Dentons has advised AniCura on the acquisition of VetCare Group in Slovakia and the Czech Republic from HardWood Investments. Acres reportedly advised HardWood Investments.
Dentons Advised AniCura on Acquisition of VetCare Group
Dentons and A&O Shearman Advise on Sale of I.D.C. Holding to Valeo Foods
Dentons has advised the sole owner of I.D.C. Holding Pavol Jakubec on the sale of the company to Valeo Foods. A&O Shearman advised Valeo Foods.
The Czech Republic Checks In on Consumers: A Buzz Interview with Ladislav Smejkal of Dentons
Between new consumer class action laws to anticipated reforms in employment regulations, Dentons Czech Republic Co-Managing Partner Ladislav Smejkal highlights reports on how the evolving legal framework could significantly impact businesses, particularly in sectors where consumer protection is paramount.
Schoenherr Advises eSky Group on Financing of Thomas Cook Acquisition
Schoenherr has advised eSky Group on the financing of its acquisition of Thomas Cook from Fosun Tourism and Culture Group. Deloitte Legal reportedly advised Bank Polska Kasa Opieki and mBank. Reportedly, Dentons' UK office advised eSky Group on the acquisition and Reed Smith advised the sellers.
TGS Baltic Advises Siauliu Bankas on EUR 300 Million Notes Issuance
TGS Baltic, working with Dentons, has advised Siauliu Bankas on a EUR 300 million issuance of 4.25-year senior preferred fixed-rate reset notes. Linklaters and Sorainen reportedly advised the arrangers.
Dentons Appoints Mark Segall as Co-Head of Banking and Finance in Poland
Dentons has appointed Partner Mark Segall as the new co-head of the Banking and Finance practice in Poland. He will lead the department alongside Partner Bartosz Nojek.
Norton Rose Fulbright Advises Nedbank on Refinancing of EPP Group’s Shopping Centre in Olsztyn
Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Nedbank Limited on the refinancing of EPP Group's retail real estate portfolio, focusing on the Power Park Olsztyn shopping center in Olsztyn, Poland. Dentons reportedly advised EPP. CMS reportedly advised mBank as the existing lender.
Understanding the Legal Aspects of the EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence
The European Union lawmakers have completed the group of many sustainability and circularity-focused initiatives introduced during the last legislative cycle. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is a significant step towards promoting sustainable and responsible business practices and more transparent company operations. This Directive completes the Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive (CSRD) from December 2022, which updates the process of how and what companies report in their non-financial statements, according to European sustainability standards.
Ukrainian Government Approves National Renewable Energy Action Plan, 110 MW RES Auction, and Contest to Construct 700 MW of High Maneuverable Generation
On August 13, 2024, the Cabinet Ministers of Ukraine (CMU) adopted important resolutions which will accelerate the deployment of renewable energy sources (RES) and distributed generation in Ukraine, namely:
Ukraine Approves Pilot Online Auctions to Distribute RES Support Quota for 2024
On August 13, 2024, the CMU adopted Resolution N 757-р On some issues of pilot auctions for the allocation of the support quota in 2024 (the “Auction Quota Resolution”).
Ukrainian Government Approves Contest to Construct 700 MW of High Maneuverable Generation
On August 13, 2024, the CMU adopted Resolution N 756-р On some issues related to the contest for the construction of generating capacity and the implementation of demand-side management measures (the “Contest Conditions Resolution”) setting forth the following conditions for the construction of generating capacity:
Czech Law Opens the Door to Class Actions
On 1 July 2024, the long-awaited Act on Collective Civil Proceedings (the Class Actions Act) entered into force, allowing consumers and small entrepreneurs to pursue their claims in court together through a class action.
Norton Rose Fulbright and Dentons Advise on Panattoni Europe's Construction of BTO Facility for Compal
Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Panattoni Europe on the construction of a built-to-own facility in Czeladz, to be developed for Compal. Dentons advised Compal.
Clifford Chance Advises KKCG’s IT Pillar on Top-up Financing Following Avenga's Integration
Clifford Chance has advised KKCG's IT pillar on the integration of the acquisition debt, following the acquisition of Avenga Group, into the group's umbrella financing.
Dentons and DLA Piper Advise on Loconi Intermodal's Sale to PSA Baltics
Dentons has advised Loconi Intermodal on the sale of a majority stake to PSA Baltics. DLA Piper advised PSA Baltics.
Dentons Represents Unlawfully Sterilized Woman in Pro Bono Case Against Czech Ministry of Health
Dentons has successfully represented an unlawfully sterilized woman in administrative court proceedings against the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic regarding a denied claim for compensation and subsequent appeal on a pro bono basis.
A&O Shearman Advises NORD/LB on EUR 109 Million Financing for GoldenPeaks Capital Solar Farm Portfolios
A&O Shearman has advised NORD/LB on its EUR 109 million financing for two GoldenPeaks Capital solar farm portfolios. Dentons reportedly advised GoldenPeaks.
Ukraine Lifts Import VAT and Customs Duties from Certain Energy-Generating Equipment
In response to the extensive destruction caused by Russia to Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure, the Ukrainian government continues to implement emergency measures to restore energy-generating capacities and ensure energy stability across the country.
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