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CEE: Schoenherr announces strategic expansion of banking & finance practice with top-tier CEE English law debt finance team
Schoenherr is delighted to announce the upcoming expansion of its banking & finance practice with the arrival of two highly regarded English law finance experts specialising in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) – Attila K Csongrady and Peter Redo – who will be joining the firm in Vienna as partner and counsel, respectively, on 1 September 2025.
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Croatia: Schoenherr advises CRH on acquisition of stone materials production business of Croatia’s Kufner Group
Schoenherr advised CRH, a NYSE-listed Fortune 500 company and a globally leading building materials group, on the successful acquisition of the stone materials production business of Croatia's Kufner Group.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises on sale of startup Timeular GmbH to Graz-based competitor TimeTac
Schoenherr advised Austrian startup Timeular GmbH and its shareholders on the sale to TimeTac GmbH. Until full integration, Timeular will continue to operate under its existing brand.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises OMV on successful issue of EUR 750m hybrid bonds
Schoenherr advised OMV Aktiengesellschaft, an international integrated sustainable chemicals, fuels and energy company with a diverse business model spanning the entire value chain, headquartered in Vienna, as issuer's counsel in connection with the successful, oversubscribed issue of new perpetual, subordinated hybrid notes with a volume of EUR 750m.
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CEE: Schoenherr advises on landmark 400 MW PV & BESS joint venture between Enery and OMV Petrom in Bulgaria
Schoenherr advised Enery Element GmbH on the sale of 50 % of its stake in Dunav Solar Plant EOOD, a Bulgarian company developing the Gabare photovoltaic park in Byala Slatina, one of the largest integrated solar and battery storage projects in Southeast Europe, to OMV Petrom, a subsidiary of OMV. Simultaneously, Enery Element GmbH sold the remaining 50 % of its shares to Enery Power Holding GmbH. Schoenherr also advised on the establishment of the resulting 50-50 joint venture between Enery and OMV Petrom to build and operate the Gabare photovoltaic (PV) project.
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Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises BHM Group on sale of Polish A-Centrum retail parks to Reticulum Group
Schoenherr advised BHM Group, a prominent Czech investment group active in Europe, on the sale of its portfolio of ten A-Centrum retail parks in Poland to the Reticulum Group.
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Croatia: Schoenherr advises Accession Capital Partners on EUR 30m growth capital investment in Vetti Group
Schoenherr advised Accession Capital Partners (ACP), a leading Central European growth capital investor, on its EUR 30m investment in Vetti Group d.o.o., the largest veterinary group in Croatia and the Adriatic region. The deal marks ACP's third transaction in 2025 and supports the continued expansion of Vetti's network and veterinary services across Southeast Europe.
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Serbia: Schoenherr advises UniCredit Bank on first mini-bond issuance in Serbia
Moravčević Vojnović and partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised UniCredit Bank Serbia on the landmark issuance of the first-ever mini-bond in Serbia. The Bank acted as both issuance agent and investor in a transaction that marks an important step in the development of Serbia's capital markets.
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12 June 2025
M.Piuk M.Mitan S.Lehniuc L.Fluşcă L.Buzatu-Teodorescu R.Drăgușin G.Bădescu C.Manea S.Aionesei T.Burduja
Romania: Schoenherr advises M Core on acquisition of Focsani Shopping Centre from KBC Bank
Schoenherr advised M Core on the acquisition of Focsani Shopping Centre from KBC Bank. The transaction, which was recently closed in Bucharest, is part of M Core's expansion strategy in the local commercial real estate sector, where the group has made a series of high-impact acquisitions and developments worth EUR 150m in the past six months, including this investment.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises OMV on regulatory filings regarding historic EUR 60bln combination of OMV subsidiary Borealis, ADNOC subsidiary Borouge and NOVA Chemicals
Schoenherr is advising OMV on the global regulatory filings, such as merger control filings, for the strategic combination of its subsidiary Borealis with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's subsidiary Borouge, followed by the acquisition of the Canadian polyolefins company NOVA Chemicals. Together, the companies are set to form Borouge Group International, one of Austria's largest industrial companies and the fourth-largest polyolefin producer worldwide. The new global group, valued at EUR 60bln, shall be headquartered in Vienna, with regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi
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10 June 2025
M.Piuk S.Lazăr S.Lehniuc C.Ghinea M.Mitan L.Fluşcă A.Huza M.Moga-Paler H.Wollmann E.Hlina H.Ecker D.Stevanović Z.Kobal G.Bădescu C.Manea S.Aionesei
CEE: Schoenherr advises AGRANA on joint venture with INGREDION for development of starch production in Romania
Schoenherr advised AGRANA Stärke GmbH, a subsidiary of AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG, on entering into a joint venture agreement with INGREDION Germany GmbH, a global supplier of ingredient solutions, to jointly develop starch production in Romania. Under the agreement, INGREDION Germany GmbH has acquired a 49 % stake in AGFD Țăndărei SRL, AGRANA's starch production facility in Romania, which AGRANA and INGREDION will now expand through a joint investment of EUR 35m. The joint venture will further strengthen Romania's high-potential food and starch production sector.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises AGRANA on acquisition of remaining shares in AUSTRIA JUICE from RWA
Schoenherr advised AGRANA Internationale Verwaltungs- und Asset-Management GmbH, a subsidiary of AGRANA Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft (AGRANA), on the acquisition of all remaining shares (49.99 %) in AUSTRIA JUICE GmbH from RWA International Holding GmbH, a subsidiary of RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria AG (RWA), bringing AGRANA's ownership of the joint venture from 50.01 % to 100 %.
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Austria/Southeast Europe: Schoenherr honoured twice at Chambers Europe Awards: Austria Firm of the Year and South East Europe Firm of the Year
Schoenherr was honoured with two awards at the 2025 Chambers Europe Awards by Chambers and Partners, receiving both "Austria Firm of the Year" and "South East Europe (SEE) Firm of the Year" in recognition of the firm's outstanding achievements in Austria and in Southeastern Europe.
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30 May 2025
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C.Haid M.Czaprowski S.Okoń K.Solarz-Włodarska P.Kułak M.Cojocaru V.Cordea C.Manea G.Bădescu K.Hetényi A.Menczelesz
CEE: Schoenherr advises Bell Food Group on cross-border divestment in CEE
Schoenherr advised Bell Food Group, a leading Swiss food supplier, on the sale of its Eisberg units in Poland, Romania and Hungary to Green Factory.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Perpetual Growth on partnership with Prewave
Schoenherr advised growth equity firm Perpetual Growth on its strategic partnership with Prewave, a leading AI-based platform for supply chain risk management. The collaboration aligns with Perpetual Growth's mission to support purpose-driven technology founders.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises sellers on MyBestPharm sale to Urgo Healthcare
Schoenherr advised the shareholder of MyBestPharm S.A., a fast-growing Polish brand specialising in premium food supplements, functional foods and dermocosmetics, on the sale of 100 % of their shares to Laboratoires Urgo Healthcare.
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Austria: Schoenherr supports Stadtwerke Klagenfurt AG in EIA declaration proceedings regarding Alpen-Adria swimming area in Klagenfurt
Schoenherr advised Stadtwerke Klagenfurt AG on the EIA declaration proceedings for the indoor swimming pool project (Alpen-Adria-Sportbad) in Klagenfurt, which has successfully cleared another legal hurdle. The Carinthian provincial government determined that no environmental impact assessment (EIA) would be required for the project, a conclusion that was later appealed by the city's former municipal director, Peter Jost, leading to proceedings before the Austrian Federal Administrative Court (BVwG).
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Austria: Schoenherr advises RBI on financing of the acquisition of shares in RWA
Schoenherr advised Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI) on the drafting and negotiation of the documentation for financing the acquisition of a 47.53 % stake in RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria Aktiengesellschaft (RWA) by an affiliated company of RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria Handel und Vermögensverwaltung eGen. The purchase price amounts to EUR 176m.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises mBank on financing for NU-MED Group
Schoenherr advised mBank on a new financing package for NU-MED Group, a leading oncology services provider in Poland and part of the Affidea Group. The financing will support the further development of NU-MED's oncology centres.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises seller of Zoerkler on sale to MiddleGround Capital
Schoenherr advised the seller of Zoerkler, an Austrian manufacturer of high-performance transmission components for the aerospace, automotive, rail and industrial sectors, on the sale to MiddleGround Capital. Zoerkler will be integrated into Xtrac, a MiddleGround portfolio company specialising in transmissions and mechatronics for professional motorsport and high-performance automotive applications.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Mavie Next GmbH and Mavie Holding GmbH on investment by Raiffeisen-Holding NÖ-Wien
Schoenherr advised healthcare provider Mavie Next GmbH and its shareholder, Mavie Holding GmbH – both part of the UNIQA Group – on the investment by Raiffeisen-Holding NÖ-Wien in Mavie Next. Raiffeisen-Holding NÖ-Wien plans to invest around EUR 100m in Mavie Next over the coming years.
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Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises Alstom on EUR 720m tender for supply of 35 electric trains and 15 years of maintenance
Schoenherr advised Alstom Transport S.A. ("Alstom"), the leader of a consortium that was awarded a tender to supply 35 electric trains to the Bulgarian Ministry of Transport and Communications. The tender contract was signed on 25 April 2025. Schoenherr assisted Alstom with the contract negotiations and with the successful appeal proceedings before the Supreme Administrative Court.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Skechers on lease agreements for new outlet stores in Warsaw
Schoenherr advised Skechers, a global leader in lifestyle and performance footwear, on lease agreements related to the opening of a new store in the Factory Annopol outlet centre and the expansion of its retail space in Factory Ursus, both located in Warsaw.
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Romania, Serbia: Schoenherr advises Hellman & Friedman on its investment, alongside CVC, in Mehiläinen
Schoenherr acted as local counsel in Romania and Serbia for Hellman & Friedman in connection with its investment, alongside CVC, in Mehiläinen, the largest healthcare and social care provider in Finland. Kirkland & Ellis, advising Hellman & Friedman as transaction lead counsel in this cross-border transaction, coordinated the legal advice provided in all relevant jurisdictions.
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07 May 2025
T.Kulnigg D.Tyrybon C.Pretscher M.Czernin A.Giehser D.Birnbauer M.Thorbauer T.Hayden S.Dräxler L.Lobinger K.Pusch D.Komarek C.Haid T.Dabsch
Austria: Schoenherr advises on sale of AI spin-off RetInSight to Topcon Healthcare, Inc.
Schoenherr advised Vienna-based AI ophthalmology spin-off RetInSight GmbH and its founding shareholders on the sale of all shares to Topcon Healthcare, Inc., a global leader in medical devices and digital healthcare solutions.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Saller Group on acquisition and market entry in Austria
Schoenherr advised Saller Unternehmensgruppe on its acquisition of the retail park in Kapfenberg and resulting market entry in Austria. The seller is LLB Immo KAG.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Enterprise Investors on acquisition of CM Internus
Schoenherr advised Enterprise Investors on the acquisition of a 100 % stake in Centrum Medyczne Internus sp. z o.o., a medical clinic based in Puławy, southeastern Poland. CM Internus provides primary care and specialised outpatient services to the local community.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Sunrise Real Estate on warehouse site sale near Warsaw
Schoenherr advised Sunrise Real Estate on the sale of a property near Warsaw, designated for warehousing development.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Dentas Kağıt Sanayi on sale of Romanian subsidiary to Hartmann Packaging
Schoenherr advised Dentas Kağıt Sanayi on the sale of its Romanian subsidiary to Hartmann Packaging. This is a landmark transaction in the Romanian moulded fibre egg packaging sector.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Eurobank on exit from local real estate market via sale to APS Group
Schoenherr advised Eurobank on the closing of its deal with APS Group for the divestment of 100 % participation in IMO Property Investments Bucharest, a company specialised in managing and selling Eurobank's real estate assets located in Romania, which on the date of the sale owned over 150 assets.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises ID Energy Group on financing of Biopark Dolice biogas plant
Schoenherr advised ID Energy Group on the project financing of the Biopark Dolice power plant, a biogas plant contributing to the development of renewable energy infrastructure and circular economy in Poland.
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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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14 April 2025
M.Marschall L.Pirringer G.Winkler L.Held V.Weiss A.Caprau D.Hofmarcher A.Pabst C.Benes F.Oczlon L.Zobernig J.Stalzer
Austria: Schoenherr advises Bradford Airport Logistics LLC on joint venture with Vienna Airport
Schoenherr, as local counsel alongside Sidley Austin Munich, advised Bradford Airport Logistics LLC on the establishment of an equity joint venture (Vienna Airport Logistics GmbH) with the Vienna-listed Flughafen Wien AG (Vienna Airport) for the provision of airport logistics services.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises BPM Capital on mezzanine financing for acquisition of Medical Mazella
Schoenherr advised BPM Capital on providing mezzanine financing for a management buy-in acquisition of Medical Mazella. This strategic financing supports Medical Mazella's expansion in the medical sector, reinforcing its market presence and growth potential.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises IGT Services and Technologies SRL on acquisition of Connections Consult's Service Delivery division
Schoenherr advised IGT Services and Technologies SRL on the acquisition of the Service Delivery division of Connections Consult. With this transaction, IGT Services and Technologies assumed full control over Connections Consult's group companies Outsourcing Support Services SRL (Romania), Connection Consult EOOD (Bulgaria) and Connections Consult doo Beograd-Vračar (Serbia).
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CEE: Schoenherr scores dual triumph with CEELM and IFLR Awards across Central Eastern Europe
Schoenherr has secured a total of six awards from two leading legal publishers in the same week, underlining its standout performance on major transactions across Central Eastern Europe.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises PTC on strategic acquisition of IncQuery Group
Schoenherr, alongside Hogan Lovells Hungary, advised PTC (NASDAQ: PTC), a global software company, on the acquisition of IncQuery Group GmbH, a leading company of digital engineering solutions for systems engineers across the world.
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Serbia: Schoenherr advises BlackPeak Capital on its investment in Kafeterija
Moravčević Vojnović and partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised BlackPeak Capital on its investment in Kafeterija, Serbia's leading specialty coffee chain.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises mBank on financing for consolidation and modernisation of healthcare facilities
Schoenherr advised mBank on financing the consolidation and modernisation of outpatient healthcare facilities in medium-sized and small cities across Poland. The financing, provided to Unity Care and Salus in cooperation with Enterprise Investors, will support the expansion of the Group and enhance access to high-quality medical services outside major urban centres. The financial details of the transaction remain confidential.
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Hungary: Schoenherr advises UniCredit Bank on D&B refurbishment of Hungarian headquarters
Schoenherr advised UniCredit Bank Hungary Zrt. on the contract negotiation of the Design and Build project for the complete refurbishment of their country headquarters in Budapest. Part of the headquarters building was constructed in the 1930s and is partially protected as a historic monument.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Enterprise Investors on acquisition of minority stake in eTravel
Schoenherr advised Enterprise Investors Fund IX on the acquisition of a significant minority stake in eTravel S.A., with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) as a minority co-investor. The transaction represents a strategic investment aimed at strengthening eTravel's market-leading position and expanding its technological capabilities.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Dealavo on acquisition by JTL-Software-GmbH
Schoenherr advised Dealavo Sp. z o.o. on its acquisition by JTL-Software-GmbH, a portfolio company of Hg. The transaction, the value of which remains confidential, provides new growth opportunities for Dealavo and reinforces its position in the global e-commerce technology sector.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Enterprise Investors on financing the growth of Grupa Expobud
Schoenherr advised Enterprise Investors, the oldest and one of the largest private equity firms in Central and Eastern Europe, on a debt financing transaction regarding the financing growth of Expobud Domy Sp. z o.o. The legal advisory provided by Schoenherr covered Polish law and, in part, Luxembourg law.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises shareholders of Nortec Pharma on sale of majority stake to Frewitt
Schoenherr advised the shareholders of Nortec Pharma on the sale of a majority stake to Frewitt, a Swiss-based leader in milling and processing technologies for the pharmaceutical industry. The transaction expands Frewitt's product range and service offering, reinforcing its position in the market. The value of the transaction remains confidential.
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10 March 2025
V.Čížek M.Jendželovský H.Hangler R.Bicek K.Zmatlíková M.Gremillot S.Špeta J.Kupčík N.Dubská M.Svoboda S.Hekelová M.Lučivjanský P.Devínsky J.Farbiak M.Manzone
Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises HTEC on acquisition of CertiCon
Schoenherr advised HTEC, a global AI-first provider of strategic services, software and hardware design, on the acquisition of CertiCon, a Czech high-tech engineering company, and its affiliates in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, from private individuals.
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Supporting the green energy transition in CEE: Schoenherr assists the Bulgarian Ministry of Energy in the implementation of support schemes for the development of renewable energy and battery electricity storage projects (BESS)
Schoenherr and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ("EBRD") successfully assisted the Bulgarian Ministry of Energy in launching two support schemes outlined in the Bulgarian Recovery and Resilience Plan:
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Serbia: Schoenherr advises United Group on sale of SBB and NetTV Plus
Moravčević Vojnović and partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised United Group B.V., a leading telecommunications and media provider in Southeastern Europe, on its agreement to sell SBB doo Belgrade, a leading alternative pay TV, broadband internet and fixed telephone services provider in Serbia, to e& PPF Telecom B.V.
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Serbia: Schoenherr advises Fifth Quarter Ventures on its investment in Nextesy
Moravčević Vojnović and partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised Fifth Quarter Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund, on its investment in Nextesy, an AI-driven start-up for business administration.
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Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises Revetas Capital on refinancing of Park Center Sofia and its follow-up sale to TSH Investment
Schoenherr advised Revetas Capital on the refinancing of Park Center Sofia and its follow-up sale to TSH Investment.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Aviva Investors on acquisition of majority stake in Connected Infrastructure Capital GmbH
Schoenherr advised Aviva Investors, the global asset manager of Aviva plc, on the acquisition of a 51 % majority shareholding in Connected Infrastructure Capital GmbH (CIC), a Hamburg-based renewable energy developer specialising in wind energy projects in Central and Northern Europe.
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29 January 2025
K.Solarz-Włodarska S.Okoń K.Jurzak K.Szczudlik P.Kułak P.Baran K.Pikuła M.Bering
Poland: Schoenherr advises Connectis on acquisition of SpeedApp
Schoenherr advised Connectis sp. z o.o. on the acquisition of 100 % of the shares in SpeedApp sp. z o.o.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises HS Timber Group on acquisition of Kurekss SIA, Latvia
Schoenherr advised HS Timber Group on the acquisition of 100 % of the shares in the Latvian sawmill Kurekss SIA from the previous owners Jānis and Arnis Apsītis. The transaction was signed on 24 January 2025. Closing is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
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Austria: Schoenherr attains EIA permit for Rustenfeld wind farm for ImWind and BLOCH3
Schoenherr achieved an important milestone for ImWind and BLOCH3 by attaining a legally binding EIA permit for the "Rustenfeld" wind farm in Lower Austria.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Managers on issue of EUR 1bln Mortgage Pfandbriefe by Erste Group
Schoenherr advised the Managers on the successful issue of EUR 1bln 3.000 % Mortgage Pfandbriefe (Hypothekenpfandbriefe) due 2032 by Erste Group Bank AG.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises HS Timber Group on acquisition of Vika Wood SIA, Latvia
Schoenherr advised HS Timber Group on the acquisition of 100 % of the shares in the Latvian sawmill Vika Wood SIA from Swedish Bergs Timber AB.
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Serbia: Schoenherr advises RP Global on strategic sale of 100 % share capital in renewable energy portfolio to Alcazar Energy Partners
Moravčević Vojnović and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised RP Global, a leading renewable energy developer, on the sale of 100 % of the share capital in a portfolio comprising a 200 MW onshore wind power project located east of Belgrade and a 768 MW pipeline of wind and solar projects in Serbia to Alcazar Energy Partners, a prominent renewable energy investor.
