Wolf Theiss has advised Mitiska REIM on its acquisition of the Europa Centralna retail center located in Gliwice, Poland.
Introducing the DOTY Final Selection Committee
We are honored and excited to introduce (and extend a big thank you to!) our regional Final Selection Committee of Jurors for the 2022 CEE Deals of the Year awards.
Katarina Matulnikova Appointed New Wolf Theiss Managing Partner in Bratislava
Former Allen & Overy Counsel Katarina Matulnikova has been appointed as the new Managing Partner and Head of the Employment team at Wolf Theiss in Bratislava. She takes over from Jitka Logesova, who had held the position since 2019.
Is It Possible to Divide an Employment Contract When Dividing an Undertaking?
Selling a part of an undertaking and the consequent transfer of a part of the business to another employer raises several practical and legal issues. This applies in particular to employees assigned to several organisational units, including the transferred part of the undertaking. According to CJEU case law, such employees' employment contracts may be divided as long as this does not entail a deterioration in the working conditions and does not adversely affect safeguarding employee rights.
Brief Considerations on the Derogation From the Application of International Sanctions Established Under GEO 202/2008
In terms of recent updates, on 25 February the Council of the European Union adopted the tenth package of economic and individual sanctions against Russia in response to the armed conflict in Ukraine, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Wolf Theiss and Binder Groesswang Advise on Alpen Glasfaser EUR 417.5 Million Financing
Wolf Theiss, working with Freshfields’ Frankfurt office, has advised Alpen Glasfaser on a EUR 417.5 million financing from a consortium including UniCredit Bank Austria, KfW IPEX-Bank, La Banque Postale, Erste Group Bank, Natixis, and Hypo NOE. Binder Groesswang, working with Clifford Chance’s Frankfurt office, advised the banks.
Did You Know: Croatian TMT Three-Year Leaderboard
Did You Know that, according to the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website, only eight Croatian lawyers have worked on more than one reported TMT/IP deal in the country since January 1, 2020?
Schoenherr and Wolf Theiss Advise on Volksbank Wien EUR 500 Million Green Note Issuance
Schoenherr has advised joint lead managers Danske Bank, DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale, Erste Group Bank, Natixis, Raiffeisen Bank International, and UniCredit Bank on the EUR 500 million issuance by Volksbank Wien of 4.750% green ordinary senior eligible notes due March 2027. Wolf Theiss advised Volksbank Wien.
Wolf Theiss Advises KKR on USD 450 Million Investment in Hero Future Energies
Wolf Theiss, working with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, has advised KKR on its USD 450 million investment in Hero Future Energies.
Employment in Poland
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50 Shades of Governmental Interference in Hungary: A Buzz Interview with Zoltan Faludi of Wolf Theiss
The Hungarian government is actively shaping the market and there are both positive and negative effects on many levels, according to Wolf Theiss Managing Partner Zoltan Faludi.
The Debrief: March 2023
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 stay up to date with the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.
Local Roots and Regional Reach: The Difference a Decade Made for Austrian Firms
A decade ago, Austrian law firms stood out in terms of their regional presence in CEE. Wolf Theiss Partner Claus Schneider and CMS Managing Partner Johannes Juranek share insights into the growth trajectory of these regional law firms and the current landscape of the Austrian legal market.
Wolf Theiss Advises Farner International on Taking Over The Skills Group
Wolf Theiss, working with Baer & Karrer, has advised Farner International on the transaction that saw The Skills Group becoming part of European agency group Team Farner. Haider Obereder Pilz reportedly advised the sellers.
Amendments to the Rules of Proceedings of HCCI’s Arbitration Court
The amended Rules of Proceedings of the Arbitration Court attached to the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (hereinafter referred to as “Rules of Proceedings”) entered into force on 31 December 2022, which apply to proceedings commenced on the date of the entry into effect or thereafter.
Wolf Theiss Advises IFC on Acquiring Minority Stake in Bulgaria's Doverie
Wolf Theiss has advised the IFC on its acquisition of a minority stake in Vienna Insurance Group-owned pension assurance company Doverie.
Ukraine Introduces New Regulations Aimed at Preventing Workplace Mobbing
On 11 December 2022, the Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Preventing and Counteracting Mobbing (Harassment)” (the “Mobbing Law”) became effective.
Wolf Theiss Advises JP Hospitality Investors Club and JP Immobilien Group on Two Hotel Lease Agreements
Wolf Theiss has advised the JP Hospitality Investors Club and the JP Immobilien Group on two hotel development and lease agreements for projects in Kitzbuehel and Trieste. DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich and Graf von Westphalen reportedly advised the two hotel operators.