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CEE: Schoenherr advises Saint-Gobain on acquisition of Stachema's construction chemicals plants
Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises Česká spořitelna on acquisition financing provided to shareholders of GTH Catering
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02 September 2026
M.Vojnović V.Kurtić A.Bošnjović L.Milošević B.Rajić L.Medan M.Zečević M.Kostić M.Grujeska J.Crvenica S.Petronijević Z.Šoljaga N.Rašljanin
Serbia: Schoenherr advises Aman on acquisition of DIS and subsequent merger into Aman
MVP Schoenherr advised Aman, a leading Serbian FMCG retailer, on the acquisition of a 100 % shareholding interest in DIS, one of Serbia's largest FMCG retail chains, and the subsequent merger of DIS into Aman.
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27 August 2026
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M.Jendželovský V.Čížek H.Hangler J.Kupčík S.Špeta K.Zmatlíková A.Jaroš N.Hrubá E.Buriánek Š.Kopárek J.Kranda O.Šimek J.Machová A.Kučerová E.Adamczyk P.Halwa K.Gabryjańczyk K.Szatan K.Leśniak M.Bering A.Nowosielski D.Rutecka A.Stawiarska R.Szatan P.Devínsky S.Hekelová J.Farbiak M.Lučivjanský S.Nguyen N.Koprdová N.Tonhauserová Z.Hnátová T.Iurkovska
CEE: Schoenherr advises Saint-Gobain on acquisition of Stachema's construction chemicals plants
Schoenherr advised Saint-Gobain, a leader in light and sustainable construction, on the acquisition of Stachema's construction chemicals plants specialising in concrete admixtures from DEK a.s. Saint-Gobain acquires certain operations in the Czech Republic, as well as entities in Slovakia, Poland and Ukraine. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, pending regulatory approval.
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25 August 2026
M.Jendželovský S.Hekelová P.Devínsky J.Farbiak N.Koprdová N.Tonhauserová
CEE: Schoenherr advises Versute on equity investment in PRP
Schoenherr advised VERSUTE Private Equity Fund, a Czech investment fund managed by Versute Investments, on the acquisition of a minority share in the Slovakia-based PRP, s.r.o., a leading processor of coniferous timber in Slovakia.
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Hungary overhauls environmental enforcement and launches concession reviews
Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced a sweeping reform of Hungary's environmental enforcement framework, including a dramatic increase in fine ceilings, the introduction of minimum fines for repeat offenders and the creation of a new national environmental authority from 1 January 2027. The government will also launch reviews of the waste-management and tobacco concession systems, and has unveiled a nationwide reforestation programme to mitigate the effects of climate change. A new climate and energy strategy is expected by year-end.
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Albania's new FDI screening regime now in full effect
As Albania advances towards EU accession, its regulatory landscape is increasingly aligning with EU standards. Following the expiry of the transitional period, Albania's new foreign direct investment screening regime is now fully applicable across all designated sectors. The regime closely mirrors the EU approach, signalling a clear commitment to robust investment control and the protection of national security.
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04 September 2026
O.Loksa M.Roibu R.Bicek R.Obert Ș.Costăchescu E.Buriánek N.Petrușan
to the point: White Collar Crime Law in CEE 9/2026
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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Hungarian competition authority closes greenwashing trilogy on PET bottles: a warning shot ahead of the EU's Empowering Consumers Directive
The Hungarian Competition Authority (HCA) closed three "PET-bottle" greenwashing investigations between March and August 2026, which had targeted sector giants Fonte Viva Kft. (and its parent MOL Nyrt.), Szentkirályi Magyarország Kft. and the Coca-Cola group of companies over claims such as "100 % recycled PET bottle" and "100 % rePET".
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The double life of design
Between originality and individual character: protecting design objects under EU copyright and design law
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