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Austria: Schoenherr supports Stadtwerke Klagenfurt AG in EIA declaration proceedings regarding Alpen-Adria swimming area ..
News from Moldova: one more piece of legislation to combat delayed payment in commercial transactions
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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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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Legal game plan: What the Austrian government programme 2025–2029 means for sports law
The 2025–2029 government programme of the three-party coalition includes several proposals relevant to sports law. In this blog article, we highlight key points from the sports sector and offer legal commentary from a practical perspective.
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Hungarian competition law and enforcement trends: what can companies expect in 2025?
New amendments were implemented to the Hungarian Competition Act in 2024 and early 2025. Merger control proceedings increased by almost a third in 2024 compared to the previous year. The enforcement activity of the Hungarian Competition Authority (HCA) was also noteworthy, with the Hungarian watchdog imposing more fines for competition infringements than in the previous year, especially in cartel cases. In this article we explore recent legislative changes and enforcement trends, while highlighting what companies can expect for the rest of 2025.
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Why a legal register is essential for businesses – beyond ISO certification
A legal register – also referred to as a compliance register or regulatory register – is a structured documentation of all laws, regulations and obligations relevant to a company's operations.
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to the point: financial regulation | 04/2025
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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With guided precision and legal services tailored to your needs, our teams across 14 countries guide you from start to finish.
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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.