RTPR has advised Innova Capital on the sale of Optical Investment Group to EssilorLuxottica. Schoenherr reportedly advised EssilorLuxottica.
Schoenherr and Griss & Partners Advise on Funke Works' Acquisition of Freyspiel
Schoenherr has advised Funke Works on its acquisition of Freyspiel from Sonja and Jakob Frey. Griss & Partners advised the sellers.
Schoenherr Advises Fortis Energy on Acquisition of Solar Power Plant in Sremska Mitrovica
Moravcevic, Vojnovic and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr has advised Fortis Renewable Energy on the acquisition of a 180-megawatt solar power plant in Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia.
Freshfields and Baker McKenzie Advise on Assa Abloy's Acquisition of Skidata
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has advised Assa Abloy on the acquisition of Skidata from the Kudelski Group. Baker McKenzie, working with Hogan Lovells, Holding Redlich, and Lenz & Staehelin, advised the Kudelski Group.
Romanian Competition Council Conducts Investigations of Alleged Abuse of Superior Bargaining Position and Alleged Unfair Trading Practices. What Does This Mean for Companies?
On 26 June 2024, the Romanian Competition Council (the "RCC") announced that it had conducted a dawn raid as part of an investigation concerning the possible abuse of a superior bargaining position by a company active in the supply of liquid medicinal oxygen against a public hospital. The investigation has been launched ex officio as a result of information received from public sources. The case is noteworthy as it marks the first time the RCC has launched a review regarding an alleged abuse of superior bargaining position, a relatively new type of infringement under Romanian competition rules.
Schoenherr Advises R-GOL.com on Acquisition of SportBM
Schoenherr has advised R-GOL.com on its acquisition of a majority stake in SportBM.
Bulgaria: OTC Derivatives, Repurchases, and Securities Lending Transactions – Expected EBRD-Driven Reforms
Derivatives, repurchases, and securities lending transactions are often used by sophisticated financial institutions and large corporate entities in Bulgaria to manage their portfolios of investments, hedge against financial risks, or get short-term credit. Such products are predominantly offered on an OTC basis by foreign banks, with mainly the largest local banks having the know-how and resources to do the same.
Schoenherr Advises Bontexgeo on Sale of Industrial Asset
Schoenherr has advised Bontexgeo on the sale of an industrial asset in Tiszaujvaros. The undisclosed buyer was reportedly advised by sole practitioner Livia Bretscher.
Austria: Can I Claim that My Product Is Climate Neutral?
In a recent judgment, the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) held that the claim "climate neutral" is ambiguous and often misleading unless the advertisement itself explains its specific meaning. This sets a trend for Austria, where courts have traditionally followed the standards set by the BGH in relation to environmental advertising when assessing such claims under unfair competition law. On an EU level, the restrictions regarding claims about greenhouse gas emissions are becoming even stricter, leaving advertisers with much to consider before making claims such as "climate neutral".
Schoenherr and Mamic Peric Reberski Rimac Advise on Siemens Energy's Joint Venture with Koncar
Schoenherr has advised Siemens Energy on a joint venture agreement with Koncar for the production of transformer tanks. Mamic Peric Reberski Rimac advised Koncar.
Czech Class Actions Series – Part II
Czech Class Actions Act already effective: who are the subjects of class actions in the Czech Republic?
Schoenherr and CMS Advise on Breiteneder Immobilien Parking Group's Notes Deals
Schoenherr has advised Erste Group Bank on Breiteneder Immobilien Parking Group's invitation to existing holders to exchange their notes issued in 2018 for the recently issued Breiteneder Immobilien Parking 4.875% notes 2024-2030. The firm also advised Erste Group Bank as the lead manager and Oberbank as co-lead manager on the subsequent successful tap issue of the 2024-2030 notes. CMS advised the issuer.
Schoenherr Advises Vehis Finanse Debt Securities Offerings
Schoenherr has advised Vehis Finanse on two public offerings of debt securities.
Schoenherr Advises on Resalta’s Sale of Resalta BV Netherlands to Aggreko
Schoenherr, working with Rutgers & Posch, has advised the shareholders of Resalta on the disposal of a controlling stake in Resalta BV Netherlands, including its Slovenian, Croatian, Serbian, Romanian, and Czech Republic subsidiaries, to Aggreko. A&O Shearman reportedly advised Aggreko.
Schoenherr Advises OMV Slovakia on Acquisition of Benzinol Filling Stations
Schoenherr has advised OMV Slovakia on the acquisition of a network of 27 filling stations from the Benzinol Group.
Schoenherr and Binder Groesswang Advise on Liechtensteinische Landesbank's acquisition of Zuercher Kantonalbank Oesterreich
Schoenherr has advised Liechtensteinische Landesbank on the acquisition of Zuercher Kantonalbank Oesterreich with offices in Vienna and Salzburg. Binder Groesswang advised Zuercher Kantonalbank.
Yankulov & Associates Advises Stanislav Gochev on Adarna Invest's Investment into WPP Gorichane
Yankulov & Associates has advised Stanislav Gochev on an investment from Adarna Invest for WPP Gorichane that also saw the exit of Valentin Ivanov. Reportedly, Schoenherr advised Adarna Invest and Novel Law advised Valentin Ivanov.
CMS, Pierstone, and KLB Legal Advise on Rohlik Group's USD 170 Million Series D1 Round
CMS has advised the EBRD, Partech, and Quadrille Capital on Rohlik Group's USD 170 million Series D1 round that also saw Sofina, Vitavest, Index Ventures, Waltman, EMEH, DTSG, All-Star Holding, and Rohlik.cz Investment participate. Pierstone advised Index Ventures. KLB Legal advised All-Star Holding. Reportedly, Perkins Cole advised the Rohlik Group, Horakova Legal advised EMEH, and Schoenherr advised DTSG.