DLA Piper has advised Generali CEE Holding on its full acquisition of 4Life Direct Poland from 4Life Direct International. CMS reportedly advised 4Life Direct International.

Paksoy has advised Borusan Lojistik on its USD 33.2 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Baker McKenzie has advised Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited on its acquisition of KIPCO's 46.32% stake in the Gulf Insurance Group for approximately USD 860 million.

Greenberg Traurig has advised Bogdan and Elzbieta Kaczmarek and the Innova Capital private equity fund on their full acquisition of Pfleiderer Polska and related financing, in a corporate carve-out transaction from the Strategic Value Partners-owned Pfleiderer Group. Rymarz Zdort Maruta and Kirkland & Ellis reportedly advised the seller. Allen & Overy reportedly advised the lenders.

While Lithuania’s fintech sector has emerged as a European powerhouse, the number of licensed companies has been decreasing, indicating a shift towards a more quality-focused approach. Cobalt Partner Akvile Bosaite, Motieka Head of Financial Services and Compliance Sigita Zavisiene, and Walless Partner Joana Baublyte-Kulviete take stock of the sector.

Crido has advised Borgestad ASA on refinancing the credit for the Agora Bytom shopping center with Bank Pekao. CMS reportedly advised the bank.