One of the notable legal forces in the CEE region, Kinstellar's Bucharest office has experience in cross-border dispute resolution of all forms, acting for a host of multinationals with operations in Romania. The team includes Vlad Simion, a key member of litigation counsel teams; Andrei Covaliu, who acts in both arbitration and litigation; and Raluca Constantin, who has a focus on tax and regulatory litigation. Since publication, former team head Remus Codreanu departed the firm.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has proven its excellent ability to manage disputes with a high degree of complexity and very difficult procedural incidents, ensuring the adequate defense of the company.’

  • ‘Having had the pleasure of working with their team, I can confidently attest to their professionalism, expertise, and dedication to their clients.'

  • 'The lawyers at Kinstellar possess a deep understanding of the law and demonstrate a remarkable ability to navigate complex legal issues.’

Key clients

  • Culiţă Tȃrȃţă
  • IGT Europe Gaming B.V.
  • Nitrogénművek
  • FBR Forest One SA
  • Maersk Logistic & Services Romania SRL
  • Dow Europe GmbH
  • Asset Business Solutions S.A.
  • PayPoint Services S.R.L.
  • Blue Projects
  • V.Ships

Work highlights

Advising businessman Culiţă Tȃrȃţă on a significant number of ongoing complex and high value civil, insolvency and criminal cases.
Representing Nitrogénművek in an ongoing cross border civil case against a Romanian agricultural company.
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.

Other key lawyers

Vlad Simion; Andrei Covaliu; Raluca Constantin