Did you know that Dentons worked on more reported client matters in Central and Eastern Europe in 2022 – 86 – than any other firm (with Sorainen only one behind), and that Andrzej Stosio of Clifford Chance in Poland worked on more client matters than any other lawyer in the region – 13 (with Mantas Petkevicius of Sorainen in Lithuania and Roxana Ionescu of Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu in Romania both only one behind, with 12)?
EU: New Year, New… EU Design Law?
On 28 November 2022, the European Commission published its proposals for a Regulation amending Community Design Regulation No 2/2006 as well as a proposal for an amendment of the Community Design Directive.
Closing: Accenture Acquisition of ARZ Now Closed
On December 28, 2022, Baker McKenzie announced that Accenture’s takeover of ARZ Allgemeines Rechenzentrum (reported by CEE Legal Matters on June 10, 2022) had closed.
Romania: Changes to the Companies Law
Recent years have brought significant progress in terms of formalities for the incorporation of legal entities that carry out economic activities.
Dorda and Schoenherr Advise on Croma-Pharma and EHC Business Combination Agreement
Dorda, working with Loyens & Loeff, has advised Croma-Pharma on entering into a business combination agreement with the European Healthcare Acquisition & Growth Company. Schoenherr, working with Sullivan & Cromwell and Houthoff, advised EHC.
(Re)constructing Restructuring and Insolvency in CEE
There is a growing concern, across CEE, about a potential wave of insolvency and restructuring proceedings. Given the economic aftermath of COVID-19, coupled with the ramifications of rising inflation and interest rates, energy crisis concerns, and the war in Ukraine – the road ahead seems bumpy at best.
Looking Ahead to the New EU Foreign Subsidy Regulation
Later this year, the European Parliament is expected to pass the Regulation on Foreign Subsidies distorting the Internal Market (FSR). CEE Legal Matters spoke with Schoenherr’s Volker Weiss, Johannes Stalzer, and Jan Kupcik to learn more about the new Regulation and its impact.
Czech Republic: Upcoming changes to consumer protection
Consumer protection is strongly enshrined in the Czech legal system and will be strengthened or clarified even further. It will therefore be necessary for sellers to adjust their terms and conditions in this regard.
Schoenherr Advises Harps Global on Acquisition of Semperit Medical Division
Schoenherr has advised Singapore-based Harps Global on its acquisition of the medical business division Sempermed from the Austrian Semperit Group for an enterprise value of EUR 115 million.
Did You Know: Tight Race for End of Year Leaderboard in Austria
Did You Know that, according to the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website, E+H Partner Ulrike Sehrschoen has worked on eight reported client matters in Austria in 2022 – more than any other lawyer? It's been a good year for E+H, as Sehrschoen’s chief competition for the end-of-year title comes from a colleague, E+H Partner Judith Feldner, who has worked on seven reported client matters this year.
Closing: KKCG and Aricoma Group International Acquisition of Musala Soft Now Closed
On December 20, 2022, PPG Lawyers announced that KKCG's and Aricoma Group International’s acquisition of Musala Soft (reported by CEE Legal Matters on August 22, 2022) had closed.
DLA Piper Advises on Sale of OptiBuy to WNS Group
DLA Piper has advised the shareholders of OptiBuy on its sale to the WNS group. Schoenherr reportedly advised WNS on the deal.
Dorda and Schoenherr Advise on Nosto’s Takeover of Findologic
Dorda, working with Bird & Bird, has advised Nosto on its acquisition of Findologic Gesellschaft. Schoenherr, working with Roschier, advised the shareholders of Findologic.
Austria: The (New) Provisions on Unknown Exploitation Forms And The Right of Second Exploitation in Copyright Contract Law
The amendment to the Austrian Copyright Act introduces a whole range of new provisions on copyright contract law, strengthening the position of authors and performers.
Schoenherr Advises IDBC Hungary on New Headquarters Lease in Duna Tower
Schoenherr has advised IT, consultancy, and recruitment company IDBC Hungary on securing its new headquarters in the Duna Tower through a lease agreement with GTC.
Binder Groesswang Advises Mutares on Acquisition of Steyr Motors from Thales
Binder Groesswang has advises Mutares on its acquisition of Steyr Motors Betriebs and Steyr Motors Immo from Thales. Schoenherr reportedly advised Thales.
Did You Know: Slovakia's Nine-Year Deal Leaderboard
Did You Know that, according to the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website, Kinstellar Partner Viliam Mysicka has worked on more reported deals in Slovakia over the past nine years than any other lawyer?
Bulgaria: Contractual Retention Right as a Security in Commercial and Financial Transactions
Under art. 90, par. 1 of the Bulgarian Contracts and Obligations Act, a party may refuse to perform its obligations if there is non-performance by the counterparty under the same transaction ("Statutory Retention Right").