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?

Savoric & Partners has advised Studenac Market on its acquisition of 36 retail stores from Decentia. Law Office Korotaj advised the sellers.

Greenberg Traurig has advised CCC Group on the up to PLN 1.8 billion term and revolving facilities provided by a consortium of banks and finance institutions. Clifford Chance and Lakatos, Koves and Partners advised the lenders.

Schoenherr has advised BlackPeak Capital and Catalyst Romania Fund II on a EUR 10 million Series B funding for Leanpay.

CMS, working with Herbert Smith Freehills, has advised IFC on its EUR 200 million blue and green sustainability loan loan for Maistra Hospitality. Dentons reportedly advised Maistra Hospitality.

Almost two years ago, I discussed in an article published in CEE Legal Matters the presence of “green” bonds and financings in Croatia. The thesis put forward in that article was focused on the necessity of companies and financial service providers to be more “green” in terms of the products they offer on the Croatian (capital) markets and goals on sustainability which should be accomplished.

Schoenherr has advised Siemens Energy on a joint venture agreement with Koncar for the production of transformer tanks. Mamic Peric Reberski Rimac advised Koncar.

CMS, working with White & Case's London office, has advised Marlink on its acquisition of Diverto. Mamic Peric Reberski Rimac advised Diverto.

CMS has advised the Warner Music Group on its acquisition of a minority stake in Croatian label Dancing Bear Records. Kramaric & Partners reportedly advised Dancing Bear.

The concept of exhaustion of trademark rights is a nuanced aspect of intellectual property law that might seem counterintuitive to those unfamiliar with the field.

Schoenherr, working with Rutgers & Posch, has advised the shareholders of Resalta on the disposal of a controlling stake in Resalta BV Netherlands, including its Slovenian, Croatian, Serbian, Romanian, and Czech Republic subsidiaries, to Aggreko. A&O Shearman reportedly advised Aggreko.

The Act on Restrictive Measures (OG No. 133/2023, the “Act“) entered into force on 15 November 2023 (with the application of certain main provisions as of 15 May 2024). The Act establishes more effective due diligence and reporting procedures and mechanisms, which will enable the Republic of Croatia to implement new and more complex sanctions regimes from the European Union and United Nations.

Schoenherr has advised the Schwarzmueller Group on a partnership with the Krone Group. CMS reportedly advised the Krone Group.

Lovric, Novokmet & Partners has advised Entrio on a EUR 9 Million investment from Invera Equity Partners. Schoenherr advised the fund.

White & Case has advised Energean on its divestment of its Egypt, Italy, and Croatia exploration and production assets to an entity controlled by Carlyle International Energy Partners for an enterprise value of up to USD 945 million.

As the UEFA Football Championship is now underway, football fans across Europe are buzzing with excitement. This sporting event is not just a celebration of top-tier talent and national pride but also a time when fans proudly sport their team’s colours. However, a troubling issue looms large: the rise of counterfeit football jerseys.

Vukmir & Associates has advised the Croatian National Bank on the project to design and build its new Moneterra informational-educational center in Zagreb.

On February 29, 2024, energy experts from Bulgaria, Croatia, Moldova, Turkiye, and Ukraine sat down for a virtual round table moderated by CEE Legal Matters Managing Editor Radu Cotarcea to discuss the key developments in the field of oil & gas over the past few years.