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Austria: Schoenherr advises Bradford Airport Logistics LLC on joint venture with Vienna Airport
start-up financing
This primer offers a general overview of the key legal issues arising within the life cycle of a start-up.
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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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Austria: Schoenherr advises on sale of startup hi.health GmbH to Berlin-based fintech Pliant
Schoenherr advised the Austrian startup hi.health GmbH and its shareholders on its sale to Pliant GmbH, a German fintech startup. hi.health will continue to operate as an independent brand under Pliant's umbrella.
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15 April 2025
M.Cojocaru V.Cordea S.Lehniuc C.Olariu V.Pruteanu-Bujor M.Mitan C.Stan L.Buzatu-Teodorescu I.Sava G.Sopirla G.Bădescu
Romania: Schoenherr advises Verbund on acquisition of 272 MW wind project from Monsson
Schoenherr advised Verbund Wind Power Romania on the acquisition of a 272 MW wind project from Monsson. Located in Caras-Severin county, the project is now at the "Ready to Build" stage, with the construction phase expected to start in 2026.
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15 April 2025
L.Lopičić M.Jokić I.Živkovski M.Zečević M.Grujeska P.Erić I.Kodić I.Grujičić N.Gogić
Serbia: Schoenherr advises Elixir Group on successful RSD 4.1bln green bond issuance
Moravčević Vojnović and partners, in cooperation with Schoenherr has advised Elixir Group on all legal aspects of its recent RSD 4.1bln (EUR 35m ) green bond issue. Elixir Group is a leading chemicals and mineral fertilisers producer.
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Sport & Trademarks – Trademark protection for athletes and stars: which trademarks can be protected and how can they be monetised?
In today's sports and media landscape, top athletes are not just competitors – they are global brands. Names, logos, gestures and even signatures can be legally protected and commercially exploited. For many stars, brand value has become just as important – if not more important economically – than athletic performance. But how does trademark protection apply to public figures, and what opportunities are there for monetisation?
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Croatia implements EU Digital Services Act
On 17 April 2025, the Law on the Implementation of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 on the Single Market for Digital Services (the Digital Services Act or "DSA") (the "Law") entered into force in Croatia. The Law marks a significant step in harmonising the national legislation with the EU's regulatory framework for digital services.
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Romania: Debts of up to EUR 10,000 now easier to collect
Good news for companies seeking to collect debts from Romanian business partners: the Romanian Parliament has recently passed a draft law amending the threshold value for the country's small claims procedure.
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Changes to FDI legislation in Moldova
Through its 27 February 2025 law ("Law 33/2025"), the Moldovan Parliament amended the current rules on control of investments into sectors important for the security of the state ("Law 174/2021" or the "FDI Law"). The amendments enter into force on 20 April 2025.
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to the point: financial regulation | 03/2025
Welcome to our to the point newsletter. Every month, we are looking back at the most relevant developments in the area of financial regulation in the CEE region.
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Our lawyers keep you up to date on their respective areas of expertise - with ongoing newsletter articles whenever there are relevant changes in the legal world.