October 2023 – Kinstellar is delighted to announce that Sava Savov has joined the firm as a Partner. In his new role, Sava will support Kinstellar’s international transactional offering and will also work with the executive team on various strategic initiatives of the firm.
Sava Savov has an established reputation as a leading corporate and private equity lawyer. During his nearly two decades of experience, he has built a very successful career. His practice covers all areas of private equity, special situations and corporate law, including: acquisitions and disposals; distressed situations and restructuring; structured equity and other special situations; platform formations and investments; management equity; fund formation; and general corporate advice. He also focuses on the technology, financial service, life science and real estate sectors.
Sava brings a wealth of experience and knowledge that will enhance Kinstellar’s capabilities and competitive positioning. As a senior partner, he will play a pivotal role in the firm’s development plans. His extensive experience will be a valuable asset in international transactions.
Prior to joining Kinstellar, Sava was most recently a partner at Goodwin Procter in London, where he led a wide range of European private equity transactions. Prior to that, he was a partner at Sidley Austin, where he helped to launch the firm’s private equity practice in Europe. Sava also spent several years as a partner at Kirkland & Ellis and as a VP at Oaktree Capital Management in London.
Sava earned a J.D. (Juris Doctor) degree from Harvard Law School and a B.A. from Brown University. He is admitted to practice in New York and as a solicitor in England and Wales.
We are thrilled to welcome Sava to Kinstellar. He is an exciting addition to our leadership team. His extensive experience, acumen and strategic thinking make him a valuable addition and a great fit to our firm. With his depth of knowledge and track record of success at US law firms, we are confident that he will be integral in further developing our capabilities.
Patrik Bolf, Firm Managing Partner
I am honoured and excited to embark on this new journey with Kinstellar. Their commitment to excellence, innovation, and growth align perfectly with my own values. I look forward to contributing my experience and passion to the fantastic team here, and together, we will write the next chapter of success.
Sava Savov, new Partner
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