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.

SSW Pragmatic Solutions has advised Budizol Hotel Group on the sale of Holiday Inn Bydgoszcz to Qubus Hotel.

Gessel has advised Senetic Holding shareholder and CEO Marcin Bialozyt on the sale of shares to an investor consortium including Euvic, Gemini Holding, and Hyperr.

DLA Piper has advised Omida Group on the acquisition of an 85% stake in 7R Solution.

CMS has advised Krafton on the acquisition of a minority stake in Far From Home game studio.

A&O Shearman has advised Schumacher Packaging on the sale of its Polish subsidiaries to Saica Group.

Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Panattoni Europe on the construction of a built-to-own facility in Czeladz, to be developed for Compal. Dentons advised Compal.

Moskwa, Jarmul, Haladyj i Partnerzy has advised a fund managed by Accession Capital Partners on the management buyout of Tatuum.

Clifford Chance has advised KKCG's IT pillar on the integration of the acquisition debt, following the acquisition of Avenga Group, into the group's umbrella financing.

Kochanski & Partners has advised Univacco Europe on executing a lease agreement for its Poland headquarters at Hillwood Lodz Chocianowice with Hillwood.

BSJP BNT has advised Wechta FIZ on its sale of shares in Mostostal Wechta to Kuenz Group.

In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. With managing firm clients being a critical aspect of firms’ operations, we asked: What are the three most important elements when onboarding a new client?

In the Inside Track, General Counsels across CEE share the nuances of their roles, challenges, and strategies for success. With organizations continuously challenged to adapt to new and complex legal frameworks, this time we asked: For the implementation of whistleblowing requirements, do you intend to use internal resources or outsource, and why?

DLA Piper has advised EDP Renewables Polska on the sale of a renewable energy portfolio comprising two photovoltaic farms with a total capacity of 280 megawatts and a wind farm hosting 13 turbines with a total capacity of 26 megawatts to the Orlen Group in a transaction worth PLN 1.15 billion.

DWF has advised Roomies Studentliving Poland on its acquisition of a student housing portfolio from 6B47 Real Estate Investors. Baker McKenzie reportedly advised 6B47.

White & Case has advised Bank Polska Kasa Opieki on its PLN 600 million senior preferred series bonds issuance.

WKB has advised LCM Partners on its acquisition of three investment certificates from Kredyt Inkaso Portfolio Investments and Kredyt Inkaso. Baker McKenzie reportedly advised Kredyt Inkaso.

Dentons has advised Loconi Intermodal on the sale of a majority stake to PSA Baltics. DLA Piper advised PSA Baltics.