CEE Legal Matters
In-depth coverage of the news and newsmakers that shape Europe's emerging markets
DLA Piper has advised ASTA Energy Solutions on its initial public offering on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Schoenherr, working with Linklaters, advised the banks involved.
Schoenherr, working with Linklaters, has advised the underwriting syndicate on the initial public offering of ASTA Energy Solutions. DLA Piper reportedly advised ASTA Energy Solutions.
Boyanov & Co, working with DLA Piper, has advised Eurobank, Eurobank Bulgaria, and Eurobank Private Bank Luxembourg on the financing of Fraport Twin Star Airport Management, the concessionaire of the civil airports in Varna and Burgas.
Kinstellar has advised Cresco on the acquisition of a residential development project in Prague’s Zizkov district from Finep. DLA Piper advised Finep.
RTPR has advised Arobs Transilvania Software on the acquisition of Quest Global Romania. DLA Piper advised the sellers.
Schoenherr has advised the shareholders of Storyclash on its sale to Kolsquare. DLA Piper reportedly advised Kolsquare.
DLA Piper has advised Ig Tech CC on its acquisition of Iberdola's Hungarian wind farm portfolio with Premier Energy. CMS advised Iberdola.
In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.
PRK Partners Partner Radan Kubr, ACI Partners Senior Associate Doina Doga, Schoenherr Bulgaria Co-Head of Competition Yoana Strateva, Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii Partner and Head of Competition & Antitrust Raluca Vasilache, Zornada Law Office Attorney at Law Ivan Zornada, and DLA Piper Hungary Country Managing Partner Andras Posztl explore how, respectively, the Czech Republic, Moldova, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, and Hungary approach foreign investment screening: the differences in strictness, the sectors regulators watch most closely, the impact on deals, and the practical challenges investors run into on the ground.
An in-depth look at Gabor Borbely of DLA Piper Hungary, covering his career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer as well as a few insights about him as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.
Hungary has an exceptionally high rate of homeownership. Residential property serves not only as a place to live but also as a traditional form of savings and investment. According to Eurostat data, Hungary has experienced one of the steepest increases in house prices in the EU since 2010, far surpassing the European average. This surge poses serious challenges for individuals willing to buy a home.
Austria’s real estate market in 2025 is navigating one of its most challenging periods in decades. Rising interest rates of the past years, construction cost inflation, and tighter financing conditions have triggered a wave of insolvencies and reshaped transaction dynamics. At the same time, landmark deals and sweeping legal reforms are reshaping deal structures.
Koutalidis has advised sponsors of the New Good Energy on the issuance of a common secured bond loan. Sardelas Petsa, working with DLA Paper, advised the National Bank of Greece, which acted as bondholder agent and paying agent, and subscribed for the full amount of the bond loan.
DLA Piper has advised DHL Supply Chain Hungary on the lease of approximately 3,000 square metres of office space at the Liberty development in Budapest, where the company has established its new headquarters.
Addleshaw Goddard has advised Urban Partners on securing over PLN 200 million in refinancing from Santander Bank Polska for its co-living portfolio in Gdansk. DLA Piper advised Santander Bank Polska.
Former Baker McKenzie Austria Head of Tax Philipp Stanek has joined DLA Piper as a Partner.
In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.
DLA Piper has advised the shareholders of Endorfina Group and Endorfina FHU, operators of the Endorfina fitness club chain, on the sale of a 51% stake in the companies to Benefit Systems. PwC Legal reportedly advised Benefit Systems.
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