Kinstellar has shares of both the domestic and wider regional dispute resolution market, wherein it handles numerous civil, employment, insolvency and administrative claims, as well as civil fraud and white-collar crime cases. Following the departure of Remus Codreanu in August 2025, the practice group is now coordinated by Iustinian Captariu, an energy sector expert with additional experience in competition law disputes. Andrei Covaliu has experience before Romanian courts and in international arbitration fora, while Raluca Botea has particular strength in cases involving public procurement procedures and concession agreements. Tax litigation is a strength for Raluca Constantin. Vlad Simion is another recommended name.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has strong commitment to their clients and willingness to solve any challenges on the way. With strong communication skills, proactiveness and knowledge, they are securing comfortability for the client's side. Always there to support, they are communicating all relevant law changes and advising on potential steps from the client's side, along with taking actions.’
- ‘The Kinstellar team has great individuals, who are substituting each other and acting proactively.’
- ‘The experience of working with the team is remarkable for the professionalism in approaching the issues we collaborate on.’
- ‘What distinguishes the individuals we collaborate with is not only their expertise, but also the consistency with which they deliver value beyond expectations. Exceptional communication, ability to anticipate challenges early and propose practical solutions.’
- ‘The team is unique due to the variation of legal proceedings proposed, after they looked at the situation we had. The fact that they search for the best-best solution for our company.’
- ‘I like working with Vlad Simion because he has always explained to us the situation and what we can do. He was explaining the procedure and what might the outcome be, he was very attentive towards our situation, teaching us how to move forward and what to change. He always maintained a close connection so we take the best decision.’
Key clients
- FBR Forest One SA
- PayPoint Services SRL (the legal successor of Payzone SA)
- SIAD Romania S.R.L.
- Stada M&D S.R.L.
- Maersk Logistic & Services Romania S.R.L.
- Universal Alloy Corporation Europe S.R.L.
- Dow Europe GmbH
- Blue Projects
- Litostroj Power d.o.o.
- Pipeline Technique Limited
- Electrica Romania
Work highlights
Representing Dow Europe GmbH in relation to an IT fraud and cybercrime scheme.
Representing FBR Forest One SA in a multidisciplinary court case against several environmental Romanian authorities.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Iustinian Captariu
Other key lawyers
Vlad Simion; Andrei Covaliu; Raluca Botea; Raluca Constantin; Andrei Sălăgeanu