JSK has advised CVI on its bond financing investment in the parent company of the Algotech Group. GT Legal advised the Algotech Group.
Kinstellar Advises on Sale of Unuodesign
Kinstellar has advised the owner of Unuodesign on the sale of a majority stake in the company to the Hartenberg Holding. Mikulas & Partners reportedly advised Hartenberg.
Kinstellar Advises Credit Agricole Consumer Finance and Stellantis on Acquisition of LeasePlan Czech Republic
Kinstellar, working with Linklaters, has successfully advised Credit Agricole Consumer Finance and Stellantis on their acquisition from ALD Automotive of, among others, LeasePlan’s Czech operations.
Consumer Law Amendment
In January 2023, there was a significant amendment to consumer law, which on the one hand expanded the rights of consumers, and on the other hand introduced a number of new obligations for retailers.
The Development of Energy Price Caps for Large Enterprises
Although negotiations regarding the method of capping electricity and gas prices are still ongoing, both at the national level and in the EU, the Government of the Czech Republic has already issued the expected amendment specifying the capping of energy prices for large enterprises.
Clifford Chance Advises CBRE IM on Sale of Port 73 and Gallerian Nian to NIAM
Clifford Chance, working with Vinge, has advised CBRE Investment Management on its sale of Swedish retail assets Port 73 and Gallerian Nian to NIAM.
KSB and Klimus & Partners Advise on Uhrinevska Zahrada Acquisition of Land in Prague
Kocian Solc Balastik has advised an undisclosed seller on the sale of a 7,500 square-meter land plot in Uhrineves, Prague, to Uhrinevska Zahrada. Klimus & Partners advised Uhrinevska Zahrada.
Dentons Advises CPIPG on Sustainability-Linked Bilateral Loan with MUFG
Dentons has advised the CPI Property Group on its debut sustainability-linked loan through a bilateral facility with MUFG.
Eversheds Sutherland and Tovarek, Horky and Partners Advise on TSR Acquisition of Barko
Eversheds Sutherland has advised Remondis Group company TSR Czech Republic on its acquisition of Barko. Tovarek, Horky and Partners advised the sellers.
One Year After the Invasion of Ukraine: Latest Updates on Protection for Ukrainian Refugees in CEE
When the Russian military launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, many countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) responded immediately by amending their legal framework to provide shelter for Ukrainian refugees. These neighboring nations not only provided immediate humanitarian help, but also changed their immigration law to allow Ukrainian refugees to work and live in their country.
Noerr Advises SLR Gruppe on Acquisition of Sates
Noerr has advised Orlando Management portfolio company SLR Gruppe on its acquisition of Sates. Samak reportedly advised the seller.
Tomas Bures, Jan Varecha, and Eva Hromadkova Make Associate Partner at PRK Partners
Prague-based Attorneys Tomas Bures and Jan Varecha and Bratislava-based Attorney Eva Hromadkova have been appointed as Associate Partners at PRK Partners.
Did You Know: Most Prolific 2023 Thought Leaders
Did You Know that, according to the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website, two CEE lawyers have already authored or co-authored eight thought leadership articles published on the CEE Legal Matters website this year, more than anyone else in the region?
Clifford Chance Advises Allwyn on EUR 335 Million Accordion Facility
Clifford Chance has advised European lottery operator Allwyn on a EUR 335 million accordion facility with a syndicate of international banks. Allen & Overy reportedly advised the banks.
The CEE Winter Shutdown
With numerous reports of energy-related business shutdowns, we reached out to local experts across CEE to understand what different markets have been dealing with, in terms of work and production stoppages, and look into the broader impact.
Vladimir Ivanco Re-Joins White & Case as Counsel and Head of Slovak Desk
Former Aldertree Legal Partner Vladimir Ivanco has joined the White & Case Prague office as a Counsel and Head of the Slovak Desk on March 1, 2023.
Vladimir Polach and Matej Pustay Make Partner at Squire Patton Boggs in Prague
Former Counsel Vladimir Polach and former Senior Associate Matej Pustay have been promoted to Partner at Squire Patton Boggs in the Czech Republic.
What is ESG and What Does it Mean for You?
The acronym ESG has recently become more and more common in business circles. Therefore, we have decided to write up this short article to help you understand what ESG is and what it means for business relationships.