Banking/Finance

Avellum and Sayenko Kharenko Advise on UK Export Finance-Guaranteed Defense Loan for Ukraine

Avellum has advised the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine on a defense loan guaranteed by UK Export Finance that will be used to finance the purchase, modernization, and maintenance of two Sandown-class mine countermeasure vessels for the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. Sayenko Kharenko and, reportedly, Ashurst advised UK Export Finance.

Turunc Advises Wellbees on Bridge Financing Round

Turunc has advised Wellbees on its bridge financing round led by Sabanci Ventures and including 212, Enocta, and angel investors.

Christina Chini, Vasilis Douzenis, and Niki Orfanidou Make Partner at Kyriakides Georgopoulos

Former Counsels Christina Chini, Vasilis Douzenis, and Niki Orfanidou have been promoted to Partner positions with Kyriakides Georgopoulos.

Madalina Ivan Business Attorneys at Law Opens Doors in Bucharest

Former CEE Attorneys Managing Associate Madalina Ivan has recently announced the launch of her new law firm in Bucharest: Madalina Ivan Business Attorneys at Law.

Marcell Nemeth Becomes Head of the Finance Practice for DLA Piper Austria

DLA Piper appointed Partner Marcell Nemeth as the firm's new Head of the Finance Practice.

Nikos Salakas Moves In-House as Alpha Bank Chief of Corporate Center and General Counsel

Former Koutalidis Partner Nikos Salakas has left the firm to join Alpha Bank as its new Chief of Corporate Center and General Counsel.

CMS Advises Global Biomet on EUR 50 Million Financing and Two EPCs for Aratiden PV Project in Bulgaria

CMS has advised Global Biomet on the EUR 50 million financing for the Aratiden PV project in Bulgaria granted by UniCredit Bulbank. CMS also advised on the project's two EPC contracts, with Green Solar Energy for substations and grid connection, and with Rashev & Co for the PV section.