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As the go-to legal advisor for complex commercial matters in the region, Schoenherr aims to use its proximity to industry leaders, in developing practical solutions for future challenges. We keep a close eye on trends and developments, which enables us to provide high quality legal advice that is straight to the point.
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Meet our highly experienced experts, advising on legal questions in 15 countries - covering various legal areas.
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Serbia: Schoenherr advises Kafeterija on acquisition of Loft
Moravčević Vojnović and partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised Kafeterija, Serbia's leading specialty coffee chain, on its second acquisition – the purchase of Loft, a premium coffee chain in Novi Sad.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Hawk Infinity on acquisition of Clastify
Schoenherr advised Hawk Infinity AS ("Hawk Infinity"), an Oslo-based investment firm, on its acquisition of 100 % of the shares in Clastify sp. z o.o. ("Clastify").
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Austria/CEE: Schoenherr again claims leading position in Mergermarket’s 2025 M&A rankings
Schoenherr once again secured a #1 position in Mergermarket's annual league tables, which rank the world's leading M&A advisors by jurisdiction and region.
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Gemeinnützigkeit von eSport: Folgt Österreich dem Beispiel Deutschlands?
Die Frage der Gemeinnützigkeit von eSport beschäftigt Politik und Praxis seit Jahren. Mit der jüngsten Entscheidung des deutschen Gesetzgebers, die Förderung von eSport ausdrücklich als gemeinnützig anzuerkennen,[1] hat das Thema auch in Österreich wieder an Aktualität gewonnen. Die entsprechende Änderung der deutschen Abgabenordnung (AO) könnte Signalwirkung entfalten und Anstoß für eine gesetzliche Klarstellung in Österreich geben.
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to the point: White Collar Crime Law in CEE 1/2026
Welcome to our monthly CEE White Collar Crime Law update. With this newsletter, we aim to provide a concise and up-to-date overview of recent case law and other trends and developments in the field of white collar crime law in the CEE region
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Enhanced termination rules and collective bargaining agreements: a new chapter for freelance employees in Austria
New legislation aimed at closing gaps in the existing legal framework for freelance employees in Austria entered into force on 1 January 2026. Its key objectives are to clarify and codify statutory termination rules that have hitherto been largely unregulated, and to establish a legal basis for the conclusion of, or inclusion in, collective bargaining agreements for freelance employees. To achieve these objectives, amendments to several existing laws were implemented.
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The European Grids Package: building the backbone of Europe's energy transition
The European Commission ("EC") has recently published its European Grids Package ("Grids Package"). The Grids Package sets the framework for strengthening the EU's energy infrastructure – a key precondition for the expansion of renewable energy and for meeting the EU's climate objectives.
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EU: No-Code/Low-Code platforms: future tech, present copyright challenges
Today, most businesses and entrepreneurs are seeking new ways to improve efficiency and reduce overhead costs, especially when much of their commercial activity revolves around an online platform or website. Enter: No-Code and Low-Code platforms.
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