Former Senior Associate Dmitri Zdobnoh has been appointed a Partner with Eversheds Sutherland Estonia as of January 1, 2023.
Dmitri Zdobnoh Makes Partner at Eversheds Sutherland
Michal Smolny Joins Eversheds Sutherland as Partner and Head of Real Estate in Poland
Former Squire Patton Boggs Of Counsel Michal Smolny has joined the Polish office of Eversheds Sutherland as a Partner and the Head of the firm's Real Estate practice as of January 2, 2023.
Michal Wojciechowski Joins Eversheds Sutherland as Head of Public Contracts
Former Hoogells Lawyer Michal Wojciechowski has joined Eversheds Sutherland as a Counsel and the firm’s new Head of Public Contracts.
Borivoj Libal Becomes Third Shareholder of Eversheds Sutherland in Prague
Eversheds Sutherland Prague office Co-Managing Partner Borivoj Libal was appointed as the firm's executive director and became its third shareholder on November 10, 2022.
DLA Piper Advises Cube Infrastructure Managers on Acquisition of MVV Energie CZ
DLA Piper has advised Cube Infrastructure Managers on the acquisition of MVV Energie CZ. Eversheds Sutherland reportedly advised the sellers.
Eversheds Sutherland and Path Law Advise on EWMAJ Sale of FMCG Shops to Stokrotka
Eversheds Sutherland has advised EWMAJ on the sale of assets used for FMCG retail – forming a chain of more than a dozen shops – to Stokrotka. Path Law Hatylak Kielian and Partners reportedly advised Stokrotka.
Mateusz Dereszynski Joins Eversheds Sutherland as Partner and Head of Banking & Finance
Former Hogan Lovells Senior Associate Mateusz Dereszynski has joined Eversheds Sutherland's Polish office as a Partner and Head of the firm's Banking & Finance practice effective December 1, 2022.
White & Case Advises MidEuropa on Acquisition of Optegra
White & Case has advised MidEuropa on its acquisition of a majority stake in Optegra. Eversheds Sutherland reportedly advised the seller.
Closing: Construction of First Ronald McDonald House in Czech Republic Now Complete
On November 29, 2022, Eversheds Sutherland announced that the construction of the first Czech Ronald McDonald House by Nadacni Fond Dum Ronalda McDonalda (reported by CEE Legal Matters on April 21, 2021) had been finalized.
Eversheds Sutherland Advises PJ Expedis on Merger with RSBC Logistics
Eversheds Sutherland has advised PJ Expedis on its merger with RSBC Logistics. Forlex reportedly advised RSBC Logistics.
Eversheds Sutherland Advises Conseq on Acquisition of Production and Storage Assets in Breclav
Eversheds Sutherland has advised Conseq on the expansion of its real estate fund portfolio through a share-deal acquisition of production and storage assets in Breclav's industrial zone.
Eversheds Sutherland Advises Travelcircus on Acquisition of TPF Group
Eversheds Sutherland has advised Germany's Travelcircus on its full acquisition of the TPF Group.
New in Town: Eversheds Sutherland Incorporates Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners to Enter Bulgaria
On June 23, 2022, CEE Legal Matters reported that Eversheds Sutherland entered the Bulgarian market by combining with Sofia-based "long-standing relationship firm" Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners. We spoke with the Bulgarian firm’s Co-Managing Partners Irina Tsvetkova and Nikolay Bebov to learn more about the tie-up and their plans going forward.
DGKV Advises on EUR 2.25 Billion Sovereign Bond Issuance by Republic of Bulgaria
Djingov Gouginski Kyutchukov & Velichkov, working with Linklaters, has advised the joint lead managers on the increase of Bulgaria’s global medium-term note program to EUR 12 billion and the EUR 2.25 billion issuance of sovereign bonds. Eversheds Sutherland member firm Tsvetkova Bebov and Partners and Clifford Chance reportedly advised the Republic of Bulgaria.
Freshfields, Rymarz Zdort, and Filip & Company Advise on One Equity Partners’ Acquisition of Muehlhan Business
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Rymarz Zdort, and Filip & Company have advised One Equity Partners on its acquisition of Muehlhan’s European and US businesses. Reportedly, Eversheds Sutherland member firm Tsvetkova, Bebov & Partners advised the buyer in Bulgaria, while Bech-Bruun, Georgiades & Pelides, and CLP advised the buyer in Denmark, Cyprus, and Norway.
Borivoj Libal Joins Eversheds Sutherland Prague Office as Co-Managing Partner
Former Noerr Co-Managing Partner Borivoj Libal has joined Eversheds Sutherland's Prague office together with a team of three lawyers.
Cobalt and Eversheds Sutherland Advise on Coffee Address's EUR 5 Million Bond Issuance
Cobalt has advised Coffee Address Holding on its EUR 5 million unsecured bond issuance. Eversheds Sutherland Bitans advised on collateral agent matters and undertook collateral agent functions for the term of the bonds. Signet Bank was the arranger of the issuance.
Digitalization of the Employer-Employee Relationships in Bulgaria
As the usage of remote work tools increases, so does the demand for distance communication between employer and employee. Many would say that this is already a fact and on-going employee issues are easily addressed by sending an e-mail or making an entry in the company’s human resources management system. Yet the question remains if this is permissible under Bulgarian labor law and if it would be accepted by the Bulgarian state authorities in case of a dispute.
Eversheds Sutherland at a Glance
Eversheds Sutherland with offices in Bratislava and Prague and as part of an international network, provides comprehensive legal advice also in foreign jurisdictions.
Our team consists of a total of more than 40 lawyers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, most of whom have previously worked at major international and local law firms and have extensive experience in particular in the areas of corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, real estate, employment law, competition law, litigation and arbitration, energy, infrastructure, as well as environmental and ESG law.
Our advisory services are offered in Slovak, German, Czech and English language. Members of our team include attorneys registered with the Austrian Bar Association. On this basis, and because we are part of Eversheds Sutherland, we are also able to offer extensive legal support on various foreign legal issues.
We listen to our clients, we understand their business and we also understand what they need. So we can always find the best solution for the particular situation. We work quickly, efficiently and take responsibility for our work.