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15 January 2025
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M.Lang B.Schima M.Fasching T.Waidmann D.Komarek C.Benes P.Staudigl A.Pabst N.Zafoschnig
Austria: Schoenherr advises Headwall Photonics on acquisition of EVK DI Kerschhaggl
Schoenherr advised Headwall Photonics, Inc., a global leader in high-performance spectral imaging solutions and optical components, on its acquisition of all shares in EVK DI Kerschhaggl GmbH, an Austria-based technology company specialising in industrial sensor-based sorting and inspection systems.
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Austria/CEE: Schoenherr ranked first in Austria and among top three firms in Central and Eastern Europe by deal count in Mergermarket's 2024 M&A rankings
Schoenherr has once again achieved excellent results in Mergermarket's annual league tables, which rank the world's leading M&A advisors by jurisdiction and region.
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27 December 2024
M.Lang K.Pawlak K.Leśniak G.Filipowicz A.Nowosielski M.Antczak I.Einwalter* L.Mužić*
Poland/Croatia: Schoenherr advises TotalEnergies on acquisition of VSB Group
Schoenherr advised TotalEnergies on the acquisition of VSB Group, a Germany-based renewable energy developer and operator of wind farms and photovoltaic power plants. The firm provided legal advice on the Polish and Croatian aspects of the acquisition. Completion of the transaction remains subject to approval by the applicable merger control authorities.
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Czech Republic/Slovakia: Schoenherr advises Blackstone on EUR 470m acquisition of CT Real Estate/CONTERA Parks logistics parks portfolio from TPG Real Estate and Contera
Schoenherr advised Blackstone on the acquisition of CT Real Estate / CONTERA Parks, a portfolio of ten logistics parks, for approx. EUR 470m from TPG Real Estate and Contera.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Erste Group on EUR 500m share buyback and capital reduction
Schoenherr advised Erste Group Bank AG ("Erste Group") on its EUR 500m share buyback, followed by a cancellation of treasury shares and the reduction of its share capital.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises ASSA ABLOY on acquisition of Roger
Schoenherr advised ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, on its acquisition of Roger Sp. z o.o. sp.k., a Polish manufacturer of on-premise electronic access control systems and related hardware.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises ACP on investing in 5 to go, together with INVENIO Partners
Schoenherr advised Accession Capital Partners (ACP) on investing, together with INVENIO Partners, in 5 to go, the largest coffee shop chain in Eastern Europe and Romania's leading franchise. The transaction will drive 5 to go's plans to reach 1,000 locations in Romania and expand into key European markets. The new investors, through their project company 5TG Smile, will hold a majority stake in 5 to go.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises VetPlanet on acquisition of Vetos-Farma
Schoenherr advised VetPlanet, a leading pet product company, on its acquisition of Vetos-Farma, a key player in the veterinary market.
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16 December 2024
I.Fedurek P.Bartoś G.Chrzanowska K.Sulimierska K.Samocik M.Thorbauer S.Dräxler
Poland/Austria: Schoenherr advises Erste Group Bank AG on financing Summus Capital OÜ's Lakeside office building acquisition
Schoenherr advised Erste Group Bank AG on providing financing for Summus Capital OÜ's acquisition of the Lakeside office building in Warsaw. The transaction, valued at approximately EUR 69m, highlights Summus Capital's ongoing expansion in Poland and its focus on high-quality, sustainable commercial real estate investments in Central and Eastern Europe.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Enery on securing EUR 214.45m bank loan for Romanian renewable energy portfolio and expansion
Schoenherr advised Enery on signing a EUR 214.45m bank loan facility with UniCredit Bank, Banca Comercială Română and ERSTE Group Bank as original lenders and mandated lead arrangers. BCR and UniCredit acted as joint coordinators and bookrunners, while Unicredit was nominated as documentation agent and BCR was nominated as ESG coordinator, security and facility agent.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Noctiluca S.A. on WSE Main Market debut
Schoenherr advised Noctiluca S.A. on its transition from NewConnect to the Warsaw Stock Exchange's (WSE) regulated market. This milestone follows the approval of the company's prospectus by the Polish Financial Supervisory Authority (PFSA) on 8 November 2024.
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Montenegro: Schoenherr advises Agri Europe Cyprus on agreed acquisition of 74.94 % of shares in Hipotekarna Banka
Moravčević Vojnović and partners in cooperation with Schoenherr is advising Agri Europe Cyprus on its first pending investment in the rapidly growing Montenegrin market.
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11 December 2024
P.Gorše Ž.Žabnikar M.Hubman V.Kobe M.Črnilec M.Piuk T.Waidmann H.Kirschner
Slovenia: Schoenherr advises Siemens Energy on acquisition of 76 % stake in Gridpulse from Mosdorfer and C & G SKUPINA
Schoenherr advised Siemens Energy Holding B.V. (Siemens Energy) on the acquisition of a 76 % stake in Gridpulse d.o.o. (Gridpulse) from Mosdorfer GmbH and C & G SKUPINA investiranje in svetovanje d.o.o.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Otokar on USD 1bln armoured vehicles contract with Romanian Army
Schoenherr advised Otokar on signing a public contract with the Romanian state company Romtehnica, an entity of the Ministry of National Defence. Awarded following a public tender, the contract refers to the supply of 1,059 Cobra II 4×4 tactical wheeled light armoured vehicles and integrated logistics support services, worth approx. USD 1bln, VAT included. The first 278 vehicles will be manufactured in Türkiye, while the rest will be produced in Romania.
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Austria: Schoenherr named Austria Legal Adviser of the Year by Mergermarket
Schoenherr received the Austria Legal Adviser of the Year award from Mergermarket at the European M&A Awards Gala held on 27 November 2024 in London.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Enery on virtual power purchase agreement with Nokian Tyres
Schoenherr advised Enery on signing a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Nokian Tyres. The long-term contract will ensure zero CO2 emission energy for Nokian Tyres' new passenger car tyre factory in Oradea, Romania. In addition to the energy supply, the 11-year PPA will also enable Enery to build a new solar power plant in Southern Romania, further supporting Europe's green transition.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises 4FIZJO Group founders on strategic investment from PortfoLion Capital Partners
Schoenherr advised the founders of 4FIZJO Group, a leading e-commerce retailer in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe, specialising in fitness and physiotherapy equipment, on securing a strategic investment from PortfoLion Capital Partners, a Budapest-based private equity firm.
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Poland Schoenherr advises Kaucja.pl's shareholders on joint venture
Schoenherr advised two entities in the project related to the establishment of the joint venture behind Poland's first nationwide deposit return system (DRS).
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18 November 2024
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Poland/Hungary: Schoenherr advises BGK on EUR 40m financing of first Puro Hotel outside Poland
Schoenherr advised Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) on securing a EUR 40m financing agreement for the development and long-term investment of a Puro Hotel in Budapest.
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Austria: Schoenherr strengthens sports & entertainment know-how with addition of sports industry expert
Sports law expert Bernhard Schmidt joined Schoenherr's IP & Technology team as attorney at law at the beginning of September, strengthening the firm's expertise in the increasingly important field of sports and entertainment law.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Luminator Technology Group and Wingspire Capital on USD 40m term and revolving loans
Schoenherr advised Luminator Technology Group ("LTG"), a provider of technology solutions in the transit industry, and Wingspire Capital, a diversified specialty finance firm that provides senior debt solutions, in relation to USD 40m term and revolving loans granted to LTG.
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Croatia: Schoenherr advises PAN-PEK on EUR 20m long-term financing agreement with PBZ and EBRD
Schoenherr advised PAN-PEK d.o.o., one of Croatia's leading baked goods producers, on securing a EUR 20m long-term loan granted by Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. (PBZ), part of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, in cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), under a recently signed Risk Sharing Framework (RSF).
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Serbia: Schoenherr advises InPharm Co on acquisition of Casa Spadijer Bioclinica
Moravčević Vojnović and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised InPharm Co, a prominent Serbian producer and distributor of dietary supplements, medical products and cosmetics, on its 100 % acquisition of Casa Spadijer Bioclinica, a local dietary supplements company.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Electrum Concreo on renewable energy financing deal
Schoenherr advised Electrum Concreo, a company focused on strategic renewable energy projects, in securing financing of up to PLN 400m with several banks through bilateral multi-product lines and a refinancing facility.
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Schoenherr promotes 12 new partners and appoints six new counsel
Schoenherr has announced the promotion of 12 new partners and the appointment of six new counsel across its 14 CEE jurisdictions. Effective 1 February, 2025, this round of promotions further strengthens the firm's regional footprint and includes recognised experts with proven track records of delivering outstanding results across a broad range of practice areas.
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04 November 2024
T.Kulnigg D.Tyrybon K.Pusch C.Pretscher S.Müller F.Terharen N.Zafoschnig A.Pabst C.Unterdünhofen
Austria: Schoenherr advises Knight Capital on EUR 10m financing round for iDWELL
Schoenherr advised investment firm Knight Capital in the EUR 10m financing round of the Vienna-based company iDWELL. Specialising in the optimisation of property management through artificial intelligence, iDWELL is rapidly establishing itself as a leading player in the PropTech sector.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Trans-Oil Group on acquisition of Frial Terminal
Schoenherr advised Trans-Oil Group, a leading agribusiness operator in the Black Sea region, on the acquisition of Frial Terminal, located in the Port of Constanța, Romania. The transaction marks a key milestone in Trans-Oil’s long-term strategy to expand its presence in the Black Sea, allowing the group to streamline its logistics and distribution of goods across multiple continents.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises RP Global on Mirova's EUR 480m investment
Schoenherr advised RP Global, a leading developer of large-scale renewable energy projects, on Mirova's investment in RP GLOBAL Energy GmbH. Mirova has agreed to become a minority investor and invest up to EUR 480m through a combination of equity and mezzanine bonds. Closing of the transaction is scheduled for November 2024.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Aventario Group owner on sale of majority stake to Waldegg Equity Partners
Schoenherr advised Markus Kern, the founder and sole owner of the Aventario Group, a company specialising in transformation and vendor management consulting for large corporations, on the sale of a majority stake to Waldegg Equity Partners, as well as on reinvestment and the regulation of future cooperation.
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23 October 2024
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Austria: Schoenherr advises ImWind on sale of wind and solar park portfolio to Wien Energie
Schoenherr advised ImWind, an Austrian pioneer of wind and solar power, on the sale of two wind farms and one solar park to Wien Energie, one of Austria's leading energy suppliers. The transaction encompasses plants with a total capacity of 130 MW in Lower Austria and Burgenland, producing 280 GWh annually – enough to supply the equivalent of 80,000 households in the region with green electricity. ImWind will retain the technical oversight of the projects, which are set to increase Wien Energie's wind production by over 50 %.
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22 October 2024
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Verdane fund on its partnership with Cropster
Schoenherr advised the European growth equity fund Verdane on its partnership with Cropster, a leading developer of a software platform for the coffee industry. With the partnership, Verdane acquires a majority stake in Cropster and will support it on its growth path, which includes both M&A and organic growth.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises IndieBI on funding rounds
Schoenherr advised IndieBI S.A., a Polish fintech company operating in the gaming industry, on raising equity capital through two investment rounds, which included dozens of industry investors.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises shareholders of Eversports on exit to Verdane
Schoenherr advised Eversports, an Austrian SaaS-enabled sports booking platform, and its shareholders on the start-up's acquisition by the European specialist growth investor Verdane.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Renovatio on closing two renewable energy deals with OMV Petrom
Schoenherr advised Renovatio on the sale of renewable energy production assets with a capacity of approximately 18 MW to OMV Petrom. The projects are operational and include two wind farms located in Eastern Romania, with a total installed capacity of 16 MW, and a micro-hydro power plant, with a capacity of 2 MW, in Northwestern Romania. The estimated cumulative annual production of these assets is approximately 45 GWh.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Sunrise Real Estate and Ares Management on EUR 1.5bln refinancing
Schoenherr, alongside A&O Shearman, advised Sunrise Real Estate and Ares Management on the Polish aspects related to real estate matters and securing a refinancing deal with Blackstone and Apollo Global Management, Inc. for a European logistics portfolio valued at approximately EUR 1.5bln.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises UNIQA on withdrawal from Russia by selling UNIQA's share in Raiffeisen Life
Schoenherr advised UNIQA on the sale of its 75 % share in the Russian life insurance company "Raiffeisen Life" to Russian insurer Renaissance Life. With the closing of this transaction, UNIQA is finally withdrawing from the Russian market. The transaction was signed in August 2023 and was subject to approval by the Russian authorities.
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Slovenia: Schoenherr advises GA Adriatic and Renault in settlement with Slovenian Competition Protection Agency
Schoenherr advised GA Adriatic (formerly Renault Nissan Slovenija) in settlement negotiations with the Slovenian Competition Protection Agency (the "Agency"). The firm provided comprehensive legal advice to GA Adriatic and its now former shareholder Renault SAS throughout the proceedings and negotiations.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises fynk on its EUR 3.1m seed financing round
Schoenherr advised the Vienna-based start-up fynk on its most recent seed financing round, amounting to approximately EUR 3.1m. The current financing round was led by 3VC with participation from 10x Founders.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Cherry Ventures on EUR 6m financing round for Flinn AI
Schoenherr advised venture capital firm Cherry Ventures on the EUR 6m seed financing round for the Vienna-based start-up Flinn AI. Specialising in the automation of compliance processes in the medical industry through artificial intelligence, Flinn AI is quickly emerging as a key player in the field.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises LISEC Holding GmbH on sale of Glastech to Josko-Scheuringer Holding GmbH
Schoenherr advised LISEC Holding GmbH (LiSEC), a leading global full-service provider of machinery, automation solutions, software and services for flat glass processing, on the sale of its subsidiary Glastech to JOSKO-Scheuringer Holding GmbH (Josko).
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Austria: Schoenherr advises group of sellers of Flightkeys on strategic investment from Insight Partners
Schoenherr advised a group of sellers of Flightkeys, the provider of a cloud-based flight planning and optimisation software, on a strategic growth investment from Insight Partners, a global software investor.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Reconstruction Capital II Limited on sale of Telecredit to PragmaGO
Schoenherr advised Reconstruction Capital II Limited (RC2) on the sale of its 89 % stake in TELECREDIT IFN SA, a Romanian factoring and microbusiness operating under the Omnicredit brand, to PragmaGO, a leading non-bank provider of SME finance in CEE. The transaction marks PragmaGO's international expansion and market entry in Romania.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Fisker GmbH on its restructuring proceedings
Schoenherr advised Fisker GmbH in connection with its restructuring proceedings, so far the largest insolvency proceedings in Austria in 2024, with claims exceeding EUR 3.5bln.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Cubic (London) Ltd. on sale of Impact Asset Management to Erste Asset Management
Schoenherr advised Cubic (London) Ltd. ("Cubic") et al on the sale of all shares in Impact Asset Management GmbH ("I-AM"), a Vienna-based investment firm specialised in sustainable and impact-driven investment strategies, to Erste Asset Management GmbH ("Erste AM"). The agreement was executed on 11 September 2024 and closing of the transaction is subject to the required regulatory approvals.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Tuplex on acquisition of stake in SICO Polska
Schoenherr advised Tuplex, a leading player in the plastics industry in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe, on its recent acquisition of a stake in SICO Polska, one of Poland's fastest-growing companies in the digital printing sector. The transaction marks a significant step for Tuplex in expanding its product portfolio and strengthening its position in the Polish market
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Gołębiewski Holding on securing seven-year syndicated financing deal
Schoenherr advised Gołębiewski Holding, a large hotel chain in Poland, on securing a seven-year syndicated financing agreement with several financial institutions.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises dealer managers on successful issuance of EUR 500m subordinated notes (Tier 2) by VOLKSBANK WIEN AG and tender offer
Schoenherr advised the dealer managers, among others Danske Bank, Erste Group, ING, NATIXIS and UBS, in the course of VOLKSBANK WIEN AG's invitation to existing holders of their outstanding EUR 400m 2.75 % fixed to fixed Tier 2 notes with an interest rate reset date on 6 October 2022 to tender their notes for purchase by the company for cash. The firm also advised the joint lead managers, among others Danske Bank, Erste Group, ING, NATIXIS and UBS, on the successful issuance of EUR 500m 5.5 % fixed to fixed 11.25NC6.25 subordinated notes (Tier 2) by VOLKSBANK WIEN AG.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises OMV on successful issue of EUR 1bln corporate bonds
Schoenherr advised OMV Aktiengesellschaft, an international integrated oil, natural gas and chemicals company headquartered in Vienna, as issuer's counsel in connection with the successful, oversubscribed issue of corporate bonds in an aggregate volume of EUR 1bln.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises mBank in connection with investment in Scan Lab by Enterprise Investors Fund IX
Schoenherr advised mBank on a financing transaction for the acquisition of Scan Lab, one of the largest digital dental prosthetics laboratories in Poland, by Enterprise Investors Fund IX.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises eSky Group on transaction financing regarding acquisition of travel agency Thomas Cook
Schoenherr advised eSky Group, the operator of a leading travel booking platform in Central and Eastern Europe, on the financing aspects of its acquisition of Thomas Cook, a renowned online travel agency. With this transaction, which excludes Thomas Cook's operations in China, eSky Group strengthens its presence in the European travel market and continues its strategy of global expansion and diversification.
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Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises REHAU Automotive s.r.o. on sale of European sealing and extrusion business unit to VINTECH Industries Inc.
Schoenherr advised REHAU Automotive s.r.o. on a strategic sale of its European sealing and extrusion business unit, which is based out of its site in Jevíčko, Czech Republic, to VINTECH Industries Inc., a US-based automotive parts supplier.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises mBank S.A. in connection with the acquisition of Systell by Focus Telecom
Schoenherr advised mBank S.A. on the preparation and negotiation of the required financial documentation for the acquisition of 100 % of the shares in Systell group companies by Focus Telecom Polska sp. z o.o., a company in the MCI Capital fund portfolio.
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Austria: Schoenherr assists MedAustron with EIA permit for expansion of cancer treatment and research centre in Wiener Neustadt
Schoenherr advised EBG MedAustron GmbH on the expansion of the MedAustron cancer treatment and research centre in Wiener Neustadt. This specifically involved obtaining the EIA permit for the addition of a new irradiation room (IR5 for short), which will be operated exclusively by a new particle accelerator.
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Serbia: Schoenherr advises Integral Venture Partners on acquisition of 50 % stake in ESO TRON
Moravčević Vojnović and partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised the investment firm Integral Venture Partners on its acquisition of a 50 % stake in ESO TRON d.o.o., a leading circular economy company in the Adriatic region.
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21 August 2024
M.Lang C.Herbst C.Benes V.Weiss G.Leissler T.Waidmann B.Schima C.Jirak J.Böszörményi A.Pabst P.Staudigl H.Kirschner M.Fasching S.Dietrich
Austria: Schoenherr advises Vauban Infrastructure Partners, EDF Invest and MEAG on acquisition of the Austrian Tower portfolio from Cellnex
Schoenherr, alongside Hogan Lovells, advised a consortium comprising Vauban Infrastructure Partners (through Core Infrastructure Fund IV SCSp and Core Infrastructure Fund IV SCA SICAV RAIF), EDF Invest (the investment arm of EDF for non-listed dedicated assets) and MEAG (the asset manager of Munich Re and ERGO) on the acquisition of 100 % of Cellnex's Austria tower business for EUR 803m. The agreement was reached on 9 August 2024, with closing of the transaction being subject to customary regulatory approvals.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Romcim on merger clearance and FDI regarding its acquisition of Tehno World
Schoenherr advised Romcim, a CRH company, on merger clearance and FDI filing regarding its acquisition of Tehno World, a company active in the production and sale of solutions for utility infrastructure networks. With this transaction, Romcim adds to its portfolio the Tehno World factory in Baia, Suceava county, which specialises in the production of connection solutions for water and sewerage networks, natural gas distribution, irrigation, telecommunications and energy.
