Wolf Theiss has advised the Aramis Group on its acquisition of Onlinecars.
Wolf Theiss Hires a Partner in Poland and Promotes Partners in Austria, Poland, and Slovenia
Following the recent addition of Roxana Dudau in Romania (reported by CEE Legal Matters on September 6, 2022), Wolf Theis has announced it hired Tomasz Siembida in Poland as a Partner, and the further promotion of Austria-based Nikolaus Loudon and Venus Valentina Wong, Poland-based Konrad Kosicki, and Slovenia-based Teja Balazic Jerovsek to Partners.
Did You Know: 2022 Romanian Deal Leaderboard
Did You Know that, according to the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website, Filip & Co. and RTPR have both worked on 16 reported deals so far this year in Romania, putting them in a two-way tie atop the leaderboard in that country?
Wolf Theiss and Schoenherr Advise on Jade Power's Sale of Romanian Renewable Energy Portfolio to Enery
Wolf Theiss, working with Aird & Berliss, has advised Jade Power Trust on the sale of its portfolio of six renewable energy projects to Enery Power Holding. Schoenherr advised the buyer.
Roxana Dudau Joins Wolf Theiss in Romania
Roxana Dudau has joined Wolf Theiss' Bucharest office as Partner and head of Real Estate & Construction practice in Romania and other jurisdictions of the firm.
Boyanov & Co and Wolf Theiss Advise on Sale of Yara Bulgaria and Yara Digital Romania to Nik Group
Boyanov & Co has advised Yara International on the sale of Bulgarian and Romanian businesses Yara Bulgaria and Yara Digital Romania to the Nik Group. Wolf Theiss advised the buyer.
Wolf Theiss, Clifford Chance and Freshfields Advise on Raiffeisen Bank Romania's Senior Non-Preferred Sustainability Notes Issue
Wolf Theiss, working with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, has advised Raiffeisen Bank S.A. on its issue of RON 500,850,000 Senior Non-Preferred Eligible Sustainability Notes. Clifford Chance advised the joint lead managers.
Closing: Romgaz Acquisition of Stake in Neptun Deep Project from ExxonMobil Now Closed
Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen and Dentons announced that Romgaz' acquisition of ExxonMobil subsidiary ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Romania Limited (reported by CEE Legal Matters on May 12, 2022) has now closed.
Wolf Theiss and RTPR Advise on Sunman Group's Acquisition of Noriel
Wolf Theiss has advised the Sunman Group on its acquisition of Noriel Impex, Intertoy Zone, and Toys & Games Industry from Jonagold CEE Holding. Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu advised the sellers on the deal.
Drafting the Playbook in Serbia: A Buzz Interview with Andjelka Todorovic of Wolf Theiss
Preparedness and adaptability are the Serbian keys to doing business in a changing and challenging environment, according to Partner Andjelka Todorovic of Law Office Miroslav Stojanovic, in cooperation with Wolf Theiss.
Closing: KBC Bank’s Acquisition of Raiffeisenbank in Bulgaria Now Closed
On July 11, 2022, Kinstellar announced that KBC Bank’s acquisition of Raiffeisenbank in Bulgaria (reported by CEE Legal Matters on November 25, 2021) had closed.
Queritius and Wolf Theiss Successful for Mol in ICSID Arbitration Against Republic of Croatia
Queritius and Wolf Theiss, working with Dechert, have successfully represented the interests of the Mol Group in a USD 230 million ICSID arbitration case against the Republic of Croatia. Reportedly, Weil Gotshal & Manges, Peters & Peters, and Brick Court Chambers also represented Mol.
Wolf Theiss Advises Bain Capital Tech Opportunities on USD 150 Million Investment in Ataccama
Wolf Theiss, working with Ropes & Gray, has advised Bain Capital Tech Opportunities on its USD 150 million investment in Ataccama, a unified data management platform provider. Deloitte Legal reportedly advised Ataccama.
The Untapped Potential of the ESCO Financing Model
An Energy Service Company (ESCO) provides energy services and/or other energy efficiency improvement measures to consumers and, as a result of providing such services and/or measures, accepts a degree of financial risk. Payment for the services provided by an ESCO is based, in whole or in part, on the energy efficiency improvement and the fulfillment of other performance criteria agreed upon by the parties. As a rule, the ESCO is paid out of the cost reductions achieved following the energy upgrades and/or efficiency measures. Because payment is made from the energy savings, the costs of financing and implementing such an efficiency project may, based on the financing structure applied, be treated as an off-balance sheet asset.
New Age of FDI Screening – Stricter Rules for Non-EU Investors in Romania
Following the wave in Europe on the enforcement of foreign direct investment screening, Romania has just shifted to new rules for non-EU investors. The new regime entered into force on April 18, 2022, and is expected to be fully operational by June 18, 2022, when the new FDI Screening Commission is to be set up.
WKB and Wolf Theiss Advise on PIP Global Acquisition of Industrial Starter
Wiercinski Kwiecinski Baehr and Wolf Theiss, working with Fredrikson & Byron, have advised Odyssey Investment Partners and its portfolio company PIP Global Holdings on the acquisition of Industrial Starter and its local subsidiaries in Europe. Perez-Llorca and Chiomenti Studio Legale reportedly also advised the buyer. Adacta reportedly advised the seller.
Anyone’s Bet: Romania’s M&A Outlook
By most counts, 2021 was a successful year for the Romanian M&A market. Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii Deputy Managing Partner Stefan Damian, Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen Partner Gabriela Cacerea, Dentons Managing Partner Perry Zizzi, and Wolf Theiss M&A Partner Ileana Glodeanu have many reasons to believe 2022 could be a good year as well, but also quite a few to expect a slowdown in activity.
Strike! Law Firms Compete in 5th CEELM Budapest Law Firm Bowling Challenge
On June 30, 2022, CEE Legal Matters hosted the fifth edition of the CEELM Budapest Law Firm Bowling Challenge: A competition of four-person teams from leading law firms in Hungary, with all proceeds going to the previous winner’s charity of choice. A total of 13 law firms competed for the trophy – and the bragging rights that go along with it.