Schoenherr has advised Enterprise Investors on the acquisition of a 100% stake in Centrum Medyczne Internus. DLA Piper reportedly advised the sellers.
Czech Republic: The Flexinovela and Its Impact on Employment Documentation
The latest amendment to the Labour Code, the so-called Flexinovela, which will be effective from 1 June 2025, introduces a number of changes that need to be reflected in employment documentation. We focus on the following key areas where we recommend making adjustments:
Schoenherr Advises Sunrise Real Estate on Sale Development Site Near Warsaw
Schoenherr has advised Sunrise Real Estate on the sale of a warehousing development site near Warsaw.
Short-Term Accommodation Rental Services – Is the EU Approaching the Rental Housing Shortage the Right Way?
Starting from 20 May 2026, short-term accommodation rental services in the EU will be subject to Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 on data collection and sharing relating to short-term accommodation rental services, which also amends Regulation (EU) 2018/1724.
Schoenherr Advises ID Energy Group on Financing of Biopark Dolice Biogas Plant
Schoenherr has advised ID Energy Group on the project financing for the Biopark Dolice biogas plant in Poland from mBank. CMS reportedly advised mBank.
Dentons and Schoenherr Advise on Hartmann Packaging's Acquisition of Dentas Romania
Dentons has advised Hartmann Packaging on its acquisition of Dentas Romania. Schoenherr advised Dentas Romania.
CEE Legal Matters Comparative Legal Guide: Bribery & Corruption 2025 is Now Out!
CEE Legal Matters is proud to introduce the latest in our Comparative Guides series. This one focuses on Bribery & Corruption in CEE.
Bribery and Corruption in Austria
Contributed by Schoenherr.
Austria: Application of EU Consumer Protection Law to Sports Agency Contracts with Minors
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) recently delivered a significant judgment in Case C-365/23 - Arce[1], addressing the application of EU consumer protection law to contracts involving minors in the sports sector.
Croatia Implements EU Digital Services Act
On 17 April 2025, the Law on the Implementation of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 on the Single Market for Digital Services (the Digital Services Act or "DSA") (the "Law") entered into force in Croatia. The Law marks a significant step in harmonising the national legislation with the EU's regulatory framework for digital services.
Schoenherr Advises Verbund on Acquisition of Wind Project from Monsson
Schoenherr has advised Verbund Wind Power Romania on the acquisition of a 272-megawatt wind project from Monsson. Berechet Rusu Hirit reportedly advised Monsson.
Schoenherr Advises Bank Pekao on Financing for Prime PV Group
Schoenherr has advised Bank Pekao on the financing granted to Prime PV Group.
Cerha Hempel and Schoenherr Advise on Flughafen Wien's Joint Venture with Bradford for Logistics Centre
Cerha Hempel has advised Flughafen Wien on a joint venture with international logistics company Bradford Airport Logistics to establish Vienna Airport Logistics GmbH. Sidley Austin and Schoenherr advised Bradford Airport Logistics.
Schoenherr and Gessel Advise on Acquisition of Medical Mazella
Schoenherr has advised BPM Capital on providing mezzanine financing for a management buy-in acquisition of Medical Mazella while Gessel advised BNP Paribas Bank Polska on its co-investment in the buyout. Reportedly, Compliance Partners advised co-investor MedPack and Misiewicz, Mosek i Partnerzy advised Medical Mazella.
Schoenherr Advises Elixir Group on RSD 4.1 Billion Green Bond Issuance
Moravcevic Vojnovic and Partners in Cooperation with Schoenherr has advised Elixir Group on its recent green bond issuance totaling RSD 4.1 billion (approximately EUR 35 million).
Legal Ground and 360Competition Advise on APS Holding's Acquisition of IMO Property Investments Bucharest from Eurobank
Legal Ground and 360Competition have advised APS Holding on its acquisition of IMO Property Investments Bucharest and its portfolio from Eurobank. Schoenherr reportedly advised Eurobank.
Romania: Debts of Up to EUR 10,000 Now Easier To Collect
Good news for companies seeking to collect debts from Romanian business partners: the Romanian Parliament has recently passed a draft law amending the threshold value for the country's small claims procedure.
Changes to FDI Legislation in Moldova
Through its 27 February 2025 law ("Law 33/2025"), the Moldovan Parliament amended the current rules on control of investments into sectors important for the security of the state ("Law 174/2021" or the "FDI Law"). The amendments enter into force on 20 April 2025.