Lambadarios, working with Reed Smith, has advised Sony Music on its acquisition of Cobalt Music from its founder. CJA Entertainment Legal reportedly advised the sellers.

White & Case has advised the Wirtualna Polska group on the acquisition of the Invia Group from European Bridge Travel for more than PLN 1 billion (EUR 239.7 million) with existing shareholders Rockaway Group and CITIC Europe Holdings acting as guarantors of European Bridge Travel’s obligations resulting from the sale. Clifford Chance advised European Bridge Travel and its shareholders.

Former Hogan Lovells Counsel and Head of the Warsaw M&A Practice Tomasz Zak has joined Eversheds Sutherland as a Partner.

Gessel and Kambourov & Partners have advised MS Galleon on its acquisition of Corab. TGS Baltic reportedly advised MS Galleon as well.

Many M&A practitioners are optimistic and predict a better year, higher deal values and volumes.

Kosovo has recently adopted Law No. 08/L-265 on the Register of Beneficial Owners, a key piece of legislation aimed at enhancing transparency and preventing financial crimes. Officially published on November 22, 2024, in the Official Gazette of Kosovo, this law not only addresses regulatory gaps but also lays the foundation for a transparent and trustworthy business environment in Kosovo, aligning it with the practices of European Union member states.