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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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10 March 2026
M.Neagu M.Popescu A.Cristea S.Popa L.Buzatu-Teodorescu G.Bădescu D.Trusculete M.Anghel
Romania: Schoenherr advises Enterprise Investors on investment in Romanian gym chain 18GYM
Schoenherr advised Enterprise Investors on its investment in 18GYM, one of Romania's leading fitness chains. The transaction underscores Enterprise Investors' commitment to backing high-growth businesses in the region and marks a strategic move into Romania's rapidly expanding fitness and wellness sector.
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09 March 2026
M.Piuk D.Wadl A.Jelinek S.Stummer M.Buchleitner C.Hoyos U.Rath M.Nusser T.Waidmann F.Waltersdorfer D.Birnbauer N.Zafoschnig
Austria: Schoenherr advises Vision Decision on acquisition of YOUR OFFICE
Schoenherr advised Vision Decision GmbH on the acquisition of YOUR OFFICE. With this transaction, Vision Decision strategically strengthens its presence in the shared office, coworking and flexible workspace sector, building on its existing network of multiple locations across Vienna and Slovenia.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises proptech scale-up GROPYUS on EUR 100m financing round
Schoenherr advised GROPYUS, the Vienna-headquartered technology-based construction company, on its latest EUR 100m financing round, bringing the company's total received investments to around EUR 400m since its founding in 2019. According to public information, this is the largest venture capital financing round in Austria in 2026 to date and marks GROPYUS' third successive EUR 100m round.
legal insights
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Austria: A "class action" through the back door?
The Austrian Supreme Court has addressed the collective redress in several decisions – in particular in 4 Ob 184/24y, 4 Ob 180/24k, 4 Ob 51/25s and 9 Ob 43/25a – including a claim for elimination under Section 15 of the Federal Act Against Unfair Competition (Gesetz gegen den unlauteren Wettbewerb – UWG).
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Bulgaria implements NIS 2 Directive: key changes to the Cybersecurity Act
On 13 February 2026, the amended Bulgarian Cybersecurity Act entered into force, transposing the EU NIS 2 Directive into national law, albeit 16 months past the original deadline.
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Event Review | Healthcare & Life Sciences | Masterclass & Investor's Lounge
10 March 2026 | Vienna | Schoenherr × invest.austria
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Lootboxen und weitere Entwicklungen im Glücksspiel & Entertainment
Kürzlich hat eine OGH-Entscheidung für erhebliches Aufsehen im Glücksspielbereich gesorgt: Es ging um die Frage, ob "Lootboxen", die im Rahmen einer Fußballsimulation erworben werden können, als Glücksspiel im rechtlichen Sinn zu qualifizieren sind. Spannend ist nun insbesondere, ob sich diese Einstufung auf ähnliche Spielmechaniken in anderen digitalen Angeboten übertragen lässt. Doch das ist nicht die einzige Entwicklung im Bereich Glücksspiel & Entertainment.
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