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07 August 2024
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CEE: Schoenherr advises Austrotherm GmbH on merger control filings for acquisition of EPS insulation business unit from Brucha
Schoenherr advised Austrotherm GmbH, a subsidiary of Schmid Industrieholding G.m.b.H., on the merger control filings in connection with the acquisition of the EPS insulation business unit of the Austrian insulation manufacturer Brucha. Brucha's EPS business serves as an extension of Austrotherm's existing high-quality insulation production. The remaining Brucha businesses will not be acquired by Austrotherm and Brucha will focus on its core business areas, the production of BRUCHA panels and cold rooms.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises EssilorLuxottica on acquisition of Optical Investment Group
Schoenherr Romania advised EssilorLuxottica on its acquisition of Optical Investment Group, a leading retailer of optical eyecare and eyewear products in Romania, from Innova/6, a private equity fund within the Innova Capital Group, and a group of individual minority shareholders. With this transaction, EssilorLuxottica enters the dynamic Romanian optical retail market and further expands its retail presence in Central and Eastern Europe.
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02 August 2024
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CEE: Schoenherr advises BlackPeak Capital and Catalyst Romania Fund II on EUR 10m Series B funding round to Leanpay
Schoenherr advised BlackPeak Capital and Catalyst Romania Fund II on a EUR 10m Series B funding for Leanpay, a Slovenia-based pioneering Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) and Point-of-Sale (POS) lending platform. This investment, led by BlackPeak Capital and co-led by Catalyst Romania Fund II, aims to support Leanpay's plans to become the digital consumer lending champion in the Central and Eastern European region.
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29 July 2024
M.Marschall L.Pirringer M.Piuk A.Pabst A.Hirsch C.Kracher D.Stahleder T.Waidmann H.Kirschner M.Thorbauer B.Schachner-Gröhs
Austria: Schoenherr advises FUNKE Works GmbH on acquisition of freyspiel GmbH
Schoenherr advised FUNKE Works GmbH, a group company of the FUNKE Media Group, on the acquisition of 100 % of the shares in freyspiel GmbH, an Austrian company specialising in innovative marketing tools and games. Schoenherr provided comprehensive tax and legal advice on the due diligence process, and the drafting and negotiation of the transaction documentation.
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29 July 2024
R.Bachner D.Wadl F.Urlesberger T.Waidmann B.Duca S.Müller A.Pabst F.Terharen N.Stepan H.Kirschner C.Kracher
Austria: Schoenherr advises ASSA ABLOY on acquisition of SKIDATA
Schoenherr advised ASSA ABLOY, a global player in access solutions, on the acquisition of SKIDATA, an international leading provider of access management solutions. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024.
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Serbia: Schoenherr advises Fortis Energy on acquisition of 180 MW solar project with BESS
Moravčević Vojnović and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised Fortis Energy on the acquisition of 180 MW solar project with BESS in Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises R-GOL.com on acquisition of a majority stake in SportBM
Schoenherr advised R-GOL.com, a leading multi-brand distributor of football merchandise in CEE, backed by Innova Capital, on their recent acquisition of a majority stake in SportBM, a Polish developer of software for managing clubs and sports academies.
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Croatia: Schoenherr advises Siemens Energy on joint venture with Končar
Schoenherr advised Siemens Energy regarding a Joint Venture Agreement with Končar d.d. (ZSE, KOEI) for the production of transformer tanks. The new JVCo will be structured with Končar holding 60 % of the shares and Siemens Energy holding 40 %. The joint venture will establish a state-of-the-art transformer tank manufacturing facility at Končar's Sesvetski Kraljevec site, optimising and increasing the production capacities of Končar's transformer tanks business.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Erste Group on successful issuance of EUR 80m Breiteneder Immobilien Parking bond and exchange offer
Schoenherr advised Erste Group Bank AG in its capacity as dealer manager and exchange agent in the course of Breiteneder Immobilien Parking Konzernfinanzierungs GmbH's invitation to existing holders to exchange their notes issued in 2018 for the recently issued Breiteneder Immobilien Parking 4.875 % Notes 2024-2030.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Vehis Finanse on its public offering of debt securities
Schoenherr advised Vehis Finanse, a prominent car leasing company from the Enterprise Investors portfolio, a leading PE fund in Poland, on two public offerings of debt securities.
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Slovakia: Schoenherr advises OMV Slovakia on acquisition of Benzinol filling station network
Schoenherr advised OMV Slovensko, s.r.o. ("OMV Slovakia"), a subsidiary of Austria's OMV group, on the acquisition of a network of 27 filling stations operated under the Benzinol brand. Most of them are located in western and north-central Slovakia.
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04 July 2024
M.Lang C.Herbst P.Feyl V.Weiss T.Waidmann C.Benes M.Pressler B.Schima M.Fasching
Austria: Schoenherr advises LLB AG on takeover of Zürcher Kantonalbank Österreich AG
Schoenherr advises Liechtensteinische Landesbank AG ("LLB AG") on the acquisition of 100 % of the shares in Zürcher Kantonalbank Österreich AG with offices in Vienna and Salzburg.
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Slovenia: Schoenherr advises Resalta shareholders on sale to Aggreko
Schoenherr advised the shareholders of Resalta, one of the leading energy service companies in Central and Southeast Europe, on the disposal of a controlling stake in Resalta BV Netherlands, including its Slovenian, Croatian, Serbian, Romanian and Czech subsidiaries, to Aggreko, a leading supplier of mobile and modular power.
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28 June 2024
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Schwarzmüller Group on strategic partnership with Krone Group
Schoenherr advised the Schwarzmüller Group, an Austria-based manufacturer of specialised vehicles, on its newly formed partnership with the Krone Group, one of the largest manufacturers of commercial trailers and agricultural machinery.
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Croatia: Schoenherr advises Invera Equity Partners on EUR 9m growth equity investment in Entrio
Schoenherr advised a fund managed by Invera Equity Partners on a EUR 9m growth equity investment in Entrio Tehnologije, a fast-growing regional ticketing platform.
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Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises CloudM Software Limited on acquisition of BeLean EOOD
Schoenherr advised CloudM Software Limited on the acquisition of 100 % of the shares in BeLean EOOD, a Bulgarian software development company.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises ERGO in EUR 90m refinancing for Vantage Group
Schoenherr, acting as Polish counsel, advised ERGO Vorsorge Lebensversicherung AG and DKV Deutsche Krankenversicherung AG in providing EUR 90m to Vantage Group, part of TAG Immobilien, to refinance its rental housing portfolio in Poland. Ashurst provided counsel on the German law-governed loan agreement. The financing supports over 2,500 existing rental units and 1,200 units under construction, underlining Vantage's high market potential.
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14 June 2024
M.Marschall L.Pirringer M.Piuk R.Misic J.Eberl C.Rainer M.Buchleitner R.Schretzmayer T.Waidmann H.Kirschner A.Pabst C.Kracher D.Stahleder P.Feyl M.Nusser
Austria: Schoenherr advises Ascent Group on cross-border acquisition of PARKSIDE Group
Schoenherr advised Ascent Group, a leading provider of digital transformation services and solutions, on signing the share purchase agreement for the acquisition of PARKSIDE Informationstechnologie GmbH, an Austrian company specialising in individual software development, with subsidiaries in Switzerland and Portugal. Closing of the transaction was on 5 June 2024.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Verdane fund on investment in fintech fiskaly
Schoenherr advised the European private equity fund Verdane on its investment in fiskaly, a Vienna-based start-up in the fintech sector. Closing of the transaction is still subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises HES International in EUR 1bln debt capital raise
Schoenherr Poland acted as local counsel for HES International in its EUR 1bln debt capital raise. HES's Polish subsidiary served as the guarantor, securing the financing with its assets. The funding will support HES's growth strategy and portfolio diversification. The transaction included contributions from relationship bank lenders and institutional investors, marking HES's debut in the US Private Placement market.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises NLB on takeover offer for Addiko
Schoenherr is advising Nova Ljubljanska banka d.d., Ljubljana ("NLB") on its competing voluntary public takeover offer for Addiko Bank AG ("Addiko") as announced on 15 May 2024 (NLB press release) and launched on 07 June 2024. With its full-cash offer, NLB aims to acquire control over Addiko, offering a consideration of EUR 20 per share on a cum dividend basis, which represents an attractive 22.2 % premium on the 6m VWAP. NLB currently holds no shares in Addiko and intends to acquire at least a 75 % shareholding. The offer is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Details on the offer can be found in the offer memorandum available on the websites of NLB, Addiko and the Austrian Takeover Commission.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises scale-up Storyblok on its USD 80m Series C financing
Schoenherr advised the Austrian scale-up Storyblok on its Series C financing worth USD 80m, bringing the total amount raised to USD 138m, marking the largest financing round to date this year.
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05 June 2024
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CEE: Schoenherr advises BHM Group on sale of majority stake in BLOCK Group to Central Europe Industry Partners (CEIP)
Schoenherr advised BHM Group, a prominent Czech investment group active in Europe, on the sale of its majority stake in the BLOCK Group, a group of construction and engineering companies specialising in comprehensive deliveries of cleanrooms and technologies for the industry and pharmaceuticals, to the Czech investment fund Central Europe Industry Partners (CEIP).
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Austria: Schoenherr advises bookrunners on successful issuance of EUR 500m green bonds by VERBUND
Schoenherr advised Barclays and J.P. Morgan in their capacities as joint ESG structuring agents and joint bookrunners, as well as BofA Securities, Raiffeisen Bank International and Santander Corporate & Investment Banking as joint bookrunners, on the Austrian law aspects of the successful issuance of EUR 500 million 3.250 per cent. Green Bonds due 2031 by VERBUND AG ("VERBUND").
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Schoenherr establishes new international conference format across Central and Eastern Europe
Schoenherr, the elite law firm in CEE with a strong presence across 14 Central and Eastern European countries, successfully kicked off its inaugural CEE Compass conference on 16 May in Warsaw.
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Hungary: Schoenherr advises Fiberhome on its business setup and acquisition of industrial site
Schoenherr advised Chengdu Datang Communication Cable Co., Ltd, a member of the Fiberhome Group, on the establishment of its Hungarian subsidiary, Zettanet Kft., and the acquisition of a 25,000 sqm industrial site in Kisbér, Hungary.
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Eminent CEE law firm Schoenherr structurally implements Artificial Intelligence
Elite law firm Schoenherr, which has a strong presence in 14 Central and Eastern European countries, has entered a strategic partnership with Harvey, the leading generative AI platform for the legal industry, backed by OpenAI, Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Santander Bank Polska on financing agreement for OEX's acquisition of Loyalty Point sp. z o.o.
Schoenherr advised on facilitating a financing agreement between Santander Bank Polska and OEX, a publicly listed company, for the acquisition of a majority stake in Loyalty Point sp. z o.o.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Piraeus Bank on sale of its participation in EUR 400m NPEs portfolio to APS
Schoenherr Romania advised Piraeus Bank on the sale of its participation in a primarily non-performing exposures (NPE) portfolio to APS. The portfolio, which amounts to a EUR 400m legal claim, consists of approx. 2,000 unsecured loans and loans secured with real estate collateral in Romania. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) financed a 30 % share of the participation, with the balance being financed by APS funds and managed accounts.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises on sale of further parts of the VAMED business
Schoenherr advised the seller on the sale of further parts of the VAMED business to an Austrian buyer consortium consisting of the construction companies Porr and Strabag. The transaction includes the Vamed units responsible for the technical management of the Vienna General Hospital (AKH Vienna), the Austrian project business of the Health Tech Engineering segment, and shares in several thermal spas in Austria.
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08 May 2024
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Austria/Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises on sale of VAMED's rehabilitation business
Schoenherr advised the seller on the sale of the VAMED Group's rehabilitation clinics to PAI-Partners, a French private equity company. The sold rehabilitation business comprises 67 facilities with 9,100 beds and around 9,500 employees in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and the UK.
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07 May 2024
C.Rainer M.Lagler M.Buchleitner C.Jirak Y.Kraudinger J.Mayer L.Schwitzer M.Kovacs M.Simsa
Austria: Schoenherr advises Euro Real Estate on acquiring "City Tower Vienna"
Schoenherr advised Euro Real Estate Holding S. à r.l. (EURO REAL ESTATE) on the indirect acquisition of the City Tower Vienna (Justizzentrum Wien Mitte) via United Benefits Holding from IMMOFINANZ AG.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Bank Pekao and Santander Bank on PLN 300m financing agreement with ENERIS Group
Schoenherr advised Bank Pekao S.A., one of the largest financial institutions in Poland, and Santander Bank Polska S.A., a subsidiary of one of the largest banking groups in the world, on providing PLN 300m financing to support the acquisition, expansion and modernisation of various Processing Facilities for ENERIS Group, one of Poland's leading entities in waste management.
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North Macedonia: Schoenherr advises owners of ITgma on sale of majority ownership stake to Modirum
Schoenherr advised prominent software and IT services provider ITgma on the sale of a majority ownership stake in the company to Modirum, a leading technology and platform company dedicated to innovation and growth.
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Austria: Schoenherr named "Austria Law Firm of the Year" by Chambers
CEE powerhouse Schoenherr has secured the "Austria Law Firm of the Year" award from Chambers and Partners. This award once again underscores Schoenherr's relentless way up to being the firm of natural choice in the region.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Eleco on acquisition of Vertical Digital
Schoenherr Romania advised Eleco, a world-class software provider to companies in the construction and built environment sector, on the acquisition of 100 % of the share capital of Vertical Digital. The transaction will add critical capabilities to Eleco, as Vertical Digital has a proven track record of providing agile and innovative software development, technical consulting and upskilling solutions across many European and multinational end-customers.
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Romania: Schoenherr helps Electrica win EUR 46m administrative contentious litigation
Schoenherr Romania successfully assisted Societatea Energetica Electrica (Electrica) in winning a long-term administrative contentious litigation case, with a stake worth EUR 46m. Electrica filed this case seven years ago against the Romanian Court of Accounts, a state authority charged with conducting financial audits of the management of state and public resources, with a view to obtaining the annulment of an administrative decision by the authority claiming that Electrica had misused company funds.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Grupa Żywiec on conditional agreement for sale of Leżajsk brewery
Schoenherr advised Grupa Żywiec (the Polish subsidiary of the Heineken Group), a prominent brewing company in Poland known for its rich tradition and innovative approach to alcoholic beverage production, on signing a conditional agreement for the sale of the brewery in Leżajsk to Mycofeast.
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Hungary: Schoenherr supports MET Group in purchase of 520,000 sqm of project land in Kaba
Schoenherr advised Oberon Solar Park Kft, a subsidiary of the Switzerland-based MET Group, on its acquisition of 52 hectares of land located in Kaba, Eastern Hungary. The transaction was executed as a share deal and will enable MET Group to construct the so-called Kaba2 project.
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28 March 2024
T.Kulnigg N.Kerschbaumer C.Haid T.Dabsch A.Caprau C.Rainer Y.Kraudinger T.Waidmann H.Kirschner N.Zafoschnig C.Pretscher
Austria: Schoenherr advises Caverion Österreich GmbH on acquisition of Climacraft's refrigeration and air conditioning business
Schoenherr advised Caverion Österreich GmbH, a provider of technical facility services, on its acquisition of the refrigeration and air conditioning business of Climacraft GmbH, a leading company in the field of refrigeration and air conditioning technology, through an asset deal.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Joint Lead Managers on issuance of EUR 500m Subordinated Notes (Tier 2) by VOLKSBANK WIEN AG
Schoenherr advised Joint Lead Managers, among others Danske Bank, Erste Group, ING, NATIXIS and UBS, on the successful issuance of EUR 500m 5.750 % Fixed to Fixed 10.25NC5.25 Subordinated Notes (Tier 2) by VOLKSBANK WIEN AG.
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Austria: Schoenherr achieves legally binding EIA approval for ImWind at Loidesthal II wind farm
Schoenherr achieved an important milestone for ImWind, as the EIA permit for the Loidesthal II wind farm in Zistersdorf (Lower Austria) is now legally binding. The Schoenherr team provided legal advice to ImWind during the EIA procedure and the approval process.
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Serbia: Schoenherr advises Fifth Quarter Ventures on strategic investment in Cosmic
Moravčević Vojnović and partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised Fifth Quarter Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund, on its recent investment in Cosmic. This innovative start-up is at the forefront of developing a revolutionary platform for self-powered homes, aiming to redefine the construction of carbon-neutral, healthy and efficient homes in a fast and cost-effective manner.
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20 March 2024
M.Ebner C.Moser M.Schmiedinger M.Thorbauer N.Müllner V.Carranza-Berg J.Böszörményi F.Terharen
Austria: Schoenherr advises neoom on structuring its customer financing scheme and project debt financing arranged by Solas Capital
Schoenherr provided comprehensive legal advice to Austrian green tech scale-up neoom on the structuring and implementation of its "impact invest" customer financing scheme as well as related project debt financing in an amount of up to EUR 30m arranged by Solas Capital. The financing enables neoom to offer its customers long-term instalment purchase contracts for equipment related to decentralised energy projects, thereby improving the accessibility of energy efficiency and self-consumption PV technology for neoom's clients in Austria and Germany. Schoenherr acted as lead counsel to neoom on all aspects of this transaction.
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14 March 2024
F.Urlesberger R.Bachner G.Petric D.Wadl M.Zöhrer N.Stepan K.Hetényi A.Menczelesz G.Bădescu C.Manea Ș.Andronachi
Austria: Schoenherr advises swisspor Holding AG on its 100 % acquisition of Creaton Polska sp. z o.o., Creaton South East Europe Kft and Creaton Steildach GmbH
Schoenherr advised swisspor Holding AG on its acquisition of 100 % of the shares in Creaton Polska sp. z o.o., Creaton South East Europe Kft and Creaton Steildach GmbH, together forming the Creaton Eastern Business, from its former indirect shareholder, Terreal Holding S.A.S. In an interrelated transaction, Terreal's operations in France, Italy, Spain and the USA as well as Creaton's business in Germany and the Benelux countries were sold to Wienerberger AG, an international manufacturer of building materials and infrastructure solutions.
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EU/Serbia: Schoenherr wins bad faith EU trademark cancellations at EU General Court
Schoenherr successfully represented Tehnoexport, a Serbian manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning products, in trademark cancellation proceedings against four trademarks before the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). In the proceedings, Tehnoexport claimed that its competitor filed several trademarks in bad faith, since these contained signs which had been used by Tehnoexport. The EUIPO decided that the trademarks must be cancelled due to bad faith and these decisions were confirmed by the Fifth Board of Appeal of the EUIPO.
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Serbia: Schoenherr advises Alstom on negotiation and signing of two significant agreements for Belgrade metro project
Moravčević Vojnović and partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised Alstom Transport S.A. ("Alstom"), a leader in the development of transport systems worldwide, on the negotiation and signing of a major agreement for the construction of the Belgrade metro, i.e. the Agreement on Services for Metro Project Development.
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Austria/Czech Republic/Poland: Schoenherr advises Hartree Partners on cross-border energy joint venture with Botres Group
Schoenherr advised Hartree Partners Ltd., a global energy and commodities firm, on its acquisition of 50 % of the shares in Botres Group, a key supplier of ultra-modern industrial biogas plants and biorefineries in Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Italy and Spain, and the formation of a cross-border equity joint venture in the energy sector.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Erste Group on 300m share buyback and capital reduction
Schoenherr advised Erste Group Bank AG ("Erste Group") on its EUR 300m share buyback followed by a cancellation of treasury shares and the reduction of its share capital.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Sunex S.A. on sale of shares by its shareholder through ABB process
Schoenherr advised Sunex S.A., a provider of renewable energy solutions, on an Accelerated Bookbuilding (ABB) process, including the sale of 2m shares which equals 9.86 % of the company's share capital. This transaction earmarks for acquisitions within the German market and the expansion of production infrastructure in Racibórz.
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Hungary/Romania: Schoenherr advises Enery on sealing 10-year solar VPPA with Dreher Breweries
Schoenherr advised Enery, one of the leading players in the renewable energy sector in Central and Eastern Europe, on signing a 10-year virtual cross-border power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Dreher Breweries (Dreher Sörgyárak Zrt.), part of Asahi Europe & International. The agreement aims to provide green energy and guarantees of origin for the production at Dreher Breweries' facilities in Hungary.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Byggfakta Group on acquisition of Marketplanet
Schoenherr advised Byggfakta Group, a leading digital platform operator in the construction industry, on its acquisition of Marketplanet, a procurement platform, from the Avallon MBO fund.
