Kinstellar’s Croatian affiliate Zuric i Partneri has advised Angelina Yachtcharter Holding on its acquisition of an 85% stake in Ultra Sailing. Bradvica Maric Wahl Cesarec advised the seller.

Pohla & Hallmagi has advised Deck Marine Systems on an agreement with Fairbanks Morse Defense with the aim to expand the capabilities of FMD to serve unmanned marine vehicles. Jansson Munger McKinley & Kirby reportedly advised FMD.

BNT Attorneys in CEE has advised Aros Marine on the insolvency proceedings of Germany’s MV Werften group.

The Elmacioglu Law Office has announced the formation of a collaborative partnership with Seoulsolution.

Pohla & Hallmagi has successfully represented UK company Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association in Marshall Island-registered oil tanker Advantage Pride arrest proceedings.

January is always a good time to look back, take stock, and make plans. And 2021, while a complicated year, was in no way uneventful. Across CEE, we’ve had lawyers and law firms variously reporting on – besides the obvious pandemic-related restrictions and increased work flexibility – a record year for M&A transactions, growing green energy, effervescent capital markets, a surprisingly solid real estate sector, ascendant ESG practices, a renewed focus on infrastructure, and TMT going from strength to strength.