CEE Legal Matters
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Kinstellar has advised S Immo on its acquisition of a property portfolio in the Czech Republic, valued at EUR 481 million, from the CPI Property Group.
Kinstellar, working with Veil Jourde, has advised Jacquet Metals on its acquisition of several distribution companies from the Swiss Steel Group. Niederer Kraft Frey and Roedl & Partner reportedly advised the Swiss Steel Group.
Weinhold Legal has advised WLSCo Investment and Lama Energy on the acquisition Fonergy. CHDO Advokati reportedly advised on the transaction as well.
Glatzova & Co has advised the Vitkovice foundries on the negotiation and preparation of the reorganization plan and the approval of the prepackaged reorganization, including the preparation of credit financing to ensure liquidity during insolvency proceedings.
Clifford Chance has advised Ceskoslovenska Obchodni Banka on the financing for the acquisition of Gastro-Menu Express by Oriens Holding. Rowan Legal reportedly advised Oriens.
The Czech Republic appears to be in the middle of rapid advancements in digital transformation and cybersecurity, according to DLA Piper Partner Tomas Scerba, who sheds light on the significant legislative changes propelling the country to the fore of digital innovation.
JSK has advised the Genesis Private Equity Fund IV on its acquisition of STT Servis in the Czech Republic alongside some of the company's management. Wolf Theiss reportedly advised the sellers.
Prague's Vaclav Zaloudek has become a Partner in the Global Commercial Litigation practice of White & Case, as part of a global promotion round that saw 42 new additions to the firm's partnership.
Kinstellar, working alongside Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, has advised Squared Capital on the acquisition of the entire Arriva Group.
Former Deloitte Legal Partner Olga Kaizar has joined PwC Legal as an Associate Partner in the Czech Republic.
The government has proposed a package of measures aimed at reducing the state budget deficit in the next coming years. The package anticipates savings of almost CZK 150 billion, which, should bring to the state budget, in addition to changes in tax rates, also changes affecting employees and employers.
BBH has advised Roier.cz on obtaining a crowdfunding license under the new EU crowdfunding regulation.
Kinstellar has advised Mineral Ventures Invest on a reverse takeover transaction involving the acquisition of the majority stake in Irish mining and exploration company IMC Exploration Group. Dublin-based Mason Hayes Curran reportedly advised IMC.
Wolf Theiss has advised Switzerland-based generic medicines company Sandoz on its long-term office lease agreement with RSJ Investments for business premises in Prague. Wilsons advised landlord RSJ Investments.
Clifford Chance has advised Komercni Banka on a green loan for the Accolade Group.
White & Case has advised EP Equity Investment III on a lock-up agreement relating to Casino Group's financial restructuring, alongside Fimalac and Attestor, with the Casino Group and some of its main creditors.
WKB Lawyers, working alongside Norway-based Advokatfirmaet Wiersholm, has advised Orkla on the sale of a 40% stake in Orkla Food Ingredients to Rhone. Norway's Thommessen reportedly advised Rhone.
Clifford Chance has advised, pro bono, a joint venture entity including Dennik N, the Independent Press Foundation, the Aegis Foundation, and the Respekt editorial team on the acquisition of the Respekt Magazine in the Czech Republic.
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