Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Savoric & Partners, and Filip & Company have advised Borealis on a binding offer for its nitrogen business from the Agrofert group. Wolf Theiss advised Agrofert. Oppenheim, Boyanov & Co, and PRK Partners reportedly advised Borealis as well.
Filip & Company and RTPR Advise on Sale of Part of BCR Fleet Management to Arval Romania
Filip & Company has advised Banca Comerciala Romana on the sale of a part of its BCR Fleet Management operational leasing business to the Arval group. Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu advised the buyer.
Closing: Sale of Tiriac Leasing to Banca Transilvania Now Closed
On June 6, 2022, Filip & Company announced that the Tiriac Group’s sale of Tiriac Leasing to Banca Transilvania (reported by CEE Legal Matters on February 7, 2022) has now closed, following regulatory approval.
Filip & Company and Firon Bar-Nir Advise on Medicover’s Acquisition of Laurus Medical
Filip & Company has advised Medicover on its acquisition of Laurus Medical network of clinics. Firon Bar-Nir advised the seller.
Clifford Chance and Filip & Company Advise on EUR 127 Million Financing for Green Group
Clifford Chance has advised the Green Group on a EUR 127 million financing from a syndicate of banks. Filip & Company advised the lenders. Linklaters reportedly advised the lenders as well.
Georgeta Gavriloiu and George Trantea Make Partner at Filip & Company
Former Counsels Georgeta Gavriloiu and George Trantea have been promoted to Partner at Filip & Company.
Status of the Real Estate Sector: A Romanian Round Table
On January 18, six leading real estate lawyers in Romania sat down for a virtual round table moderated by CEE Legal Matters Managing Editor Radu Cotarcea. The conversation focused on the current state of affairs in the real estate sector, looking at who the main players are, the hottest assets, deal-making trends in the sector, and more.
The Buzz in Romania: Interview with Alexandru Birsan of Filip & Company
The Romanian market has been a “very hot one,” in recent months, and the year in general, according to Filip & Company Partner Alexandru Birsan, with entrepreneurs benefiting from easy access to funds.
Loan Moratoria in Romania During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic took the world by surprise, and the response of the Banking & Finance sector was essential in dealing with the economic consequences of the crisis.
Inside Out: RCS & RCS / Digi Communications Bond Issuances
On February 11, 2020, CEE Legal Matters reported that Filip & Company, working with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, had advised RCS & RDS / Digi Communications N.V. on its issuance of two series of senior secured bonds with a total value of EUR 850 million. Clifford Chance Badea and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton advised the lead arrangers, which included Citibank, ING Bank N.V., and UniCredit Bank S.A.
Capital Markets in Romania
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