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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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Poland: Schoenherr advises mBank on financing for Enterprise Investors' acquisition of Art Wind
Schoenherr advised mBank on the financing provided in connection with Enterprise Investors' acquisition of a 65 % stake in Art Wind sp. z o.o., a Poland-based provider of wind turbine installation and maintenance services across Europe.
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Slovenia: Schoenherr advises Senior Lenders on financial restructuring of SIJ Group
Schoenherr advised NLB d.d. (as coordinator), OTP banka d.d., UniCredit Banka Slovenija d.d., SID banka, d.d., Banka Intesa Sanpaolo d.d., European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Erste Group Bank AG, Gorenjska banka d.d. and Banka Sparkasse d.d. (the "Senior Lenders") on the comprehensive restructuring of SIJ Group's senior financial indebtedness.
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10 March 2026
M.Neagu M.Popescu A.Cristea S.Popa L.Buzatu-Teodorescu G.Bădescu D.Trusculete M.Anghel
Romania: Schoenherr advises Enterprise Investors on investment in Romanian gym chain 18GYM
Schoenherr advised Enterprise Investors on its investment in 18GYM, one of Romania's leading fitness chains. The transaction underscores Enterprise Investors' commitment to backing high-growth businesses in the region and marks a strategic move into Romania's rapidly expanding fitness and wellness sector.
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Austria: A "class action" through the back door?
The Austrian Supreme Court has addressed the collective redress in several decisions – in particular in 4 Ob 184/24y, 4 Ob 180/24k, 4 Ob 51/25s and 9 Ob 43/25a – including a claim for elimination under Section 15 of the Federal Act Against Unfair Competition (Gesetz gegen den unlauteren Wettbewerb – UWG).
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Important changes for trademark owners: 13th edition of the Nice Classification of goods and services adopted
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to the point: Litigation-Update Österreich 2/2026
Willkommen zu unserem monatlichen Litigation-Update für Österreich.
Mit diesem Newsletter möchten wir Ihnen einen kompakten und aktuellen Überblick über relevante Rechtsprechung, Gesetzesänderungen und Entwicklungen im österreichischen Zivil- und Zivilprozessrecht bieten. Von höchstgerichtlichen Entscheidungen über Neuerungen bis hin zu praktischen Hinweisen für Ihr Unternehmen – wir halten Sie auf dem Laufenden.
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Bulgaria implements NIS 2 Directive: key changes to the Cybersecurity Act
On 13 February 2026, the amended Bulgarian Cybersecurity Act entered into force, transposing the EU NIS 2 Directive into national law, albeit 16 months past the original deadline.
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Lootboxen und weitere Entwicklungen im Glücksspiel & Entertainment
Kürzlich hat eine OGH-Entscheidung für erhebliches Aufsehen im Glücksspielbereich gesorgt: Es ging um die Frage, ob "Lootboxen", die im Rahmen einer Fußballsimulation erworben werden können, als Glücksspiel im rechtlichen Sinn zu qualifizieren sind. Spannend ist nun insbesondere, ob sich diese Einstufung auf ähnliche Spielmechaniken in anderen digitalen Angeboten übertragen lässt. Doch das ist nicht die einzige Entwicklung im Bereich Glücksspiel & Entertainment.
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