CEE Legal Matters
In-depth coverage of the news and newsmakers that shape Europe's emerging markets
As of October 22, 2023, a number of significant legal amendments come into effect regarding the relationships between shareholders and founders of commercial companies in the Republic of Moldova. These amendments introduce essential reforms to the Limited Liability Company Law No. 135/2007 and aim to enhance the business environment, facilitate investments, and strengthen shareholder relationships.
Karanovic & Partners has advised Burger King on entering the market of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the opening of its first restaurant in Sarajevo.
Kinstellar, working with Reynolds Porter Chamberlain, has advised Ingersoll Rand on the full acquisition of Slovakia's Oxywise. GHS Legal advised the sellers.
JSK has advised Genesis Private Equity Fund IV on its acquisition of the AV Media Group. CK Legal reportedly advised the buyer as well. Tarpan Legal reportedly advised AV Media.
Ellex Raidla has advised energy storage technology company Skeleton Technologies on its EUR 108 million round with equity investors Siemens Financial Services and the Marubeni Corporation, among others.
Havel & Partners has advised Turk Electronik Para on its acquisition of Twisto Payments from Australia's Zip. Schoenherr reportedly advised Zip.
TGS Baltic, working with Oppenhoff, has advised Hawesko on its partnership with the Dunker Group through the acquisition of 50% of Dunker Group's shares. Triniti advised Arkastro OU, the holding company of Dunker Group founder Arvo Kask, who sold his stake to Hawesko.
