According to a preliminary legislative notice issued by the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family of the Slovak Republic and published on 15 May 2025, the Ministry is preparing a draft law on pay transparency.
Bulgaria: Energy Storage Infrastructure on the Rise in Bulgaria
In recent years, Bulgaria has increasingly prioritized the development of energy storage infrastructure as part of its broader transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy system. With growing renewable energy capacity, particularly from solar and wind sources, the need for efficient storage solutions has become critical to balancing supply and demand.
Schoenherr Advises on Sale of MyBestPharm to Urgo Healthcare
Schoenherr has advised the shareholder of MyBestPharm on the sale to Laboratoires Urgo Healthcare. DLA Piper reportedly advised the buyers.
News from Moldova: One More Piece of Legislation to Combat Delayed Payment in Commercial Transactions
On 22 April 2025, Law No. 66/2025 on combating delayed performance of payment obligations in contracts between professionals or between professionals and public authorities was published ("Law No. 66").
Majernik & Mihalikova Advises Atlas Holdings on Acquisition of Rehau Automotive’s Entities in Slovakia and Czech Republic
Majernik & Mihalikova has advised Atlas Holdings on the acquisition of Rehau Automotive’s local entities in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Schoenherr reportedly advised Rehau Automotive.
Schoenherr Advises Stadtwerke Klagenfurt on Alpen-Adria Swimming Complex EIA Proceedings
Schoenherr has successfully advised Stadtwerke Klagenfurt on the environmental impact assessment declaration proceedings for the Alpen-Adria-Sportbad.
Schoenherr Advises Hellman & Friedman on Investment in Mehilainen
Schoenherr, working with Kirkland & Ellis, has advised Hellman & Friedman on its joint investment with CVC in Mehilainen.
BPV Huegel and Schoenherr Advise on RWA eGen's Acquisition Financing for RWA Share Purchase
BPV Huegel has advised RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria Handel und Vermoegensverwaltung eGen and its acquisition holding on the financing and completion of the purchase of approximately 47.53% of RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria AG shares from BayWa AG for EUR 176 million. Schoenherr advised RBI as the financing bank. FPS Fritze Wicke Seeling reportedly advised RWA eGen as well. Jones Day's Munich office reportedly advised BayWa AG.
Poland: Civil Defence Regulations to Influence Private Sector
In December 2024, Poland adopted new regulations on civil protection and civil defence. It is important to note that these regulations continue the European-wide trend of reviewing national security situations and preparing for defence (the regulation entered into force on 1 January 2025).
Schoenherr Advises Bonduelle on Lease Negotiations
Schoenherr has advised the Hungarian subsidiary of Bonduelle on its lease agreement with GTC for their new office in Budapest.
Schoenherr Advises on Sale of Zoerkler to MiddleGround Capital
Schoenherr, working with Macfarlanes, has advised the owners of Zoerkler on its sale to MiddleGround Capital.
Schoenherr, Dorda, and BPV Huegel Advise on Raiffeisen-Holding NO-Wien’s EUR 100 Million Investment in Mavie Next and Mavie Holding
Schoenherr has advised healthcare provider Mavie Next and its shareholder Mavie Holding, both part of the UNIQA Group, on Raiffeisen-Holding Niederosterreich-Wien’s planned investment of around EUR 100 million in Mavie Next. Dorda and BPV Huegel advised Raiffeisen-Holding NO-Wien. Heuking Kuehn Lueer Wojtek and Wardynski & Partners reportedly advised Raiffeisen-Holding NO-Wien as well.
Schoenherr Advises Alstom Transport on EUR 720 Million Tender for Bulgarian Ministry of Transport and Communications
Schoenherr has advised Alstom Transport as consortium lead in securing and finalizing a EUR 720 million tender for the Bulgarian Ministry of Transport and Communications to supply 35 interregional electric trains along with 15 years of maintenance services.
Schoenherr Advises Skechers on Expansion of Warsaw Retail Footprint
Schoenherr has advised Skechers on lease agreements for two retail locations in Warsaw.
Schoenherr Advises mBank on Financing for NU-MED
Schoenherr has advised mBank on a financing package for NU-MED.
New NPL Act in Hungary
Hungary has taken major strides towards modernising its framework for non-performing loans (NPLs) with the introduction of Act XII of 2025 on servicers of non-performing credit agreements and purchasers of non-performing credit agreements. The new legislation, which will come into force on 16 May 2025, implements the EU's Directive 2021/2167 into Hungarian law, thereby establishing a comprehensive system for the transfer, management and servicing of NPLs. These reforms are poised to transform the Hungarian NPL market, creating new opportunities and responsibilities for both domestic and international investors.
Schoenherr Advises RetInSight on Sale to Topcon Healthcare
Schoenherr has advised AI ophthalmology spin-off RetInSight and its founding shareholders on the sale to Topcon Healthcare. Dorda reportedly advised Topcon Healthcare.
Schoenherr and DSC Advise on Saller Group's Acquisition of Kapfenberg Retail Park
Schoenherr has advised Saller Unternehmensgruppe on its acquisition of FMZ Kapfenberg from LLB Immo KAG. DSC advised the sellers.