On August 1, 2024, Filip & Company and CMS announced that Banca Transilvania's purchase of OTP Bank Romania (as reported by CEE Legal Matters on February 21, 2024) has now closed.
Ellex Advises Ergo International on Acquisition of ADB Gjensidige
Ellex has advised Ergo International on the acquisition of ADB Gjensidige from Gjensidige Forsikring ASA.
Dentons and Filip & Company Advise on EBRD's Investment in Arobs Transylvania Software
Dentons has advised the EBRD on an equity investment in Arobs Transylvania Software. Filip & Company advised Arobs.
New Rulebook on UBO Registration in Montenegro – Key Compliance Deadline Approaching
The Montenegrin Ministry of Internal Affairs recently implemented a Rulebook on Ultimate Beneficial Owner (“UBO”) Registration, effective from 27 July 2024. It introduces significant changes in how legal entities in Montenegro must manage their UBO information as part of the country’s effort to strengthen its fight against money laundering.
CMS Advises IFC on EUR 200 Million Loan for Maistra Hospitality
CMS, working with Herbert Smith Freehills, has advised IFC on its EUR 200 million blue and green sustainability loan loan for Maistra Hospitality. Dentons reportedly advised Maistra Hospitality.
Three New Partners at ZSP Advokati
ZSP Advokati has promoted Jasna Milosavljevic, Jelisaveta Stanisic, and Nikola Sugaris to Partners.
Taylor Wessing Advises Recorde Asset Management and Forestay Group on Moricz Student Living To-Be Building
Taylor Wessing has advised Recorde Asset Management and Forestay Group on the acquisition of a building in Budapest’s Gellert Hill area set to become the Moricz Student Living student residence and office building. Taylor Wessing, working with Kalman & Partners, also advised Recorde and Forstay on the acquisition financing obtained from Hypo Bank Noe.