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Impact of intellectual property on M&A transactions in Bulgaria and beyond

Unlocking the value of intellectual property (IP)

EUIPO offers SMEs trade mark and design grants of up to EUR 1,350

February 2023 – The European Commission and European Intellectual Property Office (“EUIPO”) have launched a small and medium sized business fund (SME Fund) to provide reimbursement for trademark and design application fees and pre diagnostic services.

A brief overview of selected legislative changes in the field of Czech employment law

February 2023 – Kinstellar’s Employment Law Team has prepared the following brief overview of upcoming changes in the field of employment law for 2023:

New updates to the Labour Act in Croatia

February 2023 – The Act on Amendments to the Labor Act in Croatia entered into force on 1 January 2023 and brings numerous changes that require employers to make certain adjustments. 

Czech Competition Authority's sector inquiry ends with recommendations for pharmaceutical industry

February 2023 – The Czech Competition Authority has concluded its sector inquiry into the distribution of pharmaceuticals in the Czech Republic, with a focus on the impact of direct distribution systems on competition.

Kinstellar advises Silk Road Fund on the acquisition of a 49% stake in the Sirdarya CCGT power plant in Uzbekistan

February 2023 – Kinstellar is delighted to announce that it has successfully advised Silk Road Fund, a development and investment fund established under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, on the acquisition of a 49% stake in the 1.5 GW Sirdarya...

Kinstellar announces new promotions to Managing Associates and Senior Associates in the Czech Republic

February 2023 – Kinstellar is delighted to announce the promotion to Managing Associate of Martin Holub and Václav Kment, and the promotion to Senior Associate of Tereza Mašková, Matěj Večeřa and Jakub Šťastný in our Prague office.

Kinstellar advises BRD-Groupe Société Générale on a EUR 24.3 million green financing in western Romania

February 2023 – Kinstellar is delighted to announce that it has successfully advised BRD-Groupe Société Générale SA on a EUR 24.3 million financing for the development of two green residential buildings by the Belgian property developer Speedwell...

An Amendment to the Czech Labour Code

February 2023 – An amendment to the Czech Labour Code is expected imminently. This Monday, following the closing of an input window as part of an interdepartmental feedback procedure, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs published an updated draft...

The relaunch of social dialogue in Romania and its impact on employers

January 2023 – A new law on social dialogue has recently been adopted in Romania, Law No 367/2022 on social dialogue 1 ("Law No. 367/2022"), repealing the previous regulation, Law No. 62/2011.