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Romania/Austria/Hungary: Schoenherr advises TeraPlast on acquisition of Wolfgang Freiler Group
Schoenherr advised TeraPlast Group on its acquisition of the Wolfgang Freiler Group from the Austrian Uhl family. With this major transaction, the Romanian entrepreneurial group TeraPlast will establish its Central and Western European footprint by taking over production facilities in Hungary as well as a dynamic distribution division in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Austria, Germany and France.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Avallon on sale of Wosana S.A. to DyDo Group
Schoenherr advised Avallon MBO, a private equity fund in Central and Eastern Europe, on the sale of Wosana S.A., a beverage producer, to DyDo Group Holdings, Inc., a Japanese industry investor.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises ATU on sale of Austrian business to Lucky Car
Schoenherr advised the German company A.T.U Auto-Teile-Unger Handels GmbH & Co. KG (ATU) on the sale of its Austrian business to Lucky-Car Franchise & Beteiligungs GmbH (Lucky Car).
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Hungary: Schoenherr advises OTP Real Estate Investment Fund on complex BTS-transaction with Rossmann
Schoenherr advised OTP Real Estate Investment Fund, a Hungarian-based real estate fund, on a complex BTS-transaction involving the purchase of a land plot in Hungary by OTP Real Estate Investment Fund, as well as the conclusion of a long-term lease agreement with Rossmann as tenant, and a development agreement with Panattoni as developer.
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11 January 2024
R.Bachner D.Wadl M.Thorbauer T.Waidmann A.Pabst A.Visontai-Knor N.Stepan M.Fasching F.Terharen H.Kirschner M.Czernin
Austria: Schoenherr advises HID on acquisition of ZeroSSL
Schoenherr advised HID Global Corporation, an international provider of secure identity products, on the acquisition of all shares in ZeroSSL GmbH, a company providing solutions for the creation and management of website security certificates.
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Schoenherr tops 2023 Mergermarket M&A rankings in Central Eastern Europe and Austria
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Renovatio in benchmark green projects partnership with OMV Petrom
Schoenherr Romania advised Renovatio, an infrastructure asset owner, in a benchmark transaction with OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy company in Southeast Europe, concerning green assets.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises PESA on securing EUR 223m contract with Romanian Railway Reform Authority
Schoenherr Romania advised the Polish rolling stock manufacturer Pojazdy Szynowe PESA Bydgoszcz SA ("PESA") on signing a public procurement contract with the Romanian Railway Reform Authority ("ARF") for the delivery of 20 long-distance electric multiple unit ("EMU") trainsets. The contract, valued at EUR 223m, also encompasses maintenance services for a duration of 15 years. It can be extended to cover nine additional EMU trainsets, with the option for an additional 15 years of maintenance.
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Hungary/Austria: Schoenherr advises Ceres Pharma on acquisition of Hungarian companies Innopharm & Vitaplus and their Austrian subsidiary
Schoenherr advised Ceres Pharma NV, a Belgium-based pharmaceutical company, on the acquisition of the Hungarian pharmaceutical companies VitaPlus Kft and Innopharm Kft., including their Austrian subsidiary Innopharm GmbH.
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Austria/Romania: Schoenherr advises Kommunalkredit on financing construction of solar power plants in Romania
Schoenherr advised Kommunalkredit Austria AG ("Kommunalkredit") on granting a EUR 25m loan to INVL Renewable Energy Fund I ("INVL") to finance the construction of solar power plants with a total capacity of 51 MW in Romania. This is the first Romanian project in INVL's pipeline to reach the ready-to-build phase.
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Montenegro: Schoenherr advises Montenegro Chamber of Commerce on its first digitalisation project
Moravčević Vojnović and partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised the Montenegro Chamber of Commerce, the largest business organisation in the country, on its innovative "eKomora" project, the institution's first digitalisation project.
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15 December 2023
M.Cojocaru V.Cordea S.Lehniuc M.Mitan A.Huza L.Buzatu-Teodorescu G.Bădescu D.Trusculete
Romania: Schoenherr advises Nofar Energy on acquisition of Romania's largest solar PV project
Schoenherr Romania advised Nofar Energy on the acquisition of a 255 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project under development from Portland Trust. Expected to become operational in 2024, this is Romania's largest solar PV park. It spans 290 hectares in Corbii Mari, Dambovita county and is expected to generate 362 GWh of renewable energy a year, enough to cover the electricity consumption needs of approx. 160,000 households.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Mitiska REIM's Romanian partner in the sale of 25 retail parks to M Core
Schoenherr advised Soundbox Investment SRL and its shareholder Clemens Petschnikar in a transaction in which Soundbox Investment and Mitiska REIM sold 25 retail parks to LCP Group, part of M Core. With a value of EUR 219m, this is one of the largest retail real estate transactions in Romania.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Schoenherr advises Raiffeisen Bank International AG on EUR 31.06m project financing for 60 MW solar power plant to Energy Financing Team SE
Schoenherr advised Raiffeisen Bank International AG in connection with a EUR 31.06m project financing to Energy Financing Team SE Bileca d.o.o. Bileca as the borrower. The funds will be used to develop a 60 MW solar power plant in the Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises Borealis AG on contemplated acquisition of Integra Plastics
Schoenherr advises Borealis AG, a leader in advanced and circular polyolefin solutions, on the contemplated acquisition of Integra Plastics, a Bulgarian polyethylene and polypropylene recycler.
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CEE: Schoenherr named CEE M&A Legal Adviser of the Year by Mergermarket
Schoenherr won the CEE M&A Legal Adviser of the Year award presented by Mergermarket at the European M&A Awards Gala on 28 November 2023.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises EHL on sale of EHL Immobilien Management GmbH to IMV
Schoenherr advised EHL Immobilien GmbH on the sale of the entire share in EHL Immobilien Management GmbH to PMV Holding GmbH, a member of the IMV Immobilien Management Group.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Joachim Exner, insolvency administrator of Dr. Schneider's Group, on EUR 118.3m sale of its business to Samvardhana Motherson Group
Schoenherr advised Joachim Exner, the insolvency administrator of Dr. Schneider's Group, a German key supplier for electronic components and polymer systems, on the Polish aspects of the sale of its business to Samvardhana Motherson Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samvardhana Motherson International Limited, for EUR 118.3m.
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CONCORDIA and Schoenherr celebrate 15 years of partnership
CONCORDIA and Schoenherr are proud to announce that this year marks the 15th anniversary of their partnership. Over the years, the law firm has been providing pro bono legal advice to the NGO, supporting its social and educational projects in Romania, Moldova, Austria, Bulgaria and Kosovo.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises ABC Automotive Poland on sale to ETM Group
Schoenherr advised ABC Automotive Poland, a Polish subsidiary of ABC Technologies Holdings, Inc., a global automotive equipment supplier, on the sale of its business to a subsidiary of ETM International GmbH, a group providing designing and manufacturing services to OEMs in the automotive industry.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises proPellets Austria in connection with antitrust investigation
Schoenherr advised proPellets Austria, an association of the Austrian wood pellet industry, in connection with a dawn raid by the Austrian Federal Competition Authority (FCA) and its subsequent investigation into the Austrian pellets market. Today, the FCA announced that it will close the antitrust proceedings against proPellets Austria without further proceedings.
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Austria/CEE: Schoenherr further broadens footprint with partner and counsel promotions
Schoenherr has named four new partners and one new counsel effective February 2024. Specialising in various practice areas and coming from different markets, the new partners and counsel reflect Schoenherr's commitment to being the natural firm of choice for Central Eastern Europe.
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Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises Lufthansa on sale of its stake in Silver Wings Bulgaria
Schoenherr has advised Lufthansa on the sale of its stake in Silver Wings Bulgaria OOD, a joint venture catering business in Bulgaria, to Truffle UK Bidco Three Limited, an active private limited company in the UK.
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Serbia: Schoenherr advises CWP Europe on partnership with PowerChina Resources for 300 MW Vetrozelena wind farm
Moravčević Vojnović and partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised CWP Europe, a leading renewable energy project developer in Southeast Europe, on their investment agreement and shareholders' agreement with PowerChina Resources, an investment company, for the Vetrozelena wind farm in Pancevo, Serbia, with a planned installed capacity of 300 MW and 48 wind generators.
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03 November 2023
M.Lang C.Herbst V.Weiss E.Hlina B.Schima M.Fasching C.Benes T.Waidmann A.Pabst N.Zafoschnig
Austria: Schoenherr advises Davis-Standard on acquisition of Extrusion Technology Group
Schoenherr advised Davis-Standard, LLC ("Davis-Standard"), a global leader in the extrusion equipment and services sector, alongside Kirkland & Ellis, on the acquisition of Extrusion Technology Group ("ETG") from Dutch investor Nimbus. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions.
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Romania/Hungary: Schoenherr advises Agrofert on acquisition of East Grain
Schoenherr advised Czech agri-food group Agrofert on the acquisition of a majority stake in East Grain, a Romanian trader of cereals and oilseeds, and its Hungarian subsidiary. With this transaction, Agrofert enters the Romanian agribusiness market, expanding its footprint in that country, where it was already active in the fertilisers distribution sector.
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Czech Republic/Slovakia: Schoenherr advises BHM Group on acquisition of major production and logistics centre in Slovakia
Schoenherr advised BHM Group, an important investment group on the Czech market, in connection with the acquisition of one of the largest production and logistics centres in Slovakia, Trenčín Industrial Park, by the acquisition of a 100 % share in ZNO Slovakia s.r.o. (now BHM Trenčín s.r.o.). With this acquisition, BHM Group has become one of Slovakia's largest industrial and logistics landlords, being the only local developer and investor in the top five.
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Poland: Schoenherr advises Beta Systems on acquisition of InfiniteData
Schoenherr advised Beta Systems Software AG, a Frankfurt Stock Exchange listed software company based in Germany, on the 100 % acquisition of InfiniteData sp. z o.o., a Polish software company, from its founders. It was the second Polish acquisition in which Schoenherr advised Beta Systems.
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The future of global legal services: innovation and AI in focus at Legal Tech Hub Innovators' Forum
The modern world of work is characterised by rapid technological development. In addition to blockchain and metaverse, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) has recently come into focus. Its application is also a crucial question in the legal industry. How will AI change legal advice? Will it be equally beneficial for companies and for lawyers and legal advisors? Where should the legal profession integrate AI into working realities to best meet this challenge? And where should it be avoided?
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Erste Bank on implementation of first AI based financial tool in Austria
Schoenherr advised Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG on the legal implementation of the 'Financial Health Prototype'. The 'Financial Health Prototype' is a text-based chatbot that combines Erste Bank’s financial expertise with AI technology from OpenAI and ChatGPT to answer 24/7 financial-related questions.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Wienerberger on the successful issue of EUR 350m Sustainability-Linked Bonds
Schoenherr advised Wienerberger AG as issuer's counsel in connection with the successful, oversubscribed issue of EUR 350,000,000 4.875 % Sustainability-Linked Bonds 2023-2028. The bond is the first sustainability-linked-bond with a KPI-link by an Austrian issuer placed among international institutional investors as well as Austrian retail investors.
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03 October 2023
M.Jendželovský V.Čížek H.Hangler M.Gremillot R.Bicek P.Korál K.Zmatlíková J.Kupčík S.Špeta
Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises BHS Private Equity Fund on acquisition of Altran CZ a.s.
Schoenherr advised BHS Private Equity Fund ("BHS PE Fund"), whose general partner is Versute Investments a.s., on the acquisition of Altran CZ a.s., renamed Tiyo a.s. ("Tiyo"), a leading provider of research, development and testing services, from Capgemini group.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises EIC Fund on investment in Kern Tec's EUR 12m Series A financing round
Schoenherr advised the EIC Fund, the venture investment arm of the European Innovation Council (EIC), on its investment in the EUR 12m Series A financing round of Kern Tec, an Austrian food tech company, led by Belgian firm Telos Impact.
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Serbia: Schoenherr advises shareholders of Maxbet on 51 % stake sale to Flutter for EUR 141m
Moravčević Vojnović and partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised shareholders of Maxbet, Serbia’s #2 omni-channel sports betting and gaming operator, on the sale of 51 % stake to Flutter Entertainment plc ("Flutter"), a global leader in sports betting, gaming, and entertainment, for a cash consideration of EUR 141m.
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Austria: Schoenherr advised Peakmedia digital signage GmbH on exit to ZetaDisplay AB
Schoenherr advised the sellers of Austrian digital signage integrator Peakmedia on Peakmedia's acquisition by ZetaDisplay AB, a Swedish service and software company.
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Serbia: Schoenherr advises founders of Novelic on sale of 54 % stake to Sona Comstar
Moravčević Vojnović and partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised the founders of the Serbia-based company Novelic – Messrs. Brankovic, Mihajlovic and Tasovac (Sellers) – on the sale of an aggregate 54 % stake to Sona Comstar, a leading global provider of automotive technology solutions.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Thoma Bravo portfolio company J.D. Power on acquisition of Autovista Group
Schoenherr advised, alongside lead counsel Kirkland & Ellis, London, Thoma Bravo's portfolio company J.D. Power, a global leader in data analytics, on the acquisition of the leading pan-European and Australian automotive data, analytics and industry insights provider Autovista Group.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Process Sensing Technologies on acquisition of Sensore Electronic GmbH
Schoenherr advised Process Sensing Technologies ("PST") (UK), a leading provider of measurement and monitoring solutions for process-critical applications, on the acquisition of Sensore Electronic GmbH ("Sensore").
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Usersnap on exit to saas.group
Schoenherr advised the shareholders of Austrian software company Usersnap on their acquisition by saas.group, a company active in the business of acquiring promising software as a service (SaaS) companies.
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21 August 2023
C.Rainer M.Buchleitner Y.Kraudinger C.Jirak H.Wollmann T.Dabsch M.Piuk M.Marschall
Austria: Schoenherr advises Aldiana Management GmbH on purchase of Aldiana Club Ampflwang
Schoenherr advised Aldiana Management GmbH, a DER Touristik Group subsidiary, on the purchase of Aldiana Club Ampflwang, a resort in Upper Austria. DER Touristik Group is the travel division of REWE Group.
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10 August 2023
R.Bachner D.Wadl N.Stepan M.Jendželovský F.Urlesberger J.Frank C.Benes F.Oczlon
Austria: Schoenherr advises NEVEON on sale of Greiner Perfoam to Trèves
Schoenherr advised NEVEON Holding GmbH ("NEVEON"), a member of the Greiner Group, on the sale of the automotive division, consisting of Greiner Perfoam GmbH and its subsidiaries ("Perfoam Group"), to Trèves S.A.S. ("Trèves").
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Enery on signing long-term virtual power purchase agreement for renewable energy with Ursus Breweries
Schoenherr advised Enery on signing a multi-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Ursus Breweries, part of Asahi Europe & International, to provide green energy and guarantees of origin for the production at their brewing facilities in Romania.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises ROMCIM on merger clearance and FDI regarding its acquisition of Bauelemente
Schoenherr Romania advised ROMCIM, a CRH Company ("ROMCIM") on merger clearance and FDI filing regarding its acquisition of Bauelemente Reinvest and its branch, Bauelemente. With this transaction, ROMCIM adds three production facilities to its Romanian business, located in Bolintin Deal (Giurgiu), Cristian (Sibiu), and Aricestii Rahtivani (Prahova).
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CEE: Schoenherr advises Emirates Telecommunications Group Company on acquisition of a controlling stake in PPF Telecom Group's assets in Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia
Schoenherr advised Emirates Telecommunications Group Company ("e&") alongside Sullivan & Cromwell London on the acquisition of a controlling stake in PPF Telecom Group's assets in Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia.
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Serbia: Schoenherr advises OTP Group on project finance facilities for development of six biogas power plants in Serbia
Moravčević Vojnović and partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised OTP Group members, OTP Bank Plc Hungary and OTP Bank Serbia, in a biogas project finance transaction. The financing will be used by three special-purpose vehicles (SPVs) that acted as borrowers to develop six biogas power plants in Serbia. The project's sponsor, Pannonia Bio, is among the largest biorefinery operators in Europe.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises SpeedValue on acquisition of Codegile
Schoenherr Romania advised SpeedValue on its acquisition of Romanian software developer Code Agile SRL, operating under the Codegile brand. The transaction is part of SpeedValue's growth strategy aimed at responding to increasing demand for development services in the context of the accelerated transition to cloud-based environments across sectors. Following the transaction, Codegile has become CodeValue Romania.
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14 July 2023
M.Lang T.Waidmann A.Doytchinova D.Vlahov Buhin* I.Einwalter* V.Čížek K.Hetényi P.Halwa M.Neagu L.Lopičić S.Hekelová T.Iurkovska
Austria/CEE: Schoenherr advises GfK SE on EUR 315m sale of European Consumer Panel business (GfK CP) to YouGov PLC
Schoenherr alongside Jones Day (lead counsel for GfK) advised GfK SE on the EUR 315m sale of its European Consumer Panel business (GfK CP) to YouGov PLC. Closing is subject to regulatory clearances and is expected to occur in the second half of 2023.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises AkzoNobel on sale of its insulation materials production to HIRSCH Porozell
Schoenherr Romania advised AkzoNobel on the sale of its extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation material production activities in Romania to HIRSCH Porozell. The production facility near Bucharest became part of AkzoNobel following the acquisition of Fabryo in October 2018. Through this divestment, AkzoNobel plans to focus on its key expertise and streamline its footprint towards a single production site in the local market.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Tello Holding AG on acquisition of majority stake in VA Intertrading
Schoenherr advised Tello Holding AG on the acquisition of the majority stake in VA Intertrading Aktiengesellschaft (VAIT) by taking over Kairos Industrie Holding GmbH.
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Austria: Schoenherr enforces rights of well-known brand Jägermeister against discount private label before Supreme Court
Schoenherr has obtained an EU-wide preliminary injunction before the Supreme Court (Oberster Gerichtshof, OGH) against the imitation by a discount private label product on behalf of the manufacturer of the herbal liqueur Jägermeister. The preliminary injunction enforces Jägermeister's rights arising from its well-known trademarks and on the grounds of unfair exploitation of its reputation.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises VERBUND AG on acquisition of Solarpower Holding GmbH and its subsidiaries
Schoenherr advised VERBUND AG, via its subsidiaries VERBUND Energy4Business GmbH and VERBUND Thermal Power GmbH, on the acquisition of all shares in Solarpower Holding GmbH and (indirectly) its subsidiaries MSP Solarpower GmbH and IFIX-Solar GmbH from its shareholder.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises DDM on acquisition of Intrum's entire NPL portfolio in Romania
Schoenherr Romania advised DDM Holding AG (DDM) on the acquisition of a non-performing loans (NPL) portfolio from Intrum AB (Intrum). The portfolio contains unsecured consumer receivables and has a face value of over EUR 1bln. The servicing of the portfolio will be performed by AxFina, part of the DDM group. With this transaction, Intrum will exit the Romanian market, as part of its strategic priorities to reduce the number of its jurisdictions, and simplify and focus its geographical footprint.
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05 July 2023
G.Petric G.Kulcsar N.Stepan A.Pabst N.Zafoschnig K.Pusch C.Unterdünhofen J.Frank M.Thorbauer T.Hayden
Austria: Schoenherr advises SanusX GmbH on acquisition of participation in Biome Diagnostics GmbH
Schoenherr advised SanusX GmbH, a UNIQA Group company, on the acquisition of a participation in Biome Diagnostics GmbH in a capital increase transaction.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises OMV Petrom on acquisition of 710 MW PV projects
Schoenherr Romania advised OMV Petrom on the acquisition of several photovoltaic (PV) parks under development, with planned installed power of approx. 710 MW. The projects, which are located in Teleorman county, are being developed by the Danish developer Jantzen Renewables and are expected to reach the "ready-to-build" phase in the second quarter of 2024.
