CEE Legal Matters
In-depth coverage of the news and newsmakers that shape Europe's emerging markets
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz has established a dedicated, separate competence center for English law – to serve its operations across CEE and SEE countries – with members including Vienna-based Partners Marcell Clark, Alexander Rakosi, and David Kohl and Solicitor Anna Freund.
Croatia’s energy and real estate sectors are well-positioned for growth, while frequently changing legislation and an ongoing strike by judicial clerks complicate the lives of lawyers, according to Divjak, Topic, Bahtijarevic & Krka Senior Partner Mario Krka.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has advised Roehm on its acquisition of SABIC's Functional Forms business.
In June 2023, JPM Jankovic Popovic Mitic announced that it will operate under the JPM & Partners brand name going forward, a step in the firm's journey towards a regional format.
Ausra Surviliene has joined Ellex Valiunas to develop the Wealth Management & Private Clients practice as Head of the firm's Family Office.
On May 25, 2023, CEE Legal Matters reported that Hristov & Partners had advised e-commerce-focused digital company Aiopsgroup on its sale to IT development and services tech group Valantic. CEELM reached out to Hristov & Partners Partner Pavel Hristov to learn more about the deal.
Schoenherr, working alongside Sullivan & Cromwell, has advised Rhone Capital on its public cash offer for up to 29.9% of the share capital of RHI Magnesita.
