Eversheds Sutherland Managing Partner Bernhard Hager talks about energy in Slovakia in 2025.
Slovakia: Delays in NIS2 Implementation
Slovakia is currently still in the process of approving the draft legislation for the implementation of Directive (EU) 2022/2555 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union, amending Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 and Directive (EU) 2018/1972, and repealing Directive (EU) 2016/1148 (NIS2 Directive). However, Slovakia has missed the implementation deadline of October 17, 2024, with the draft pending approval in Parliament, expected by late November 2024.
Czech Republic: Overview of Selected Obligations in Connection with the End of the 2024 Accounting Period
With the end of the 2024 calendar year accounting period, companies must focus on key obligations associated with it. This overview, prepared by the law firm Eversheds Sutherland, summarizes the most important deadlines and obligations related to financial statements, the annual report, the related parties report, and the filing of the corporate income tax return. Proper and timely fulfillment of these obligations is essential to comply with legal requirements.
Eversheds Sutherland and BPV Braun Partners Advise on Orbian's Acquisition of Platebno Instituce Roger
Eversheds Sutherland has advised Orbian on its acquisition of Platebni Instituce Roger from KB SmartSolutions and other shareholders. BPV Braun Partners advised one of the selling shareholders, Echilon Capital.
Batteries, Eco-Design, NIZA, Critical Raw Materials and Much More
Recently, more and more European environmental regulations have been issued, that are directly binding and applicable, with the aim of achieving a circular economy and climate neutrality within a specified period.
Eversheds Sutherland Advises PFR’s Foreign Expansion Fund 2 FIZAN on Debt Financing to Euvic
Eversheds Sutherland has advised the Foreign Expansion Fund 2 FIZAN of Polski Fundusz Rozwoju on debt financing to Euvic for the acquisition of stakes in five companies operating in the IT sector in Lviv, Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Vinnytsia.
Cobalt and Eversheds Sutherland Bitans Advise on AirBaltic's Minority Stake Sale to Lufthansa Group
Cobalt, working with Dentons, has advised AirBaltic on the sale of a minority stake to Lufthansa Group. Eversheds Sutherland Bitans advised Lufthansa Group.
Slovakia: Agreeing on and Withdrawing from Competition Clauses
Competition clauses are found in a number of European jurisdictions. Slovak legislation on post-employment non-compete clauses is characterized by: the obligation to agree on a non-compete clause in an employment contract, the possibility to agree on it only with a certain type of employee, time limitation, and remuneration.
Employment News in 2025 in the Czech Republic
The past year has brought several important changes in the employment area. Most of the new developments are already in force, but for some we had to wait until the beginning of 2025. However, some important changes are still not in force, nor have they been approved. Also due to considerable media support, part of the public is confused, and unexpected situations may arise. Below is a summary of the most important changes.
Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners Advises Allianz Bank Bulgaria on EUR 50 Million Notes Issuance
Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners, member of Eversheds Sutherland, has advised Allianz Bank Bulgaria on its issuance of EUR 50 million MREL notes due December 2028.
Tomasz Zak Joins Eversheds Sutherland with Team
Former Hogan Lovells Counsel and Head of the Warsaw M&A Practice Tomasz Zak has joined Eversheds Sutherland as a Partner.
Eversheds Sutherland and SWS Scheed Woess Advise on TSG Austria's Acquisition of E-Port Elektrotechnik from Upper Austria
Eversheds Sutherland has advised TSG Austria on the acquisition of E-Port Elektrotechnik from Marin Bruckmueller, Harald Winkler, and Kerstin Peinbauer. SWS Scheed Woess advised the sellers.
The Corner Office: Conference, Anyone?
In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. As sunny days recede, the fall conference season is upon us, so we asked: How do you determine which Partner attends which events?
Eversheds Sutherland and Cobalt Advise on Sale of Meditec AB and Medicloud to Everfield
Eversheds Sutherland has advised Everfield on its acquisition of Meditec AB and Medicloud SIA. Cobalt advised the sellers.
CMS and Eversheds Sutherland Advise on Ceska Sporitelna and Ceskoslovenska Obchodni Banka's Financing for Silon Group
CMS, working with Vedder Price, has advised Ceska Sporitelna and Ceskoslovenska Obchodni Banka on the financing for the Silon Group, including a sustainability-linked loan, which will be linked to the environmental goals of the entire group. Eversheds Sutherland advised the Silon Group.
Eversheds Sutherland and Urban & Hejduk Advise on E. Hofmann Plastics' Acquisition of PAP Packaging
Eversheds Sutherland has advised E. Hofmann Plastics on its acquisition of PAP Packaging from Manfreplast in Liquidazione. Urban & Hejduk advised the sellers.
Eversheds Sutherland Advises Quad/Graphics on Sale of European Operations to Capmont
Eversheds Sutherland has advised Quad/Graphics on the sale of its European operations to Capmont.
Schoenherr and Eversheds Sutherland Advise on Sunrise Real Estate and Ares Management's EUR 1.5 Billion European Logistics Portfolio Refinancing
Schoenherr has advised Sunrise Real Estate and Ares Management on a refinancing deal with Blackstone and Apollo Global Management for a European logistics portfolio valued at approximately EUR 1.5 billion. Eversheds Sutherland advised the lenders. A&O Shearman reportedly advised Sunrise Real Estate and Ares Management as well.