As a trusted advisor to both local and international clients, the corporate practice at Kinstellar focuses on large M&A transactions across the private equity, TMT and energy sectors. The group is led by Diana Dimova and Nina Tsifudina: Dimova stands out for her work in corporate and private equity transactions, and Tsifudina is active in transactions in the banking and financial services sector. The team benefits from the experience of Boryana Boteva, who has in-depth knowledge of share and asset transactions. Denitsa Kuzeva assists with corporate governance matters, and Nikolay Gergov routinely handles complex financing transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'This firm is my point of reference, not only for the strictly legal aspects, but also for dealing with the institutions of a foreign country, which is not easy to manage. What makes this team unique is the helpfulness and professionalism they demonstrated, for which they managed to add value to their service.'
- ‘Not only their high level of professionalism, but also their helpfulness and willingness to solve problems that are not strictly “legal” are the keys to this firm's success. What makes this firm special is its flexibility: they take charge of your problem and find a way to solve it by directly involving colleagues and experts.’
- 'Their team covers the whole range of corporate and commercial expertise, allowing them to handle all different types of corporate transactions. They excel in delivering precise, commercially minded advice due to their deep understanding of commercial realities. They are also on top of the new trends in transactional matters and the upcoming legislative changes, which allows them to tailor their advice for future changes in the legislative framework.'
- 'I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Nina Tsifudina on several projects, and I am consistently impressed by her professionalism and depth of expertise. She is extremely well-organised and brings precision to every aspect of her work. Her ability to combine creative thinking with practical, commercially sound solutions makes her an invaluable partner in any transaction.'
- 'Nina Tsifudina has a remarkable talent for anticipating potential challenges and addressing them proactively, ensuring that processes run smoothly and efficiently.'
Key clients
- Advent International Corporation
- Eleven Fund
- Kin + Carta Plc.
- Unilever PLC
- United Energy Group (UEG)
- ThredUp Inc.
- Paradox Interactive
- TSH Investment AD
- Eurofins GSC Finance & Administration SA
- KPMG Delivery Network
Work highlights
Advised Advent International on the $6.3bn acquisition and take private deal of Nuvei Corporation.
Advised Advent International on the acquisition of TBI Bank, a digital challenger bank in Southeast Europe, from 4finance Holding.
Advised United Energy Group on the acquisition of Green Profit.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Diana Dimova; Nina Tsifudina
Other key lawyers
Boryana Boteva; Denitsa Kuzeva; Nikolay Gergov