Schoenherr, in cooperation with Moravcevic Vojnovic and Partners, has advised Greiner Packaging International on its acquisition of Serbian PET flake producer Alwag from Aling-Conel and Reiwag Facility Services. The Stanivukovic law office advised majority shareholder Aling-Conel on the sale.
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.
BPV Huegel and Waitz Advise on Cloudflight Austria's Acquisition of Upper Austrian Mobile Agreements
BPV Huegel has advised Cloudflight Austria on its acquisition of Upper Austrian Mobile Agreements. Waitz Rechtsanwaelte advised the seller Harald Weinberger on the deal.
Schoenherr Advises Nord Holding on Acquisition of Heizkurier Group
Schoenherr, working with Noerr, has advised Nord Holding on the acquisition of a majority stake in the Heizkurier Group from Odewald KMU. Heuking and Ebner Stolz reportedly advised the sellers on the deal.
The Latest News on Hydrogen in Austria and the EU
As early as November 2018, the Austrian government announced that it planned to develop a hydrogen strategy. But the Austrian energy sector had been left waiting ever since the formal kick-off in March 2019. In the meantime, the EU and several member states presented their hydrogen strategies. Finally, on June 2, 2022, the Austrian government revealed its own plan of action.
W&I Insurance On The Rise in CEE: An Interview with Gergely Juhasz of RFB Consulting
Last year has been a busy time in terms of warranty & indemnity insurance for the CEE market, according to W&I Insurance Broker and Advisor and former M&A lawyer Gergely Juhasz.
Christoph Lejsek and Florian Sagmeister Make Partner at E+H
E+H has announced that Christoph Lejsek and Florian Sagmeister have been promoted to Partner on July 1, 2022.
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.
Schoenherr and Brandl Talos Advise on Ancla Logistik’s Merger with Logsta
Schoenherr, working with WSS Redpoint, has advised Ancla Logistik on its merger with Logsta and the simultaneous conversion of existing revenue-based venture debt provided by Round2 Capital to Logsta. Brandl Talos, working with Ypog advised Logsta. Herbst Kinsky reportedly advised Round2 Capital.
BPV Huegel Advises Weilburg Family Office on Launching Private Equity Module
BPV Huegel has advised investment manager Weilburg Family Office on its launch of a private equity module.
Austria Staying the Course: A Buzz Interview with Herbert Hildenbrandt of BMA Law & Tax
A strong flow of legislative updates, a number of active business sectors, and the upcoming presidential election in the fall – this is what’s in the cards for Austria, according to BMA Law & Tax Attorney at Law Herbert Hildenbrandt.
E+H Advises IFM GIF on Increasing Stake in Vienna Airport
E+H has advised IFM Global Infrastructure Fund's indirect subsidiary Airports Group Europe on a partial voluntary public offer to increase its stake in Flughafen Wien Aktiengesellschaft to over 40%.
Schoenherr Advises Kontron on Sale of Divisions Within IT Services Business for EUR 400 Million
Schoenherr, working with Pinsent Masons and Wenger Vieli, has advised Kontron on selling parts of Kontron Group’s IT services business to Vinci Energies during a competitive auction process, for approximately EUR 400 million. Reportedly, Baker McKenzie’s German office advised Vinci Energies. Loloci & Associates advised Kontron on Albanian matters.
E+H and BKP Advise on Zeta and Buehler Joint Venture
E+H has advised Zeta Holding on establishing the Eridia joint venture with Buehler. Brauneis Klauser Praendl advised Buehler on the deal.
Katja Tautscher Joins OMV as General Counsel
Former Borealis Chief Legal and Compliance Officer Katja Tautscher has joined OMV AG as Senior Vice President / General Counsel in Vienna.
E+H and SCWP Schindhelm Advise on KanAm Grund Group's Acquisition of Cross Dock Upper Austria Logistics Property
E+H has advised German real estate investor KanAm Grund Group on the purchase of the last-mile logistics hall Cross Dock Upper Austria in Enns near Linz from the Meir Immobilien Group. SCWP Schindhelm advised the sellers on the deal.
Herbst Kinsky Advises Helu.io on USD 10 Million Series A
Herbst Kinsky has advised Helu.io on its USD 10 million Series A financing round led by CommerzVentures, with the participation of Iris Capital and early-stage investor Speedinvest.
Austria: No More Mandatory Quarantine. What Should Employers Know?
New Covid regulations are in effect from 1 August 2022, raising many questions for employers. The biggest changes are that quarantine for SARS-COV-2 infected persons is no longer mandatory according to Austrian law and the reinstatement of the risk group exemption ("Risikogruppenfreistellung").