Kocian Solc Balastik and Relevans have advised Seyfor on its acquisition of Commander Services.
KSB Advises J&T Banka on Acquisition of Amista Investicni Spolecnost
Kocian Solc Balastik has advised J&T Banka on its acquisition of a majority share in Amista Investicni Spolecnost from Cinekin. Tovarek Horky and Partners reportedly advised Cinekin.
JSK and Briza & Trubac Advise on Sudop Group's Acquisition of BizzTreat
JSK has advised the Sudop Group on its acquisition of an 80% stake in BizzTreat. Briza & Trubac advised BizzTreat founders Radovan Jirka and Jiri Tobolka as well as their spouses on the sale.
Closing: Wirtualna Polska’s Acquisition of Szallas Group Now Closed
On November 30, 2022, the BLS-CEE Law Firm announced that Wirtualna Polska’s acquisition of the Szallas Group from Portfolion Capital Partners and private individuals (reported by CEE Legal Matters on September 16, 2022) had closed.
Closing: J&T and Concens Investments’ Sale of Ostrava Logistics Assets to EQT Exeter Now Closed
On November 15, 2022, CMS announced that J&T and Concens Investments’ sale of their Ostrava logistics assets to EQT Exeter (reported by CEE Legal Matters on January 19, 2022) had closed.
A Significant Amendment to the Czech Significant Market Power Act
An amendment to the Czech Significant Market Power Act (the "SMP Act"), which should harmonise Czech law with the EU directive on unfair business practices (the "Directive"), was recently signed by the President and will become effective as of 1 January 2023.
White & Case Advises MidEuropa on Acquisition of Optegra
White & Case has advised MidEuropa on its acquisition of a majority stake in Optegra. Eversheds Sutherland reportedly advised the seller.
Closing: Construction of First Ronald McDonald House in Czech Republic Now Complete
On November 29, 2022, Eversheds Sutherland announced that the construction of the first Czech Ronald McDonald House by Nadacni Fond Dum Ronalda McDonalda (reported by CEE Legal Matters on April 21, 2021) had been finalized.
Hogan Lovells and PRK Partners Advise on RGW Express Alliance with Groupe BBL
Hogan Lovells and PRK Partners have advised Polish-Czech RGW Express Group owner Hartmut Luetz on the sale of all shares in the company to French Groupe BBL.
Deal 5: CVI Managing Director Radoslav Tausinger on Investment in Saunia
On August 23, 2022, CEE Legal Matters reported that JSK had advised Credit Value Investments on its investment in the Saunia Group through bond financing. CEE In-House Matters spoke with Radoslav Tausinger, Managing Director at Credit Value Investments (CVI), to learn more about the matter.
White & Case and Skils Advise on Trustee's Sale of Sberbank CZ Assets to Ceska Sporitelna
White & Case has advised Sberbank CZ insolvency trustee Jirina Luzova on the CZK 41 billion sale of Sberbank CZ’s assets to Ceska Sporitelna. Skils advised the buyer.
Did You Know: 2022 Czech Leaderboard
Did You Know that, according to the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website, Havel & Partners has worked on 25 Czech client matters so far this year – more than any other law firm?
Clifford Chance and Allen & Overy Advise on Allwyn's EUR 1.6 Billion Senior Facilities Agreement
Clifford Chance has advised Allwyn on its new senior facilities agreement with a syndicate of international banks. Allen & Overy advised the lenders, including UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, on the deal.
Cytowski & Partners Advises Supernova in USD 4.8 Million Seed Financing from Wing VC
Cytowski & Partners has advised Supernova on the USD 4.8 million series seed financing from Wing VC with the participation of EQT Ventures, Kaya VC, Credo Ventures, and other angel investors. Reportedly, Sedlakova Legal also advised Supernova and Gunderson advised Wing VC.
Clifford Chance Advises Komercni Banka on Solar Plant Financing for FVE Czech Novum
Clifford Chance has advised Komercni Banka on the financing of a solar energy power plant owned by Decci subsidiary FVE Czech Novum. Allen & Overy reportedly advised the lenders.
Schoenherr Advises BHM Group on Acquisition of Polish Retail Parks Portfolio
Schoenherr has advised BHM Group on the acquisition of a portfolio of ten Polish retail parks worth CZK 1 billion. Reportedly, Linkers advised the sellers.
Freshfields and Wolf Theiss Advise on EUR 800 Million Credit Line for Vitesco Technologies Group
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Wolf Theiss have advised a consortium of banks on the EUR 800 million revolving ESG-linked credit facility for the Vitesco Technologies Group. Creel Garcia-Cuellar Aiza y Enriquez and Yulchon reportedly advised the banks in Mexico and South Korea, respectively.
Eversheds Sutherland Advises PJ Expedis on Merger with RSBC Logistics
Eversheds Sutherland has advised PJ Expedis on its merger with RSBC Logistics. Forlex reportedly advised RSBC Logistics.