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📖 We're kicking off our Legal Buzzword of the Week series with the term: 👉 ELTIF (European Long-Term Investment Fund) brought to you by Markus Aigner. ELTIFs are alternative investment funds (AIFs) used to promote long-term investments in the European economy which shall provide retail investors the opportunity to invest in illiquid investments, e.g. (big) infrastructure projects or renewables projects. ELTIFs are strictly regulated to protect (retail) investors and need to comply with various diversification requirements. 📢 Follow us for more from our Legal Buzzword of the Week series, where each week we bring you simplified definitions to key topical terms you might be reading about in the news and on the web. Do you have any questions? Interested in learning more about a specific term? Reach out directly to that week's legal expert. 💬 🤔 Want to see a buzzword featured? Let us know in the comment section below! 👇 #WolfTheiss #WTLegalBuzzwordOfTheWeek #LegalTerms #LawOnTheLevel #BankingAndFinance #EuropeanLongTermInvestmentFund #AlternativeInvestmentFunds #LegalDefinitions

🎧 The latest episode of our Wolf Theiss Soundshot "Digital Law" series podcast dives deep into the EU's response to the ever-growing threat of cyberattacks. 💻 https://wt.legal/NYcE Roland Marko and Lisa Marie Bernsteiner dissect the new EU cybersecurity framework, unpacking the legal muscle behind initiatives like the NIS2 Directive, the CER Directive and DORA. Tune in to learn more about the EU’s approach to tackling cyber threats, how it may impact your organisation and how to start preparing for these new comprehensive compliance requirements. #WolfTheiss #Soundshot #LegalPodcast #DigitalLaw #EUCybersecurity #NIS2Directive #CERDirective #DORA #Cybersecurity

🌏 Earlier in June, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Austria held a lecture on "Successful K-Business in Austria" at the Korea Kulturzentrum in Vienna. Sang Wha Lee from our Corporate / M&A team in Vienna and member of Wolf Theiss Asia Desk, was invited to give a brief overview on the legal steps that need to be considered when starting a business in Austria, together with Sung-Hyek Hong. Mi-Ja Chun (CEO of Akakiko), Jennifer Zhang (Vienna Business Agency), Chang-hee Moon (Marketing manager of Tetoi) and Sunghoon Kim (Korean Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) participated as lecturers too, providing useful information and experience that will be of practical help to Koreans living in Austria and wishing to start a business in Austria. For more information on how our Asia Desk can assist your business visit us at: https://wt.legal/NXoc #WolfTheiss #AsiaDesk #WTAsiaDesk #BusinessSuccess #LegalEvents

Croatia introduces new compliance requirements under the Croatian Act on Restrictive Measures as of 15 May 2024. What are these? Are they applicable to you and your business? If so, how do you stay compliant? Get informed through Dora Gaži Kovačević and Alan Vučkovečki's latest Client Alert, accessible here: https://wt.legal/NX5b #WolfTheiss #Compliance #RestrictiveMeasures #Transparency

A team of Wolf Theiss lawyers advised Schibsted group, a media and marketplace capital group with a leading position in the Nordics, on Polish aspects of separation of its business into two companies – Schibsted Media and Schibsted Marketplaces. 🤝 Our lawyers acted as local counsel next to Wiersholm, lead counsel to Schibsted. As result of the division, as of June 7th, Schibsted Media, now fully owned by Tinius Trust through Blommenholm Industrier, acquired the news media operations and will continue to deliver trustworthy journalism through brands such as VG, Aftonbladet, Aftenposten and Svenska Dagbladet. Schibsted Marketplaces remains a publicly listed company connecting millions of users every month through leading platforms, including Finn, Blocket, Tori and Oikotie. The advising M&A team was led by Izabela Zielińska-Barłożek and further supported by Katarzyna Jaroszyńska-Lewandowska, Paweł Szumowski and Jan Kaźmierczak. #WolfTheiss #TransactionNews #MarketNews #PolishMAndA

Our International Arbitration experts Alexander Zollner and Philipp Theiler have contributed to the 15th edition of the "In-Depth Review - International Arbitration" by Lexology on Austria. Their chapter offers comprehensive insights into the Austrian Arbitration Act and its alignment with the UNCITRAL Model Law, highlighting Austria's robust legal framework for arbitration. A link to the publication can be found on our website: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d_m7WUj6 #WolfTheiss #InternationalArbitration #LegalExpertise #AustrianArbitration #UNCITRALModelLaw #Lexology

