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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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29 October 2025
T.Kulnigg N.Kerschbaumer C.Rainer Y.Kraudinger D.Komarek M.Hagenauer D.Hofmarcher A.Pabst V.Mandarić* M.Vučić* J.Primožič
CEE: Schoenherr advises Basic-Fit on acquisition of Clever Fit
Schoenherr, working in cooperation with Hogan Lovells, advised Dutch-based fitness company Basic-Fit on its acquisition of Clever Fit. Basic-Fit is Europe's largest fitness franchise, and through the acquisition of Clever Fit, the leading fitness franchise in the German-speaking region, the company will become the market leader in Germany.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Bank Pekao S.A. on financing for Trans Polonia S.A.'s acquisition of Nijman/Zeetank Group
Schoenherr advised Bank Pekao S.A., one of the leading financial institutions in Poland, on the cross-border financing provided to the international transport and logistics operator Trans Polonia S.A.
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23 October 2025
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M.Marschall L.Pirringer A.Popp G.Winkler S.Grobmüller R.Misic T.Waidmann F.Waltersdorfer B.Rajal N.Zafoschnig M.Klein A.Doytchinova D.Kairakov K.Kaloyanova-Toshkova G.Roussinova-Ivanova T.Shishkova A.Peeva Y.Strateva H.Hadzhiiliev V.Čížek M.Jendželovský S.Špeta H.Hangler M.Gremillot K.Zmatlíková N.Hrubá V.Mandarić* D.Vlahov Buhin* L.Krznar* D.Šturm* K.Hetényi D.Gera A.Bognár É.Mester G.Horváth M.Kovács V.Hiesz B.Darcsi M.Cojocaru S.Lehniuc V.Cordea V.Pruteanu-Bujor O.Grecu A.Damaschin M.Moga-Paler D.Trusculete R.Drăgușin I.Sava S.Aionesei R.Dinică V.Kurtić S.Dobraš A.Bošnjović M.Kostić B.Rajić L.Milošević Ž.Loci L.Medan S.Hekelová J.Farbiak M.Lučivjanský P.Devínsky T.Adamová B.Brežan M.Osojnik M.Črnilec M.Frantar P.Gorše J.Primožič Š.Lovšin T.Žagar M.Gajšek B.Malijanski Ž.Žabnikar
CEE: Schoenherr advises Holcim on EUR 1.85bln acquisition of Xella
Schoenherr advised Holcim Group, a leading global provider of sustainable construction solutions, on its EUR 1.85bln acquisition of Xella, a European leader in sustainable and innovative walling systems. Acting as local counsel alongside lead counsel Linklaters, Schoenherr's comprehensive legal advisory covered 11 jurisdictions across CEE, including Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia.
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EU-Vergaberecht: Neue Schwellenwerte ab 2026
Die Europäische Kommission hat die EU-Schwellenwerte für Vergabeverfahren erneut angepasst. Nach der letzten Anhebung im November 2023 (in Kraft seit dem 01.01.2024) erfolgt nun turnusgemäß die nächste zweijährliche Aktualisierung – diesmal mit einer leichten Absenkung der Schwellenwerte.
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EU-Arbeitsprogramm 2026: Initiative zur CO₂-Infrastruktur geplant
Am 21.10.2025 veröffentlichte die EU-Kommission ihr Arbeitsprogramm "Europe’s Independence Moment" 2026. Unter den zahlreichen geplanten Initiativen findet sich ein legislatives Vorhaben zur Entwicklung einer CO₂-Transportinfrastruktur und entsprechender Märkte. Wir beleuchten diese Initiative näher.
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