CMS has advised a consortium led by NJJ Holding and Horizon Capital on the acquisition of Datagroup-Volia and Lifecell. Avellum advised NJJ on obtaining merger control clearance from the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine for the acquisition. Kinstellar also advised NJJ.

Suciu Popa has announced it is rebranding as Suciu Partners following former Partner Luminita Popa's departure. Founding Partners Cleopatra Leahu and Dan Ciobanu were appointed as Deputy Managing Partners alongside Managing Partner Miruna Suciu. The firm also appointed Partner Mihai Caragui as its new leader of the corporate and advisory departments, Partner Radu Chiran – as its new coordinator of the litigation and arbitration practices, and promoted Noemi Siman to Partner.

PwC Legal-affiliated D&B David si Baias has promoted Lucian Bozian to Partner.

Glatzova & Co has successfully represented Slavia Pojistovna in a dispute against the Czech Republic over damages caused by the adoption of Act No. 274/2021 Coll., which amends the law on the residence of foreigners in the territory of the Czech Republic.

Deloitte Legal-affiliated firm Reff & Associates has advised Nokian Tyres on obtaining EUR 99.5 million of state aid in the form of a direct grant that will support the establishment of a zero CO2 emission tire factory in Oradea, Bihor county.

Avellum has advised PJSC Ukrnafta on obtaining unconditional merger clearance from the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine to manage Tatneft.