Greenberg Traurig has represented Animex Foods and Agri Plus on the sale of part of their goose processing business to Cedrob.

The Commission for Protection of the Competition of North Macedonia (CPC) has significantly intensified its enforcement activities in the food retail sector, signalling a stricter regulatory approach toward potential anti-competitive behaviour.

Asters has advised the International Finance Corporation on the restructuring of a USD 120 million loan facility provided to Nibulon. Baker Botts reportedly advised Nibulon.

EY Law has advised Bybit on the successful completion of the crypto-asset service provider licensing procedure for Bybit EU GmbH in Austria under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation framework. 

Walless has advised Saare Wind Energy on securing the seabed use rights for an offshore wind farm project in Estonia. 

Walless has advised Milgard Capital on obtaining a license from the Bank of Lithuania to operate as a manager of Collective Investment Undertakings for informed investors.

Greenberg Traurig has advised private debt funds managed by CVI and Flexam Invest on the financing provided to CTL Logistics via a senior secured bond issuance. Wardynski & Partners advised Flexam Invest as well. Clifford Chance and CMS advised CTL Logistics.

Kinstellar has advised Mitiska REIM investment fund Mitiska European Real Estate Partners 3 on the entry of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development into a joint venture with property developer OPC Group for the development and operation of five retail parks in Slovakia.

EY Law has advised Bybit on the successful completion of the crypto-asset service provider licensing procedure for Bybit EU GmbH in Austria under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation framework. 

Greenberg Traurig has advised private debt funds managed by CVI and Flexam Invest on the financing provided to CTL Logistics via a senior secured bond issuance. Wardynski & Partners advised Flexam Invest as well. Clifford Chance and CMS advised CTL Logistics.

Allen Overy Shearman Sterling has advised joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners BNP Paribas and Erste Group joint bookrunners ING, KBC, and Raiffeisen Bank International on the benchmark issuance of EUR 500 million senior unsecured notes by Ceske Drahy. White & Case advised Ceske Drahy.

TGS Baltic has advised Invego Latvia on its EUR 8 million secured bond issue, with the bonds now admitted to trading on the Nasdaq Baltic First North alternative market in Tallinn. Triniti reportedly acted as the collateral agent.

Avellum has advised Grupa Pracuj on obtaining merger clearance from the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine for its further investment in Work Ukraine, the operator of Work.ua.

Former Managing Associate Cosmin Pohaci has been promoted to Partner at Ijdelea & Associates.

Sorainen has successfully advised Saferoad on obtaining Lithuanian Competition Council clearance for the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Gatas.

The recently issued decision of the Ukrainian Supreme Court addresses the enforcement of Ukrainian sanctions in relation to foreign corporate structures and ownership chains involving a sanctioned person.

Following the criticism of the current state of regulatory burden in The Future of European Competitiveness report by Mario Draghi (issued in September 2024) and in the Budapest Declaration by the European Council which called upon European Commission to reduce reporting requirements by at least 25 % in the first half of 2025 (issued in November 2024) the European Commission announced a series of so-called “Omnibus” simplification packages.

In a significant turn in Austrian jurisprudence, the Austrian Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision on February 19, 2025 (file number 7 Ob 169/24i) (2024 Ruling), revising its long-standing position on loan processing fees previously upheld since its judgement in 2016 (Austrian Supreme Court 30.03.2016, 6 Ob 13/16d).

Lambadarios has advised Halcyon Equity Partners on its investment in AlfaOmega Pharma Logistics. Solo practitioner Kalliopi Sereli reportedly advised AlfaOmega Pharma Logistics.

BBH, working with Seitz, has advised SICO Gesellschaft fur Kunststoffverarbeitung on the sale of a 50% stake in its Czech joint venture SICO Silicone to the Trelleborg Group.

BPV Huegel has advised RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria Aktiengesellschaft on the sale of its stake in Austria Junice to Agrana Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft. Schoenherr advised Agrana.

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen has successfully represented OMV Petrom in a case confirming the legality of permitting procedures for the Neptun Deep project in Romania.

Following the criticism of the current state of regulatory burden in The Future of European Competitiveness report by Mario Draghi (issued in September 2024) and in the Budapest Declaration by the European Council which called upon European Commission to reduce reporting requirements by at least 25 % in the first half of 2025 (issued in November 2024) the European Commission announced a series of so-called “Omnibus” simplification packages.

