Schoenherr advised the underwriters on the successful initial public offering (IPO) of ASTA Energy Solutions AG (ASTA) on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. ASTA is a global, vertically integrated producer of high-quality copper-based solutions, which are embedded in the heart of modern energy systems, powering mid- to high-voltage transformers, industrial generators and the expanding network of data centres. ASTA's IPO is the first on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in 2026.

Schoenherr advised Raiffeisen Bank International AG and UniCredit Bulbank AD on the project financing for Verila Solar Park 2, owned and developed by 360 Energy, to develop, construct and operate a new battery energy storage system (BESS) in Bulgaria with a capacity of about 360 MWh, in Dupnitsa, Kyustendil District, Bulgaria. The BESS will operate alongside Bulgaria's largest solar power plant (124 MW PV), and will support grid flexibility, as well as increased renewables integration.

Schoenherr advised the sole shareholder of All Birotic Devices Trade & Service (ABD), a Romanian tech company specialising in computer refurbishment, on the sale of the company to Foxway, a leading European circular tech company. Foxway has collaborated with ABD since 2023, repairing tech devices for its range of premium-refurbished and reused computers.

On 2 July 2025, the European Commission published its Strategy for European Life Sciences (see here), setting out the objective of positioning the EU as the world's most attractive place for life sciences by 2030. The strategy announces a series of flagship actions to foster a dynamic and competitive life sciences ecosystem.

Last week, the Austrian Federal Government presented its "Industrial Strategy Austria 2035". The aim of the strategy is to lead the Austrian industrial sector to the forefront of international production. The planned measures range from targeted subsidies and the expansion of renewable energies to strengthening of the grid infrastructure. Here we provide an analysis and summary of the energy section of the industrial strategy.

The European Commission has recognised the regulatory disparities that exist between EU Member States and the candidate Balkan countries. To address these differences, it has identified the need to assess national legal frameworks and provide recommendations to Balkan countries for aligning them with EU standards.

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