Contributed by Kocian Solc Balastik.
Glatzova & Co Advises on Julius Meinl Investment SICAV Establishment
Glatzova & Co has advised on the establishment of the investment fund Julius Meinl Investment SICAV and its sub-fund – The Julius Sub-Fund 2024.
Kinstellar Completes Acquisition of Noerr’s Bratislava, Bucharest, and Prague Offices
Kinstellar has announced it successfully completed the acquisition of Noerr’s Bratislava, Bucharest, and Prague operations.
KSB Advises KGAL Investment Group on Acquisition of Saxonie Solar Project
Kocian Solc Balastik has advised KGAL Investment Group on its acquisition the 50-megawatt Saxonie solar power plant project from Sev.en and Micronix Group. Sole practitioner Petr Vorisek advised the sellers.
Closing: Macquarie Asset Management's Sale of GasNet to CEZ Now Closed
On September 2, 2024, A&O Shearman announced that Macquarie Asset Management's sale of GasNet to CEZ (reported by CEE Legal Matters on April 2, 2024) has now closed.
A&O Shearman Advises Tatry Mountain Resorts on EUR 120 Million Offering
A&O Shearman has advised Tatry Mountain Resorts on its EUR 120 million offering which was simultaneously conducted in Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Poland.
Kinstellar and SK&S Advise on Combination of KTP Kunststoff Palettentechnik and ConTeyor Group
Kinstellar, working with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, has advised on the combination of KTP Kunststoff Palettentechnik and ConTeyor International. Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak advised on the merger as well.
Glatzova & Co Successful for Slavia Pojistovna Against the Czech Republic
Glatzova & Co has successfully represented Slavia Pojistovna in a dispute against the Czech Republic over damages caused by the adoption of Act No. 274/2021 Coll., which amends the law on the residence of foreigners in the territory of the Czech Republic.
KSB Advises Concens Investments on Financing of Ostrava Airport Multimodal Park
Kocian Solc Balastik has advised Concens Investments on financing phase II of the Ostrava Airport Multimodal Park project via Trinity Bank.
Glatzova & Co Advises CEPO Green3's Insolvency Administrator
Glatzova & Co has advised Tetera A Spol as CEPO Green3's insolvency administrator.
A&O Shearman and Clifford Chance Advise on CRA's CZK 5 Billion Refinancing
A&O Shearman advises Ceske Radiokomunikace on a CZK 5 billion refinancing transaction arranged by Komercni Banka, Ceska Sporitelna, ING, Citibank, PKO Bank Polski, Raiffeisen Bank, and Tatra Banka. Clifford Chance advised the banks.
Wolf Theiss Advises Sekyra Group on Office Project Sale in Prague to Banka Creditas
Wolf Theiss has advised Sekyra Group on the sale of a real estate project in Prague to Banka Creditas.
Hot Practice in the Czech Republic: Josef Donat on Rowan Legal’s TMT Practice
Rowan Legal’s TMT practice has been concentrating on AI, cybersecurity, and emerging regulations such as PSD3 and FIDA over the past year, according to Partner Josef Donat, driven by rapid technological advancements and their impact on the regulatory landscape.
Clifford Chance Advises HID on Acquisition of Sewio Networks
Clifford Chance has advised HID on its acquisition of Sewio Networks. Setina, Komendova & Partners reportedly advised Sewio Networks.
Wolf Theiss Advises Audax Private Equity on Acquisition of Avantor’s Clinical Services Business
Wolf Theiss, working alongside Ropes & Gray, has advised Audax Private Equity on its acquisition of Avantor’s Clinical Services business.
Havel & Partners and Wilsons Advise on Garbe IRE's Sale of Manufacturing and Warehouse Complex to Fio Investment
Havel & Partners has advised Garbe Industrial Real Estate on the sale of a manufacturing and warehouse complex in Chomutov, North Bohemia, to Fio investment. Wilsons advised Fio investment.
Czech Republic: Sustainability-Linked Loans: LSTA vs. LMA Frameworks
The sustainable finance sector has seen a surge, with Sustainability-Linked Loans (SLLs) hitting EUR 212 billion in early 2024[1], driven by a global emphasis on environmental responsibility and incentivizing ESG-compliant practices. This trend underscores the role of SLLs in corporate finance and global sustainability efforts.
The Debrief: August, 2024
In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.