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Austria/Slovenia: Schoenherr advises OMV on sale of OMV Slovenija to MOL
Schoenherr advised OMV Downstream GmbH ("OMV") on the sale of its subsidiary OMV Slovenija to a subsidiary of MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas Plc ("MOL"). The initial purchase price received at closing amounts to EUR 311m (for a 92.25 % OMV stake) to be adjusted for the actual net working capital and net financial debt at closing. The sale and transfer encompassed OMV's retail and wholesale business in Slovenia.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises HS Timber on establishing joint venture with Hat Trick SRL
Schoenherr advised Austrian HS Timber Industrieinvest GmbH on establishing a joint venture with the Belgian investment management company Hat Trick SRL.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Joint Lead Managers on issuance of a EUR 500m mortgage covered bond by Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark
Schoenherr advised the Joint Lead Managers Erste Group Bank AG, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale, Raiffeisen Bank International AG and UniCredit Bank AG on the successful issuance of a EUR 500m 3.75 % mortgage covered bond (Hypothekenpfandbrief) due 26 June 2026 by Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark AG.
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26 June 2023
T.Kulnigg N.Kerschbaumer M.Czernin C.Haid T.Dabsch M.Thorbauer C.Rainer T.Waidmann T.Hayden A.Pabst N.Zafoschnig D.Tyrybon Y.Kraudinger
Austria: Schoenherr advises Audiotonix Group on acquisition of sonible GmbH
Schoenherr advised the Audiotonix Group, a global market leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of professional audio mixing consoles, on the acquisition of sonible GmbH, an Austrian start-up specialised in developing AI-assisted audio plug-ins and 3D audio systems.
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22 June 2023
M.Woller C.Schumacher B.Kapeller-Hirsch D.Hofmarcher A.Pabst A.Tipotsch A.Hirsch
Austria: Schoenherr's IP practice named Austria Trademark Disputes Firm of the Year by Managing IP
Schoenherr's IP team received the Austria Trademark Disputes Firm of the Year 2023 award during the annual awards ceremony held by Managing IP (MIP) on 21 June 2023.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Catalyst on major investment in ESX
Schoenherr Romania advised Catalyst Romania Fund II, a key venture capital fund in Southeast Europe, on a EUR 2m transaction involving a sports subscription start-up by ESX, the largest Romanian sports centre network. The investment allows ESX to strengthen its market position by expanding at a higher rate and opening up new cross-border prospects.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Rhône Capital on public cash offer in RHI Magnesita N.V.
Schoenherr advised Rhône Capital ("Rhône") on a public cash offer for up to 29.9 % of the share capital in RHI Magnesita N.V. ("RHI Magnesita"). The offer document was published on 19 June 2023 following an announcement of the intended transaction on 30 May 2023.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises euShipments.com on acquisition of Helpship
Schoenherr Romania advised BlackPeak-backed euShipments.com, one of the fastest-growing ecommerce logistics platforms in the region, on the acquisition of a majority stake in Romanian e-fulfilment provider Helpship.
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Hungary: Schoenherr appoints Dániel Gera as managing partner of Schoenherr Hungary from April 2023
Schoenherr appointed partner Dániel Gera as managing partner of Schoenherr Hungary, effective 1 April 2023. He takes over the role from Kinga Hetényi who has led the office in continuous growth for over a decade and will in the future focus on client relationship, lead in legal mandates and the training of the firm's next generation of lawyers.
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Austria: Schoenherr wins Equity Deal of the Year at IFLR Europe Awards 2023 for Porsche IPO
Schoenherr has won the "Deal of the Year" award by renowned legal publisher International Financial Law Review ("IFLR").
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Austria: Schoenherr advises banks on financing for Wiener Stadtwerke
Schoenherr, together with Linklaters, advised UniCredit Bank Austria as sole coordinator, documentation agent, bookrunner and mandated lead arranger, ING Bank NV as facility agent, bookrunner and mandated lead arranger, Erste Group Bank AG, Raiffeisenbank International AG and Commerzbank AG as bookrunners and mandated lead arrangers as well as other banks on the revolving syndicated facility for Wiener Stadtwerke GmbH. Wiener Stadtwerke's debut in the international syndicated loan market was significantly oversubscribed compared to the target volume of EUR 1.7bln.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Joint Bookrunners on the successful issue of EUR 250m convertible bonds by voestalpine AG
Schoenherr advised BNP PARIBAS and Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG (Joint Global Coordinators and Joint Bookrunners) as well as UniCredit Bank AG (Joint Bookrunner) as to Austrian law in connection with the successful, oversubscribed issue of convertible bonds by voestalpine AG.
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02 May 2023
V.Čížek J.Marek M.Jendželovský H.Hangler M.Gremillot J.Kupčík S.Špeta M.Svoboda
Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises Lindab Group on acquisition of Ventilace EU a.s.'s Czech ventilation business
Schoenherr advised Lindab Group ("Lindab"), a leading European ventilation company, on the acquisition of the ventilation business of Ventilace EU a.s. ("Ventilace EU"), a top Czech HVAC manufacturer and wholesaler. The acquisition of Ventilace EU's ventilation business resulted from the previous successful collaboration between both companies. Ventilace EU's co-owner and managing director, Jiří Chvátal, will continue to run the business as part of Lindab.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises sell-side in RHI Magnesita's acquisition of Seven Refractories
Schoenherr advised Seven Refractories GmbH on the sale of its European, Indian and US operations to RHI Magnesita for a cash consideration of approximately EUR 93m. Closing is expected in the second half of 2023 and is subject to the fulfilment of customary regulatory approvals.
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27 April 2023
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R.Perner M.Marschall V.Weiss C.Benes F.Oczlon M.Sturmair K.Hetényi A.Menczelesz N.Suller M.Neagu M.Popescu V.Čížek R.Bicek J.Farbiak
Austria/CEE: Schoenherr advises Carrier on EUR 12bln acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions
Schoenherr advised the Carrier Global Corporation (Carrier), a provider of intelligent climate and energy solutions, on its acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions, alongside Linklaters. The cash and stock transaction is valued at EUR 12bln and is the largest transaction in the German M&A market to date this year.
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Austria/Romania: Schoenherr advises HS Timber Group on sale of HS Timber Productions Sebeș SRL to Ziegler Group
Schoenherr advised HS Timber Group on its sale of HS Timber Productions Sebeș SRL as part of a share sale. With more than 600 employees HS Timber Productions Sebeș SRL operates a sawmill and other industrial wood processing activities at the Sebeș site.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Schoenherr assists UniCredit Bank a.d. Banja Luka in winning a dispute with Bitminer Factory
Moravčević Vojnović and partners in cooperation with Schoenherr assisted UniCredit Bank a.d. Banja Luka in winning a dispute with Bitminer Factory and overturning a EUR 131m first instance judgment.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Joint Lead Managers on issuance of EUR 1bln Hypothekenpfandbriefe (Mortgage Pfandbriefe) by Erste Group Bank AG
Schoenherr advised Joint Lead Managers Erste Group Bank AG, Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale, NATIXIS and TD Global Finance unlimited company on the successful issuance of EUR 1bln 3.125% Hypothekenpfandbriefe (Mortgage Pfandbriefe) – due 14 October 2027 – by Erste Group Bank AG.
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Serbia: Schoenherr advises on acquisition of Expobank A.D. Belgrade
Moravčević Vojnović and partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised the owner of Adriatic Bank A.D. Podgorica on the acquisition of 100 % of the shares in Expobank A.D. Belgrade.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises shared-mobility start-up UBIQ on seven-figure Series A financing round
Schoenherr advised Austrian shared-mobility start-up UBIQ, a provider of AI-powered solutions for managing fleets in the shared (e-)mobility industry, on its seven-figure Series A financing round.
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Romania/Moldova: Schoenherr advises Banca Comercială Română on sale of Chișinău subsidiary
Schoenherr advised Banca Comercială Română (BCR) on the full sale of its shares in its Chișinău subsidiary (BCR Chișinău) to Banca Comercială Victoriabank.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Joint Lead Managers on issuance of EUR 500m Green Ordinary Senior Eligible Notes by VOLKSBANK WIEN AG
Schoenherr advised Joint Lead Managers Danske Bank A/S, DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale, Erste Group Bank AG, NATIXIS, Raiffeisen Bank International AG and UniCredit Bank AG on the successful issuance of EUR 500m 4.750% Green Ordinary Senior Eligible Notes – due 15 March 2027 – by VOLKSBANK WIEN AG.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises OMV on establishment of a geothermal energy joint venture with Wien Energie
Schoenherr advised OMV on the establishment of a geothermal energy joint venture with Wien Energie, the largest regional energy provider in Austria.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Inflexion on acquisition of majority stake in European fintech Nomentia from PSG Equity and Verdane
Schoenherr advised Inflexion, a leading mid-market private equity firm, on the acquisition of a majority stake in the European fintech Nomentia from PSG Equity and Verdane.
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Serbia: Schoenherr advises AIK Banka on acquisition of Eurobank Direktna
Moravčević Vojnović and partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised AIK Banka on signing a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of 100 % ownership in Eurobank Direktna.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises América Móvil on extension of its partnership with OBAG as to Telekom Austria including on a spin off by Telekom Austria of its tower business
Schoenherr advised América Móvil as the controlling shareholder of Vienna Stock Exchange listed Telekom Austria on the terms of a ten-year extension of its shareholder agreement with Oesterreichische Beteiligungs AG (OBAG) and on related measures.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Eurobank on sale of Brico Depot Iasi to Radacini Group
Schoenherr Romania advised Eurobank S.A. Greece ("Eurobank") on the sale of a real estate asset in Iasi, Romania. The commercial space, which has a sales area of approx. 8,000 m2 and houses a Brico Depot do-it-yourself ("DIY") store, was sold to the real estate division of Radacini Group.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises allmyhomes GmbH on joint venture to enter Austrian market
Schoenherr advised allmyhomes on the establishment of a joint venture in Austria with allmyhomes Venture Partner AT GmbH, a consortium of Austrian real estate experts.
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Austria/CEE: Schoenherr with strong promotion round across offices and practice areas
Schoenherr is further strengthening its leadership ranks by appointing new partners and counsels across CEE, effective 1 February 2023. The promotion round builds up the partner ranks (four new partners, five new local partners) and strengthens the counsel level with two promotions. The new partners and counsels are experienced experts from various practice areas and Schoenherr offices.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Nofar Energy on acquisition of 73 MW solar PV project
Schoenherr Romania advised Nofar Energy on the acquisition of a 73 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Slobozia, Giurgiu county.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises proptech scale-up GROPYUS on major Austrian scale-up financing round
Schoenherr advised the Vienna-headquartered property technology scale-up GROPYUS on its ongoing Series B financing round led by Vonovia, Europe's largest residential real estate company. The volume of this financing round is at around EUR 100m, bringing GROPYUS' total funding to date to more than EUR 200m.
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Slovenia: Schoenherr advises AMC IV and Accession Capital Partners on mezzanine financing and equity investment into textile division of Fori group
Schoenherr advised AMC Capital IV SCSp, a private-equity (mezzanine) fund (AMC), and Accession Capital Partners (ACP) on mezzanine financing and an investment into Fori group's textile division by AMC. Closing occurred on 5 January 2023.
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Österreich: Schönherr, GBI, Christie & Co und The Urban Land Institute widmen sich aktuellen Trends in der Hotellerie
Am 25. Jänner 2023 fand neuerlich der gemeinsame Neujahrsempfang von Schönherr Rechtsanwälte, GBI-Projektentwicklungs Ges.m.b.H., Christie & Co und The Urban Land Institute (ULI) statt. Im Zentrum des gemeinsamen Abends standen Trends und Entwicklungen in der Hotellerie und bei Betreiberimmobilien nach dem Ende der Pandemie. Rund 80 Gäste nahmen an der Veranstaltung, ausgerichtet in den Räumlichkeiten von Schönherr Rechtsanwälte, teil.
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Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises METRO AG on cooperation with Košík
Schoenherr advised METRO AG ("METRO") on strengthening its successful cooperation with Košík via the acquisition of a 25 % stake in Košík Holding, the parent company of Košík.cz s.r.o. and Kolichka.bg Online Supermarket EOOD (together "Košík"), an eGrocery delivery service currently active in the Czech Republic and Bulgaria, with an option for a further 5 % if Košík expands into other CEE markets in collaboration with METRO.
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Austria/CEE: Schoenherr again on top in Mergermarket M&A rankings
Schoenherr has reaffirmed its strong position as the leading M&A advisor by being ranked number one in the 2022 Mergermarket M&A league tables for Austria in terms of total deal count for the 10th year in a row. The firm was also again top ranked in the league tables for qualifying transactions in CEE, rising to second place in terms of deal count in 2022.
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Serbia: Schoenherr advises MaxBet on agreement to acquire El Dorado Slot Clubs in Serbia
Moravčević Vojnović and partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised MaxBet (Serbia) on reaching an agreement with BARGAME AD, a member of the CT GAMING group (Bulgaria), to acquire its entire ownership stake in El Dorado Slot Clubs in Serbia.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises FirmenABC shareholders on exit to Austrian consortium
Schoenherr advised the shareholders of the FirmenABC Group on the exit (sale) to an Austrian consortium of investors.
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Austria/Hungary: Schoenherr advises Harps Global (Singapore) on acquisition of Semperit's medical division
Schoenherr advised Singapore-based Harps Global PTE. LTD on the acquisition of the medical business division (Sempermed) from Austrian Semperit Group for an enterprise value of EUR 115m.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Enery on acquisition of Jade Power Trust's renewable energy assets in Romania and on attracting bank financing
Schoenherr advised Enery on the acquisition of a Romanian renewable energy multi-technology (wind, solar and hydropower) portfolio with 81 MWP of installed capacity from Jade Power Trust, and on the related financing. With this deal Enery, which has been developing solar greenfield assets in Romania for three years, enters the local green electricity production market as a major player.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises MET Group on first investment in Romanian renewable energy market
Schoenherr advised MET Group on the acquisition of a solar photovoltaic ("PV") project under development in Southern Romania. The project has a planned installed capacity of 52 MWp and is expected to reach ready-to-build status by the first quarter of 2023.
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Austria/Romania: Schoenherr advises CA Immo on sale of Romanian platform
Schoenherr advised Vienna-based property company CA Immobilien Anlagen Aktiengesellschaft ("CA Immo") on the sale of its Romanian portfolio to Romanian investment entity Paval Holding.
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Serbia: Schoenherr advises Integral on acquisition of controlling stake in Chips Way
Moravčević Vojnović and partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised Integral Venture Partners (Integral) on all legal aspects of their acquisition of a controlling stake in Chips Way, a leading Serbian salty snacks manufacturer, alongside its co-investor and industrial partner Nelt Group.
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Schoenherr advises BHM Group on acquisition of portfolio of 10 Polish retail parks
Schoenherr advised BHM Group, an important investment group on the Czech market, in connection with the acquisition of a portfolio of 10 Polish retail parks worth CZK 1bln. The goal of the newly established retail division is to acquire several dozen retail parks in Central Europe or the Balkans over the next two to three years.
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Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises Oiltanking on divestment of liquid storage facility terminal in Bulgaria
Schoenherr advised Oiltanking GmbH ("Oiltanking") on the sale of a 91.1 % stake in a liquid storage terminal at the Black Sea in Devnya, Varna to Astra-Finance AD. The sale is subject to customary third-party approvals and completion is expected by the end of Q1 2023.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Eurobank on sale of Eliade Tower office building in Bucharest to One United Properties
Schoenherr Romania advised Eurobank S.A. Greece ("Eurobank") on the sale of an office building in Bucharest to One United Properties. The 10-floor Eliade Tower office building, located in the city's booming business area Floreasca, has an area of approx. 10,000 m2 and is currently 50 % leased.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Managers on issue of EUR 750m Mortgage Pfandbriefe by Erste Group
Schoenherr advised the Managers on the successful issue of EUR 750m 2.500 % Mortgage Pfandbriefe (Hypothekenpfandbriefe) due 2030 by Erste Group Bank AG.
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Austria/Serbia: Schoenherr advises Greiner Packaging on acquisition of ALWAG
Schoenherr in cooperation with Moravčević Vojnović and partners advised Greiner Packaging International GmbH (Greiner) on all legal aspects of its 100 % acquisition of Serbian PET flake producer ALWAG DOO NOVA GAJDOBRA from ALING-CONEL d.o.o. Gajdobra (Serbia) and REIWAG Facility Services GmbH (Austria).
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Austria: Schoenherr advises NORD Holding on acquisition of majority stake in Heizkurier Group
Schoenherr advised NORD Holding, together with Noerr, on the acquisition of a majority stake in the Heizkurier Group from Odewald KMU (Heizkurier).
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Bulgaria/Poland: Schoenherr advises Alfa Laval on acquisition of Scanjet in Polish and Bulgarian law
Schoenherr advised the Swedish sustainable solutions provider Alfa Laval Corporate AB ("Alfa Laval") on the acquisition of Scanjet Systems AB ("Scanjet"), a global supplier of equipment for marine, offshore and industrial applications.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises logistics company Ancla Logistik on merger with Logsta
Schoenherr advised German logistics company Ancla Logistik GmbH (Ancla) on its merger with Austrian logistics scale-up Logsta GmbH (Logsta) and the simultaneous conversion of existing revenue based venture debt provided by Round2 Capital to Logsta.
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16 August 2022
I.Stoyanov S.Tsekova K.Kaloyanova-Toshkova V.Tomov G.Roussinova-Ivanova A.Lazarevska
Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises KKCG and Aricoma Group International on acquisition of Musala Soft
Schoenherr advised the KKCG Group (KKCG) and its portfolio company Aricoma Group International AB (Aricoma) on the acquisition of Musala Soft, a major Bulgarian software company, and its subsidiaries.
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Austria/CEE: Schoenherr advises on the sale of significant parts of Kontron Group’s IT services business in eleven countries for EUR 400m
Schoenherr advised stock exchange listed technology group Kontron AG (formerly S&T AG) on the sale of significant parts of Kontron Group’s IT services business to VINCI Energies S.A. in the course of a competitive auction process for a purchase price of approx. EUR 400m.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Red Bull on joint venture with Marcel Hirscher and Dominic Tritscher (VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports) and on acquisition of Augment Ski GmbH
Schoenherr advised Red Bull GmbH on the establishment of a joint venture with the founding shareholders of VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports Equipment GmbH, Marcel Hirscher and Dominic Tritscher, and on the subsequent acquisition of Augment Ski GmbH by VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports Equipment GmbH.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises ARA on cooperation agreement for construction of sorting plant with Der Grüne Punkt and Bernegger GmbH
Schoenherr advised Altstoff Recycling Austria AG (ARA) on the negotiation and conclusion of a cooperation agreement for the construction of a new high-performance high-tech sorting plant in Upper Austria with DSD - Duales System Deutschland (Der Grüne Punkt) and Bernegger GmbH.
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Croatia: Schoenherr advises NEXI on signing agreement with Intesa Sanpaolo regarding merchant acquiring business in Croatia
Schoenherr advised NEXI S.p.A. ("NEXI") on reaching an agreement with Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. ("PBZ Bank") and PBZ Card d.o.o. ("PBZ Card"), a Croatian company indirectly controlled by Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., to purchase PBZ Card’s merchant acquiring business in the Croatian market, for a consideration of EUR 180m.
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30 June 2022
T.Kulnigg N.Kerschbaumer C.Pretscher C.Haid L.Todeschini M.Czernin B.Kapeller-Hirsch C.Rainer Y.Kraudinger N.Zafoschnig T.Waidmann S.Müller
Austria: Schoenherr advises Caverion on acquisition of PORREAL Group
Schoenherr advised Caverion Österreich GmbH on acquiring all shares in PORREAL GmbH in Austria, also including its subsidiary ALEA GmbH (together "PORREAL Group").
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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.
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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.
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13 June 2022
V.Mandarić* L.Lopičić C.Haid D.Vlahov Buhin* K.Krušlin* A.Mihaljević* Z.Šoljaga L.Krznar*
Croatia: Schoenherr advises Wienerberger on signing agreement to acquire Vargon d.o.o in Croatia
Schoenherr advised Wienerberger on reaching an agreement to acquire Vargon d.o.o, a leading provider of piping solutions in Croatia.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Red Bull on joint venture with Teletest consortium
Schoenherr advised Red Bull GmbH on the establishment of a joint venture with Arbeitsgemeinschaft Teletest ("AGTT").