Norton Rose Fulbright has advised PKO Bank Polski on the financing of a 54-megawatt-peak portfolio of photovoltaic projects being developed by PVE Group.

Musat & Asociatii has won an appeal before the High Court of Cassation and Justice against a prior decision by the Bucharest Court of Appeal, allowing the retrial of the review application in the case concerning the torturers of Romanian anti-communist dissident Gheorghe Ursu.

Ellex has offered pro bono representation in a same-sex parenthood case before the national courts in Lithuania, resulting in the first-ever recognition of same-sex parents.

On April 22, 2024, Everlegal announced it had been appointed to provide legal support to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees – the UN Refugee Agency – for its activities in Ukraine.

Lambadarios has advised the four systemic Greek banks Alpha Bank, Eurobank, Piraeus Bank, and the National Bank of Greece on the EUR 1.3 billion financing of the new Northern Road Axis of Crete. Marinos Petroulias advised the developer, GEK Terna.

Wardynski & Partners has advised ICEYE on the contract to supply a MicroSAR Satellite Earth Observation System to the Polish Armed Forces.

PPPs represent a long-term collaboration between the public and private sectors, enabling more efficient construction, maintenance, and management of infrastructure, with an optimal distribution of risks and financial obligations.

Austria continues to experience a wave of significant insolvencies, stretching court resources and prompting comparisons to past recessions. Recent legal frameworks have introduced new possibilities for restructuring, though so far with limited uptake. Taylor Wessing Counsel & Head of Insolvency Andreas Howadt examines both the immediate pressures – rising liabilities, high-profile failures, and logistical strains – and the evolving legal environment looking ahead to 2025.

JDP has advised Apleona Group on reorganization of its Polish companies. 

Cobalt has advised Creditreform Latvija on a multi-stage reorganization. 

HR sci-fi is unfolding before our eyes: there is no doubt that HR technologies represent one of the fastest-evolving segments of digitalization and artificial intelligence. Today, it’s entirely common for candidates to be interviewed by AI chatbots, payroll processes to be assisted by AI-based software, and predictive analytics powered by AI to be used in workforce planning. While progress cannot be halted, it's essential to pay close attention to legal compliance requirements during this hyperspace-speed transformation—otherwise, poorly executed digitalization could lead to serious headaches.

Pekin & Pekin has advised Arda Turan on his recent appointment as Head Coach of Ukrainian club FC Shakhtar Donetsk.

On 2 May 2025, the Law of Ukraine "On Amendments to the Labour Code of Ukraine Regarding the Improvement of Legal Regulation of Certain Issues of Home-based and Remote Work" (the "Law") entered into force.

TGS Baltic has advised OneMed on its acquisition of ITAK.

Schoenherr has advised the shareholder of MyBestPharm on the sale to Laboratoires Urgo Healthcare. DLA Piper reportedly advised the buyers.

Sorainen has advised SafePAS on a EUR 700,000  investment round that saw the participation of Securetec Detektions-Systeme, the Estonian Business Angels Network, PurposeTech, BSV Ventures, and the Beamline Accelerator.

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen has successfully represented OMV Petrom in a case confirming the legality of permitting procedures for the Neptun Deep project in Romania.

Former Managing Associate Cosmin Pohaci has been promoted to Partner at Ijdelea & Associates.

Liviu Togan has rejoined Musat & Asociatii as a Partner.

Lambadarios has advised Halcyon Equity Partners on its investment in AlfaOmega Pharma Logistics. Solo practitioner Kalliopi Sereli reportedly advised AlfaOmega Pharma Logistics.

Greenberg Traurig has advised private debt funds managed by CVI and Flexam Invest on the financing provided to CTL Logistics via a senior secured bond issuance. Wardynski & Partners advised Flexam Invest as well. Clifford Chance and CMS advised CTL Logistics.

Kocian, Solc, Balastik has advised Gridarch on the sale of a 110,000-square-meter land plot located within the Ostrava Airport Multimodal Park to EQT Exeter.

Pohla & Hallmagi, working with Wikborg Rein, has advised Marine Energy Solutions on its acquisition of the PRIME oil tanker. Reed Smith reportedly advised the unidentified sellers.

