Taylor Wessing has advised PKO Bank Polski on the financing provided to Panattoni for the development of Panattoni Park Zgierz. Deloitte Legal reportedly advised Panattoni.

Ten years have passed since the day I picked up my diploma and embarked on my professional journey as a lawyer. Right from the start, I’ve been working for law firms deeply rooted in the region, offering continuous opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from different areas, engage in cross-border projects throughout CEE, share experiences, and, most importantly, observe the landscape in which we operate. While the past decade has shaped my own growth, it’s also been – in my view – a period of remarkable transformation for lawyering in CEE.

Edyta Defanska-Czujko has joined Deloitte Legal as Partner and leader of the People Law/Employment Law & Benefits practice in Poland.

Ban, S. Szabo, Rausch & Partners has advised Talentis Group Zrt on its acquisition of a 100% interest in Brendon Holding Kft. Deloitte Legal reportedly advised the seller.

Domokos Neagu Sarbu has successfully represented Alpiq in a tax dispute with the Romanian tax authority in a case that ultimately required the input of the Romanian Supreme Court.

WKB Lawyers has advised the Raben Group on a EUR 23.4 million financing from mBank that will also support the development of a new zero-emission logistics park in Silesia. Deloitte Legal advised mBank.

Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii has advised Belgian developer WDP on the full acquisition of the Expo Market Doraly wholesale, cash & carry, and retail shopping complex in Romania. Deloitte Legal reportedly advised sellers ARA Europe and Gheorghe Iaciu.

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Balicki Czekanski Gryglewski Lewczuk has advised Polish steel producer Cognor on a PLN 360 million and EUR 36 million financing arranged by Santander Bank Polska and Santander and guaranteed by Polish export credit agency KUKE. Deloitte Legal reportedly advised the banks.

Deloitte Legal has advised IPCOM on the acquisition of Hungary's Dualinvest.

Deloitte Legal has advised Slovenia's Iskra on its acquisition of Croatian engineering company Elmap and Elmap Projekt from the Bozikovic family.

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Gide has advised KGHM Polska Miedz on receiving a USD 450 million unsecured working capital loan from Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego. Deloitte Legal reportedly advised Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego.

E+H and Noerr have advised Coveris on the acquisition of S&K Label in the Czech Republic. Deloitte Legal reportedly advised the sellers.

Delving into the impacts of the EU's recent visa liberalization for Kosovo citizens and the country's ambitious strides towards legal and sustainable energy reforms, Deloitte Legal Senior Legal Manager Ardian Rexha shares his insights on the easing of travel restrictions, pioneering steps in renewable energy, and the overhaul of the tax administration system.

Gecic Law, working with the Brussels office of Clifford Chance, has successfully represented the interests of the Arena Channels group regarding a broadcasting dispute in Kosovo. Deloitte Legal reportedly advised Arena Channels as well.

Norton Rose Fulbright has advised BNP Paribas Bank Polska on its financing for the construction of a 32.7-megawatt photovoltaic projects portfolio sponsored by R.Power. Deloitte Legal reportedly advised R.Power.

PwC Legal, working with Van Campen Liem, has advised Blue Sea Capital on co-investing to acquire the Telekom Srbija telecommunications tower portfolio alongside Actis and in co-operation with Andrej Jovanovic’s family office.