planning an investment in real estate in Bulgaria? Careful consideration of associated risks can improve the chances of a timely and profitable deal without facing the challenges of myriad legal, regulatory...

KINSTELLAR were delighted to hold our first ASSET SOLUTIONS team offsite on 21 and 22 May 2019 in Vienna, Austria

The recent resolution of the European Parliament on video games calls on the European Commission to take the necessary steps to bring about a European approach to loot boxes...

A new Competition Act entered into force in Kosovo in summer 2022.

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...

Kinstellar's team in Sofia authored the Bulgarian chapter on Commercial Arbitration 2024, published by the Global Arbitration Review (GAR)....

June 2024 – Kinstellar has recently provided expert legal advice to Edwards Lifesciences, a global leader in medical innovations for heart disease...

October 2024 – During September and early October, the Ukrainian government adopted secondary legislation to further the implementation of the so-called Cannabis Law.

On 9 May 2025 the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) published new amendments to existing currency restrictions introduced in February 2022, following the launch of Russia's full-scale invasion.

The National Bank of Ukraine published amendments to currency restrictions that were introduced in February 2022 at the start of the full-scale Russian invasion.

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has launched TrophyLab, a groundbreaking platform that grants eligible Ukrainian and foreign defense-sector entities unprecedented access to captured military equipment. Through technical information, research materials, and physical samples, this initiative enables comprehensive study of seized weaponry for defense innovation and analysis.

May 2026 – Ukraine has updated the rules governing the exchange of temporary residence permits.

Ukraine's mobilization laws have undergone significant changes. The laws, among other things, introduce new obligations for persons liable for military service...

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has enacted Resolution No. 875, establishing new procedures for exporting military and dual-use goods during martial law while expanding exemptions for Cabinet authorization. The resolution introduces significant changes to export control mechanisms that affect businesses operating in the defense and dual-use sectors.

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has approved a comprehensive civil aviation strategy and established an Interagency Coordination Centre to prepare for the eventual resumption of flights across the country. The strategy, outlined in Order No. 677-r and Resolution No. 888, sets out a phased approach for post-war reactivation of Ukrainian air traffic and integration into the EU aviation system, with implementation spanning 2026-2030.

his analysis examines the various mechanisms available to compensate damage caused by the Russian Federation as a result of its ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine.