CEE Legal Matters
In-depth coverage of the news and newsmakers that shape Europe's emerging markets
Norton Rose Fulbright's Turkish affiliate Pekin Bayar Mizrahi has advised the Motherson Group on the acquisition via its Turkish subsidiary Motherson SAS Turkey Otomotiv Servis Ticaret of the entire shareholding held by Erol Senol in SMR Plast Met Molds and Tools and SMR Plast Met Automotive Tec. Caliskan Okkan Toker advised Erol Senol.
Ellex has advised Baltic venture capital fund Superangel on its investment in Kraken Technology Group.
Schoenherr has advised Enery Element on the sale of its 50% stake in Dunav Solar Plant, the developer of the Gabare photovoltaic project in northwest Bulgaria, to OMV Petrom, as part of a 50-50 joint venture between the two companies. Simultaneously, Enery Element transferred the remaining 50% of its shares to Enery Power Holding.
CMS, working with BakerHostetler, has advised the Alpla Group on its acquisition of KM Packaging.
Former Provaris Varga & Partners TMT and corporate law Partners Adam Liber, Tamas Bereczki, and Aron Bagdi have spun off to launch BLB Legal, effective July 1, 2025.
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.
The first half of 2025 in Bulgaria’s corporate and M&A landscape has been characterized by a modest start amidst global economic and political uncertainties. Many export-oriented industries faced a challenging 2024, impacting the financial projections of potential targets. However, the outlook remains largely positive, fueled by major upcoming developments.
