Dentons and its Turkish affiliate Balcioglu Selcuk Ardiyok Keki have advised the lenders on QNB Finansbank's dual currency loan including USD 241.5 million and EUR 235.7 million.

Squire Patton Boggs has advised the CEZ Group on its long-term access agreement to an LNG regasification terminal to be constructed and operated by the Hanseatic Energy Hub in Stade, Germany. Dentons reportedly advised HEH.

In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Poland has found itself at the forefront of NATO’s eastern flank, sharing a border with a country embroiled in a full-scale war. DLA Piper Partner Marta Frackowiak and Dentons Partner Jaroslaw Witek talk about how this geopolitical reality has prompted a significant shift in Poland’s defense strategy.

The Slovak Republic’s amendment to the Whistleblowers Protection Act widens the scope of protection, shortens deadlines, and increases fines for non-compliance. Most provisions took effect on July 1, 2023, with some coming in on September 1, 2023.

Dentons has advised Modus Asset Management on obtaining EUR 58 million in debt financing from BNP Paribas Bank Polska and PKO Bank Polski to finance and refinance the acquisition of a 93-megawatt portfolio of photovoltaic projects in Poland. CMS advised BNP Paribas Bank Polska and PKO Bank Polski.

Dentons has advised Heimstaden on the refinancing of the acquisition of two residential complexes in Warsaw – Heimstaden Bokserska and Heimstaden Grzybowska – via a EUR 47.2 million loan from Santander Bank Polska. CMS advised Santander Bank.

Dentons has appointed Ladislav Smejkal and Jiri Strzinek as Co-Managing Partners responsible for managing the Prague office and leading the firm’s strategy for the Czech market.

Ilej & Partners, in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners, and Dentons have advised the EBRD on its agreement with Croatia’s Mplus Group regarding a EUR 60 million investment for a 28.3% stake in M Plus Croatia. Mamic Peric Reberski Rimac and White & Case advised the Mplus Group, including M Plus Croatia and its majority shareholder Meritus Ulaganja.

Dentons has advised Globalworth on the EUR 145 million financing from Germany's Aareal Bank AG to refinance its obligations regarding the Skylight and Lumen office complex and the Hala Koszyki multifunctional facility in Warsaw. DLA Piper advised Aareal Bank.

Wolf Theiss has advised Deutsche Hypo-NORD/LB Real Estate Finance on the financing for Rysy Properties Limited's EUR 46 million acquisition of the Mokotow Nova office building in Warsaw from CCP III Netherlands Holding.

Dentons has advised the CEC Bank on raising EUR 162.6 million through a tap of its senior non-preferred MREL-eligible notes due February 2028. Clifford Chance advised the underwriting banks.

Dentons has advised DNB Bank and mBank on extending a revolving credit facility to Greenvolt Power. Reportedly, Osborne Clarke advised Greenvolt Power.

Schindler Attorneys, working with Finland-based Avance, has advised Triton on its acquisition of Caverion. Reportedly, Moalem Weitemeyer, Dentons, and Vinge advised on the transaction as well.

Gide Loyrette Nouel has advised the LDC Group company Drosed Holding S.A. on its acquisition of shares in Indykpol S.A. from Rolmex S.A. Dentons advised the seller.

Clifford Chance has advised Eiffel Transition Infrastructure on the joint venture with Optima Wind to establish WindLight. Dentons advised Optima Wind.

Dentons has advised Syntaxis Capital on its investment in the LuxVet Group. Tomczykowski Tomczykowska adivsed LuxVet Group investor Cornerstone Investment Management. SSW Pragmatic Solutions advised LuxVet.

Musat & Asociatii has advised Naxxar Renewable Energy on the sale of a 60% stake in the 685.6-megawatt Naxxar Wind Farm Four in Tulcea County to Polenergia, with an option for the remaining 40%.

Did You Know that the ten firms that have worked on the most client matters reported by CEE Legal Matters through Q3 of 2023 are equally divided between international and regional powerhouses? According to the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website, Magic Circle-member Clifford Chance, which has worked on a remarkable 66 deals reported by CEE Legal Matters in the first nine months of 2023, leads the pack, but Vienna-based Schoenherr is close behind with 64.