Clifford Chance has advised Finep on the sale of its Stodulky Residential rental project to Reico Nemovitostni. Wilsons reportedly advised Reico Nemovitostni.
BBH Advises on Acquisition of Four Seasons Hotel in Prague
BBH has advised PPF Real Estate on a joint venture with Michal Strnad aimed at acquiring the Four Seasons Hotel in Prague.
NKA Successful for Orlen Unipetrol RPA on RES Contribution Dispute Before the Supreme Court
Nedelka Kubac Advokati has successfully represented Orlen Unipetrol RPA in cassation proceedings before the Supreme Court against a judgment rendered by the Municipal Court in Prague.
CMS Advises Consortium of Czech Banks on New Club Financing for NET4GAS
CMS has advised a consortium of Czech banks including Komercni Banka, Ceska Sporitelna, UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, and Vseobecna Uverova Banka on a new term loan facility for NET4GAS. Dentons reportedly advised the borrower.
Flexible Amendment to the Labor Code is Here. What Will It Bring?
The Chamber of Deputies has approved an amendment to the Labour Code, which should increase flexibility in employment relations. Unless something unexpected happens, most of the amendment will become
Martin Seda Joins CME as Group Legal and Compliance Director
Former Home Credit International Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Martin Seda has joined CME as Group Legal and Compliance Director.
Energy Security and Investment Opportunities in Czech Gas-Fired Power
The Czech Chamber of Deputies is discussing a key legislative proposal, known as "Lex Plyn" (Gas Act), aimed at ensuring energy stability during the coal energy phase-out. Set to take effect in August 2025, the proposal streamlines administrative processes to attract investment in gas-fired power plants while safeguarding energy security.
Weinhold Legal Advises Leo Mobility Management on Creditas Rail's Entry and Railcar Acquisition
Weinhold Legal has advised Leo Mobility Management on Creditas Rail's investment entry as well as on the purchase of 72 railcars from Train Charter Services for subsequent future leasing. Ploum reportedly advised Train Charter Services.
KSB and Havel & Partners Advise on AGC Glass Europe's Sale of FK Teplice
Kocian Solc Balastik has advised AGC Glass Europe on the sale of its premier league football team FK Teplice to a company from the Accolade Group. Havel & Partners advised the Accolade Group.
Jan Prochazka Joins Havel & Partners as Partner
Jan Prochazka has joined Havel & Partners as a Partner in the firm's Banking & Finance practice group.
NKA Advises EP Group on Securing Regulatory Approvals for Acquisition of Royal Mail
Nedelka Kubac Advokati has advised EP UK Bidco on regulatory approvals for its acquisition of International Distributions Services. Kirkland & Ellis reportedly advised EP UK Bidco as well. Slaughter and May reportedly advised International Distributions Services.
Clifford Chance Advises Allwyn on Successful EUR Term Loan B Syndication and Add-On to Existing USD Term Loan B
Clifford Chance has advised Allwyn on the syndication of a new seven-year EUR 475 million term loan B facility and a fully fungible USD 75 million add-on to its existing USD term loan B due in 2031.
CMS Advises UniCredit Bank on Waltrovka Office Project Financing
CMS has advised UniCredit Bank Austria and UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia on the financing for the Waltrovka office project for Manova Partners. Dentons reportedly advised Manova Partners.
Squire Patton Boggs Advises Trinity Bank on Acquisition of Pankrac House
Squire Patton Boggs has advised Trinity Bank on the acquisition of the Pankrac House office complex in Prague from real estate investor CPI Europe.
Kinstellar Advises Veolia on Acquisition of Additional Stake in Veolia Energie CR from CEZ
Kinstellar has advised Veolia on the acquisition of an additional 15% stake in Veolia Energie CR from CEZ, increasing Veolia’s shareholding to over 98%. Skils reportedly advised CEZ.
2025 CEELM Deal of the Year Awards Banquet: And the Winner Is…
On the evening of April 1, 2025, the Deal of the Year Awards Banquet brought together, under the same roof, over 200 top-tier lawyers from Central and Eastern Europe's leading law firms and General Counsel from across the region in Prague.
The Corner Office: 2024 in (Volume) Review
In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. With 2024 behind us, we asked: Looking at transactional volumes for this year, would you say that 2024 was better or worse than what you originally expected it to be, and why?
Private Healthcare in CEE
The private healthcare sector across CEE has been expanding at a remarkable pace, reshaping the way people access and experience medical care.