CMS has advised Bitdefender on its agreement to acquire Mesh Security Limited.
CMS Advises Eleport on Croatia and Slovenia Market Entry
CMS has advised Eleport on its market entry into Croatia and Slovenia.
CMS and Greenberg Traurig Advise on Sale of LPP Distribution Center to REICO Long Lease Fund
CMS has advised REICO Long Lease on its acquisition of the LPP Distribution Center logistics facility in Bydgoszcz. Greenberg Traurig advised the unidentified sellers.
CMS and Moser Legal Advise on Fiskaltrust's Financing Round
CMS has advised the founder of Fiskaltrust Consulting on a financing round that includes the entry of a new international majority shareholder. Moser Legal advised the undisclosed incoming investor.
CMS Advises Bruker on Acquisition of Austria’s Biocrates Life Sciences
CMS has advised Bruker Corporation on its acquisition of Biocrates Life Sciences.
Greenberg Traurig, Clifford Chance, CMS and Wardynski & Partners Advise on CVI and Flexam Invest's CTL Logistics Bond Financing
Greenberg Traurig has advised private debt funds managed by CVI and Flexam Invest on the financing provided to CTL Logistics via a senior secured bond issuance. Wardynski & Partners advised Flexam Invest as well. Clifford Chance and CMS advised CTL Logistics.
Greenberg Traurig Advises GoldenPeaks Capital on Financing for Polish Solar PV Portfolio
Greenberg Traurig has advised GoldenPeaks Capital Holding on the senior and junior financing for the construction of its solar photovoltaic portfolio in Poland. CMS reportedly advised the lenders. Clyde & Co reportedly advised GoldenPeaks as well. Fieldfisher and Wardynski & Partners reportedly advised junior lender Berenberg.
Hot Practice in Bulgaria: Kostadin Sirleshtov on CMS Sofia’s Energy Practice
Bulgaria’s energy sector has seen a wave of activity over the past year, spanning offshore oil and gas exploration, large-scale renewables, and battery storage projects, keeping CMS Sofia’s Energy, Projects, and Construction team at full speed, according to Partner Kostadin Sirleshtov. Backed by strong investor interest and a more stable regulatory environment, the sector’s upward trend looks set to continue into 2025.
A&O Shearman, CMS, and Clifford Chance Advise on Equinor and Polenergia's EUR 6 Billion Financing
Allen Overy Shearman Sterling and CMS have advised Equinor and Polenergia on securing over EUR 6 billion in project financing for the development of the Baltyk 2 and Baltyk 3 offshore wind farms in Poland. The financing was provided by a syndicate of approximately 30 financial institutions, including the Nordic Investment Bank, the European Investment Bank, Euler Hermes, KUKE, and BGK. Clifford Chance advised the financing institutions.
The Debrief: March 2025
In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.
The Corner Office: The Next Big Thing
In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. This time around, we asked: For 2025, what is the one sector or industry in the country that shows the most promise for growth, and why?
Peter Plachy Joins CMS as Counsel and Head of Dispute Resolution in Bratislava
Peter Plachy has joined CMS as Counsel and Head of Dispute Resolution in its office in Bratislava.
CMS Advised Aratiden on Co-Located Battery Storage Project
CMS has advised Aratiden on the development of a co-located battery storage project as well as on an EPC agreement with Optimal Energy Solutions JSC. Kirov and Bratuleva reportedly advised Optimal Energy Solutions JSC.
CMS Advises PACCOR Hungary on Management Buy-Out of Debrecen Blow-Molding Division
CMS has advised PACCOR Hungary on the carve-out and sale of its blow-molding business line in Debrecen to the local management team. Dobrossy and Tarsai reportedly advised the buyers.
CMS and Oberhammer Advise on Sale of Coorum Informationstechnologie to Kendox
CMS has advised the founders and shareholders of Coorum Informationstechnologie on the sale of 100% of shares to Kendox. Oberhammer advised Kendox.
CMS Advises Alder Investment III on Acquisition of TriVision
CMS, working with Bech Bruun, has advised Alder Investment III on its acquisition of TriVision from VPK Fond I K/S and founders Neckelmann Holding, Claus Gramkow Holding, Hauge Holding, J. Bach Holding, and Jesper Bach. Gorrissen Federspiel reportedly advised the sellers.
CMS Advises IFU on EUR 7 Million Subordinated Debt Investment in Bank Lviv
CMS has advised the Investment Fund for Developing Countries on its EUR 7 million subordinated debt investment in Bank Lviv.
Marija Zrno Prosic Promoted to CEE Partner at CMS
CMS has promoted Marija Zrno Prosic to CEE Partner in its office in Croatia.