Corporate/M&A

Closing: Hoist Finance’s Acquisition of NPL Portfolio from Alpha Bank Now Closed

On November 18, 2022, Zepos & Yannopoulos announced that Hoist Finance’s acquisition of a portfolio of unsecured non-performing loans with a total outstanding balance of approximately EUR 400 million from Alpha Bank (as reported by CEE Legal Matters on July 28, 2022) has closed.

A (2020) Familiar Vibe in Lithuania: A Buzz Interview with Ruta Armone of Ellex

While Lithuania is registering an overall slowdown in M&A transactions, the renewables, technology, and healthcare sectors remain dynamic, according to Ellex Partner Ruta Armone.

Koutalidis Advises Wren House Infrastructure on Acquisition of Equity Stake in Zorlu Enerji

Koutalidis, working alongside White & Case’s London office, has advised Wren House Infrastructure on its USD 88 million acquisition of equity stakes in Turkish EV charging station company Zorlu Enerji and its Dutch subsidiary, ZES NV.

Cobalt and BDO Law Advise on Sale of Blue Bridge Technologies

Cobalt has advised BaltCap Latvia Venture Capital Fund and funds managed by Imprimatur Capital, together with other shareholders, on the sale of Blue Bridge Technologies to Everfield. BDO Law advised Everfield on the deal.

Estonia Experiences a Slowdown But Not a Crisis: A Buzz Interview with Juri Ploom of Pohla & Hallmagi

Estonia’s real estate experiences a slight slowdown and layoffs are on the radar for some sectors, but others remain active, with a promising prognosis for the next year’s small economic growth of 0,7% according to the European Commission, explains Pohla & Hallmagi Partner Juri Ploom.

Wolf Theiss and B-Legal Advise on Farner International's Acquisition of Kobza Media Group

Wolf Theiss, working with Baer & Karrer, has advised Farner International AG on its acquisition of the Vienna-based Kobza Media Group. B-legal | Blumauer & Partner advised Kobza Media Group.

A Perfect Pairing: Ruxandra Bologa and Gabriela Cacerea on NNDKP’s Corporate/M&A and Energy and Natural Resources Practices

Providing insights into Nestor Nestor Disculescu Kingston Petersen’s most active practice areas, Partners Ruxandra Bologa and Gabriela Cacerea took a deep dive into the firm’s Corporate/M&A and Energy and Natural Resources practices.