CEE Legal Matters
In-depth coverage of the news and newsmakers that shape Europe's emerging markets
In the midst of ongoing conflict, one solution is emerging that could be a crucial factor in attracting foreign investment to Ukraine: war risk insurance. Asters Senior Partner Armen Khachaturyan, Dentons Partner Adam Mycyk, Integrites Partner Igor Krasovskiy, and Redcliffe Partners Managing Partner Olexiy Soshenko discuss how this specialized insurance product is shaping the investment landscape.
Dentons has advised Shopper Park Plus on the acquisition via its subsidiary Shopping Malls SVK of a Tesco-anchored retail park portfolio in Slovakia from Tesco Stores. Wilsons reportedly advised Tesco.
Dentons Partner and and Head of the Capital Markets group in Bucharest Loredana Chitu highlights Romania's vibrant M&A market, driven by strong investor interest in energy, technology, and logistics-focused real estate, while also cautioning that ongoing geopolitical and economic challenges, as well as upcoming elections, could influence investment activity throughout 2025.
The long-awaited amendment to the Czech Energy Act, known as “Lex OZE III”, has officially been passed by the Parliament. While it introduces significant and predominantly positive changes to the clean and renewable energy sector, it has also sparked considerable controversy. The proclaimed objective of the legislation is to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy while addressing regulatory and market challenges. Nevertheless, it lags behind the technical and commercial realities of the European market; it implements a European directive that the Czech Republic should have adopted over four years ago.
Dentons has advised the Green Assets Division of MET Group on the acquisition of an 80-megawatt photovoltaic project in Rascaeti, Dambovita County, Romania, from Austrian solar power developer Kraftfeld Energy. Vlasceanu & Partners advised Kraftfeld Energy.
ZSP Advokati, working with Dentons and Harneys, has advised NLB Komercijalna Banka Beograd and Banca Intesa Beograd on the financing of the Airport City East Gate Business Tower 1 project, developed by AFI Europe.
Dentons, working with Griffiths & Partners and Massiah Law, has advised Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego on a long-term investment loan of up to USD 60 million granted to the Molo Group, owned by the Slominski family. JedwabnyLegal, Isolas and Miller, Simons and O’Sullivan reportedly advised the Molo Group.
Dentons has advised Komercni Banka on acquiring a 49.9% stake in SG Equipment Finance Czech Republic from Societe Generale Equipment Finance. Jones Day and Schoenherr advised Societe Generale. White & Case reportedly advised SGEF owner BPCE.
Dentons and its Turkish affiliate Balcioglu Selcuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership have advised Anadolubank on its debut international bond offering raising USD 150 million through the issuance of fixed rate resettable tier 2 notes due 2035.
The target for renewable energy consumption in Europe is to reach at least 42.5 percent by 2030 for all sectors, under Directive (EU) 2023/2413 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Known as RED III, it encourages the conclusion of power purchase agreements (PPAs) by requiring member states to adopt various measures.
In our Looking In series, we talk to Partners from outside CEE who are keeping an eye on the region (and often pop up in our deal ticker) to learn how they perceive CEE markets and their evolution. For this issue, we sat down with Amsterdam-based Dentons Europe Corporate group Co-Chair Kuif Klein Wassink
Dentons, working with Kirkland & Ellis, Grette, and Akund Forbes, has advised Helmerich & Payne on the USD 1.97 billion acquisition of UK-headquartered KCA Deutag International Limited. Allen Overy Shearman Sterling reportedly advised KCA Deutag International Limited.
The development of the defense industry is an urgent priority for the Polish government. Undoubtedly, it is in Poland’s interest to have a solid industrial base for the defense sector, not only to enhance national security but also as a lever for the further transformation of the entire economy.
Dentons has advised Piraeus Bank on project financing for a solar power plant developed by Metlen Energy & Metals in Romania.
Eversheds Sutherland has advised Orbian on its acquisition of Platebni Instituce Roger from KB SmartSolutions and other shareholders. BPV Braun Partners advised one of the selling shareholders, Echilon Capital.
A new regulation, in force from January 28, 2025 establishes additional obligations and reporting requirements on Romanian companies with 50 or more employees in respect of hiring disabled people.
Weinhold Legal and Cytowski & Partners have advised Czech Republic-based technology company ThreatMark on its series A financing round, securing an investment exceeding USD 23 million from London-based Octopus Ventures and The Riverside Company investment firm. Dentons' New York office reportedly advised Octopus Ventures. DLA Piper's New York office reportedly advised The Riverside Company.
Dentons has advised the Republic of Lithuania on the issuance of two EUR-denominated benchmark bonds under its Euro Medium Term Note Program. TGS Baltic reportedly advised the Republic of Lithuania as well. Freshfields and Sorainen reportedly advised the underwriters.
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