CMS has advised Medicover on its acquisition of McFit Polska from RSG Group. Baker McKenzie advised the seller.
CMS Advises FAS Energy on Acquisition of Solar Power Plant in Kyiv
CMS has advised FAS Energy on the acquisition of a solar power plant being developed in the Kyiv region, with an expected capacity of 112 megawatts, from an unidentified Ukrainian developer.
Did You Know: Familiar Firms Atop 2022 CEE Leader Board
Did You Know that, according to the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website, Dentons has worked on the most deals reported on the CEE Legal Matters website this year: a remarkable 44 as of May 24, 2022. CMS is in second place with 33 deals reported on the website, with Clifford Chance (31), Sorainen (29), and Allen & Overy (25) rounding out the top five.
New Captain at the Helm in Kyiv: An Interview with CMS's Vitaliy Radchenko and Dora Petranyi
As reported by CEE Legal Matters on May 24, 2022, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang announced that the firm has appointed Vitaliy Radchenko as a new Managing Partner in Kyiv, replacing Graham Conlon who held the role for five years. CEELM sat down with Radchenko and CMS CMNO CEE Managing Director Dora Petranyi to discuss the appointment and the firm's outlook for the future of the Kyiv office.
CMS Appoints Vitaliy Radchenko as Kyiv Office Managing Partner
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang has appointed Vitaliy Radchenko as the new Managing Partner of its Kyiv office, taking over from Graham Conlon who oversaw the firm's operations in Ukraine for the past five years.
CMS Advises MGI Capital on Sale of Bezmer Energy to Philicon
CMS has advised Portugal's MGI Capital on the sale of Bezmer Energy to Philicon-97.
Did You Know: Polish Lawyers in the Lead?
It’s been a good start of the year for Polish law firms. Indeed, Did You Know that, according to the Activity Rankings function of the CEELM Direct website, Dentons Warsaw Partner Bartlomiej Kordeczka has worked on the most deals reported on the CEE Legal Matters website so far this year – eight – placing him just ahead of fellow Warsaw lawyers Andrzej Stosio and Blazej Zagorski, of Norton Rose Fulbright and CMS, respectively, both of whom have worked on 7?
ESG: Reimagining The Investment Landscape
CEE Legal Matters spoke with CMS Partners Alexander Rakosi, Horea Popescu, Philipp Mark, and Tetyana Dovgan about the impact the rise of ESG is having on the M&A landscape.
The Corner Office: Favorite Professor
In “The Corner Office” we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. The question this time: Who was your favorite professor in university and why?
Exploring The Decrease in the Number of Ranked Firms in Ukraine
According to the CEE Legal Matters CEE By The Numbers report, between 2019 and 2021, Ukraine saw a large decrease in the number of ranked law firms and lawyers at ranked firms. While in 2019 the number of Ukrainian law firms ranked by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 was 95, in 2021 the same number decreased to 69. Similarly, the number of ranked-firm lawyers decreased from 1,579 in 2019 to 1,338 in 2021. The decreasing trend is particularly visible in comparison to other CEE countries.
Is Slovakia Ready for a Hybrid Work Model?
Since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, the Slovak Labor Code has changed several times. In 2021, five amendments were adopted, and new changes are expected in 2022. Although we observe progressive changes, the labor code remains quite rigid. Its provisions on remote work do not distinguish between blue-collar and white-collar jobs, which makes their implementation more demanding. Remote working, constant changes to COVID-19 pandemic rules, vaccination, health and safety, data protection, and employment termination rules – these have been the most pressing issues that have led employers to turn to their legal advisors.
International Firms’ Presence in Slovakia – Not a Passing Trend
The Slovakian legal market has, for quite some time, been a vibrant landscape of international law firms. Given the positioning of the central European country, and the proximity of major markets such as Austria, Poland, and Ukraine, Slovakia has been able to maintain the high number of international law firms, especially relative to other CEE jurisdictions. Taking a deeper dive into the reasons behind the persistence of such a high number of major international law firms, we reached out to legal professionals who work in Slovakia to get their insights.
Taxation of Dividends in the Polish Legal Regime
The taxation of dividends in Poland is a complex issue. Moreover, relevant regulations have recently been changed as part of a wider 2022 tax reform.
Non-Resident Company Letting a Property in Croatia – Taxable Permanent Establishments?
Non-resident owners of property in Croatia who have plans to rent it out should consider domestic and double tax treaty rules on taxation of permanent establishments.
Diia City Corporate Novelties
With the ambitious plan to create in Ukraine the most powerful IT hub in Central and Eastern Europe, the Government of Ukraine has established Diia City – a special legal framework for the IT industry, in summer 2021. Currently, the legal and organizational basis for the operation of Diia City is being developed and improved. It is expected that the project will be fully launched already in the first quarter of 2022.
Anna Cudna-Wagner Becomes Head of CMS’ Dispute Resolution Practice in Poland
CMS Partner Anna Cudna-Wagner has become the new head of the firm’s Polish Dispute Resolution practice, taking over from Partner Malgorzata Surdek-Janicka who is leaving the firm.
Judicial Crisis in Ukraine: Is There a Way Out?
An effective judiciary forms a cornerstone of a successful state that upholds the rule of law.
Michal Smiechowski Joins CMS as Debt Capital Markets Leader
Michal Smiechowski has joined CMS in Warsaw as a Counsel and the leader of the Debt Capital Markets practice.