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Austria: Schoenherr advises technology service provider ARZ in Austria on acquisition by Accenture
Schoenherr advised ARZ Allgemeines Rechenzentrum GmbH (ARZ), a technology service provider focused on the banking sector in Austria, on its acquisition by Accenture.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Samsung C&T Corporation on sale of 45 MW solar PV park to GreenVolt
Schoenherr Romania advised Samsung C&T Corporation on the sale of its participation in LJG Green Source Energy Alpha, a solar photovoltaic ("PV") project with an installed capacity of 45 MW, located in Giurgiu county. The solar PV park was sold to Greenvolt – Energias Renováveis ("GreenVolt") through its subsidiaries V-Ridium Solar 45 and V-Ridium Renewables.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises MedAustron in EIA milestone of fourth treatment room at centre for ion therapy and research and receiving operating permit
Schoenherr advised the Austrian cancer treatment and research centre MedAustron in the environmental impact assessment for the commissioning of a fourth treatment room.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Storyblok on USD 47m Series B financing
Schoenherr advised the Austrian scale-up Storyblok on its Series B financing worth USD 47m, one of several major transactions in the Austrian start-up scene on which Schoenherr has advised in the recent past.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises HS Timber on the acquisition of Luvian Saha (Finland)
Schoenherr advised Austrian HS Timber Group on the acquisition of Luvian Saha Oy, one of the largest private sawmills in Finland, from private owners.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises HS Timber Group and Blue Minds on the sale of Interfloat to Borosil Renewables, Limited, India
Schoenherr advised Austrian HS Timber Group and Blue Minds on the sale of Interfloat Corporation and GMB Glasmanufaktur Brandenburg GmbH to Borosil Renewables Ltd, listed on the Indian Stock Exchange.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises S&T AG on voluntary partial public takeover offer
Schoenherr advised S&T AG, an Austrian company listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, in connection with the voluntary partial public takeover offer by grosso tec AG (Germany) on issues of Austrian law. Hogan Lovells advised S&T AG on German law issues.
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Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises Bulstrad Life on brokerage, outsourcing and reinsurance agreements with GBG and AXA France Vie
Schoenherr advised Bulstrad Life Vienna Insurance Group ("Bulstrad Life"), one of the largest life insurers in Bulgaria, on the brokerage and outsourcing agreements with GBG and the reinsurance agreement with AXA France Vie.
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Austria: Schoenherr wins Austrian Deal of the Year Award from CEE Legal Matters
Schoenherr has won the Austrian Deal of the Year Award at this year's CEE Deal of the Year Awards Gala hosted by the regional legal industry journal CEE Legal Matters in London.
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Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises BlackPeak Capital on equity investment in courier and fulfilment provider EUShipments.com
Schoenherr advised BlackPeak Capital in relation to their equity investment of up to EUR 7.5m in EUShipments.com, a courier and fulfilment provider with operations in the EU and the UK and the holding company of InOut Trade.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises IMMOFINANZ supervisory board in bidding contest between CPI Property Group and S IMMO
Schoenherr advised the supervisory board of Austrian IMMOFINANZ AG in connection with the two competing takeover bids by CPI Property Group SA and S IMMO AG.
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Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises Queisser Pharma on acquisition of new office space in Sofia
Schoenherr advised Queisser Pharma Bulgaria on the asset deal acquisition of its new office space in Sofia from real estate developer Tremont. This acquisition marks one of the first office space asset deals in Bulgaria since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Herba Chemosan board on management buy-out
Schoenherr has advised the board of the Austrian pharmaceutical wholesaler Herba Chemosan Apotheker-AG (Herba Chemosan) on the recent management buy-out (MBO).
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Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises RGREEN INVEST on unique EUR 15m green bond to finance photovoltaic plant in Bulgaria
Schoenherr advised RGreen Invest, a French management company representing a fund for green energy projects, on a EUR 15m bond to finance the construction of a photovoltaic plant near the town of Razlog in southwestern Bulgaria, as well as on a standard security package for it. The bond's issuer is a member of the Renalfa group, a leading Bulgarian clean energy and e-mobility provider with a focus on renewable energy generation assets.
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03 February 2022
A.Doytchinova S.Pavlova-Kaneva V.Tomov G.Roussinova-Ivanova K.Bozhinova H.Hangler
Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises Chaos on Bulgarian law aspects in merger with Enscape
Schoenherr advised Chaos, a global leader in photorealistic rendering technology, on the Bulgarian law aspects of its merger with Enscape, a leading developer of real-time rendering and design workflow technology for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries.
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Schoenherr strengthens Austrian team with four additional counsel promotions
Schoenherr recently announced the promotion of three equity partners and two contract partners effective 1 February 2022. This round of promotions has now been extended to include four new counsels: Sara Khalil, Iliyana Sirakova, Marco Thorbauer and Bojana Vareskic.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises consortium of six banks led by Raiffeisen Bank International AG on EUR 125m financing for Austrian lighting group Zumtobel
Schoenherr advised a consortium of six banks, led by Raiffeisen Bank International AG, regarding a EUR 125m credit facility for the Austrian lighting group Zumtobel.
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Austria/CEE: Schoenherr recognised as leading Austrian M&A Legal Advisor for 2021 by Mergermarket
Schoenherr has, yet again, been named top M&A legal advisor in the Austrian market by Mergermarket. For over a decade, Schoenherr has been leading the Austrian Mergermarket M&A league tables.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises e-mobility start-up Easelink on EUR 8.3m financing round (Series A)
Schoenherr advised the Austrian high-tech company Easelink, a provider of automated electric vehicle charging solutions, on its EUR 8.3m Series A financing round.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Austrian unicorn Bitpanda on expansion of its product portfolio to include exchange traded cryptocurrencies
Schoenherr advised the Austrian fintech Bitpanda on the expansion of its product portfolio to include exchange traded cryptocurrencies. This product provides investors with easy access to crypto assets via a liquid financial instrument traded on a regulated exchange.
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Croatia: Schoenherr advises Mirova and RP Global on sale and refinancing of onshore wind farms in Croatia
Schoenherr advised Mirova and RP Global on the sale of two onshore wind farms in Dalmatia, Danilo (44MW) and Rudine (34MW), to Professio Energia d.d. (DLPR, Zagreb Stock Exchange).
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Managers on issue of EUR 1.5bln Mortgage Pfandbriefe by Erste Group
Schoenherr advised the Managers on the successful issue of EUR 750m 0.01 % Mortgage Pfandbriefe due 2028 (AT0000A2UXM1) and EUR 750m 0.50 % Mortgage Pfandbriefe due 2037 (AT0000A2UXN9) by Erste Group Bank AG.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises UNIQA on successful issue of new EUR 375m green tier 2 notes and notes repurchase
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Austria: Schoenherr wins "Law Firm of the Year: Austria" award from The Lawyer
Schoenherr was recognised as "Law Firm of the Year: Austria" for 2021 by the renowned legal publisher The Lawyer. The winners were announced in the digital awards ceremony held on 1 December.
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02 December 2021
R.Perner M.Marschall M.Woller S.Aichhorn-Wöss C.Haid A.Pabst T.Waidmann D.Komarek M.Thorbauer
Austria: Schoenherr advises Sanofi on acquisition of Origimm Biotechnology GmbH
Schoenherr advised Sanofi, a global leader in healthcare, on the acquisition of 100 % of the shares in Origimm Biotechnology GmbH, a private Austrian biotechnology company.
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Austria/Slovakia: Schoenherr advises Slate Asset Management on acquisition of EUR 90m real estate portfolio
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Austria/CEE: Schoenherr to strengthen leadership across Austria and CEE by appointing new equity and contract partners
Schoenherr will substantially strengthen its leadership by appointing new equity and contract partners across Austria and CEE effective 1 February 2022.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Nice & Green S.A. on innovative convertible notes funding programme with Marinomed Biotech AG
Schoenherr advised Swiss investment firm Nice & Green S.A. on an innovative convertible notes funding programme (CNFP) with Vienna Stock Exchange listed Marinomed Biotech AG.
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Poland: Schoenherr brings in Katarzyna Sulimierska as new head of local real estate practice
Schoenherr is strengthening its real estate practice in Poland and the region by welcoming Katarzyna Sulimierska as new partner and head of real estate in Warsaw as of 11 October 2021.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Joint Lead Managers on issue of EUR 250m covered bank bonds by Kommunalkredit Austria AG
Schoenherr advised the Joint Lead Managers on the successful issue of EUR 250m 0.01 % covered bank bonds due 2028 by Kommunalkredit Austria AG.
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24 September 2021
R.Perner M.Marschall C.Haid C.Benes S.Kühteubl G.Ebner M.Thorbauer T.Waidmann K.Pusch L.Todeschini
Austria: Schoenherr advises ZECH Bau Austria on acquisition of Implenia's building construction business
Schoenherr advised ZECH Bau Austria GmbH, a German owner-managed construction company, on the acquisition of Implenia Baugesellschaft mbH's building construction business in Austria by virtue of an asset deal.
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20 September 2021
C.Herbst M.Lang V.Weiss A.Amann M.Thorbauer M.Woller T.Waidmann N.Zafoschnig
Austria: Schoenherr advises P&I on the acquisition of 100% of shares in VRZ
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Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises on top Bulgarian dental distributor transaction involving Abris Capital Partners
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Wienerberger AG on the successful placement of 2.5 million treasury shares through accelerated bookbuilding
Schoenherr advised Vienna Stock Exchange listed Wienerberger AG, a leading international supplier of building materials and infrastructure solutions, on the EUR 81.25m placement of treasury shares with institutional investors.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises on the sale of the oral hygiene start-up Playbrush to the Sunstar Group
Schoenherr advised the shareholders of the Austrian oral hygiene start-up Playbrush on the sale of the majority shares to the international health care company Sunstar Group.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Bitpanda on Austria's largest scale-up financing round
Schoenherr provided legal advice to Bitpanda on the largest scale-up financing round in Austria to date.
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17 August 2021
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Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises MET Group on the acquisition of a 60 MW operational wind park in Western Bulgaria
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Nofar Energy on the acquisition of a 153 MW photovoltaic park under development in Romania
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30 July 2021
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Cerba HealthCare on acquisition of Lifebrain from Investindustrial
Schoenherr advised French diagnostic centre group Cerba HealthCare on the acquisition of the Lifebrain Group from Investindustrial. Lifebrain owns and operates diagnostic laboratory centres throughout Italy and in Austria. The signing of the transaction took place on 18 July 2021 and closing is subject to regulatory clearances expected in Q4 2021.
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Austria: Schoenherr's Venture Capital team advises on multi-million venture capital deals in HY 1
Schoenherr's Venture Capital team advised on a significant number of multi-million Euro financing rounds in the first six months of 2021, in what is expected to be a record year for venture capital in Austria.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Joint Lead Managers on issue of EUR 250m green mortgage covered bonds by Oberbank AG
Schoenherr advised the Joint Lead Managers Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, DekaBank, Erste Group and Raiffeisen Bank International on the successful green mortgage covered bank bond issue by Oberbank AG.
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Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises Ringier on the acquisition of Sportal Media Group and Digital Ventures
Schoenherr advised Swiss-based media company Ringier on the acquisition of a majority stake in the leading Bulgarian sports news portal – Sportal Media Group – and an affiliated IT company behind the leading international Sports Content Management System, Sportal365 – Digital Ventures OOD.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises on the sale of Czipin Produktivitätssteigerungs-GmbH to ROI-EFESO
Schoenherr advised Czipin Privatstiftung and Alois Czipin on the sale of all shares (100 %) in Czipin Produktivitätssteigerungs-GmbH (CZIPIN) to EFESO Consulting France SAS. CZIPIN will thus become a part of the global consulting specialist ROI-EFESO. The signing took place on 24 June. The closing of the transaction is subject to merger control clearance.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises SiteLog Infra GmbH on the acquisition of Implenia Baugesellschaft m.b.H.'s Austrian business unit "Equipment and Technology Services (ETS)"
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15 June 2021
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Credendo on the cross-border merger of their Austrian stock company into a Belgian group company
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Romania: Schoenherr advises ENGIE Romania on the acquisition of an operational PV park
Schoenherr Romania advised ENGIE Romania ("ENGIE") on the acquisition of a fully operational photovoltaic ("PV") project with an installed capacity of 5.46 megawatt (MW), located in Teleorman county, Romania from two German investors.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises managers on issue of EUR 300m Ordinary Senior Eligible Notes by Kommunalkredit Austria AG
Schoenherr advised the Joint Lead Managers and the Co-Lead Manager on the successful issue of EUR 300m 0.25 % Ordinary Senior Eligible (fixed rate) Notes due 2024 by Kommunalkredit Austria AG.
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Austria: Schoenherr successfully represents Austrian wine cask crafter in groundbreaking Supreme Court proceedings
Schoenherr successfully represented an Austrian wine cask crafter in groundbreaking Austrian Supreme Court proceedings.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Risen Energy Solar Project GmbH on the sale of 20 MW PV park to Alternus Energy Group plc.
Schoenherr Romania advised Risen Energy Solar Project GmbH on the sale of a photovoltaic ("PV") project with an installed capacity of 20 MW, located in Giurgiu county, Romania to Alternus Energy Group plc.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises BASF on transaction with Novartis/Sandoz at major industrial site in Kundl, Tyrol
Schoenherr advised BASF SE (BASF) on a major investment project at the Kundl/Schaftenau Campus in Tyrol, Austria. On 26 April 2021, BASF entered into an agreement with Sandoz GmbH, a subsidiary of the Novartis Group, which is already operating various biotech production facilities in Kundl and Schaftenau.
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Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises Ventus LLC and Sky Logistica Pte. Ltd. on acquisition of Skyport a.s.
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Czech Republic / Austria: Schoenherr advises Twisto group on senior and mezzanine debt (re)financings
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Austria: Schoenherr advises leading energy service providers on e-mobility joint venture
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Austria: Schoenherr and Museum Francisco Carolinum clarify NFT Art
Schoenherr's IP & Technology practice group has set itself the goal of providing clarity on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) in the art and culture industry. In collaboration with the Museum Francisco Carolinum Linz in Upper Austria, the questions preoccupying artists, collectors and museums will be addressed at one of the world's first art exhibitions on NFTs in art. An important milestone for this has already been reached: The museum recently acquired their first NFT artwork – a work of art by conceptual artist and Schoenherr partner Guido Kucsko, that was also used in a Schoenherr team's self-experiment.
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Austria: Schoenherr 's IP practice takes two prestigious IP awards
Schoenherr's IP practice has been honoured in two categories at the Managing IP Awards 2021 which were announced at the virtual award ceremony on 30 March 2021.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Raiffeisen on EUR 538m securitisation of leasing receivables
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Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises APS on refinancing of public bonds issue
Schoenherr advised APS, a leading group in non-performing loan portfolio servicing and NPL investment advisory activities in the CEE and SEE region, on the refinancing of the existing indebtedness under CZK 620m (approx. EUR 24m) public bonds traded on the Prague Stock Exchange, by way of a loan facility from UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, a.s.
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16 March 2021
A.Popp A.Amann C.Benes T.Hayden B.Rajal P.Staudigl F.Urlesberger A.Visontai-Knor T.Waidmann N.Zafoschnig M.Frantar V.Kobe M.Laković S.Tsekova D.Vlaevsky A.Lazarevska
Austria: Schoenherr advises Liechtenstein Group on investment in PV-Invest
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Joint Lead Managers on the issue of EUR 300 million Mortgage Covered Notes by Raiffeisenlandesbank Vorarlberg
Schoenherr advised the Joint Lead Managers DekaBank, DZ BANK, Erste Group, Raiffeisen Bank International and UniCredit in connection with the successful issue of covered notes by Raiffeisenlandesbank Vorarlberg Waren- und Revisionsverband registrierte Genossenschaft mit beschränkter Haftung.
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Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises Raiffeisen Bank International AG and Raiffeisenbank a.s. on acquisition of AKCENTA CZ a.s.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises Agricover on EUR 40m corporate bonds issuance
Schoenherr Romania advised Agricover on the issuance of corporate bonds worth EUR 40m, which will be admitted to trading on the regulated market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange ("BSE"). This is the first time that the group has attracted financing on the BSE, and the largest corporate bonds issuance ever to run on the BSE.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Joint Bookrunner on the successful issue of EUR 100m convertible bonds by DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft
Schoenherr advised Jefferies (Sole Global Coordinator and Joint Bookrunner), Erste Group and Hauck & Aufhäuser (each as a Joint Bookrunner) as to Austrian law in connection with the successful, oversubscribed issue of convertible bonds by DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft ("DO & CO").
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Joint Lead Managers on the issue of EUR 250 million Non-Preferred Senior Eligible Notes by Oberbank Aktiengesellschaft
Schoenherr successfully advised the Joint Lead Managers DZ BANK, Erste Group, Helaba, and Raiffeisen Bank International in connection with the successful issue of notes by Upper Austrian-based Oberbank Aktiengesellschaft.
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13 January 2021
M.Lagler C.Moser A.Natterer M.Woller B.Brežan V.Kobe M.Lang M.Frantar G.Petric M.Lučivjanský T.Waidmann G.Waniek
Austria/CEE: Schoenherr boosts leadership by promoting new equity partners, contract partners, local partners and counsels
Schoenherr is further strengthening its leadership by promoting new equity partners, contract partners, local partners and counsels across the firm as of 1 February 2021.
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Austria/CEE: Schoenherr maintains position as top M&A legal advisor on the Austrian market
Schoenherr has again maintained its position as the top M&A legal advisor on the Austrian market, leading the Austrian Mergermarket M&A league tables.
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Serbia: Schoenherr advises Sun Valley and Oaktree on acquisition of Victoria Oil
Schoenherr advised Sun Valley, a Serbian company co-owned by Mr. Vaja Jhashi, an agri. entrepreneur with business operations in Moldova, Ukraine and Romania, and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management (UK) LLP, a leader among global investment managers specialising in alternative investments, on the acquisition of 100 % of the share capital of Victoria Oil from the Victoria Group.
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Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises Beijer Ref AB on acquisition of SINCLAIR Global group s.r.o.
Schoenherr advised Beijer Ref AG ("Beijer Ref"), a world-leading wholesaler of cooling technology and air-conditioning, on the acquisition of a majority stake in Czech SINCLAIR Global group s.r.o., the leading Central European supplier of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning equipment with a focus on air conditioners and heat pumps, from private individuals Ivo Nešpor, Vladimír Pakosta, and Zdeněk Čížek.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises UBS on the sale of its Austrian wealth management business to LGT
Schoenherr advised UBS Europe SE on the sale of its onshore wealth management business in Austria to LGT Bank AG, a leading international private banking and asset management group. Signing of the agreement which is still subject to competition authority clearance, took place on 16 December 2020. UBS and LGT expect to complete the transaction in the third quarter of 2021.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises voestalpine on foundation of technology joint venture for production of TransAnt
Schoenherr successfully advised voestalpine Stahl GmbH on the establishment of a joint venture with the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group for the production of the TransAnt – an innovative platform car. The 50/50 joint venture which aims to further combine the activities of both companies to additionally enhance the jointly developed TransAnt platform car is now entering a preparatory phase.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Hypo Vorarlberg on EUR 330m synthetic securitisation to boost energy-efficient buildings
Schoenherr advised Hypo Vorarlberg on the synthetic securitisation of a EUR 330m portfolio of loans to small and medium-sized enterprises, corporate borrowers or certain private individuals. The transaction is designed to achieve regulatory capital relief under CRR (II) / CRD IV (V). The transaction builds upon a similar securitisation completed with Schoenherr's support at the end of 2017. It is a part of the European Investment Bank's response to support the Austrian economy following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises sell-side in LINK Mobility's acquisition of WebSMS
Schoenherr advised the owners of the Austrian CPaaS ("Communication Platform as a service") companies atms, sms.at and their WebSMS brands (referred to as "WebSMS") on selling WebSMS to Norwegian LINK Mobility Holding ASA.