Kyriakides Georgopoulos announced that the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund's sale of a 67% stake in the Heraklion Port Authority to a consortium consisting of Grimaldi Euromed and Minoan Lines (as reported by CEE Legal Matters on January 11, 2024) closed on September 18, 2024.

PeliPartners has advised Bogdan Idu and his group companies on the sale of an LPG maritime terminal in Romania to Nawaf Salameh Family Office Group.

Lambadarios has advised Halcyon Equity Partners on its investment in AlfaOmega Pharma Logistics. Solo practitioner Kalliopi Sereli reportedly advised AlfaOmega Pharma Logistics.

Greenberg Traurig has advised private debt funds managed by CVI and Flexam Invest on the financing provided to CTL Logistics via a senior secured bond issuance. Wardynski & Partners advised Flexam Invest as well. Clifford Chance and CMS advised CTL Logistics.

Lambadarios has advised Halcyon Equity Partners AIFM on its investment in Evoiki Zimi. Sioufas and Associates advised Evoiki Zimi.

Sayenko Kharenko has provided pro bono support for a cultural initiative that aims to set war-time poems, written by Ukrainian defenders, to music. 

Musat & Asociatii has won an appeal before the High Court of Cassation and Justice against a prior decision by the Bucharest Court of Appeal, allowing the retrial of the review application in the case concerning the torturers of Romanian anti-communist dissident Gheorghe Ursu.

Ellex has offered pro bono representation in a same-sex parenthood case before the national courts in Lithuania, resulting in the first-ever recognition of same-sex parents.

Lambadarios has advised Halcyon Equity Partners on its investment in AlfaOmega Pharma Logistics. Solo practitioner Kalliopi Sereli reportedly advised AlfaOmega Pharma Logistics.

Walless has advised Estonian investment company Millerhawk on its acquisition of a portfolio of four retail properties in Estonia from Swedish investor Sobra Arikeskus. Cobalt advised Sobra Arikeskus.

Kinstellar has advised Mitiska REIM investment fund Mitiska European Real Estate Partners 3 on the entry of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development into a joint venture with property developer OPC Group for the development and operation of five retail parks in Slovakia.

As of 2025, the Hungarian Tax Authority (NAV) has established specialized transfer pricing expert departments, indicating an increased focus and scrutiny on transactions between affiliated companies. The three new departments are located in Budapest and in the eastern and western parts of Hungary (one in each region) and have special competence regarding the complex transaction between affiliated parties within Hungary or cross-border alike.

With the rise of digital platforms and the possibilities that the internet provides for businesses, more and more sellers are able to offer goods and services via these platforms and the internet. In this context, it has been difficult for the Ukrainian tax authorities to trace the flow of goods and services as well as to identify sellers to ensure that these goods and services are duly taxed.

Camiel van der Meij has joined Drzewiecki Tomaszek & Partners as a Partner.

Tabakov, Tabakova & Partners has advised Mineral Water Hissar on the protected designation of origin registration of Naturalna mineralna voda Hissar / Naturalna mineralna voda Hissarya / Hissarska naturalna mineralna voda in the Register of Geographical Indications of the European Union.

HR sci-fi is unfolding before our eyes: there is no doubt that HR technologies represent one of the fastest-evolving segments of digitalization and artificial intelligence. Today, it’s entirely common for candidates to be interviewed by AI chatbots, payroll processes to be assisted by AI-based software, and predictive analytics powered by AI to be used in workforce planning. While progress cannot be halted, it's essential to pay close attention to legal compliance requirements during this hyperspace-speed transformation—otherwise, poorly executed digitalization could lead to serious headaches.

Trademark protection represents one of the most important aspects of legal protection of business operations and brand identity in the Serbian market. By properly selecting and registering the appropriate type of trademark, rights holders ensure a competitive advantage, brand recognition, and consumer trust. In this article, we provide an overview of the basic types of trademarks under the current Law on Trademarks (Official Gazette of the RS No. 6/2020), with a special focus on practical aspects of their application.

Co-founded by Partners Adrian Georgescu and Ionut Gont, white collar boutique law firm Georgescu Gont has opened for business in Bucharest.

Galya Gugusheva has joined Gugushev & Partners as a Senior Partner.

CEE Legal Matters is proud to introduce the latest in our Comparative Guides series. This one focuses on Bribery & Corruption in CEE.