Former DNB Bank Polska Head of Legal and Corporate Relations Adam Grzeskiewicz has joined PKO Bank Polski as its new Head of Legal Services for Litigation and Proceedings.
AKL Advises Alpha Bank on Financing of Stoa Arsakeio Revitalization Project
AKL Law Firm has advised Alpha Bank on the financing for Legendary Food for the Stoa Arsakeio redevelopment project in central Athens. KBVL reportedly advised Legendary Food.
The Issue of Purchasing Loan-Encumbered Real Estates Will Be Solved
The new Real Estate Registration Act that came into effect in January restructured the system for registering properties purchased in installments or subject to conditions, and introduced the so-called buyer's right. However, since January, there has been considerable debate regarding whether the buyer's right can be registered on properties involved in bank financing (and therefore under alienation and encumbrance prohibition). A recently enacted amendment to the law, however, resolves this issue.
Walless Advises Milgard Capital on Investment Management License from Bank of Lithuania
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.
Coup de Théâtre - the Austrian Supreme Court’s 180-Degree Shift on Loan Processing Fees
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).
Kinstellar Advises Banca Intesa on Mini Bond Launch in Serbia
Kinstellar has advised Banca Intesa Beograd on the introduction of mini bonds in Serbia.
Koutalidis Advises Alpha Bank on Establishment of New Green Bond Framework
Koutalidis has advised Alpha Bank on the creation of its new Green Bond Framework.