CEE Legal Matters
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Dentons, working with E+H, has advised a club of senior lenders, led by Tatra Banka as the global coordinator, on financing for Tatry Mountain Resorts consisting of a EUR 180 million senior facility and a EUR 110 million junior facility. Kinstellar advised J&T Banka as the junior lender. A&O Shearman advised Tatry Mountain Resorts.
SKJB Szybkowski Kuzma Jelen Brzoza-Ostrowska has advised Panattoni on the sale of the Kajima Poland logistics park in western Poland to Arete Investment Group. Dentons advised Arete on the deal.
White & Case has advised CEZ Group on the issuance of EUR 700 million 4.125% sustainability-linked notes due 2031 and EUR 750 million 4.250% sustainability-linked notes due 2032 under its EUR 8 billion EMTN program. Dentons reportedly advised the underwriters.
Commencing from October 1, 2024, tax benefits for taxpayers with a high level of voluntary tax compliance or members of the announced “White Business Club” will come into full force and effect.
Dentons has advised mBank on the update of its Luxembourg-listed EUR 3 billion EMTN Program and a new issue of EUR 500 million green senior preferred notes due 2030 with Commerzbank, Erste Group, J.P. Morgan, UBS, and UniCredit as the joint lead managers. White & Case advised the joint lead managers.
In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. With industry-specific software emerging left and right, the legal industry was not left behind. To explore some of the trends in this regard, we asked: What are some of the specific legal tech platforms you use?
On May 28, 2024, the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (Agency) took a significant step in regulating the healthcare industry by unveiling the draft Regulation on Promotional Activities of Medicinal Products for Human Use and Foods for Special Medical Purposes (Draft). This comprehensive Draft aims to address various aspects of promotional activities, ensuring that they are conducted in a manner that upholds scientific integrity and prioritizes patient safety.
Dentons has advised Metroprojekt on the tender for pre-design work for Line IV of the Warsaw subway including the Technical and Parking Station.
Dentons has advised the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic on an addendum to the existing production sharing agreement with BP, MOL, INPEX, Equinor, ExxonMobil, TPAO, ITOCHU, and ONGC Videsh for the development of the non-associated natural gas reservoirs in the Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli field.
Dentons has advised the VSB Group on its sale of the project rights to the 190-megawatt Miejska Gorka wind farm, located in the Greater Poland Voivodeship, to Tauron Zielona Energia. Clyde & Co advised Tauron.
Since the start of the war, Russia has inflicted severe damage on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leading to a critical need for comprehensive rebuilding efforts. As a result of the attacks, Ukraine has lost over 9 GW of electricity generating capacities, while local gas production has dropped 5–10 percent.
Dentons has advised JTRE Sports & Entertainment on its acquisition of HC Slovan Bratislava from Elena Hruba, Pavel Hofstaedter, and Eduard Janosik. Gunar Legal & Partners and BDO Legal advised the sellers.
Dentons has advised Yanmar Group on its acquisition of Tedom from the Jet Investment fund. DRV Legal advised Jet Investment Fund.
Deloitte Legal has advised Grenevia on a PLN 850 million financing transaction via a loan agreement with a consortium of Bank Pekao, PKO Bank Polski, and BNP Paribas banks. Dentons advised the banks.
Since the onset of Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Germany has emerged as a steadfast ally, providing extensive support across various domains.
CMS has advised Greykite on the acquisition of a logistics portfolio in Poland. Dentons reportedly advised the unidentified sellers.
Dentons has advised Resource Partners on its acquisition of an 80% stake in Interactive Travel Holdings, the parent company of the Romanian brand Vola.ro and Polish brand FRU.pl, which also operates in Bulgaria and Moldova, from 3TS Capital Partners and the Polish co-founders of FRU.pl. CMS and DLA Piper reportedly advised the sellers.
Dentons has advised AniCura on the acquisition of VetCare Group in Slovakia and the Czech Republic from HardWood Investments. Acres reportedly advised HardWood Investments.
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