we are where you are
With 16 offices and 4 country desks we have a firm footprint in Central Eastern Europe.
;
![]()
;
![]()
;
![]()
;
![]()
;
![]()
our capabilities
As the go-to legal advisor for complex commercial matters in the region, Schoenherr aims to use its proximity to industry leaders, in developing practical solutions for future challenges. We keep a close eye on trends and developments, which enables us to provide high quality legal advice that is straight to the point.
our team
Meet our highly experienced experts, advising on legal questions in 15 countries - covering various legal areas.
our latest press releases
press release
Austria/CEE: Schoenherr again claims leading position in Mergermarket’s 2025 M&A rankings
Schoenherr once again secured a #1 position in Mergermarket's annual league tables, which rank the world's leading M&A advisors by jurisdiction and region.
press release
Austria: Schoenherr advises kabelplus on acquisition of Speed Connect Austria
Schoenherr advised kabelplus GmbH, a leading regional cable network operator, on the acquisition of 100 % of the shares in fibre optic network operator Speed Connect Austria GmbH.
press release
Serbia: Schoenherr advises Elixir Group on EUR 300m syndicated financing led by UniCredit
Moravčević Vojnović and partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advised Elixir Group, as borrower, on a EUR 300m syndicated debt financing provided by UniCredit, NLB and OTP Bank.
legal insights
publication
to the point: White Collar Crime Law in CEE 1/2026
Welcome to our monthly CEE White Collar Crime Law update. With this newsletter, we aim to provide a concise and up-to-date overview of recent case law and other trends and developments in the field of white collar crime law in the CEE region
newsletter
Enhanced termination rules and collective bargaining agreements: a new chapter for freelance employees in Austria
New legislation aimed at closing gaps in the existing legal framework for freelance employees in Austria entered into force on 1 January 2026. Its key objectives are to clarify and codify statutory termination rules that have hitherto been largely unregulated, and to establish a legal basis for the conclusion of, or inclusion in, collective bargaining agreements for freelance employees. To achieve these objectives, amendments to several existing laws were implemented.
publication
to the point: technology & digitalisation | January 2026
Welcome to the January edition of Schoenherr's to the point: technology & digitalisation newsletter!
newsletter
The European Grids Package: building the backbone of Europe's energy transition
The European Commission ("EC") has recently published its European Grids Package ("Grids Package"). The Grids Package sets the framework for strengthening the EU's energy infrastructure – a key precondition for the expansion of renewable energy and for meeting the EU's climate objectives.
newsletter
Neuregelung Wertsicherung in Mietverträgen 2026
Der Nationalrat hat am 11.12.2025 mit dem 5. MILG (5. Mietrechtliches Inflationslinderungsgesetz; "MILG") das Mieten-Wertsicherungsgesetz ("MieWeG") samt Änderungen im Mietrechtsgesetz ("MRG") und im Richtwertgesetz beschlossen. Die Ziele des Gesetzgebers sind: mehr Rechtssicherheit bei Wertsicherungsklauseln in Mietverträgen, eine Dämpfung der inflationsbedingten Mietzinserhöhung und (möglichst) langfristige Mietverhältnisse.
blog
EU: No-Code/Low-Code platforms: future tech, present copyright challenges
Today, most businesses and entrepreneurs are seeking new ways to improve efficiency and reduce overhead costs, especially when much of their commercial activity revolves around an online platform or website. Enter: No-Code and Low-Code platforms.
our vision: straight to the point
With guided precision and legal services tailored to your needs, our teams across 15 countries guide you from start to finish.
get legal insights
Our lawyers keep you up to date on their respective areas of expertise - with ongoing newsletter articles whenever there are relevant changes in the legal world.