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Schoenherr wins in multi hundred million pharma arbitration
Schoenherr's arbitration team led AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals AG (Austria) to victory in a Frankfurt-seated arbitration against PharmaEssentia Corporation (Taiwan). The tribunal awarded AOP declaratory relief, damages, costs, and interest, and dismissed all counterclaims. This marks one of Schoenherr's largest victories in commercial arbitration to date.
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Schoenherr advises OMV on merger control and FDI proceedings i.r.o. acquisition of additional 39 % stake in Borealis from Mubadala
Schoenherr advised OMV Aktiengesellschaft ("OMV") on multi-jurisdictional merger control and foreign direct investment proceedings following OMV's acquisition of an additional 39 % stake in Borealis AG from Mubadala Investment Company PJSC.
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Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises Auto Palace Group on acquisition of car dealerships from CarPoint Karlovy Vary s.r.o.
Schoenherr advised the Auto Palace Group ("Auto Palace"), a Czech subsidiary of the AutoBinck Group and a leader in car dealerships in the Czech Republic, on the acquisition of two car dealerships in Prague and Karlovy Vary from CarPoint Karlovy Vary s.r.o. With this expansion Auto Palace acquires two more dealerships with an investment value of almost EUR 6 million, and will expand its offer with five new brands, namely Audi, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT and Cupra.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Austrian start-up Carbomed on multi-million euro financing round
After Schoenherr recently advised the Austrian fintech company Bitpanda on the largest European Series A financing round in 2020, the firm successfully advised on another start-up financing: Under the leadership of partner Thomas Kulnigg, the Schoenherr team advised Carbomed Medical Solutions, an Austrian FemTech start-up, on a EUR 3m financing. The financing round was led by aws Gründerfonds.
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Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises MET Group on acquisition of 42 MW wind park from Enel Green Power
Schoenherr advised MET Group on the acquisition of a 100 % stake in one of the biggest wind parks in Bulgaria from Enel Green Power S.p.A. The 42-megawatt wind park, operational since 2010, is situated in the Kavarna region near the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Schoenherr acted as legal advisor on the buy-side. Merger clearance still needs to be obtained as closing is expected by the end of the year.
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Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises Celonis SE on acquisition of Integromat group
Schoenherr advised Celonis SE ("Celonis"), a global leader in process mining software, on the acquisition of Czech Integromat, s.r.o. and its subsidiaries, one of the most progressive providers of automation software. The acquisition allows Celonis to achieve full synergy in the provision of process mining services offering professional automation solutions.
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Austria/Croatia: Schoenherr advises S IMMO AG on acquisition of "Zagrebtower" office complex from CA Immo
Schoenherr successfully advised S IMMO AG on the acquisition of the "Zagrebtower" office complex from CA Immobilien Anlagen AG (CA Immo). The complex in Zagreb has a total rental space of approx. 26,000m² and was built in 2007.
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Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises KB SmartSolutions, a.s. on the strategic entry and acquisition of a stake in Platební instituce Roger a.s.
Schoenherr advised KB SmartSolutions, s.r.o. ("KB Smart Solutions"), a subsidiary of Komerční banka, a.s. focusing on collaborating with innovative fintech companies and start-ups, on the strategic entry and acquisition of an almost 25 % share in Platební instituce Roger a.s., which connects investors with companies that suffer from long invoice maturities.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises listed AddLife on its acquisition of DACH Medical Group
Schoenherr, together with Advokatfirman Delphi, advised AddLife, a Swedish Medtech company listed on the Nasdaq Nordic Exchange, Stockholm, on the acquisition of all shares in the DACH Medical Group Holding AG. The transaction agreement was signed on 1 October 2020.
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Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises Enery on the acquisition and refinancing of the biggest solar park in Bulgaria
Schoenherr led Austrian renewable energy producer Enery to the completion of its acquisition of the largest photovoltaic park in Bulgaria.
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Another promotion at Schoenherr: Matthias Pressler becomes Counsel
Matthias Pressler, member of Schoenherr's banking, finance and capital markets practice in Vienna, was promoted to counsel as of 1 October 2020. Pressler joined Schoenherr in 2015, and is an expert in financial services regulation, covering both transactional work as well as contentious and non-contentious regulatory advisory matters and administrative (criminal) proceedings.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Bitpanda on its USD 52 million Series A financing round
Schoenherr advised Austrian fintech Bitpanda, on the largest European Series A financing round in 2020 led by Valar Ventures, and including other fintech investors such as Speedinvest. The funding secures USD 52 million to further drive Bitpanda's expansion.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises OMV Petrom on strategic partnership with Auchan to open 400 MyAuchan proximity stores in Petrom filling stations
Schoenherr Romania advised OMV Petrom on all legal matters regarding the extension of an existing partnership with Auchan Retail Romania, to open 400 MyAuchan proximity stores in Petrom filling stations over the next five years. Depending on the square meterage of the station, up to 2,500 products will be available on the shelves of MyAuchan proximity stores, allowing Petrom customers to do their grocery shopping while fuelling their cars.
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Bulgaria: Schoenherr advised major multinational banks on a EUR 90m syndicated credit facility to leading Bulgarian agribusiness company Oliva
Schoenherr advised BNP PARIBAS (Suisse) S.A. ("BNP") as a facility agent and lender; Citibank NA, London Branch as a lender; and Black Sea Trade and Development Bank as a lender, on the Bulgarian legal aspects of a EUR 90m syndicated credit facility extended to Oliva AD ("Oliva") and Buildcom EOOD ("Buildcom"), as well as on the establishment of a Bulgarian security package for the facility.
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Austria: Schoenherr gains transaction specialist Michael Magerl in expansion of its Linz office
Schoenherr continues to expand its presence in Upper Austria by bringing in Michael Magerl as Office Managing Partner for the office in Linz as of 1 September 2020. Magerl is a transaction specialist with many years of experience in the Upper Austrian market.
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Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises United Group on EUR 1.2 bln acquisition of Vivacom
Schoenherr has closed United Group's EUR 1.2 bln acquisition of Vivacom (Bulgarian Telecommunications Company EAD), the largest telecoms operator in Bulgaria. Signed in November 2019, this was the largest deal in Bulgaria in 2019 both in terms of value and size of the assets.
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Austria: Schoenherr further strengthens dispute resolution practice and promotes Victoria Pernt to counsel
Schoenherr has further strengthened its dispute resolution practice by promoting arbitration expert Victoria Pernt to counsel as of 1 August 2020. Pernt joined Schoenherr in 2015 and has a stellar track record in commercial and investment arbitrations.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Auer-Blaschke on the registration of the first ever pattern trademark in Austria
Schönherr hat die Auer-Blaschke GmbH & Co KG erfolgreich bei der Eintragung ihres neuen AUER Markendesigns als Mustermarke beim Österreichischen Patentamt beraten und vertreten.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises UNIQA on successful placement of EUR 600m senior and EUR 200m tier 2 green notes
Schoenherr advised UNIQA Insurance Group AG, one of the leading insurance groups in Austria and CEE, on its EUR 800m in aggregate notes issuances that closed on 9 July 2020.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises HETA on the sale of HETA Slovenia to MK Group
Schoenherr has advised HETA ASSET RESOLUTION AG ("HETA") on the sale of its direct and indirect shareholdings in the Slovenian subsidiaries HETA Asset Resolution d.o.o., TCK d.o.o., and TCV d.o.o. (together "HETA Slovenia"), and a non-performing loan portfolio consisting of loan receivables against Slovenian resident borrowers ("Loan Portfolio"), to three purchasing entities ultimately belonging to the multi-industry conglomerate, the MK Group.
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Österreich: Schönherr erreicht für TIWAG finalen Durchbruch beim Vorhaben "Speicherkraftwerk Kühtai"
Schönherr hat für die TIWAG-Tiroler Wasserkraft AG ("TIWAG") die letzte rechtliche Hürde auf dem Weg zur Umsetzung des Vorhabens "Speicherkraftwerk Kühtai" genommen: Nachdem der Verfassungsgerichtshof (VfGH) bereits im September 2019 die Behandlung des Rechtsmittels einer Bürgerinitiative abgelehnt hat, wurden mit der nun zugestellten Entscheidung des Verwaltungsgerichtshofs (VwGH) auch die letzten Rechtsmittel von Projektgegnern gegen die Genehmigung dieses Vorhabens zurückgewiesen.
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Schoenherr advises European Commission on legislative options for upgrading European gas markets
Schoenherr (as leader of a consortium of European law firms) has conducted a comprehensive study on the regulatory and administrative requirements for entry and trade on the gas wholesale market in the EU for the European Commission, Directorate General Energy (DG ENER).
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Österreich: Schönherr berät Invester United Benefits beim Verkauf des Wohnbauprojekts "Wohngarten" an ZBI Zentral Boden Immobilien Gruppe
Schönherr hat eine weitere Immobilien-Großtransaktion begleitet: Die Praxisgruppe Real Estate & Construction beriet Invester United Benefits beim Verkauf eines der aktuell größten Wohnbauprojekte in Wien.
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CEE: Schoenherr wins four Deal of the Year awards from CEE Legal Matters
Schoenherr has won the Deal of the Year Award for Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia at this year's CEE Deal of the Year Awards organised by the regional legal industry journal CEE Legal Matters.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Neuraxpharm on the acquisition of Easypharm
Schoenherr advised Neuraxpharm, a portfolio company of Apax partners, on the acquisition of Austrian consumer healthcare company Easypharm OTC GmbH. The deal was closed on 20 January 2020
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Moldova: Schoenherr advises Fintur on the divestment of Moldcell to CG Cell Technologies DA
Schoenherr advised Fintur Holdings B.V., wholly-owned by listed Swedish telephone company Telia Company AB, on the divestment of its 100 % holding of Moldcell S.A., to CG Cell Technologies DAC for USD 31.5 million.
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Schoenherr advises Kommunalkredit Austria AG on Czech and Slovak acquisition financing to Enery Development
Schoenherr advised Kommunalkredit Austria AG as arranger and original lender, on the Czech and Slovak acquisition financing provided to Enery Development for the acquisition of six 21 MW solar power plants in the Czech Republic and two 4 MW solar power plants in the Slovak Republic, from Czech fund Green Horizon Renewables.
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Austria/Czech Republic/Hungary: Schoenherr advises Covivio on the purchase of luxury hotels
Schoenherr, in close cooperation with BonelliErede, advised Covivio, a European real estate operator, on its acquisition of eight luxury hotels from Värde Partners, a leading global alternative investment firm, at the agreed amount of EUR 573 million.
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12 February 2020
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Austria/CEE: Schoenherr advises UNIQA on the acquisition of AXA subsidiaries in Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia for EUR 1bln
Once again, Schoenherr has advised on a billion-euro transaction in the CEE region: An international Schoenherr team assisted UNIQA on the acquisition of AXA subsidiaries in the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia for a purchase price of around EUR 1bln.
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Schoenherr advises UniCredit Bank Austria on the establishment of UniCredit's Social Impact Banking initiative in Austria
Schoenherr advised UniCredit Bank Austria on all legal aspects concerning the establishment of UniCredit Group's Social Impact Banking initiative in Austria.
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Building certification for hotel projects: focus of Schoenherr, GBI, and Christie & Co New Year's reception
Am 15. Jänner fand der gemeinsame Neujahrsempfang von Schönherr Rechtsanwälte, GBI-Projektentwicklungs Ges.m.b.H. und Christie & Co statt. Im Zentrum des gemeinsamen Abends standen die Themen Hotelprojektentwicklung und Gebäudezertifizierung.
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Austria: Lawyer vs. Robot: Is there a future without human lawyers?
On 10 December, experts from both legal practice and academia spent the evening at the "Lawyer vs. Robot: A lost cause?" event which is part of the event series TECHNOLOGYLEGAL, a collaboration between Professor Christian Piska from the University of Vienna, and Christian Schmelz, partner at Schoenherr Vienna.
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Third year in a row: Schoenherr again named Austrian leading M&A Legal Adviser by Mergermarket
On 4 December, Schoenherr received the "Austria M&A Legal Adviser of the Year" award from Mergermarket, a leading independent international M&A intelligence service.
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Fifth Schoenherr Construction Conference: Digitalisation brings more transparency to the construction industry
The Schoenherr Construction Conference took place for the fifth consecutive year on 29 November in Vienna. The conference was initiated in 2015 by the Schoenherr real estate & construction team.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises European Investment Bank on EGFF-financing transaction with Bitmovin
Schoenherr, together with law firm Duane Morris LLP, advised the European Investment Bank (EIB) on their EGFF-financing transaction with the Austrian start-up Bitmovin.
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Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises Facebook on the acquisition of Czech company Beat Games s.r.o.
Schoenherr advised Facebook, Inc. and Facebook Technologies, LLC on the acquisition of Czech games studio, Beat Games s.r.o., which developed and continues to upgrade the hit virtual reality game Beat Saber as well as other games developed by the company.
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Second Tech Night @ Schoenherr: Digital adaptability as a prerequisite for success
Am 21. November fand die zweite "Tech Night @ Schönherr" statt. Die von der Schönherr Technology & Digitalisation Gruppe ins Leben gerufene Eventreihe befasst sich mit rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen und Herausforderungen im Kontext aktueller digitaler und technologischer Entwicklungen.
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Schoenherr advises Black Toro Capital, the owner of the Spanish motorcycle manufacturer GasGas on a joint venture with KTM
Schoenherr, together with the Spanish law firm Pastor & M.Monche Abogados, have advised the owner of the Spanish motorcycle manufacturer GasGas, Black Toro Capital, on a joint venture with the Upper Austrian motorcycle specialist KTM Industries AG.
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Schoenherr digitally founds LLC for the first time in Austria
Am 8. Oktober 2019 haben Schönherr Rechtsanwälte GmbH und die Notare MMag. Dr. Philipp Nierlich LL.M. und Dr. Christoph Pfaffenberger vom Notariat NHP - Notare Huppmann, Poindl, Pfaffenberger, Nierlich erstmals in Österreich eine GmbH auf digitalem Weg gegründet.
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Schoenherr advises Horizon Capital on its exit from Purcari Wineries, a leading wine producer in CEE
Schoenherr advised Horizon Capital, the management company of Emerging Europe Growth Fund II L.P. ("EEGF II"), on the fund's exit from Purcari Wineries Plc ("Purcari"). EEGF indirectly held a 22.7 % stake in Purcari.
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Schoenherr wins two awards from leading financial journal Ziarul Financiar
Schoenherr Romania won two awards at the Business Lawyers' Gala held by the leading local financial journal Ziarul Financiar on 24 September in Bucharest.
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Schoenherr advises Greenbridge Partners on the acquisition of the Romanian furniture producer Rus Savitar and its retail arm Casa Rusu
Schoenherr Romania advised Greenbridge Partners on the acquisition of a 75 % stake in Rus Savitar and its retail arm Casa Rusu.
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Schoenherr advises Immofinanz on its acquisition of 5 retail shopping parks in Slovenia
Schoenherr Slovenia advised Immofinanz AG on the purchase of a real estate portfolio consisting of five shopping centers ("QCenters") from Centrice Real Estate.
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Schoenherr advises Spanish manufacturer Torrot on delivery of electric scooters and related technology to ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab
Schoenherr Prague advised Spanish manufacturer Torrot Electric Europa, S.A. ("Torrot") on the delivery of complex technology solutions for scooter sharing (including also electric scooters, advanced IT technologies and IT services) to ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab s.r.o. ("ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab"), which will use them for its new e-scooter sharing service BeRider in Prague.
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Schoenherr advises Apax Partners on the acquisition of a majority stake in ADCO Group
Schoenherr Czech Republic and Poland acted as a collateral advisor to Apax Partners, the global private equity advisory firm managing Apax Funds ("Apax") on the acquisition of a majority stake in the ADCO Group, the global market leader in the mobile sanitary unit sector.
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Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises Bausparkasse Schwäbisch Hall on the sale of its 45% stake in Českomoravská stavební spořitelna to ČSOB
Schoenherr Czech Republic advised Bausparkasse Schwäbisch Hall ("BSH") on the sale of its 45 % stake in the Czech building savings bank Českomoravská stavební spořitelna, a.s. ("ČMSS"), to the Czech division of the KBC Group Československá obchodní banka, a.s. ("ČSOB") for a purchase price of EUR 240 million. As a result of this transaction, ČSOB became the sole shareholder of ČMSS.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises SynerGIS on the sale of its GIS and FM software development business to AED-SICAD
Schoenherr has advised the shareholders of the Synergis Informationssysteme GmbH ("SynerGIS") on the sale of its GIS (geographic information systems) and FM (facility management) software development business to AED-SICAD GmbH ("AED-SICAD").
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Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises BNP PARIBAS on EUR 345m SNOP Dunois S.A. acquisition financing
Schoenherr Czech Republic advised BNP PARIBAS ("BNPP") on the EUR 345m term and revolving facilities agreement for Financiere SNOP Dunois S.A. in relation to its acquisition of manufacturing facilities from Tower International, Inc. Schoenherr acted as local counsel to BNPP.
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Croatia/CEE: Schoenherr advises Tele2 on EUR 220m sale of its Croatian business to United Group
Schoenherr has advised the Swedish telecommunications group Tele2 AB ("Tele2") on the sale of its Croatian business to United Group, a leading telecoms and media provider in South East Europe, for an enterprise value of EUR 220m
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Schoenherr represents Austrian Core Shareholders on re-acquisition of majority shareholding in C-Quadrat from HNA Group
Schoenherr has advised and represented an investment company controlled by San Gabriel Privatstiftung and the C-Quadrat management board member Cristobal Mendez de Vigo, on the re-acquisition of a controlling participation in Cubic (London) Limited ("Cubic"), and thus indirectly in C-Quadrat Investment AG ("C-Quadrat"), from HNA Group (International) Asset Management Co., Limited, Hong Kong ("HNA"). The Jebsen Group, an investment company based in Hong Kong, will hold a minority participation.
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Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises PORTIVA Private Equity a.s. on the acquisition of a 50% share in EAG SE
Schoenherr Czech Republic advised PORTIVA Private Equity a.s. ("PORTIVA") on the acquisition of a 50% share in EAG SE ("EAG"), which through its subsidiary CARVAGOCOM s.r.o. will operate an innovative platform to be used for buying, selling and renting of cars and other related services.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises KTB Investment & Securities and KTB Asset Management on the acquisition of the T-Center
Schoenherr has advised South Korean investment fund KTB Investment & Securities and KTB Asset Management on the indirect acquisition of the T-Center, one of the largest and most famous office buildings in Vienna, from GENO Saturn Tower/T-Center Immobilienbeteiligungsholding GmbH & Co.OG and BEGO - ZWP GmbH.
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Schoenherr wins three CEE Deal of the Year Awards for Austria, Bulgaria and Montenegro from CEE Legal Matters
Schoenherr received the CEE Deal of the Year Award for Austria, Bulgaria and Montenegro from the regional legal industry journal CEE Legal Matters.
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Third runway Vienna International Airport: Schoenherr succeeds at High Administrative Court, confirming the permit
Schoenherr has successfully advised Vienna International Airport (VIE) and the province of Lower Austria in the approval procedures for the construction of the third runway at Vienna International Airport.
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Austria/CEE: Schoenherr advises Bain Capital on the sale of a stake in the Wittur Group to the Canadian pension fund PSP Investments
Schoenherr advised Private Equity Group Bain Capital on the sale, by a Bain Capital controlled company, of a 32 percent stake in the Wittur Group to an investment company of the Canadian Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments).
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Austria: Schoenherr advises UniCredit Bank Austria AG and Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG on sale of majority stake in ÖHT to OeKB
Schoenherr has advised UniCredit Bank Austria AG and Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG on the sale of their combined 68.75% stake in Österreichische Hotel- und Tourismusbank Gesellschaft m.b.H (ÖHT) (a specialist bank established in the tourism and leisure industry as a financing and development institution) to Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG (OeKB).
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Schoenherr registers first ever certification mark for Styria vitalis' "Grüner Teller"
Schoenherr advised the Styrian association Styria vitalis on the registration of its quality seal "Grüner Teller", Austria's first registered certification mark.
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Schoenherr announces new firm-wide heads of banking, finance & capital markets and real estate practice groups
Schoenherr promotes Sebastian Gutiu (managing partner, Romania) and Matei Florea (partner, Romania) to new firm-wide heads for real estate, and banking, finance & capital markets, respectively.
