CEE Legal Matters
In-depth coverage of the news and newsmakers that shape Europe's emerging markets
Wolf Theiss, working with Jones Day, has advised Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation on its acquisition of Sweden-based Dellner Couplers for USD 960 million from EQT. Milbank and Vinge reportedly advised EQT.
Wolf Theiss, working with Kirkland & Ellis, has advised Thoma Bravo on its acquisition of PCMI. Goodwin Procter reportedly advised PCMI.
Wolf Theiss, working with Goodwin Procter, has advised Kingswood Capital Management on its investment in Infotree Global Solutions. Foley & Lardner reportedly advised Infotree Global Solutions.
Mineral rights deals may seem like a big win, but they are not without risk. Considering the wider implications of mineral rights deals.
E+H has advised Megatech Industries on its reorganization from financial distress and subsequent sale to Italian mobility supplier Sapa. Wolf Theiss, working with Gianni & Origoni, advised Sapa.
Wolf Theiss has advised Uniper on the implementation of photovoltaic projects in Hungary that will jointly deliver 151 megawatt-peak of renewable energy.
2024 brought with it several important changes to Hungarian consumer protection regulations, most notably the changes to mandatory warranty rights. The Hungarian Consumer Protection Authority (“HCPA“) is also devoting significant effort into enforcing these rights in 2025.
Wolf Theiss Counsel Agnieszka Nowak-Blaszczak and Associate Oliwia Pecht talk about labor in 2025 in Poland.
In 2022, the Parliament of Ukraine passed legislation introducing an alternative method for recording and holding shares in limited liability companies (LLCs) and additional liability companies (ALCs). This development allows LLC and ALC shareholders (participants) to transfer recording of their shares from the State Register of Legal Entities, Private Entrepreneurs and Civic Associations (“State Register“) to the PJSC “National Depository of Ukraine” acting as the Central Securities Depository (“CSD“). This shift promises enhanced transparency, security and efficiency in share ownership, marking a new chapter for businesses and investors alike.
CMS' Croatian affiliate Bardek, Lisac, Musec, Skoko, and Partners has advised Privredna Banka Zagreb as the leading mandated arranger, coordinator, and agent on a EUR 283 million club loan, which also included Erste & Steiermaerkische Bank, Zagrebacka Banka, and OTP Banka, for Podravka's acquisition of companies from the Fortenova Group. Podravka also received a EUR 50 million equity investment from the EBRD, following the acquisition. Miskovic & Miskovic, BDK Advokati, and Gugic, Kovacic & Krivic advised Podravka. Mamic, Peric, Reberski, Rimac advised Fortenova Group. Wolf Theiss advised the EBRD. DLA Piper reportedly advised Podravka as well.
RTPR has advised the Integral Capital Group private equity fund on the acquisition of a majority stake in Embryos from the three founders of the business. Wolf Theiss advised the sellers.
Brandl Talos has advised Highland Europe on its investment in SmaXtec as part of a round led by KKR. Dechert's Munich-based office advised the shareholders of SmaXtec. Gibson Dunn and Wolf Theiss reportedly advised KKR.
Wolf Theiss, working with Arqis, has advised Constellation Capital on its acquisition of Exportverpackung Sehnde Group, including the Polish entity Export Pack Polska.
Wolf Theiss, working alongside Goodwin Procter, has advised McWin Capital Partners on its partnership with Austrian scale-up ElephantSkin.
The Polish competition authority – Urzad Ochrony Konkurencji i Konsumentow (UOKiK) – is actively investigating potential collusion in the labor market.
Stratulat Albulescu has advised Catalyst Romania Fund II on leading a EUR 5 million investment round for DotLumen, with the participation of the European Innovation Council Fund, Tigrim Capital, and SeedBlink. Magureanu, Bourdenet & Associates advised DotLumen. Wolf Theiss reportedly advised the European Innovation Council.
Schoenherr has advised the managers involved on the Erste Group Bank’s issuance of EUR 1 billion 3% mortgage Pfandbriefe due 2032. Wolf Theiss advised the Erste Group Bank.
Kinstellar, working with Luxembourg-based Brouxel & Rabia, has advised Genesis Growth Equity Fund I on the acquisition of a majority stake in LLP Group from Adam Bager, Tim Smulders, Barbara Dreska, and Jiri Stiller. Wolf Theiss, working with Ashurst, advised the sellers.
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