Clifford Chance has advised mBank on R.Power's issuance of three series of secured green bonds with a total nominal value of PLN 530 million.

A new draft regulation was put to public consultation until 27 September 2024 that could bring significant changes to the operation of district heating systems in Hungary. The aim of the regulation is to increase the use of renewable energy sources such as geothermal and biomass in district heating, thus reducing dependence on natural gas and costs.

Rymarz Zdort Maruta has advised EWE on the sale of EWE Polska and its group companies EWE Przesyl and EWE Energia to Eesti Gaas for a total value of EUR 120 million. CMS and Ellex advised Eesti Gaas.

Serbia’s renewable energy market is in the midst of transformation, driven by domestic reforms and international partnerships – most recently, with the governments of France and the USA in the field of energy efficiency.

On June 3, 2023, CEE Legal Matters reported that CMS helped Global Biomet obtain a license for a photovoltaic plant in its portfolio – the 100-megawatt AC capacity Aratiden project – before the Bulgarian State Energy and Water Regulatory Commission. With it now successfully completed, CMS Sofia Partner Kostadin Sirleshtov reflects on the project.

In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.