CEE Legal Matters
In-depth coverage of the news and newsmakers that shape Europe's emerging markets
CMS has appointed Warsaw-based CMS Partner Malgorzata Urbanska as the firm's new Co-Head of the Global Antitrust, Competition & Trade Group alongside Partner Marquard Christen.
CMS, working with Vedder Price, has advised Ceska Sporitelna and Ceskoslovenska Obchodni Banka on the financing for the Silon Group, including a sustainability-linked loan, which will be linked to the environmental goals of the entire group. Eversheds Sutherland advised the Silon Group.
CMS has advised the Czech Skoda Group on winning a second order from Bulgaria's Ministry of Transportation for five four-car electric trains.
CMS has advised Scope Fluidics on an agreement with Bio-Rad Laboratories under which it received USD 30 million in settlement of conditional payments related to the sale of the Curiosity Diagnostics SPV.
Rymarz Zdort Maruta has advised Mutares on the acquisition of Natura from Pelion. CMS advised Pelion on the deal.
Rymarz Zdort Maruta has advised EWE on the sale of EWE Polska and its group companies EWE Przesyl and EWE Energia to Eesti Gaas for a total value of EUR 120 million. CMS and Ellex advised Eesti Gaas.
CMS Partners Daniela Kroemer, Dragana Bajic, Tomasz Sancewicz, and Katalin Horvath discuss the growing role of AI in HR across CEE and delve into its current applications, regulatory challenges, and the broader impact on workplace dynamics.
On June 3, 2023, CEE Legal Matters reported that CMS helped Global Biomet obtain a license for a photovoltaic plant in its portfolio – the 100-megawatt AC capacity Aratiden project – before the Bulgarian State Energy and Water Regulatory Commission. With it now successfully completed, CMS Sofia Partner Kostadin Sirleshtov reflects on the project.
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.
CMS has advised 6 Degrees Capital and other investors on the EUR 5 million funding round for Nobilegroup. KPMG Law advised Nobilegroup.
CMS has advised Solar Park Trakia on the licensing of the 50-megawatt Sinotovo photovoltaic project by the Bulgarian Energy and Water Regulatory Commission as well as on its financing from Postbank.
King & Spalding has advised the syndicate of joint lead managers on Telekom Srbija Beograd’s USD 900 million senior notes offering. Gecic Law, working with Clifford Chance, advised Telekom Srbija.
CMS has advised The Boeing Company on an offset agreement with the Ministry of National Defence of Poland.
CMS has advised Werfen on its approximately USD 25 million acquisition of Omixon Biocomputing. Hogan Lovells advised Omixon.
CMS Partner Evis Zaja reports rapid legal and economic developments in Albania, including upcoming amendments in the competition sector, new cybersecurity laws, and the country's increasing appeal to international businesses.
CMS has advised the owners of Austrian data and AI service provider Paso Solutions on its sale to Dataciders. Schneeweiss Weixelbaum advised the buyer.
CMS, working with Norton Rose Fulbright, has advised UGT Renewables on a partnership agreement with Serbia's state-owned power utility Elektroprivreda Srbije and the Ministry of Mining and Energy for the development and construction of new solar power plants and battery storage facilities in Serbia. Akin Gump reportedly advised the Government of the Republic of Serbia.
Schoenherr has advised Fynk on its recent approximately EUR 3.1 million seed financing round led by 3VC with the participation of 10x Founders. CMS advised 3VC.
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