E+H has advised Wienerberger on its acquisition of the Terreal operations in France, Italy, Spain, and the US together with the Creaton business in Germany and Benelux from France's Terreal Group. Latham & Watkins, Advant, Garrigues, Masotti Cassella, Holland & Knight, and Stibbe reportedly advised Wienerberger as well.
Gessel and Wolf Theiss Advise on EMSA Capital Exit from Famed Zywiec
Gessel has advised private equity fund EMSA Capital on the full sale of Famed Zywiec to Czech fund BHM Group. Wolf Theiss advised the buyer.
Bpv Huegel and Wolf Theiss Advise on Immofinanz's Increase of Shareholding in S IMMO
Bpv Huegel has advised Immofinanz on increasing its shareholding in S IMMO from CPI Property Group for EUR 337.5 million. Wolf Theiss advised CPI Property Group.
Wolf Theiss Advises AFI on EUR 450 Million Credit Facility
Wolf Theiss has advised AFI on a EUR 450 million credit facility for the purposes of refinancing its three shopping centers in Romania – AFI Cotroceni in Bucharest, AFI Ploiesti, and AFI Brasov.
Ostermann & Partners and Wolf Theiss Advise on Sale of Gamepires to Jagex
Ostermann & Partners, working with Herbert Smith Freehills, has advised Gamepires on its sale to Jagex. Wolf Theiss advised Jagex on the acquisition.
Poland's Rising Numbers: A Buzz Interview with Peter Daszkowski of Wolf Theiss
Controversial consumer loans, unfair competition-related disputes, and changes to long-term agreements due to force- majeure events are all increasingly frequent in Poland these days, according to Wolf Theiss Partner Peter Daszkowski.
Closing: Jade Power's Sale of Romanian Renewable Energy Portfolio to Enery Now Closed
On December 13, 2022, Schoenherr announced that Jade Power's sale of its Romanian renewable energy portfolio to Enery (as reported by CEE Legal Matters on September 9, 2022) had closed.
Did You Know: Five-Year Austrian Real Estate Leaderboard
Did You Know that, according to the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website, Dorda Partner Stefan Artner has worked on 14 reported Austrian Real Estate deals over the past five years – more than any other lawyer?
The Status of CEE Banking & Finance: A CEE Legal Matters Round Table
On November 10, four Banking & Finance experts from Croatia, Hungary, Romania, and Serbia sat down for a virtual round table moderated by CEE Legal Matters Managing Editor Radu Cotarcea to discuss banking consolidation, financing availability, the effects of high interest rates, bank capitalization, green financing, the specter of loan restructuring, and the other challenges the sector is facing.
Foreign HR Department May Be Liable for Committing Minor Offence in Poland
Warsaw, 25 November 2022 – HR departments located outside our country, acting on behalf of their employer, are nowadays a fairly common practice, especially in multinational corporations. What does the liability of these individuals look like? The risk of penal liability for minor offences committed by employees operating outside Poland against employees operating in Poland is low, but it can happen. This occurs in cases where the perpetrator acted outside Poland, but the consequences belonging to the elements of a minor offence ensued in Poland.
Wolf Theiss Advises Fortech Founders on Sale to Global Logic
Wolf Theiss has advised the founders of Fortech on its sale to Global Logic. Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii reportedly advised Global Logic.
Wolf Theiss and B-Legal Advise on Farner International's Acquisition of Kobza Media Group
Wolf Theiss, working with Baer & Karrer, has advised Farner International AG on its acquisition of the Vienna-based Kobza Media Group. B-legal | Blumauer & Partner advised Kobza Media Group.
Freshfields and Wolf Theiss Advise on EUR 800 Million Credit Line for Vitesco Technologies Group
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Wolf Theiss have advised a consortium of banks on the EUR 800 million revolving ESG-linked credit facility for the Vitesco Technologies Group. Creel Garcia-Cuellar Aiza y Enriquez and Yulchon reportedly advised the banks in Mexico and South Korea, respectively.
Wolf Theiss and Schneeweiss Weixelbaum Advise on Haki Acquisition of Ekro Bausystem
Wolf Theiss has advised Midway Holding subsidiary Haki on its acquisition of Ekro Bausystem. Schneeweiss Weixelbaum advised the seller.
Romania’s Disaster Movie: The Film Industry Cash Rebate Scheme that Wasn’t
2018 saw the introduction of the Romanian movie production cash rebate system and a subsequent uptick in movie productions seeking to develop in Romania. The ambitiously outlined rebate system seemed quite appealing, initially. However, over the past three years, it failed to live up to its original goals.
Did You Know: Most Active Firms in CEE Banking/Finance in 2022
Did You Know that, according to the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website, Clifford Chance has worked on 23 reported Banking/Finance deals in CEE so far this year – the most of any firm – with Dentons, which has worked on 22 such deals so far this year, right behind?
Wolf Theiss and Filip & Company Advise on Dr. Max Group Acquisition of Gedeon Richter Romanian Pharmacies and Distribution
Wolf Theiss has advised the Dr. Max Group on the acquisition of Gedeon Richter's pharma retail and wholesale operations in Romania. Filip & Company advised Gedeon Richter.
Did You Know: Albanian Deal Leaderboard Over Decade Minus One
Did You Know that, according to the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website, Sokol Nako, the Managing Partner of Wolf Theiss Albania, has worked on more reported deals in Albania over the past nine years – eight, in total – than any other lawyer?