While Europe continues to be challenged by volatile markets, Central and Eastern Europe have weathered the economic downturns reasonably well. The region, perceived as an increasingly attractive private equity market, boasts considerable deal flow figures.

Benefit from the region's many advantages with the help of Dentons' CEE Private Equity team. Experienced managers, ready access to lenders and established tax structures and exit infrastructures are all in place to support the private equity investment lifecycle and ensure expected returns on the CEE market.

At every stage of the investment cycle, our lawyers understand global impacts on Central and Eastern Europe. We can help your investment benefit from the region’s positive attributes and prospects.

Buyout funds, venture funds and entrepreneurs trust Dentons' cross-border, multidisciplinary experience on private equity matters, from acquisitions through tax structuring to exit strategies. We have adopted a comprehensive approach to private equity matters by combining forces with our tax, capital markets, banking, litigation, employment and IP lawyers to maximize efficiency and mitigate potential risks of your investment.

Look to Dentons for effective solutions in the following areas:

• Small- to large-cap leveraged acquisitions
• Fund formation, including regulatory and tax structures
• Fund and corporate governance
• Management mandates
• Financing, including senior, mezzanine and structured debts and preferred stock financing
• Public-to-private and delisting
• Portfolio assistance
• Venture capital

Recognition

Leaders League 2021 rankings recognize Dentons across Europe

January 26, 2021

Leaders League 2021 rankings have recognized Dentons among the best law firms across Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Russia and Spain. In total, Dentons received ratings in 60 categories, with 67 lawyers highlighted. 

Dentons ranks No. 1 for M&A in Central and Eastern Europe in Q1 2020 League Tables

April 30, 2020

Dentons has ranked #1 for M&A by deal count for the Eastern Europe region for Q1 2020, according to Bloomberg League Tables. Dentons advised on 18 announced deals.

Dentons in Poland the winner of 2013 Book of Lists ranking

June 18, 2013

Dentons Poland has won the Book of Lists 2013 ranking in the Law Firm category. The honor was formally announced at a gala event on 18 June in Warsaw.

Insights

Ukraine introduces new benefits for voluntary tax compliance

September 30, 2024

Ukraine: Commencing from October 1, 2024, tax benefits for taxpayers with a high level of voluntary tax compliance or members of the announced “White Business Club” will come into full force and effect.

Dentons Prague Newsletter - The Czech Republic’s New Act on Foreign Direct Investment

February 11, 2021

Czech Republic: The President of the Czech Republic signed the Act on Foreign Direct Investment, which will take effect as of May 1, 2021. The Act follows the EU legislative framework on the examination of selected foreign investments for security reasons given by the Regulation No. (EU) 2019/452. The FDI Act introduces the obligation for foreign investors from countries outside the EU, investing in strategic sectors of the Czech economy, to obtain prior clearance from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Dentons Prague Newsletter - The Czech Republic’s New Act on Foreign Direct Investment (Czech)

February 11, 2021

Czech Republic: The President of the Czech Republic signed the Act on Foreign Direct Investment, which will take effect as of May 1, 2021. The Act follows the EU legislative framework on the examination of selected foreign investments for security reasons given by the Regulation No. (EU) 2019/452. The FDI Act introduces the obligation for foreign investors from countries outside the EU, investing in strategic sectors of the Czech economy, to obtain prior clearance from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons assists Profitroom in attracting new investor

April 16, 2024

Global law firm Dentons has advised the founders of Profitroom and cyber_Folks on the signing of a preliminary conditional agreement for the sale of a 65 percent stake in the company to MCI Capital. The transaction values Profitroom at PLN 290 million. The closing of the transaction is subject to merger control clearance.

Dentons advises EMMA Capital on the sale of 75% of SuperSport and a new joint venture with Entain

August 22, 2022

Global law firm Dentons advised EMMA Capital, a private investment holding focusing on markets in Europe and Asia, on their agreement with Entain plc, a leading global sports betting and gaming group, to sell a 75% stake in SuperSport, the leading gaming and sportsbook operator in Croatia. EMMA Capital will contribute its residual stake in Supersport in exchange for a 25% stake in a new joint venture (“Entain CEE”) to drive the company’s expansion in Central and Eastern Europe. The transaction is expected to value SuperSport at €920 million.

Dentons wins two “deal of the year awards” from CEE Legal Matters

April 14, 2022

Global law firm Dentons received two awards – “Deal of the Year in Slovakia” and “Deal of the Year in Montenegro” at the 2022 CEE Legal Matters Awards.

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