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Poland/CEE: Schoenherr boosts dispute resolution practice with arbitration and litigation heavyweights
Schoenherr is expanding its CEE wide dispute resolution practice by adding a team of three arbitration and litigation lawyers to its Warsaw office.
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Romania: Schoenherr Bucharest wins two Client Choice Awards 2019
Schoenherr Bucharest received two Client Choice Awards from the International Law Office ("ILO") and Lexology. Georgiana Badescu (partner, Bucharest, competition) won the exclusive award for Romania in the competition & antitrust category, and Emeric Domokos-Hancu (partner, Bucharest, dispute resolution and insolvency & restructuring) was recognised as exclusive winner for Romania in the insolvency & restructuring category.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises bsurance on its Series-A financing
Schoenherr has advised Austrian insurtech start-up bsurance on its Series-A financing round. The investment totals EUR 4 million and was provided by UNIQA Ventures GmbH and an additional investor.
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Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises Woodside Energy on a farm-out agreement with Shell International
Schoenherr has advised Woodside Energy, Australia ("Woodside") on the farm-out agreement with Shell International Exploration and Development Italia S.p.A., concerning Block Khan Kubrat 1-14 in the Black Sea.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Israeli company Playtika on acquisition of Austrian Mobile Games Developer Supertreat
Schoenherr has advised Playtika Ltd. on the acquisition of Supertreat GmbH, the developer of the mobile game "Solitaire – Grand Harvest" ("Solitare – Goldene Ernte").
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Slovenia: Schoenherr advises Group Salins on the acquisition of Soltis
Schoenherr Slovenia has advised the French group of companies Groupe Salins ("Salins"), a pan-European salt producer and distributor, on the acquisition of the company Soltis d.o.o. ("Soltis"), a local distributor of salt products
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Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises Finnish company Caverion on the disposal of its Czech subsidiary to a company in the ČEZ Group
Schoenherr Czech Republic advised Finnish company Caverion Emerging Markets Oy ("Caverion") on the disposal of its Czech subsidiary Caverion Česká Republika s.r.o. to KART spol. s r.o., a member of the ČEZ Group.
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Czech Republic / Slovakia: Schoenherr advises Mast-Jägermeister SE on the acquisition of Rémy Cointreau distribution subsidiaries in the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Schoenherr advised Mast-Jägermeister SE ("Jägermeister") on the acquisition of Rémy Cointreau's distribution subsidiaries in the Czech Republic (Rémy Cointreau Czech Republic s.r.o.) and Slovakia (REMY COINTREAU SLOVAKIA s. r. o.), from their French shareholders Rémy Cointreau S.A. and Rémy Cointreau Services SAS ("Rémy Cointreau"). The deal is subject to regulatory approvals.
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Austria: Schoenherr named Austrian M&A Legal Adviser 2018 by Mergermarket
Schoenherr received the "Austria M&A Legal Adviser of the Year" award from Mergermarket, a leading independent international M&A intelligence service. It is the fourth time Schoenherr's performance has been recognised by Mergermarket following top rankings in 2014, 2015 and 2017.
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Austria/CEE: Schoenherr advises AddLife on acquisition of Biomedica Group
Schoenherr has advised NASDAQ Stockholm listed AddLife AB (publ) ("AddLife"), on the acquisition of Austrian life sciences company Biomedica Medizinprodukte GmbH ("Biomedica").
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Austria/CEE: Schoenherr establishes sector group for Healthcare & Life Sciences
Schoenherr has established a new Healthcare & Life Sciences group to provide more comprehensive advice to clients active in the healthcare sector.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises listed German Aves One AG on financing of NACCO/CIT acquisition
Schoenherr, acting as lead counsel for the financing, successfully advised Aves One AG ("Aves") on the financing of the acquisition of the NACCO/CIT Group.
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Austria/SEE: Schoenherr advises immigon and VR-Leasing on sale of VB-Leasing International
Schoenherr has advised German VR-Leasing AG ("VR-Leasing"), a leasing subsidiary of DZ Bank, and Austrian immigon portfolioabbau ag ("immigon"), the wind down company of the former Österreichische Volksbanken-Aktiengesellschaft, on the sale of VB-Leasing International to a consortium of partners consisting of APS, a leading CEE/SEE distressed debt investment advisor and manager, Nomura, the Asia-headquartered financial services group, and Balbec Capital, a global private investment firm.
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CEE: Schoenherr advises on sale of United Group by KKR to BC Partners
Schoenherr has advised on the sale of a majority stake in United Group, the leading media and communication services provider across South East Europe, by KKR to funds advised by BC Partners.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises listed German Aves One AG on a EUR 155 million senior facility refinancing
Schoenherr successfully advised Aves One AG ("Aves One") on its EUR 155m senior facility refinancing by entering into a new facility agreement with significantly improved commercial terms arranged by a consortium of leading German banks.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises crowdinvesting company CONDA on first-ever digitalisation of shares via blockchain in Austria
Schoenherr and CONDA AG ("CONDA") have succeeded in digitalising the shares of the joint stock company and enabled registered shares to be managed via blockchain technology.
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Schoenherr CEE experts advise Telenor on sale of regional assets to PPF Group
Schoenherr advised Norwegian mobile operator Telenor ASA ("Telenor") on the sale of its Central and Eastern European assets to the CEE private investment firm PPF Group for a consideration of EUR 2.8bln.
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Schönherr-Arbeitsrechtspraxis: "Paket zur Arbeitszeitflexibilisierung macht Gleitzeit unattraktiver"
"Unternehmen sollten sich jedenfalls überlegen, ob sie die Angebote der Arbeitszeitflexibilisierung in Erwägung ziehen. Es kann zu einer finanziellen Mehrbelastung führen.", so eröffnete Partner Stefan Kühteubl eine überaus gut besuchte Schönherr-Informationsveranstaltung zum neuen Arbeitszeitgesetz.
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Schoenherr advises NOVOMATIC on sale of majority stake in I-NEW Unified Solutions
Schoenherr has advised NOVOMATIC AG ("NOVOMATIC"), one of the world's largest producers and operators of gaming technologies, on the sale of 76.81 % in I-NEW Unified Mobile Solutions AG ("I-NEW"), a local telecommunications software and hardware firm, to CYAN AG ("CYAN").
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Schoenherr advises Endeit Capital in largest Austrian start-up financing round in 2018
Schoenherr is harnessing its start-up and venture capital expertise by advising Dutch capital investment firm Endeit Capital in a EUR 50 million Series C financing round for Austrian tour booking platform TourRadar.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Starwood Capital on the acquisition of a core shareholding of 26% in CA Immo
Schoenherr has advised Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood") on the acquisition of a core shareholding in VSE listed CA Immobilien Anlagen AG ("CA Immo") from VSE listed Immofinanz AG ("Immofinanz").
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With Schoenherr, Moldova averts lion's share of US investors' claims in ICSID arbitration
On 28 June 2018, an ICSID Tribunal composed of Prof Philippe Sands, QC (President), The Hon Yves Fortier CC, QC (Claimants' appointee), and Prof Dr Rolf Knieper (Moldova's appointee) dismissed the bulk of damages claimed by a group of US investors against the Republic of Moldova under the state's bilateral investment treaty with the USA.
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Schoenherr CEE team awarded for Deal of the Year in Austria
Schoenherr was honoured by the regional legal industry journal CEE Legal Matters with the Austrian award during the inaugural edition of the Deal of the Year Awards Ceremony held on 6 June 2018 in Prague.
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Schoenherr advises UniCredit on strategic Bancassurance partnerships with Allianz and Generali in CEE
Schoenherr has advised the UniCredit Group on establishing two exclusive strategic partnerships with Allianz and Generali for the distribution of insurance products for individuals and small-businesses in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia announced on 5 June 2018 (see here)
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Schoenherr advises EVO Payments on strategic payments partnership with MONETA Money Bank
Schoenherr's financial services team in Prague advised EVO Payments International ("EVO") on the creation of a long-term strategic alliance with MONETA Money Bank ("MONETA") for payment acceptance services to the bank's retail customers.
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Austria: Schoenherr represents Austrian Core Shareholders on sale of majority shareholding in listed C-QUADRAT to HNA
Schoenherr has advised and represented the core shareholders of Cubic (London) Limited ("Cubic"), including San Gabriel Privatstiftung, and T.R. Privatstiftung, as indirect controlling stockholders in C-QUADRAT Investment AG ("C-QUADRAT"), on the sale of the majority shareholding in Cubic, and thus C-QUADRAT, to the HNA Group (International) Asset Management Co., Limited, Hong Kong ("HNA"). HNA is part of the HNA Group, a leading Chinese diversified industrial group. C-QUADRAT is an independent asset management company listed on the Vienna stock exchange.
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Austria: Schoenherr boosts its insurance practice with industry expert Marguerita Sedrati-Müller
Schoenherr's insurance law practice group is bolstering its capabilities by welcoming attorney at law Marguerita Sedrati-Müller to the team starting April 2018.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises German real estate investor on acquisition of residential properties in Vienna's third district
Schoenherr's real estate transaction team in Vienna has advised German property investor Art-Invest Real Estate ("Art-Invest") on the acquisition of 390 apartments, which will be part of "The Ensemble" development project in Vienna's coveted third district.
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Austria: Schoenherr leads Vienna Airport to success in third runway proceedings: Federal Administrative Court gives green light
Schoenherr has secured a significant victory for the Vienna International Airport ("VIE") and the province of Lower Austria in the proceedings for the third runway at the airport.
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Schoenherr advises Slovenian ENI subsidiary on acquisition of Mestni Plinovodi
Schoenherr has advised Adriaplin d.o.o. ("Adriaplin"), the Slovenian subsidiary of Eni S.p.A., on the acquisition of Mestni Plinovodi d.o.o. ("Mestni Plinovodi"), a local natural gas distribution network operator and gas supplier, from a consortium of sellers consisting of gas distributors Ireti and ACSM-AGAM from Italy and Istrabenz Plini from Slovenia.
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Schoenherr advises specialty chemicals company Synthomer on acquisition of BASF SBR production site in Austria
Schoenherr advised British specialty chemicals company Synthomer plc ("Synthomer") on its acquisition of the BASF SE ("BASF") paper coating dispersions business in Austria for a purchase price of EUR 30m.
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AT/CZ: Schoenherr strengthens teams in Vienna and Prague with two new contract partner promotions
Schoenherr is announcing the promotion of Austria IP lawyer Michael Woller and Czech corporate/M&A expert Vladimír Čížek to contract partner.
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Austria: Schoenherr successfully steers KIKA/Leiner away from financial distress
Schoenherr has supported the Austrian furniture retail group KIKA/Leiner to stabilise in the face of looming liquidity problems stemming from a crisis at shareholder level.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Liechtensteinische Landesbank on the acquisition of Semper Constantia Privatbank
Schoenherr has advised Zürich listed Liechtensteinische Landesbank AG ("LLB") on the acquisition of Semper Constantia Privatbank AG ("Semper Constantia"), Vienna.
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Schönherr berät SALESIANER MIETTEX beim Erwerb der insolventen Wozabal-Gruppe
Schönherr hat die SALESIANER MIETTEX GmbH ("SALESIANER MIETTEX") beim Erwerb der insolventen oberösterreichischen Wozabal-Unternehmensgruppe, sowie bei der Akquisitionsfinanzierung beraten.
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Schönherr berät B&C bei Gewährung einer Hybridkapital-Linie an Semperit AG Holding
Schönherr hat die B&C Holding GmbH ("B&C") bei der Gewährung einer Hybridkapital-Linie an die börsenotierte Semperit AG Holding ("Semperit") von bis zu EUR 150 Mio beraten.
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Schoenherr named leading M&A legal adviser in Austria by Mergermarket for the third time
Schoenherr was named "Austrian M&A Legal Adviser of the Year" by the leading business intelligence provider Mergermarket at the European M&A Awards 2017 Gala.
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Schoenherr advises Deutsche Private Equity on acquisition of Euro-Druckservice
Schoenherr advised Deutsche Private Equity Management III ("DPE") on its acquisition of leaflet printing business Euro-Druckservice ("EDS") from a consortium of three company shareholders.
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Schoenherr advises VC firm Endeit Capital on EUR 9m financing round
Schoenherr is leveraging its start-up and venture capital expertise by advising Dutch capital investment firm Endeit Capital as lead investor in a EUR 9m Series B financing round for Austrian tour booking platform TourRadar.
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Schoenherr advises on EU-Turkey Customs Union case
Schoenherr has successfully advised the association of Turkish freight forwarders ("UND") and Istanbul Lojistik ("IL") on an EU law infringement case against Hungary, which requires Turkish freight forwarding companies to obtain a transit permit for transporting goods across its territory.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Accuron Technologies, Singapore, on acquisition of mechatronic systemtechnik
Schoenherr has advised Accuron Technologies Limited ("Accuron Group"), owned by Temasek Holdings, Singapore, on the acquisition of mechatronic systemtechnik GmbH ("mechatronic systemtechnik") from Danube Equity, a Voest Alpine group company and Fidura, a German private equity fund. The closing of the transaction took place on 16 October 2017.
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Romania: Schoenherr wins three awards from leading financial journal Ziarul Financiar
Schoenherr si Asociatii was honoured by Romania's leading financial journal Ziarul Financiar with three awards during the eight edition of the Business Lawyers' Gala organised by the newspaper on 27 September in Bucharest.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises BK Invest on acquisition of cloud-based customer dialogue solutions atms
Schoenherr advised BK Invest GmbH ("BK Invest") on the acquisition of atms Telefon- und Marketing Services GmbH ("atms"), which also includes sms.at mobile internet services GmbH ("sms.at"), from German company dtms GmbH. The parties have agreed not to disclose the financial terms of the transaction.
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Austria/CEE: Schoenherr supports weXelerate and innovators in the region
Schoenherr has partnered with weXelerate, the largest start-up & innovation hub in Central Europe, as an active supporter and channel partner. On Monday 26 September the weXelerate on-boarding week begins for 55 promising international start-ups that will start developing their ideas in the innovation centre of the Nouvel Tower in Vienna.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Schweighofer Group on sale of Schweighofer Fiber to TowerBrook Capital Partners
Schoenherr has advised Schweighofer Group on the sale of Schweighofer Fiber GmbH ("Schweighofer Fiber"), to private equity group TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P., London/New York ("TowerBrook Capital Partners").
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Deka Immobilien on acquisition of two office buildings in Vienna
Schoenherr advised real estate investment company Deka Immobilien on the acquisition of two office buildings in Vienna, "Hoch Zwei" and "Plus Zwei", from S IMMO AG. The purchase price was EUR 235m and closing took place today, 31 August 2017.
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Austria/Poland: Schoenherr advises KPS Capital Partners, New York, USA on acquisition of DexKo Global
Schoenherr advised US asset manager KPS Capital Partners, LP, New York, USA ("KPS") on the acquisition of DexKo Global's ("DexKo") production facilities in Austria and Poland, from private equity investment firm Sterling Group L.P.
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Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises Bulgarian Eagle airline on AOC Certification
Schoenherr advised Bulgarian Eagle airline, the ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) carrier, recently founded by the Germania Group, on its expansion into Bulgaria.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises French Groupe PSA on acquisition of General Motors' Austrian Opel automotive operation
Schoenherr has advised PSA Peugeot Citroën SA ("Groupe PSA") on the acquisition of General Motors' ("GM") Opel Austrian subsidiary and Opel manufacturing site in Vienna.
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Österreich: Schönherr erreicht für TIWAG entscheidenden Etappensieg bei Umsetzung des Bauvorhabens "Speicherkraftwerk Kühtai"
Schönherr hat für die TIWAG-Tiroler Wasserkraft AG ("TIWAG") einen wichtigen Erfolg auf dem Weg zur Umsetzung des Vorhabens "Speicherkraftwerk Kühtai" erreicht: Das Bundesverwaltungsgericht ("BVwG") hat das Vorhaben unter Vorschreibung zusätzlicher Maßnahmen rechtskräftig genehmigt.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Tele2 on the sale of Tele2 Austria to Hutchison/Drei
Schoenherr has advised Swedish telecommunications group Tele2 on the sale of its subsidiary Tele2 Austria to mobile company Hutchison Drei Austria GmbH ("Drei") for an enterprise value of EUR 95m. The transaction is expected to occur following approval by the Austrian competition authority.
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Österreich: Schönherr berät EVN bei Verkauf ihrer Pensionskasse an VBV-Gruppe
Schönherr hat die börsennotierte EVN AG ("EVN") beim Verkauf ihrer betrieblichen Pensionskasse, der EVN Pensionskasse AG ("EVN Pensionskasse"), an die VBV-Betriebliche Altersvorsorge AG ("VBV") beraten.
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Bulgaria: Schoenherr advises Kronberg International on acquisition of Mall Varna
Schoenherr advised Kronberg International on the acquisition of Mall Varna EAD from Raiffeisen Bank International AG. Closing took place in Q2 2017 and the parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.
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Schoenherr advises Deka Immobilien on the acquisition of the tallest hotel and office building in Austria
Schoenherr has advised real estate investment company Deka Immobilien on the acquisition of DC Tower 1 in Vienna, the tallest hotel and office building in Austria, from a UniCredit Bank Austria AG subsidiary.
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Schoenherr leads Vienna Airport to victory in hearing about third runway: Constitutional Court repeals Federal Administrative Court decision
Schoenherr has achieved an important victory on behalf of Vienna International Airport ("VIE") and the province of Lower Austria in the case regarding the construction of a third runway at the airport.
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Romania: Schoenherr advises IULIUS Group and Atterbury Europe on joint venture for real estate development
Schoenherr advised IULIUS Group ("IULIUS"), the developer and operator of the IULIUS network of shopping malls, and property investor Atterbury Europe B.V. ("Atterbury Europe") on the establishment of a joint financial fund with equal participation shares for the operation of four malls, the mixed-use urban regeneration project Openville Timisoara, and the future development of similar projects in Romania.
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Czech Republic/Hungary/Poland/Slovakia: Schoenherr advises AG FOODS and Coöperatief Avallon on settlement of minority shareholders' disputes and management buyout
Schoenherr advised AG FOODS Group ("AG FOODS") and Coöperatief Avallon MBO U.A. ("Coöperatief Avallon") on the settlement of minority shareholders' disputes and on a subsequent management buyout.
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Austria: Schoenherr advises Erste Group on Frauscher Sensortechnik leveraged buyout financing
Schoenherr has advised Erste Group Bank AG ("Erste Group"), one of the leading financial service providers in Central and Eastern Europe, on the financing of the leveraged buyout of Austrian sensor technology manufacturer Frauscher Sensortechnik GmbH ("Frauscher Sensortechnik") by New York-based Greenbriar Equity Group LLC ("Greenbriar").
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Austria: Schoenherr named "Austrian Law Firm of the Year" and awarded for "European Restructuring Deal: HETA" by IFLR
Schoenherr was named "Austrian Law Firm of the Year" by renowned legal publisher International Financial Law Review ("IFLR") at the IFLR European Awards Ceremony held in London on 20 April.
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Österreich: Schönherr Datenschutzteam: "Verarbeitung von Mitarbeiterdaten im Spannungsfeld zwischen Datenschutz und Arbeitsrecht"
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Austria/CEE: Schoenherr's Arbitration Practice wins GAR Award for Impressive Performance in 2016
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Austria: Schoenherr advises on first Austrian Equity Capital Markets transaction in 2017
Schoenherr has advised publicly traded, global sugar, starch and fruit processor AGRANA Beteiligungsverwaltungs-Aktiengesellschaft ("AGRANA") as issuer on its successful rights offering of 1,420,204 new shares, combined with a secondary offering of 500,000 existing AGRANA shares held by Südzucker AG, one of AGRANA's core shareholders.
This is the first equity capital market ("ECM") transaction in the Austrian market in 2017, and the first deal of its kind in Austria following the entry into force of the European Market Abuse Regulation. The transaction had an overall deal volume of approximately EUR 192m.
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Austria: Schoenherr promotes restructuring expert Miriam Simsa to contract partner