Wolf Theiss has advised Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederoesterreich-Wien on its green bond issuance of EUR 500 million in 3.375% Callable Fixed to Floating Rate Green Ordinary Senior Eligible Notes due 2032. Hogan Lovells reportedly advised the international banking consortium working on the issuance.

Wolf Theiss, working with Advokatfirman Lindahl, has advised Sigma Polymer Group on its acquisition of M.O.L. Romgum.

Serbia’s legal and business environment in 2025 has faced a period of adjustment, with slower economic dynamics influenced by political uncertainty and reduced investment activity. Nevertheless, Wolf Theiss Partner Natasa Lalovic Maric notes that the market continues to show meaningful pockets of resilience, supported by selective transactional activity and steady legislative developments that signal a more stable and constructive outlook moving forward.

Wolf Theiss has advised Kadant on its acquisition of Voestalpine Boehler Profil. Barnert Egermann Illigasch advised Voestalpine Boehler.

Bulgaria has adopted a fully redesigned collective redress and representative action framework, implementing Directive (EU) 2020/1828 and modifying both the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) and the Civil Procedure Code (CPC).

Effective 1 February 2026, Emergency Ordinance No. 91/2025 introduces a material change to the medical leave indemnity regime in Romania: the first day of medical leave will not be compensated. Under the previous framework, employers covered the first five days of medical leave indemnity. Going forward, only days 2–6 will be paid by the employer. This temporary measure is in effect until 31 December 2027 and warrants careful consideration from both an employment law and payroll reporting perspective.

In recent months, Polish employment law has undergone extensive reform, with several legislative amendments and new regulatory obligations entering into force across key areas of workforce management.

Shortly after the Council of the European Union approved the signing of the EU–Mercosur agreements, the EU and India reached political agreement on their own comprehensive trade deal, setting the stage for significant tariff cuts and new market openings, particularly for agri‑food and processed food.

Wolf Theiss has advised Oberoesterreichische Landesbank Aktiengesellschaft on the issuance of EUR 250 million 2.750% covered bonds due March 28, 2031. Schoenherr reportedly advised the banking consortium involved.

Wolf Theiss has advised Raiffeisen Digital Bank on a non-performing loan portfolio sale in Poland.

Wolf Theiss has advised Hueck Folien on its acquisition of WaveFront Technology. Adams Corporate Law reportedly advised the sellers, Chris Rich and Joel Petersen.

Schoenherr, working with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, has advised I Squared Capital Advisors on its acquisition of Ramudden Global from funds advised by Triton Partners. White & Case advised Triton.

Wolf Theiss, working with Norton Rose Fulbright, has advised a consortium of banks on the arrangement and coordination of debt financing exceeding EUR 1.24 billion for the construction of two combined cycle gas turbine power plants in Tiszaujvaros and Visonta for Hungary’s state-owned energy provider MVM Group. A&O Shearman reportedly advised MVM Group.

Wolf Theiss has advised JP Immobilien on the completion of the development and lease agreement for a serviced apartment project in Vienna, operated by the Staycity Group. Binder Groesswang, working with Hogan Lovells, advised Staycity.

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Wolf Theiss has advised Erste Group Bank on the issuance of EUR 750 million subordinated callable fixed-rate reset notes due 2036. CMS, working with White & Case, reportedly advised the banking consortium involved.

Schoenherr has advised Enterprise Investors on the sale of Intersport ISI to Intersport Austria. Wolf Theiss advised Intersport Austria.

Currently, arrangements where credit is granted free of interest and without any other charges are exempt from the Act CLXII of 2009 on Consumer Loans (“Consumer Credit Act“). However, the Hungarian Parliament has adopted an amendment to the Hungarian Consumer Credit Act transposing the Directive (EU) 2023/2225 (“Consumer Credit Directive 2“). This amendment introduces stricter rules for suppliers of goods or providers of services offering deferred payment to consumers in Hungary.