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Although negotiations regarding the method of capping electricity and gas prices are still ongoing, both at the national level and in the EU, the Government of the Czech Republic has already issued the expected amendment specifying the capping of energy prices for large enterprises.
Clifford Chance, working with Vinge, has advised CBRE Investment Management on its sale of Swedish retail assets Port 73 and Gallerian Nian to NIAM.
Kocian Solc Balastik has advised an undisclosed seller on the sale of a 7,500 square-meter land plot in Uhrineves, Prague, to Uhrinevska Zahrada. Klimus & Partners advised Uhrinevska Zahrada.
Dentons has advised the CPI Property Group on its debut sustainability-linked loan through a bilateral facility with MUFG.
Eversheds Sutherland has advised Remondis Group company TSR Czech Republic on its acquisition of Barko. Tovarek, Horky and Partners advised the sellers.
When the Russian military launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, many countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) responded immediately by amending their legal framework to provide shelter for Ukrainian refugees. These neighboring nations not only provided immediate humanitarian help, but also changed their immigration law to allow Ukrainian refugees to work and live in their country.
Noerr has advised Orlando Management portfolio company SLR Gruppe on its acquisition of Sates. Samak reportedly advised the seller.
Prague-based Attorneys Tomas Bures and Jan Varecha and Bratislava-based Attorney Eva Hromadkova have been appointed as Associate Partners at PRK Partners.
Did You Know that, according to the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website, two CEE lawyers have already authored or co-authored eight thought leadership articles published on the CEE Legal Matters website this year, more than anyone else in the region?
Clifford Chance has advised European lottery operator Allwyn on a EUR 335 million accordion facility with a syndicate of international banks. Allen & Overy reportedly advised the banks.
With numerous reports of energy-related business shutdowns, we reached out to local experts across CEE to understand what different markets have been dealing with, in terms of work and production stoppages, and look into the broader impact.
Former Aldertree Legal Partner Vladimir Ivanco has joined the White & Case Prague office as a Counsel and Head of the Slovak Desk on March 1, 2023.
Former Counsel Vladimir Polach and former Senior Associate Matej Pustay have been promoted to Partner at Squire Patton Boggs in the Czech Republic.
The acronym ESG has recently become more and more common in business circles. Therefore, we have decided to write up this short article to help you understand what ESG is and what it means for business relationships.
Did You Know that, according to the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website, Kerem Turunc of Turkey’s Turunc Law Firm has worked on more reported client matters over the past 12 months – 13 – than any other lawyer in a domestic law firm in CEE?
Clifford Chance has advised a club of Czech banks led by Ceska Sporitelna on their financing for the Rohlik Group. White & Case advised Rohlik.
Kocian Solc Balastik has advised the Arete Group on the acquisition of land for the expansion of its logistics park in Rokycany.
A traditional selection of Czech TOP 10 case law in 2022, which should not escape your attention.
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