Corporate/M&A

Kosovo Introduces Law No. 08/L-265: A Significant Step for Beneficial Ownership Transparency

Kosovo has recently adopted Law No. 08/L-265 on the Register of Beneficial Owners, a key piece of legislation aimed at enhancing transparency and preventing financial crimes. Officially published on November 22, 2024, in the Official Gazette of Kosovo, this law not only addresses regulatory gaps but also lays the foundation for a transparent and trustworthy business environment in Kosovo, aligning it with the practices of European Union member states.

Kinstellar Launches Vienna Office with Horst Ebhardt at Helm

Former Wolf Theiss Partner Horst Ebhardt has joined Kinstellar as a Partner to launch the firm's new office in Vienna.

Closing: MidEuropa's EUR 1.3 Billion Sale of Profi to Ahold Delhaize Now Closed

On January 3, 2025, RTPR announced that MidEuropa's EUR 1.3 billion sale of Profi to Ahold Delhaize (as reported by CEE Legal Matters on November 1, 2024) has now closed.

Lambadarios and Machas & Partners Advise on BriQ REIC and ICI REIC Merger

Lambadarios has advised BriQ REIC on its merger with Intercontinental International REIC. Machas & Partners advised Intercontinental International REIC.

Filip & Company and Schoenherr Advise on Mozaik Investments' Sale of Minority Stake in 5 To Go to Invenio Partners and ACP

Filip & Company has advised Mozaik Investments on its sale of a minority stake in 5 To Go to Invenio Partners and Accession Capital Partners. Schoenherr advised ACP. Dentons reportedly advised Invenio Partners.

Havel & Partners and Rowan Legal Advise on Capiton's Sale of Gritec to Viessmann Generations Group

Havel & Partners, working with Milbank, has advised Capiton on the sale of Gritec to the Viessmann Generations Group. Rowan Legal advised the Viessmann Generations Group. Frankfurt-based Schalast and the Nuernberg office of Roedl & Partner reportedly advised the Viessmann Generations Group as well.