Dentons has advised the Dr. Max Group on its EUR 940 million loan for the refinancing of its bank debt and further growth. UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia and Komercni Banka led the 14-bank strong consortium. White & Case advised the banks.
Amendments to New Czech Building Act Under Discussion
In July last year, the new Building Act No. 283/2021 Coll. came into force. It’s the result of a reform of public building law that had been in preparation for several years. But it’s not certain that builders will follow it in its current form.
Wolf Theiss Advises Bain Capital Tech Opportunities on USD 150 Million Investment in Ataccama
Wolf Theiss, working with Ropes & Gray, has advised Bain Capital Tech Opportunities on its USD 150 million investment in Ataccama, a unified data management platform provider. Deloitte Legal reportedly advised Ataccama.
Baker McKenzie Advises on Sale of Argo-Hytos to Voith
Baker McKenzie has advised Argo-Hytos Group owners Christian Kienzle and FSP Capcellence on selling a 79.5% stake in Argo-Hytos to the Voith Group.
Declaration of Bankruptcy Does Not Relieve CEO of Liability for His Own Activities
The Supreme Court dealt with the liability of the insolvency administrator and the debtor's managing director (CEO) after the declaration of bankruptcy and their obligations to proceed with due managerial care.
Weinhold Legal Advises LitFin on Strategic Investment Partnership
Weinhold Legal has advised Prague-based litigation financier LitFin on its entry into a strategic investment partnership with a US-based fund.
Bryan Wilson Moves to Dual Asset
Bryan Wilson has stepped down from his firm to join Dual Asset as Head of CEE.
Clifford Chance and Dentons Advise on Europa Capital and White Star Acquisition of D2 Logistics Project
Clifford Chance has advised Europa Capital on the acquisition of the D2 Logistics Park project together with partner White Star Real Estate. Dentons advised the undisclosed seller.
Schoenherr Advises Ondrej Zita on Sale of OptimNet to Hellmann
Schoenherr has advised Ondrej Zita on his sale of OptimNet Solutions and OptimNet Solutions SK to the Hellmann Worldwide Logistics group. BDO Legal reportedly advised the buyer.
Is It Possible To Conclude a Labour-Law Contract Electronically Without Complying With the Labour Code’s Delivery Rules?
According to the Supreme Court, it is. In the case under review, a settlement agreement was concluded between the employer and an employee challenging their dismissal by the employer sending a scan of the signed copy of the agreement to the employee in an e-mail attachment, to which the employee's lawyer responded by e-mail confirming that the agreement was approved and signed by the employee.
DLA Piper and Baker McKenzie Advise on Avallon and Genesis Capital Sale of Stangl Technik to Spie
DLA Piper has advised the Avallon MBO Fund II and the Genesis Private Equity Fund III on their sale of Stangl Technik Holding to Spie Central Europe. Baker McKenzie advised the buyer.
CMS and White & Case Advise on EUR 220 Million Investment in Rohlik
CMS has advised a group of investors on a Sofina-led EUR 220 million series D financing round for the Rohlik Group. White & Case advised the Rohlik Group. Linklaters reportedly advised Sofina. Pierstone reportedly advised some of the investors.
Weinhold Legal Advises Amundi on Sale of Former Prague Headquarters
Weinhold Legal has advised investment company Amundi Czech Republic on the sale of its former headquarters in Prague’s Dlouha Street. The Ferenc & Co law firm reportedly advised the buyer.
Weinhold Legal Advises on Viamilk and Moravian Morava Merger
Weinhold Legal has advised the Czech Viamilk cooperative on its merger with Moravian Morava to form the Mleko.cz cooperative.
White Collar Crime Laws and Regulations in Czech Republic
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Havel & Partners Successful for Roche in Domain Dispute
Havel & Partners has successfully represented the Roche Group before the Czech Arbitration Court in a domain dispute.
Dentons and Glatzova & Co Advise on GeneProof's Merger with ALPC
Dentons has advised GeneProof founders Radek Horvath and Milos Dendis on the company's merger with the American Laboratory Products Company, leading to the establishment of the ALPCO Group. Glatzova & Co and Sidley Austin advised the Silicon Valley Bank on financing the merger. Goodwin Procter and Schoenherr reportedly advised Ampersands, the owner of ALPC.
Kateryna Balaban Appointed as Agilawyer Managing Director in the Czech Republic
Kateryna Balaban has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the Agilawyer Society in the Czech Republic. Balaban will also continue to lead UA.Support.