CMS has advised Central European Petroleum on the development of the Wolin East project, following CEP’s announcement of a discovery of oil and gas reserves in the Wolin East 1 well, located on Polish territory in the Baltic Sea.
CMS and Schoenherr Advise on Inter Europol's Acquisition of Pan-Pek in Croatia
CMS has advised Inter Europol on its acquisition of Pan-Pek from Enterprise VII private equity fund. Schoenherr advised the sellers.
CMS Advises BIG Poland on Acquisition of OTO Park Koszalin
CMS has advised BIG Poland on its acquisition of OTO Park Koszalin.
Kinstellar and CMS Advise on Accolade's Entry into South Bohemia with CZK 2.5 Billion Acquisition of Garbe Park
Kinstellar has advised Accolade on its acquisition of the Garbe Park industrial site from Garbe Industrial Real Estate, marking the company’s entry into the South Bohemian region. CMS advised Garbe.
CMS Advises Investor Consortium on Formation of EUR 3 Billion Pan-European Outlet Mall Joint Venture
CMS has advised a consortium of investors, including APG, on the spin-off of select designer outlet mall assets from the European Outlet Mall Fund into a newly formed pan-European joint venture valued at approximately EUR 3 billion.
Dentons Advises NEPI Rockcastle on EUR 290 Million Sustainability-Linked Loan Facilities
Dentons has advised NEPI Rockcastle and its subsidiary NE Property on securing two revolving sustainability-linked credit facilities totaling EUR 290 million. CMS reportedly advised the lenders.
The Pre-Pandemic Glory Days in the Czech Republic: A Buzz Interview with Lukas Hejduk of CMS
The Czech real estate market is experiencing its strongest periods since before the pandemic, with significant activity across hotels, retail, logistics, and offices, according to CMS Partner and Head of CEE Real Estate and Construction, Lukas Hejduk. Strong domestic capital, successful investment legislation, and high demand are driving the market.
CMS Advises Solia and Vineli JSCo on Sale of Vineli RE Solar Project in Bulgaria to Metka EGN Solar 5
CMS has advised Solia and Vineli JSCo on the sale of the 100-megawatt Vineli RE photovoltaic project located in General Toshevo municipality, Dobrich region, Bulgaria, to Metka EGN Solar 5.
CMS Advises Alpla Group on Strategic Acquisition of KM Packaging
CMS, working with BakerHostetler, has advised the Alpla Group on its acquisition of KM Packaging.
The Debrief: June 2025
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.
A Promising Future for Bulgaria’s Energy Mix
Bulgaria’s energy sector has been undergoing deep and rapid reforms. The combination of the effects of the war in Ukraine and the related sanctions, the European Green Deal and the rapid decrease of investment costs for renewables, the commitments for a coal-free future, and the neighboring discoveries of natural gas in the Black Sea – all combined with the unprecedented support for nuclear energy – is putting Bulgaria on the global investment map.
The Corner Office: Inflationary Pressure
In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. This time around, we dug deeper into a discussion point that came up during our last event: During our annual General Counsel Summit held in Prague recently, we’ve learned that even with the inflation in CEE having hovered around 14-20% in recent years, legal fees have remained static or have even decreased in some jurisdictions. Given that, how has your firm managed to consistently deliver high-quality service under these constraints?
CMS Advises Bitdefender on Acquisition of Mesh Security
CMS has advised Bitdefender on its agreement to acquire Mesh Security Limited.
CMS Advises Eleport on Croatia and Slovenia Market Entry
CMS has advised Eleport on its market entry into Croatia and Slovenia.
CMS and Greenberg Traurig Advise on Sale of LPP Distribution Center to REICO Long Lease Fund
CMS has advised REICO Long Lease on its acquisition of the LPP Distribution Center logistics facility in Bydgoszcz. Greenberg Traurig advised the unidentified sellers.
CMS and Moser Legal Advise on Fiskaltrust's Financing Round
CMS has advised the founder of Fiskaltrust Consulting on a financing round that includes the entry of a new international majority shareholder. Moser Legal advised the undisclosed incoming investor.
CMS Advises Bruker on Acquisition of Austria’s Biocrates Life Sciences
CMS has advised Bruker Corporation on its acquisition of Biocrates Life Sciences.
Greenberg Traurig, Clifford Chance, CMS and Wardynski & Partners Advise on CVI and Flexam Invest's CTL Logistics Bond Financing
Greenberg Traurig has advised private debt funds managed by CVI and Flexam Invest on the financing provided to CTL Logistics via a senior secured bond issuance. Wardynski & Partners advised Flexam Invest as well. Clifford Chance and CMS advised CTL Logistics.