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News June 2025

Kinstellar announces launch of new sister law firm in Cambodia

Kinstellar is delighted to announce the launch of its newest sister law firm in Cambodia, marking an important step in the continued growth of our Southeast Asia platform. In Cambodia, we are bringing together two respected firms—Sok Siphana & Associates and Sethalay Law Office—under a single new brand “Sok Siphana Sethalay in association with Kinstellar Southeast Asia”. This development represents another significant milestone in our regional expansion, following the 2024 launch of ‘‘Asia Counsel in association with Kinstellar Southeast Asia” in Vietnam. By aligning with Sok Siphana Sethalay, we combine our international expertise and resources with deep local knowledge—delivering exceptional

News September 2024

Kinstellar successfully completes the acquisition of Noerr’s Bucharest operations, following the acquisition of Noerr’s Offices in Bratislava and Prague

Kinstellar is delighted to announce the successful completion of acquiring Noerr’s Bucharest operations, marking the final phase of the strategic transaction that also included acquiring Noerr’s offices in Bratislava and Prague. This transaction represents a significant milestone in Kinstellar’s growth strategy across Central and Eastern Europe. With the addition of the new operations, first in the Czech Republic in Slovakia earlier this week and now in Romania, Kinstellar's presence in these markets has substantially expanded. With the addition of the new colleagues, Kinstellar Bucharest Office now boasts an even stronger team of seven partners and approximately 50 highly skilled lawyers and business professionals.

News September 2024

Kinstellar successfully completes the acquisition of the Bratislava and Prague Offices of Noerr, with the acquisition of Noerr's Bucharest operations to follow imminently

Kinstellar is very pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of the Bratislava and Prague offices of the highly respected German law firm, Noerr. The acquisition of Noerr’s Bucharest operations, the final piece of the transaction, is set to close following final administrative approvals which are expected soon. This milestone marks a significant step forward in Kinstellar's growth journey. Over the past 16 years, we have grown from 4 offices to a dynamic international firm with 12 offices across 11 markets in Central, Eastern, and South-eastern Europe, Turkey, Ukraine, and Central Asia. Adding the Noerr teams in Bratislava, Prague and, very soon, in Bucharest substantially enhances our strength and depth in these three markets.

News April 2024

Kinstellar to continue the operation of Noerr’s CEE practice in the Czech Republic, Romania & Slovakia

Noerr and Kinstellar are very pleased to announce that Noerr’s practices in Bratislava, Bucharest and Prague are to be transferred to Kinstellar. Noerr and Kinstellar have agreed to transfer these practices after the details of the integration are fully worked out. Several important operational and technical aspects, including investments in IT systems, leasehold premises are being worked out and the deal will complete after all necessary regulatory consents and internal approvals have been obtained.  Noerr delivers the highest level of service to its clients. For many years, the law firm has successfully pursued a strategy of qualitative growth. Noerr has operated offices in CEE since 1990 and is very proud of the accomplishments

News March 2024

Kinstellar announces launch of sister law firm in Southeast Asia

Kinstellar is delighted to announce that it has joined forces with Asia Counsel (www.asia-counsel.com), a prominent law firm in Vietnam. Our sister law firm in Vietnam will continue to operate under the existing “Asia Counsel” brand, now in association with Kinstellar Southeast Asia. Our strategy is to continue to develop a first-class group of law firms in jurisdictions where the major international law firms are not focussed, thereby positioning ourselves as the leading innovator and powerhouse in those jurisdictions. This strategic move marks a significant milestone and a launchpad for our group’s expansion plans in the emerging markets of Southeast Asia. By combining our strengths, resources and expertise