🌟 The next generation visits! 🌟⁠ ⁠ We had an amazing time hosting students from JusHAK Schönborngasse at our office. Our employment law experts Magdalena Ziembicka, Sarah Haubmann LL.M. (WU) and Hemma Elsner led an interactive workshop complete with a quiz and prizes! 🎉📚⁠ ⁠ Having young minds in our offices, whether they are legal interns or school pupils, is always exciting and incredibly valuable. We learn just as much from them as they do from us! 💡⁠ Huge thanks to everyone who joined us! 🙌 Can’t wait for the next visit – it’s already in the books! 📅✨ #WolfTheiss #NextGeneration #LegalEducation #EmploymentLaw #JusHak #KickstartYourCareer

Join us in celebrating our Partner Ligia Popescu's big win as she receives the Excellence Award at the Lady Lawyer 2024 Gala! 👏🎉 Popescu Ligia Cecilia, Partner in our Romania office, was awarded for her hard work and performance at the 9th edition of Lady Lawyer Gala. The award acknowledges and shows appreciation for Ligia's influence and is a recognition of her achievements in the practice of law - areas of Litigation, Arbitration and Criminal Business Law. During the event, the 2024 special edition of Lady Lawyer magazine was launched, featuring an extensive interview with Ligia. The Lady Lawyer Awards annually reward the merits and performance of women in the Romanian legal community. Lady Lawyer is a special magazine published by Universul Juridic. The magazine is unique on the market, distinguished by an editorial proposal that resonates right from the title: the discovery of the most established and/or promising female talents among practicing lawyers in various professions. "I trained in the practice of litigation and arbitration international arbitration alongside Romanian lawyers who are true legends in the legal landscape." "The remarkable activity of women in large law firms demonstrates their exceptional qualities, resilience being categorically one of them." The award shows excellence of all of our women at Wolf Theiss. #WolfTheiss #WTMoreThanADay #WTCulture #WomenInLaw #FemalePower

Winning not just one but three awards at the Women in Business Law EMEA Awards ceremony of 2024 is a significant firm-wide achievement for us. 🏆🏆🏆 At last night's Women in Business Law Awards (EMEA), Katerina Kraeva accepted three awards on behalf of Wolf Theiss: Career Development National Firm of the Year, Central Europe Firm of the Year and Poland Firm of the Year. 🙏 We are immensely proud of this recognition. Our international female leaders at Wolf Theiss are integral to what makes us the firm that we are, with the skill sets we possess. Their expertise, professionalism and know-how serve as a valuable roadmap for our entire team while also acting as a key asset when advising clients. We are dedicated to this journey of supporting excellence in a diverse and inclusive work environment. 💪 #WolfTheiss #OneRegionOneFirm #WTMoreThanADay #WTCulture

Our recent business breakfast in Prague, co-hosted with Cushman & Wakefield, brought together a diverse group of real estate professionals for an insightful discussion on the strategic use of investment structures specifically for real estate.   The event featured a panel discussion led by Wolf Theiss' own legal experts, including Tomáš Kren, Filip Michalec and Marcin Pietkiewicz. They were joined by industry leaders from across the public and private sector including Petr Karpeles (TPA Group Tax), Erik Janovský (Mint Investments), Erik Müller (Cushman & Wakefield, Czech Capital Market Association - AKAT), Jana Brodani (Czech Capital Market Association - AKAT) and Aleš Králík (Ministerstvo financí České republiky) offering a well-rounded perspective. We have summarised some of these insights below:   ⭐ Investment funds are a powerful tool for optimising real estate portfolios and securing financing for business expansion.   🗝️ Understanding how to set up and administer a well-functioning fund structure is crucial for navigating the financial regulatory landscape. This includes considering all aspects such as taxes, valuation and legal perspectives.   ✔️ Overview of the important amendment to 'ZISIF' (Czech Act on Management Companies and Investment Funds) coming up next week, 1 July, which aims to make fund structures more attractive by providing new options for structuring funds.   Don't miss our next event. Stay ahead by subscribing to our newsletters for invitations to future events and industry updates! 📩 https://wt.legal/NPYX #WolfTheiss #RealEstate #InvestmentFunds #LegalEvents #FinancialRegulation