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Kinstellar advised MVM on the sale of its telecoms subsidiary MVM NET to Pro-M in Hungary

May 2025 – Kinstellar is pleased to announce that it has advised MVM, Hungary’s leading state-owned energy group, on the successful sale of its 100% stake in MVM NET to Pro-M. The transaction was signed and closed on 30 April 2025.

European Commission publishes first in-depth decision on the Foreign Subsidy Regulation in e&/PPF

May 2025 – On 4 April 2025, the European Commission issued its long-awaited decision regarding the e&/PPF case, following an in-depth Phase II investigation that ultimately led to the adoption of commitments. The transaction concerns the 50%-plus-one-share...

Kinstellar, together with Greenberg Traurig Poland, advises on the Romanian, Czech and Hungarian legal aspects of a PLN 3.66 billion financing for CCC

May 2025 – Kinstellar, together with Greenberg Traurig Poland as lead counsel, is pleased to announce that it has advised again its long-standing client, CCC, the leading Polish-based footwear manufacturer and retailer with a network of over 1,000 stores...

Kinstellar advises MVM Group on landmark CCGT power plant development project at the Tisza Power Plant in Hungary

April 2025 – Kinstellar is delighted to announce that our Budapest team has advised MVM Group on the project to build a major (approx. 1,000 MW) new combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant in Tiszaújváros, North-East Hungary.

Update on the implementation of CS3D and CSRD, and related local legislative developments in Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia

April 2025 – Despite the 6 July 2024 transposition deadline for the full implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), several jurisdictions – including the Czech Republic and Romania – remain subject to infringement...

New opportunities in biogas and biomethane production in Hungary

April 2025 – Sustainable energy production is playing an increasingly significant role in Hungary’s energy policy. As part of this initiative, the Hungarian government’s recently launched Jedlik Ányos Energy Program plans to support a total of...

Dispute resolution and arbitration expert József Antal joins Kinstellar as Special Counsel in Budapest

April 2025 – Kinstellar is delighted to announce that József Antal, a highly respected dispute resolution and arbitration expert, has joined the firm’s Budapest as Special Counsel. With over 25 years of experience, József is widely recognised for...

Supporting Energy Transition in CEE – Kinstellar successfully completes landmark CCGT Power Plant Development Project for Hungarian MVM Group at the Mátra Power Plant in Hungary

February 2025 – Kinstellar Budapest is proud to have advised the Hungarian MVM Group on the project to build a major new 500 MW combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant in North-East Hungary—a key milestone in Hungary’s transition towards a...

Navigating the legal landscape: The implementation status of MiCA

February 2025 – As the cryptocurrency market continues to captivate investors worldwide, understanding the regulatory landscape becomes more crucial than ever. In this respect the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (the MiCA) is a ground-breaking initiative...

Solar park Developments in Hungary: Key legal update on transfer duty

February 2025 – It has become standard practice in Hungary for solar power plants to be developed on greenfield agricultural land owned by third parties. Due to legal restrictions regarding the use of agricultural land, developers are unable to acquire...