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Kinstellar‘s TMT offering is noted for ’its exceptional blend of expertise, client dedication, and innovative approaches‘, which it utilises on behalf of a range of clients, including technology and media giants, start-up companies, and venture capital funds. It supports clients in transactional matters, corporate restructurings, reorganisations, and their day-to-day corporate, advisory and employment law needs. Zsuzsa Csiki takes an ’innovative and strategic approach to handling intricate TMT cases’, heading both the firm’s corporate and TMT offerings and combining expertise in both to advise a number of international clients. Oana Grigore is also recommended, particularly for her experience in the fintech market.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Kinstellar has strong coverage in Eastern Europe. It provides a joined-up approach across its offices, and compares well in terms of coverage and data team strength in relation to other firms in its region.’

  • ‘They are a very knowledgeable team and have a lot of broad expertise dealing with international matters.’

  • ‘They are a good, dynamic team. Oana Grigore and Lidia Zărnescu have both been very professional and helpful, and the whole team is very good to work with.’

  • ‘Very good team, provide accurate and practical advice in both legal and compliance matters for pharma.’

  • 'What sets them apart from competitors is their personal investment in each case, ensuring that clients receive tailored and comprehensive guidance. Their availability and proactive communication are qualities that we have deeply valued. Stand-out figures include Zsuzsa Csiki whose meticulous attention to detail has consistently yielded positive outcomes.'

  • 'The team at this legal firm is distinguished by its exceptional blend of expertise, client dedication, and innovative approaches. Potential clients would benefit from knowing about the firm’s collaborative ethos, which integrates diverse perspectives for a holistic legal strategy. Notably, the team's key strengths lie in their deep sector-specific knowledge and adaptability to evolving legal landscapes.'

  • 'Led by the exceptional Zsuzsa Csiki and the diligent Oana Grigore, the team has been our steadfast ally, providing clear and practical legal solutions that resonate with our business objectives. Kinstellar goes beyond being our legal advisor to become a strategic partner, ensuring our operations are compliant and strategically poised for success.'

  •  'Zsuzsa Csiki's innovative and strategic approach to handling intricate TMT cases has consistently yielded favourable outcomes for us. Zsuzsa has a knack for navigating complex regulatory and compliance challenges, ensuring our initiatives are legally robust and commercially viable. Zsuzsa’s responsiveness and client-centric approach make her an invaluable asset to our operations.'

Key clients

  • Mondly
  • African Leadership International
  • Victoria’s Secret
  • Wipro Limited
  • Gameloft Romania
  • Electrica Furnizare
  • Temenos Romania
  • Court Square Capital Partners
  • Mobileum Inc.
  • Kin and Carta
  • GTT Communications
  • Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH
  • HCL Technologies
  • DXC Technology
  • Bitpanda GmbH
  • HelloFlow ApS
  • NAGA Global

Work highlights

  • Successfully advised the owners of Mondly, a language learning platform developed by the Romanian startup ATi Studios, in its acquisition by the British group Pearson.
  • Advised Audax-backed Mobileum Inc., a reputable designer and developer of data analytics solutions, on Romanian law implications of the envisaged acquisition of Niometrics Pte Ltd.
  • Advised Kin and Carta plc on various corporate housekeeping matters following the company’s acquisition of the Romanian law aspects of Melon Group.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Zsuzsa Csiki
Zsuzsa Csiki is a Partner in our Bucharest office. She is the head of the local M&A and Corporate practice, also leading the capital markets, financial regulatory and technology, media & telecommunications practices. Zsuzsa has over 13 years of experience in advising renowned companies on local and cross-border transactions and corporate reorganisations. Her practice focuses on structuring and negotiating business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, reorganisations, private equity transactions, divestitures, business transfers, executive compensation and incentive equity arrangements or other general corporate matters. Zsuzsa’s expertise also includes working on capital markets and financial regulatory matters, guiding banks and other financial institutions through complex, international regulatory environments. Zsuzsa has advised on sophisticated mandates across many sectors with a strong focus on technology, media and telecommunications, where she personally handles matters as diverse as M&A, PE strategic investments, telecom acquisitions and related integrations, transfer of assets, GDPR implementation, contractual, consumer and compliance law aspects

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Zsuzsa Csiki

Other key lawyers

Oana Grigore, Lidia Zărnescu