Wolf Theiss has advised Raiffeisen Bank International on the issuance of EUR 650 million fixed to reset rate additional tier 1 notes and on its tender offer for the repurchase of EUR 650 million fixed to reset rate additional tier 1 notes issued in 2017. Freshfields Bruckhaus Derringer reportedly advised the banks.
FDI Screening in CEE: A CEE Legal Matters Round Table
On November 7, 2024, M&A experts from Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine participated in a virtual round table moderated by CEE Legal Matters Managing Editor Radu Cotarcea to discuss the FDI screening regimes in their country and key developments in the area on the horizon.
Kondracki Celej Advises FibriTech on Investment from EIC
Kondracki Celej has advised FibriTech on an investment from the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency fund. Wolf Theiss reportedly advised EIC.
Wolf Theiss and DLA Piper Advise on UBM Development's Exchange Offer and Issuance of EUR 93 Million Green Bond
Wolf Theiss has advised joint lead managers and bookrunners Raiffeisen Bank International and M.M.Warburg & Co on the exchange offer of bonds issued by UBM Development in 2019 and 2021 and on the subsequent cash subscription offer of the EUR 93 million 7% green bond 2024-2029. DLA Piper advised UBM Development.
Wolf Theiss Advises Veroniki Holding on Sale of Propangas
Wolf Theiss has advised Veroniki Holding on the sale of Propangas to Doppler Beteiligungs.
Brandl Talos Advises DirectSens on Sale of LactoSens Biosensor Technology to Kerry Group
Brandl Talos has advised DirectSens on the sale of its LactoSens biosensor technology to Kerry Group. Wolf Theiss reportedly advised Kerry Group.
Wolf Theiss Advises on Federal State of Lower Austria's EUR 500 Million Bonds Issuance
Wolf Theiss has advised joint lead managers Deutsche Bank, Hypo Noe Landesbank fur Niederoesterreich and Wien, and Raiffeisen Bank International on the Federal State of Lower Austria's issuance of EUR 500 million sustainable 3.125% bearer bonds 2024-2036. Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner reportedly advised the Federal State of Lower Austria.
New Croatian Lobbying Act: Key Takeaways for Companies
The Croatian Lobbying Act (Official Gazette 36/2024, the “Act”) entered into force on 1 October 2024, marking Croatia’s first comprehensive regulation of lobbying activities. The Act establishes significant new rules for lobbyists and companies alike, requiring compliance when interacting with public officials to advocate for business or organisational interests. This regulatory development represents a transformative shift in how entities engage with policymakers and will necessitate careful attention to adherence with these newly established standards.
Life Sciences Bulletin: Parallel Import of Medicines into Ukraine as of 2025
Starting on 1 January 2025, the parallel import of medicines into Ukraine will come into force, allowing dealers that are authorised by manufacturers of medicinal products to import medicines in parallel with said manufacturers. The expected outcomes of this new regime are higher competition and lower prices for relevant medicines.
Wolf Theiss and Lazarevic & Prsic Advise on GreyLion Partners' Investment in Birdseye Security Solutions
Wolf Theiss has advised GreyLion Partners on its equity investment in Birdseye Security Solutions. Lazarevic & Prsic advised Birdseye Security Solutions.
How EU Energy Efficiency Rules Impact the Construction Permit Process in Romania
As Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards continue to dominate business conversations, the European Union (EU) drives the momentum by placing the ‘energy efficiency first’ principle at the heart of its energy policy. These efforts further aim to enhance governance, transparency and strengthen the link between climate change mitigation and environmental protection measures.
Wolf Theiss Advises XPartners on Acquisition of Aqvila
Wolf Theiss has advised XPartners Samhallsbyggnad on its acquisition of Aqvila and its Hungarian subsidiary Aqvila Consult Hungary.
Wolf Theiss Advises RBI on Tender Offer and EUR 500 Million Tier 2 Notes Issuance
Wolf Theiss, working with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, has advised Raiffeisen Bank International on its invitation to existing holders of its outstanding EUR 500 million subordinated callable fixed-to-fixed rate reset notes due March 2030 to tender their tier 2 notes for purchase by the company and its role as issuer of the EUR 500 million subordinated callable fixed-to-fixed rate reset notes due January 2035. White & Case reportedly advised the banking consortium involved.
Wolf Theiss Advises Stage Capital on Sale of Galardia Shopping Center
Wolf Theiss has advised Stage Capital on the sale of the Galardia shopping center in Poland to Future Estate.
Wolf Theiss and DZP Advise on Rewe Digital's IT Center Joint Venture with Amb Software in Poland
Wolf Theiss has advised Rewe Digital on a joint venture with Amb Software to establish an IT center in Zielona Gora, Poland. DZP advised Amb Software.
Kinstellar and Wolf Theiss Advise on BFCM's Acquisition of Magyar Cetelem Bank
Kinstellar has advised Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel on the acquisition of BNP Paribas’s Hungarian subsidiary Magyar Cetelem Bank. Wolf Theiss advised BNP Paribas.
Wolf Theiss Advises the IFC on EUR 75 Million Anchor Investment in Voestalpine Green Notes
Wolf Theiss has advised the International Finance Corporation on a EUR 75 million anchor investment in Voestalpine green notes.
BPV Huegel and Wolf Theiss Advise on Immofinanz's Increase of S IMMO Shareholding
BPV Huegel has advised Immofinanz on the acquisition of a further approximately 38% stake in S IMMO via a share acquisition from CPI Property Group for EUR 608.5 million. Wolf Theiss advised CPI Property Group.