Cobalt has advised the ERB Rail JV consortium – formed by France's Eiffage Genie Civil, Poland's Budimex, and Italy's Rizzani de Eccher – on the public procurement process and the EUR 3.7 billion contract for the construction of the Rail Baltica mainline in Latvia with SIA Eiropas Dzelzcela Linijas.
Musat & Asociatii Mints Three New Partners and Appoints New Deputy Managing Partner
Dan Minoiu has become a new Deputy Managing Partner at Musat & Asociatii, while Ana Maria Abrudan, Mateea Codreanu, and Stefan Diaconescu have all been promoted to Partner positions.
Marius Dobilas and Renata Jatuzyte-Muleviciene Make Partner at Walless
Lithuania's Marius Dobilas and Renata Jatuzyte-Muleviciene have been appointed as Partners at Walless.
Ukraine Plans to Create Favourable Conditions for PPPs During Reconstruction
Ukraine is actively gearing up for the imminent post-war reconstruction, a major undertaking to restore the infrastructure destroyed by hostilities. An integral aspect of the preparatory measures involves enhancing the legal framework to establish favourable conditions for attracting private investments into the extensive reconstruction.
Preparing the Ukrainian PPP Framework for Reconstruction
Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, particularly its vital components such as energy facilities and seaports, was heavily targeted by Russian missile strikes, causing severe damage. Combined damage to civilian infrastructure and energy industries already exceeds USD 50 billion. Since the beginning of hostilities, 18 airports, at least 344 bridges and overpasses, and over 25,000 kilometers of roads were damaged.
Quick Recovery of Ukraine: How the Government is Preparing for Reconstruction
The reconstruction of Ukraine – critical infrastructure, housing, hospitals, and social facilities – is already underway. This major effort has been significantly assisted by international support. Ukraine’s commitment to transparency, coupled with specific regulations under martial law, has been instrumental in achieving this progress.
Schoenherr Advises PESA on EUR 223 Million Contract with Romanian Railway Reform Authority
Schoenherr has advised Polish rolling stock manufacturer Pojazdy Szynowe PESA Bydgoszcz on a public procurement contract with the Romanian Railway Reform Authority for the delivery of 20 long-distance electric multiple-unit trains.