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start-up financing
This primer offers a general overview of the key legal issues arising within the life cycle of a start-up.
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As the go-to legal advisor for complex commercial matters in the region, Schoenherr aims to use its proximity to industry leaders, in developing practical solutions for future challenges. We keep a close eye on trends and developments, which enables us to provide high quality legal advice that is straight to the point.
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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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Austrian legal reform enhances asset restitution for CEO fraud victims
Every year, billions are stolen globally through CEO or fake president fraud. Once assets are transferred, recovering them becomes a challenging and exhausting task. Fortunately, and finally, Austrian lawmakers have responded, and with new regulations effective from 1 January 2025, the restitution of such assets during pending criminal proceedings has been significantly facilitated.
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Romania: Changes in merger clearance fees
The Romanian Competition Council (the "RCC") recently revised its Guidelines on calculating merger control clearance fees. The new Annex to the Guidelines now expands the turnover thresholds and increases fees for Phase 1 cases.
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Austria: Yet another service fee? Austria’s Supreme Court confirms validity!
In the past, the Oberster Gerichtshof (OGH), Austria’s Supreme Court, has repeatedly dealt with the admissibility of contractual clauses on the charging of fees and their transparency according to current consumer law.
Its recent decision of 13 February 2025 (9 Ob 116/24k) addressed the permissibility of a service fee charged by a delivery service.
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The new EU design legislation: key updates and changes
The European Union has recently enacted a significant overhaul of its design protection legal framework, aimed at modernising and aligning it with the digital age by addressing new challenges posed by technological advances and market globalisation. The new EU Design Legislative Reform Package, published in the Official Journal on 18 November 2024, introduces substantial changes that will impact design holders and practitioners across the EU.
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11 March 2025
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K.Tupá M.Svoboda K.Hlavinková F.Buta B.Bodó M.Schmiedinger W.Kapica
to the point: financial regulation | 02/2025
Welcome to our to the point newsletter. Every month, we are looking back at the most relevant developments in the area of financial regulation in the CEE region.
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