Its full-service capability makes Kinstellar well-positioned to advise on the gamut of financing matters, from asset finance to restructuring and insolvency to derivatives and structured finance. The team demonstrates particular prowess in M&A within the financial sector, as well as boasting knowledge of the fintech space and international payment systems. In addition to its busy transactional practice, the group regularly handles financial services regulatory mandates. Practice head Illya Muchnyk handles debt and equity financings and financial restructurings, leveraging his experience as head of the firm’s fintech sector. Oleksandra Poliakova advises both national and international clients on corporate lending, syndicated loans and acquisition and structured finance.
Testimonials
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‘They have a strong presence in Ukraine with deep expertise in the defence sector.’
‘They have international partners who have been stationed in Kyiv for decades, so one can expect from them both the local and global context on all matters. They are very active in the ecosystem, and go above and beyond to create the best institutional environment in Ukraine.’
‘We consider the finance team at Kinstellar to be one of the very best in the Ukraine and CEE region.’
‘Illya Muchnyk is incredibly knowledgeable and responsive. He is our 'go to' for finance matters in Ukraine. In addition to work seamlessly with us on cross-border matters, he is also on the cutting edge of technology innovations.’
‘Kinstellar is an excellent practice, and is our go-to firm for any transactions in Central and Eastern Europe. We have worked with them a lot and would always recommend them if asked for a recommendation in this area, across all specialties. In Ukraine, Illya Muchnyk is who we would recommend, especially for complex financial services transactions.'
‘Illya Muchnyk stands out as knowledgeable in the area of financial services. He is a go-to person. We also recommend Olena Kuchynska and Oleksandra Poliakova, Lyudmyla Dzhurylyuk and Eduard Olentsevych. There is a great team at Kinstellar across the jurisdictions.’
‘The team is very much integrated across the region and deliver for clients. They are commercial and work with clients on various opportunities with real sector expertise.’
‘Illya Muchnyk is a stand out lawyer. He is approachable and available and very commercial.’
Key clients
- DEG - Deutsche Investitions - und Entwicklungsgesellschaft MBH
- Payoneer, Inc.
- Verizon UK Limited
- Kyivstar PJSC
- Citibank
- Raiffeisen Bank International AG
- Fasanara Capital Ltd
- NEQSOL Holding
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Illya Muchnyk