March 2025 – Kinstellar has advisedVerny Capital on the sale of its Burger King operations in Kazakhstan. The transaction involved multiple jurisdictions, including Kazakhstan and English law, requiring the drafting and negotiation of detailed agreements.
Verny Capital, a key player in expanding Burger King's presence in Kazakhstan, overseeing over 50 locations, successfully completed the sale as part of its strategic business decisions.
The team was led by Counsel Pavel Kornilov and included Managing Partner Joel Benjamin, andAssociates Kamila Serik and Usen Tastanbekovon Kazakhstan law, and Partner Hugh Owen, and Senior Associate Bianka Kovács on English law. Our team guided the transaction, focusing on the deal structure and drafting key agreements under both Kazakhstan and English law.
This transaction highlights our experience in complex, cross-border M&A deals and demonstrates the strengthening of our presence in Astana.
We are pleased to have supported Verny Capital through this significant step and remain committed to providing high-quality legal services in the region.