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With 15 offices and 4 country desks we have a firm footprint in Central and Eastern Europe.
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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.
our team
Meet our highly experienced experts, advising on legal questions in 14 countries - covering various legal areas.
foreign direct investment info corner
This info corner provides an up-to-date overview of the currently existing FDI regimes in the CEE, covering the following aspects: Filing requirements, process and timetable, legal basis and related Schoenherr publications. It will keep pace with ongoing developments in the countries, and will therefore be continuously updated.
restructuring directive info corner
The EU Restructuring Directive aims to introduce a framework for pre-insolvency restructurings. Its implementation by Member States could significantly contribute to addressing the expected increase of corporate defaults and financially distressed companies in 2021 and beyond. Get monthly updates and more on the implementation of the Restructuring Directive in CEE in our info corner.
Erneuerbaren-Ausbau-Gesetz Infocorner
The eagerly awaited Renewable Energy Expansion Act (Erneuerbaren-Ausbau-Gesetz, EAG) together with amendments to other energy-related laws, is expected to be approved by parliament in the first quarter of 2021. You will find the latest information as well as legal assessments of the legislative package in our info corner. (in German)
Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises Ondřej Zíta on sale of OptimNet Solutions and OptimNet Solutions SK to Hellman Worldwide Logistics group
Schoenherr advised Ondřej Zíta on the sale of OptimNet Solutions s.r.o. and OptimNet Solutions SK s.r.o., a freight forwarding business operating the largest night-time distribution network in the Czech and Slovak Republics, to the Hellman Worldwide Logistics group, one of the largest international logistics providers.
Austria: Schoenherr awarded 2022 Austrian Impact Case of the Year by Managing IP
Schoenherr received the prestigious "2022 Austrian Impact Case of the Year" award from Managing IP, an international IP law magazine, for the successful representation of an Austrian wine cask crafter in groundbreaking Austrian Supreme Court proceedings.
Austria: Schoenherr advises BTV Multimedia Group on acquisition of STW Spleisstechnik West GmbH
Schoenherr advised BTV Multimedia Group on the acquisition of Tyrol-based STW Spleisstechnik West GmbH ("STW"), together with Noerr.
EU: How to rescue a design
Have you ever wondered whether you can modify a registered community design ("RCD") that is challenged by an application for declaration of invalidity by removing certain prohibited design elements to maintain the registration?
With guided precision and legal services tailored to your needs, our teams across 14 countries guide you from start to finish.
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