With ‘exceptional knowledge of the market stakeholders and the market standard’, Kinstellar are a key name in the Slovakian market for the full service of banking and finance work. The team regularly handle acquisition financing, advising on real estate and construction financings and working with the majority on the lender side. Tomáš Melišek, who heads the practice, advises clients on complex financings across the energy, infrastructure and real estate sectors. Other key names include Dominika Bajzáthová, who brings expertise to alternative financing matters, and Michaela Straková.
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Testimonials
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- The team are true professionals who understand how business works. They focus on efficiency and practical outcomes, without unnecessary delays or overcomplicating things. Compared to other firms, their advice is always clear, actionable, and delivered with a strong commercial sense.
- What makes the team stand out is their clear and efficient communication, which really sets them apart from competitors. I especially appreciated their responsiveness and ability to keep things moving smoothly. I’d like to highlight Michaela Straková and Tomáš Melišek for their professionalism and excellent collaboration.
- Professional and flexible approach, willingness to compromise, friendly and helpful communication.
- ‘Tomáš Melišek and Michaela Straková: professionalism, ability to understand the problem and proactively find solutions working for all parties, fair billing, prompt reaction/delivery.’
- ‘Their exceptional knowledge of the market stakeholders and the market standard requirements and procedures provide a great basis for smooth transactions.’
- ‘The team at Kinstellar is highly engaged and deeply cares about the transaction, working on it with great enthusiasm.’
Key clients
- Komerční banka
- Accolade
- Blackrock
- Genesis Private Equity Fund IV
- Inter Cars
- CCC
Work highlights
Advising as the junior lender in relation to financial recapitalisation of Tatry Mountain Resorts, consisting of a EUR 180m senior facility and a EUR 110m junior facility.
Advising Genesis Capital in relation to the financing of client’s investment into HoReCup.
Advising Accolade Holding in connection with the acquisition financing of 100% of the shares in GLP Kosice that owns a logistics park in Eastern Slovakia.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Dominika Bajzáthová
Practice head
Tomáš Melišek
Other key lawyers
Dominika Bajzáthová; Michaela Straková