Eversheds Sutherland has advised Santander Bank Polska on the consolidation and extension of its financing of a portfolio of seven real properties owned by Adgar Poland.
Eversheds Sutherland Advises on Financing Adgar's Properties Portfolio
DGKV, Linklaters, Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners, and Clifford Chance Advise on Triple-Tranche Issuance of EUR 3 Billion and USD 1.5 Billion Sovereign Bonds by Republic of Bulgaria
Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov, working with Linklaters, has advised BNP Paribas, Citigroup, ING, and UniCredit as the joint lead managers on the September 2024 triple-tranche sovereign bond issue by the Republic of Bulgaria under its EUR 20 billion global medium term note program. Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners, member of Eversheds Sutherland, and Clifford Chance advised the Republic of Bulgaria.
August Amendment to the Labor Code and Other Upcoming Changes
The Czech Parliament and government have been unusually active in the field of labour law recently so there is a lot of legal news.
Eversheds Sutherland Advises Edwards Lifesciences in USD 4.2 Billion Sale of its Critical Care Product Group
Eversheds Sutherland has advised Edwards Lifesciences on the USD 4.2 billion sale of its Critical Care product group to Becton, Dickinson, and Company. Baker McKenzie reportedly advised Becton, Dickinson, and Company.
Deivis Valiulis Joins Eversheds Sutherland as Partner
Former Triniti Jurex Attorney at Law Deivis Valiulis has joined Eversheds Saladzius' real estate and construction team as Partner, together with Senior Associates Raminta Vilcinskaite and Ruta Brazauskiene, Associate Marius Choniakovas, and Lawyer Dominyka Burneikaite.
The Slow Roast of Summer Months
Summer is traditionally a slower period for many, including the legal sector, but, if used right, the time can pay dividends for law firms.
The Corner Office: Onboarding Clients
In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. With managing firm clients being a critical aspect of firms’ operations, we asked: What are the three most important elements when onboarding a new client?
New European Rules for Artificial Intelligence
This March, MEPs approved new rules for artificial intelligence (AI), the so-called Artificial Intelligence Act. This was presented by the European Commission in April 2021. It is the world's first comprehensive AI legislation. The Act aims to improve the functioning of the internal market by setting a single legal framework for the development, launch and use of AI. The AI Act also seeks to reduce the administrative and financial burden on businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises.
Eversheds Sutherland Poland Launches Arbitration & Complex Commercial Disputes Practice with Addition of Marek Jezewski
Former Kochanski & Partners Partners Marek Jezewski has joined Eversheds Sutherland's Polish office to launch a new Arbitration & Complex Commercial Disputes Practice.
Eversheds Sutherland Advises Silon on Acquisition of Pesl
Eversheds Sutherland has advised Silon on its acquisition of Pesl.
NIS2 Directive and the new Bill on Cybersecurity
What is the NIS2 Directive and from when does it apply?
New Equity Partners at Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland has elevated Annamaria Tothova, Jana Sapakova, and Petra Hager to Equity Partners of its Bratislava office.
Replacement of the Paper Labour Book with an Electronic Employment Record and Register: A New Era in Employment Documentation
As of June 1, 2025, the traditional paper labour book will be phased out in favor of a digital alternative. All employment data will now be maintained in an electronic employment register managed by the National Revenue Agency (NRA). This transition is part of a broader effort to modernize the Labour Code and digitize employment relationships, aiming to eliminate the risks associated with physical document loss and to ensure that data is always current and accurate.
Eversheds Sutherland Advises Plath Corporation on Acquisition of Primoco
Eversheds Sutherland has advised Plath Corporation on the acquisition of a minority interest in Primoco.
New AML and CFT Legislative Package of the EU
The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism legislative package of the European Union (“EU”), proposed on 20 July 2021 by the European Commission, and approved by the European Parliament plenary this April was published in the Official Journal of the EU on 19 June. The new legislative package introduces significant regulatory changes in connection with the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing, both on European and national level.
Amendment to the Employment Act: Overview of New Provisions Applicable from July 2024
With effect from 1 July 2024, the amendment to the Employment Act introduces several changes, particularly in the area of employment of foreigners. Below is a summary of the most important changes.
Eversheds Sutherland Advises on Third TBI Bank EUR 20 Million MREL Notes Issuance
Eversheds Sutherland Bulgarian member firm Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners has advised on TBI Bank's EUR 20 million issuance of MREL notes.
Bulgaria Publishes a Draft Bill to Update Its Consumer Protection Act in Line With GPSR and Class Action Directive
On June 12, 2024, the Bulgarian Council of Ministers released a draft bill for public discussion, aiming to revise the Bulgarian Consumer Protection Act (“CPA”) to align with the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulation 2023/988 (“GPSR”) and the Class Action Directive 2020/1828 (the “Class Action Directive”).
Eversheds Sutherland at a Glance
Eversheds Sutherland with offices in Bratislava and Prague and as part of an international network, provides comprehensive legal advice also in foreign jurisdictions.
Our team consists of a total of more than 40 lawyers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, most of whom have previously worked at major international and local law firms and have extensive experience in particular in the areas of corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, real estate, employment law, competition law, litigation and arbitration, energy, infrastructure, as well as environmental and ESG law.
Our advisory services are offered in Slovak, German, Czech and English language. Members of our team include attorneys registered with the Austrian Bar Association. On this basis, and because we are part of Eversheds Sutherland, we are also able to offer extensive legal support on various foreign legal issues.
We listen to our clients, we understand their business and we also understand what they need. So we can always find the best solution for the particular situation. We work quickly, efficiently and take responsibility for our work.