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Kinstellar

Corporate/M&A

Europe Guide 2026 : Ukraine

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Kinstellar Ukraine Corporate/M&A practice includes 3 partners (Anastasiya Bolkhovitinova, Olena Kuchynska, Illya Muchnyk) and 8 other experienced professionals, which allows to work simultaneously on a substantial number of mandates and efficiently share practice areas and sectors among ourselves.


We have deep industry knowledge of the key sectors where our clients operate. Our particular experience lies within the telecom, technology, consumer goods, food and beverages, hospitality and leisure, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, manufacturing, aerospace and defence, as well as energy sectors.


Our work covers a broad spectrum of industry sectors for some of the largest investors in the region, including in areas such as:

–     acquisitions and disposals

–     takeovers and mergers

–     private equity

–     corporate reorganisations, mergers and spin-offs

–     foreign direct investment

–     joint ventures

–     management buyouts

–     privatisations

–     distressed and special situations

–     corporate governance

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Corporate/M&A - Ukraine

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Kinstellar is noted for advising on corporate governance matters as well as joint ventures. The team additionally assists with transactions, including cross-border mandates, and is active on private equity-led deals as well as market entries and exits. The law firm frequently handles matters in the energy and agriculture sectors, and also has a track record in TMT and automotive. It further assists with tenders for infrastructure projects. Kinstellar's clients include local private and state-owned companies, as well as Western and Asian investors, and they benefit from the firm's CEE network of offices.

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Work Highlights

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  • The team at Kinstellar acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to French NJJ Capital on the acquisition and merger of Datagroup-Volia and Lifecell.

Strengths

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  • I particularly appreciate Kinstellar's proactive approach, attention to detail and their ability to provide practical and business-oriented legal advice.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • The Kinstellar team is extremely knowledgeable, business-savvy and clearly accustomed to handling cross-border matters. It offers highly responsive, great communicators and terrific partners.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • The team at Kinstellar is able to deliver a tailored output.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Olena Kuchynska
    Olena Kuchynska

    Olena Kuchynska

    Managing partner Olena Kuchynska advises clients on corporate and transactional matters across a range of industries, including energy.

    • Olena Kuchynska's ability to always deliver highly sensitive advice at very tight timelines, often at very short notice, is highly valued.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
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  • Anastasiya Bolkhovitinova
    Anastasiya Bolkhovitinova

    Anastasiya Bolkhovitinova

    Anastasiya Bolkhovitinova is a recognised practitioner within Kinstellar's M&A team, earning particular commendation for her cross-border transactional work and sector-focused advisory. Clients appreciate her extensive experience advising on joint ventures, corporate restructurings and market entry projects.

    • Anastasiya Bolkhovitinova is really hands-on and we are really satisfied with her assistance down to the nitty-gritty details. She is very skilled and practical in her analysis.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • Anastasiya consistently demonstrates professionalism, legal expertise and a strong understanding of our business needs. Her responsiveness and attention to detail are particularly valuable.

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