Nedelka Kubac Advokati has successfully represented Zasilkovna in filing objections with the Czech Competition Authority against Ceska Posta's intended acquisition of the postal item delivery business of PNS.
Key Enforcement Trends and Top Priorities of The Romanian Competition Council
The practice of the Romanian Competition Council (RCC) over the last few years can be summed up in a rather simple headline: many (more) cases and substantial fines.
Gessel Advises Avallon MBO on Acquisition of SAT
Gessel has advised the Avallon MBO fund on its acquisition of sports and branded apparel retailer SAT.
Is the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act Relevant for Czech Businesses?
The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz; "LkSG") is effective from 1 January 2023 for companies and branches based in Germany with more than 3,000 employees, with further extension to companies with more than 1,000 employees from 1 January 2024.
Czech Competition Authority Blocks a Merger: Exception or Start of New Trend?
Last week, the Czech Competition Authority ("CCA") blocked an acquisition of part of První novinová společnost a.s. ("PNS") by Česká pošta, s.p. ("Czech Post"). While it is impossible to foresee the exact future of merger control enforcement in the Czech Republic, what is clear is that the CCA with this decision, whether intentionally or not, has sent a message to the market that it is ready to take the hardest line on a merger if it raises competition concerns. We summarize main details of the case and additional thoughts on its impact below.
What is a Foreign Subsidy?
Regulation (EU) 2022/2560 on Foreign Subsidies (the "FSR") aims to address distortions caused by foreign subsidies in the single market. In this part of our FSR Insight Series, we explain the fundamental notion of what constitutes a "foreign subsidy" within the meaning of the FSR. You will find a basic definition in Article 3 FSR, with some further considerations in recitals 11 to 16 of the Regulation.
Cigdem Gizem Okkaoglu Joins Gunay Erdogan as Partner
Former ELIG Gurkaynak Senior Associate Cigdem Gizem Okkaoglu has joined Gunay Erdogan Attorneys at Law as a Partner in Ankara.