CMS has advised ABB on its investment in Engineering Software Steyr.
The Debrief: December, 2024
In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.
CMS and Norton Rose Fulbright Advise on Stock Polska's 57,000-Square-Meter Lease in 7R Park Lublin East I
CMS has advised Stock Polska on leasing 57,000 square meters of warehouse space at 7R Park Lublin East I. Norton Rose Fulbright advised 7R.
CMS and DLA Piper Advise on Tozsdepalota's Sale of Tozsdepalota Building to Granit Asset Management
CMS has advised Tozsdepalota on its sale of the Tozsdepalota Building. DLA Piper advised the buyers, Granit Asset Management.
CMS and Bird & Bird Advise on Egis' Acquisition of Dermatological Product Line from Teva
CMS has advised Egis Pharmaceuticals on its acquisition of a dermatological product line from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries. Bird & Bird reportedly Teva.
The Corner Office: Conference, Anyone?
In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. As sunny days recede, the fall conference season is upon us, so we asked: How do you determine which Partner attends which events?
Croatia: New Round of Changes to Tax Rules in 2024
In 2024, Croatia introduced another round of changes to its tax rules, with further novelties announced for 2025 aimed at fair taxation of property and bringing order to the residential rent market.
A&O Shearman and CMS Advise on Immobel's Sale of Cloud One Gdansk Hotel to Invesco Real Estate
A&O Shearman has advised Immobel on the sale of the Cloud One Gdansk hotel in Poland to Invesco Real Estate. CMS advised Invesco Real Estate.
Redcliffe Partners and CMS Advise on EBRD and IFC's USD 435 Million Financing for Lifecell and Datagroup-Volia Merger
Redcliffe Partners, working with Clifford Chance and George Yiangou, has advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Finance Corporation on the USD 435 million financing for the merger of Lifecell Group and the Datagroup-Volia Group (reported on by CEE Legal Matters on September 17, 2024). CMS, working with Chrysostomides, advised the borrowers.
Slovakia Trying To Consolidate Its Books: A Buzz Interview with Sona Hankova of CMS
A tax reform, updated labor costs, and ESG compliance challenges are some of the main challenges facing businesses in Slovakia at the moment, according to CMS Partner Sona Hankova.
Gide and CMS Advise on Frey's EUR 50 Million Loan from BNP Paribas Bank Polska
Gide Warsaw has advised Frey on obtaining a EUR 50 million loan from BNP Paribas Bank Polska for refinancing the Matarnia Retail Park in Gdansk, Poland. CMS advised BNP Paribas.
CMS Advises on Formation of Wattwise FlexCo
CMS has advised Florian Prasky on co-founding with Katharina Porenta Wattwise FlexCo.
CMS Advises Solterra Brand Services on Two Energy Storage Projects in Poland
CMS has advised Solterra Brand Services on a framework agreement with Pacific Green as well as on a separate acquisition of an energy storage system. WKB reportedly advised the Pacific Green group.
Martin Jurecko Joins CMS Bratislava as Partner
Martin Jurecko has joined CMS as a Partner in its Bratislava office's Real Estate practice.
Dentons Advises EnergoNuclear on EPCM Contract for Cernavoda NPP Units 3 and 4
Dentons has advised EnergoNuclear on an engineering, procurement, and construction management contract for the advancement of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant Units in Romania. CMS reportedly advised the counterparty.
CMS Advises Goldbach Group on Sale of Goldbach Austria to Azerion
CMS has advised Goldbach Group on the sale of Goldbach Austria to Azerion.
Malgorzata Urbanska Becomes Co-Head of CMS Global Antitrust, Competition & Trade Group
CMS has appointed Warsaw-based CMS Partner Malgorzata Urbanska as the firm's new Co-Head of the Global Antitrust, Competition & Trade Group alongside Partner Marquard Christen.
CMS and Eversheds Sutherland Advise on Ceska Sporitelna and Ceskoslovenska Obchodni Banka's Financing for Silon Group
CMS, working with Vedder Price, has advised Ceska Sporitelna and Ceskoslovenska Obchodni Banka on the financing for the Silon Group, including a sustainability-linked loan, which will be linked to the environmental goals of the entire group. Eversheds Sutherland advised the Silon Group.