Kinstellar leverages the deep bench strength of its team to represent domestic and multinational corporates (including American Airlines) involved in complex, cross-border litigation and arbitration (including shareholder disputes, M&A-related disputes and white-collar crime matters). Bolstered by the transfer to Kinstellar (in April 2024) of the German firm Noerr’s offices in Bratislava, Budapest, Bucharest and Prague, as part of a non-exclusive arrangement, the group's active client roster spans such sectors as telecoms, aviation, luxury goods, healthcare, TMT, oil and gas, real estate, food, manufacturing and the automotive industry. The team is headed by experienced litigator and life sciences and healthcare expert Tomáš Čihula and Radim Kotrba, who draws on extensive experience in insolvency and administrative proceedings. Other key names include Luděk Chvosta and Petr Hrnčíř, who joined from Noerr, and Petra Ledvinková.
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‘The topic we were addressing required assistance and support from several sectors of the company. One key aspect involved assessing a potential dispute, identifying solutions and providing recommendations to avoid or mitigate its impact, as well as conducting a risk assessment with actionable advice. The team members involved in this issue demonstrated a high level of professionalism in understanding the problem, identifying appropriate actions and offering guidance in the relevant correspondence.’
‘The team was very well coordinated, demonstrating a strong understanding of timelines, timely responses and the ability to find the best solutions. Communication in English flowed smoothly without any difficulties. All their advice contributed to a successful resolution of the situation.’
Key clients
- ZTE Corporation
- Tinky van Rensburg Trust
- Interpipe Europe S.A.
- American Airlines Inc.
- Plasma Place
- LR Health & Beauty Systems GmbH
- BMW Financial Services Czech Republic s.r.o.
Work highlights
- Representing a Chinese company, ZTE Corporation, which has filed a criminal complaint against the Czech company Easy Ping, s.r.o, in which ZTE claims that fraud was committed via the issuance of false documents, invoices and purchase agreements.
- Representing the trustees of the South Africa-based Tinky van Rensburg Trust in a dispute with a South African citizen living in the Czech Republic.
- Advising Plasma Place on a potential arbitration and mediation with Grifols SA regarding a dispute concerning plasma supplies.
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Practice head
Tomáš Čihula; Radim Kotrba
Other key lawyers
Luděk Chvosta; Petr Hrnčíř; Petra Ledvinková