The EU and competition practice at Kinstellar is best known for its work for multinational corporations and private equity firms in large transactions, including merger control assessments and filings. The group also advises on state aid matters, due diligence and foreign direct investment (FDI) assessments. The team is led by Nina Tsifudina, who specialises in FDI matters across the energy, infrastructure and technology sectors.
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  • 'The practice is conducted by lawyers who understand the needs of the business in each particular sector. Very good organised team which is capable to provide thorough advice within short deadlines.'

Key clients

  • Advent International, L.P.
  • Paradox Interactive AB
  • Eurofins GSC Finance & Administration SA

Work highlights

Advised Advent on its acquisition of TBI Bank.
Advised Paradox Interactive on its acquisition of Haemimont Games.
Advising Eurofins GSC Finance & Administration SA on the acquisition of the soil testing and consulting business of Nik Agro Service OOD, part of the NIK family.
Practice head

Nina Tsifudina

Other key lawyers

Debora Dineva