DLA Piper has advised Axel Johnson on its acquisition of La Fantana from Oresa and CEO Cristian Amza. RTPR, working with A&O Shearman, advised the sellers.
Changes in Value Added Tax Rates in Slovakia
The National Council of the Slovak Republic has recently approved significant changes to the Value Added Tax (VAT) rates, which will come into effect as of January 1, 2025. Here are the key updates:
White & Case Advises Banks on Orlen's EUR 2 Billion Financing
White & Case has advised a consortium of 16 Polish and international banks on a revolving credit facility of up to EUR 2 billion for Orlen. DLA Piper reportedly advised Orlen.
New Transactions Tax in Slovakia from 2025
From 1 April 2025, Slovakia will introduce a new financial transactions tax (daň z finančných transakcií) as part of the government´s consolidation package. This is not an early April fools' day joke.
A Polish Slowdown: A Buzz Interview with Marta Frackowiak of DLA Piper
DLA Piper Partner Marta Frackowiak discusses the current slowdown in the Polish market, driven by geopolitical uncertainty, economic challenges, and hesitance among investors, while also highlighting key trends in M&A, employment, and regional expansion efforts by Polish businesses.
Clifford Chance Advises on Polenergia's PLN 750 Million Green Bonds Issue
Clifford Chance has advised dealers Bank Pekao, mBank, and Santander Bank Polska on Polenergia's PLN 750 million issue of green bonds.
A CEE Comparison Guide on Medical Devices Advertising: An Interview with DLA Piper’s Life Sciences Team
Earlier in 2024, DLA Piper published its Medical Devices Advertising: CEE Comparison Guide, which reviews advertising regulations for medical devices in Austria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia. Life sciences team members who worked on the guide spoke with CEE Legal Matters about some of the regulatory differences across CEE and the practical implications for businesses.
DLA Piper Advises Azelis on Acquisition of Hortimex
DLA Piper has advised Azelis on the acquisition of Hortimex.
DLA Piper and Cieslak Law Firm Advise on Hochtief's Residential Buildings PPP in Zory
DLA Piper has advised Hochtief Group’s special purpose vehicle Private Partner on the public-private partnership for the design, construction, financing, and maintenance of multi-family residential buildings in Zory. Cieslak Law Firm advised the Municipality of Zory.
Dentons Advises Resource Partners on Acquisition of Vola and FRU
Dentons has advised Resource Partners on its acquisition of an 80% stake in Interactive Travel Holdings, the parent company of the Romanian brand Vola.ro and Polish brand FRU.pl, which also operates in Bulgaria and Moldova, from 3TS Capital Partners and the Polish co-founders of FRU.pl. CMS and DLA Piper reportedly advised the sellers.
2024 HU GC Summit Sneak Peek: Interview with Gabor Simon of DLA Piper
With preparations for the 2024 CEE Legal Matters Hungary General Counsel Summit in full swing, DLA Piper Partner and Head of Energy and Procurement in Budapest Gabor Simon shares his thoughts about the upcoming event and what he’s looking forward to the most.
CMS and DLA Piper Advise on Ecosio's Sale to Vertex
CMS has advised Ecosio on its sale to Vertex. DLA Piper advised Vertex.
Turunc Advises ICV Partners on Sale of Horizon Air Freight to GHK Capital Partners
Turunc, working with DLA Piper's Atlanta office, has advised ICV Partners on its sale of Horizon Air Freight to GHK Capital Partners. Davis Polk & Wardwell reportedly advised the buyer.
DLA Piper Advises Omida Group on Acquisition of 7R Solution Majority Stake
DLA Piper has advised Omida Group on the acquisition of an 85% stake in 7R Solution.
Austria: Public-Private Partnership – Is This Model Becoming Obsolete?
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) offer a way to procure infrastructure and services that traditionally do not include private capital involvement with private finance participation. PPPs have been introduced as a general acknowledgment of the need to solve the infrastructure gap in many countries – especially in emerging market and developing economy (EMDE) countries. EMDE countries need to rely on private resources as a means of accelerating infrastructure development. Attractive for a high degree of flexibility in light of multiple variations across the globe regarding the scoping of a PPP, PPPs enable efficiency and high value for money.
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.
DLA Piper Advises bValue Growth on Investment in Sportano
DLA Piper has advised bValue Growth on its investment in Polish sports e-commerce brand Sportano.
DLA Piper Advises PGE on PLN 1 Billion Loan from EIB
DLA Piper has advised PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A. on a PLN 1 billion loan from the European Investment Bank.