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 Enters Bulgaria by Incorporating Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners
Eversheds Sutherland has announced it is combining with Sofia-based "long-standing relationship firm" Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners, as of June 22, 2022.
B2RLaw Advises Johnson Matthey on GBP 50 Million Sale of Battery Materials Business
B2RLaw, working with Eversheds Sutherland's London office, has advised Johnson Matthey on the GBP 50 million sale of its battery materials business to the EV Metals Group. Reportedly, Druces and White & Case advised EV Metals.
Eversheds Sutherland Advises Sequoia on EUR 38.5 Million Financing for Green Genius Polish PV Plants
Eversheds Sutherland has advised investment advisor Sequoia Investment Management on a EUR 38.5 million agreement between the Sequoia Economic Infrastructure Income Fund and Green Genius aimed at financing the construction of a 66-megawatt portfolio of photovoltaic plants in Poland.
The Buzz in Latvia: Interview with Maris Vainovskis of Eversheds Sutherland
The word of the day in Latvia is resilience – that of the M&A market, capital markets, and overall business sectors, according to Eversheds Sutherland Partner Maris Vainovskis.
Marek Bomba Becomes Partner at Eversheds Sutherland
Former Counsel Marek Bomba has become a Partner in the Prague office of Eversheds Sutherland.
The Buzz in Slovakia: Interview with Bernhard Hager of Eversheds Sutherland
Slovakia’s biggest challenges, in light of the ongoing war in the neighboring country, are dealing with sanctions and seeking alternative sources of supplies for its automotive industry, and implementing renewable energy projects, according to Eversheds Sutherland Managing Partner Bernhard Hager.
Closing: KKR and Global Infrastructure Partners’ Acquisition of CyrusOne Now Closed
On March 30, 2022, Dentons announced that KKR and Global Infrastructure Partners’ acquisition of CyrusOne (reported by CEE Legal Matters on November 22, 2021) has now closed.
Severing Russian Ties: Eversheds and Morgan Lewis To Leave Russia
Eversheds Sutherland and Morgan Lewis have confirmed they will no longer have a presence in Russia.
Bernhard Hager Leads Eversheds Sutherland Czech and Slovak Offices. Radek Matous Makes Partner
Eversheds Sutherland's Head of the Bratislava Office Bernhard Hager has been appointed Managing Partner for the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Principal Associate and Head of the Labour Law team Radek Matous was promoted to Partner in Prague.
Competition and Competition Litigation Laws and Regulations in Latvia
Contributed by Eversheds Sutherland Bitans.
Guest Editorial: Change is Also Changing
A look back at more than 30 years in the legal profession, through changing political and economic systems, legal environments, and expectations towards lawyers, and changing ways and platforms of communication.
Marketing Law Firm Marketing: External PR Firms
Law Firm Marketing experts from across the region answer the question: “What is your experience of working with an external public relations firm?“
Marketing Law Firm Marketing: The Supportive Partner
To a large extent, the ability of law firm marketing and business development experts to successfully promote the firms they work within depends on the support they get from their firms’ partners. So we asked them: What partner at your firm would you single out for her/his recognition of the value of what you do and ability to get you what you need efficiently and quickly?