Former Rohlik Group Chief Legal Officer Ivo Hartmann has returned to private practice by joining the newly established VIDD in Prague.
Nada Matusikova Appointed Co-Head of Legal at RWS Group
Former RWS Language Services Legal Director Nada Matusikova has been appointed Co-Head of Legal at the RWS Group.
Marcela Kanova Returns to Private Practice as Partner with Rowan Legal
Former IBM Associate Partner Marcela Kanova has returned to private practice by joining Rowan Legal as a Partner in Prague.
KSB's Simona Hornochova Appointed Head of Czech General Financial Directorate
Former Kocian Solc Balastik Tax Advisor Simona Hornochova was appointed the new Director of the Czech General Financial Directorate.
Pfizer Appoints Lucie Kubenova To Lead Legal Eastern Europe Cluster
Pfizer has appointed Prague-based Lucie Kubenova to the role of Eastern Europe Cluster Legal Lead, Legal Director.
2022 Corporate Counsel Handbook: Risks and Compliance
Adam Brzezinski of MoneyGram, Alex Florescu of Nepi RockCastle, Asli Sahinkaya of Setur, Christian Blatchford of Energo Pro, Deniz Sanli of American Gaming Systems, Eleni Stathaki of Upstream Systems, Ernest Jedrzejewski of Amgen, Ioana Regenbogen of ING, Joanna Przybyl of Revetas Capital, Mark Erdelyi of Yettel Hungary, Marta Ziolkowska-Nasinska of Fererro, Mary Chaidou of AIG, Stefan Orosi of Prima Bank Slovensko, Wioletta Kaloska of Symfonia, Zita Toth of Primaenergia, describe what is at the top of the agenda for their compliance and risk functions and how they nurture a culture of compliance within their companies.
2022 Corporate Counsel Handbook: Managing the In-House Team
Adam Brzezinski of MoneyGram, Alex Florescu of Nepi RockCastle, Andras Levai of Market Epito, Andrzej Klimek of Idea Getin, Eleni Stathaki of Upstream Systems, Gunel Rzayeva of VavaCars, Ingo Steinwender of CA Immobilien, Ioana Regenbogen of ING, Iwona Gajek of BNP Paribas, Mark Erdelyi of Yettel, Marta Ziolkowska-Nasinska of Fererro, Nadia Matusikova of RWS Moravia, Stefan Orosi of Prima Bank Slovensko, Sylvia Nanovska of Telelink, Tiina Pukk of Kou Mobility, Zeynep Derman Kucukonder of Coca-Cola, Zita Toth of Primaenergia, Zuzanna Kopaczynska-Grabiec of Wonga.pl, and more share their insights into how their in-house legal teams have been evolving and their best practices on managing in in-house legal function.
Deal 5: CVI Managing Director Radoslav Tausinger on Investment in Saunia
On August 23, 2022, CEE Legal Matters reported that JSK had advised Credit Value Investments on its investment in the Saunia Group through bond financing. CEE In-House Matters spoke with Radoslav Tausinger, Managing Director at Credit Value Investments (CVI), to learn more about the matter.
Deal 5: Kofola CFO Martin Pisklak on the Group's Refinancing
On July 13, 2022, CEE Legal Matters reported that Onisko & Holesova, Planinic Soljic & Partners, and solo practitioner Klemen Ticar advised Kofola on its refinancing. CEE In-House Matters spoke with Martin Pisklak, Group Chief Financial Officer at Kofola CeskoSlovensko, to learn more about the matter.
Deal 5: Komercni Banka Transaction Manager Robert Klan on EUR 137.5 Million Loan to Accolade
On May 25, 2022, CEE Legal Matters reported that Clifford Chance had advised Komercni Banka including a club of lenders on a EUR 137.5 million loan to the Accolade group for the construction of an Amazon automated distribution center. CEE In-House Matters spoke with Robert Klan, Transaction Manager – Global Banking at Komercni Banka, to learn more about the matter.
Bryan Wilson Moves to Dual Asset
Bryan Wilson has stepped down from his firm to join Dual Asset as Head of CEE.
Jan Kubicek Joins BAT in the Czech Republic
Jan Kubicek has joined British American Tobacco in the Czech Republic as Senior Legal Counsel.
Deal 5: Commerz Real Senior Legal Counsel Dirk Schilo on Disposal of Charles Square Center
On February 25, 2022, CEE Legal Matters reported that Clifford Chance had advised Commerz Real on its sale of Charles Square Center to a closed-end European real estate fund represented by KGAL Investment Management. CEE In-House Matters spoke with Dirk Schilo, Senior Legal Counsel at Commerz Real to learn more about the deal.
Deal 5: Renfe Chief Strategy Officer Manel Villalante on Acquisition in Leo Express
On December 6, 2021, CEE Legal Matters reported that PwC Legal had advised Spanish railway company Renfe on the acquisition of a stake in the Czech carrier Leo Express. CEE In-House Matters spoke with Manel Villalante i Llaurado, Chief Strategy Officer at Renfe, to learn more about the matter.
Deal 5: AI Startup Incubator Business Development Director Angelo Burgarello on OpenRefactory Investment
On October 7, 2021, CEE Legal Matters reported that Kocian Solc Balastik had advised Czech technology accelerator AI Startup Incubator on its investment in US-Bangladeshi OpenRefactory. CEE In-House Matters spoke with Angelo Burgarello, Business Development Director at AI Startup Incubator, to learn more about the investment.
Lukas Zapletal Appointed to Legal Operations Director for Bottling Investments Group at Coca-Cola
Czech lawyer Lukas Zapletal has been appointed to the role of Legal Operations Director, Bottling Investments Group at the Coca-Cola Company in Singapore.
Josef Adam Leaves Private Practice to Join CZG as Group General Counsel
Former Havel & Partners Partner Josef Adam joined CZG - Ceska Zbrojovka Group SE as the Group General Counsel.
Edit Rosta Joins SAP as Senior Legal Counsel in the Czech Republic
Former 3M General Counsel Edit Rosta has joined SAP in Prague as a Senior Legal Counsel.