CEE Legal Matters
In-depth coverage of the news and newsmakers that shape Europe's emerging markets
As Ukraine is fighting off the brutal invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian M&A market is at its lowest point, at least in terms of the number of deals, since 2000. Still, interesting trends are emerging and there is great hope for a bright future.
Allen & Overy has advised Grupa Maspex on its acquisition of Becherovka from Pernod Ricard. Havel & Partners advised Pernod Ricard.
Savoric & Partners has advised Studenac on its acquisition of La-Vor Trade. Law Office Korotaj advised sellers Igor Bodrozic and La-Vor Trade DOO on the deal.
Turunc has advised Bogazici Ventures on its investment in Buddy Performance. SCH Legal advised Buddy Performance.
Zane Bule-Mitka and Zane Veidemane-Berzina have been appointed as Associate Partners at Ellex Klavins.
Fortsakis Diakopoulos & Associates has advised the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund on the sale of a 67% stake in the Heraklion Port Authority to a consortium consisting of Grimaldi Euromed and Minoan Lines.
Binder Groesswang has advised Anadi Bank on transferring its Carinthian branches with around 42,000 retail customers, 250 SME customers, and a business volume of just under EUR 1.7 billion to Grawe Banking Group's Bank Burgenland. E+H advised Grawe.
