KDK Advised Deutz AG on the Acquisition of Çatalkaya Makina
October 2025
Our member firm Kolcuoglu Demirkan Kocakli advised Deutz AG, a publicly traded company and one of the world's leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems, on the acquisition of Çatalkaya Makina, the official distributor of Deutz AG engines and spare parts in Turkey.
Lifting the Corporate Veil in Montenegro
October 2025
Dijana Raickovic, Legal Counsel
Law Offices of Jovovic, Mugosa & Vukovic
The legal concept of lifting the corporate veil, or the illusion of legal personality, originates from Anglo-Saxon (English) law.
The general principle is that a limited partner, a member of a limited liability company, and a shareholder are not liable for the obligations of the company. However, if members of these companies abuse the rules regarding the separation of company assets and their personal assets, or otherwise misuse the company by treating its assets as their own (for personal gain or the…
KDK Advised Getir on the Sale of Getir Araç to Tiktak
October 2025
Our member firm Kolcuoglu Demirkan Kocakli advised Getir, Turkey’s second and Europe’s first grocery delivery decacorn, on the sale of Getir Araç - a leading digital mobility and car rental service provider and a member of the Getir group - to Tiktak, a leading car-sharing brand specialising in on-demand, minute-based car rentals for both individuals and businesses.
KDK Advised Turkven on Its Acquisition of Majority Stake in Çağatay Pet Food
September 2025
Our member firm Kolcuoglu Demirkan Kocakli, advised Turkven, co-investing alongside international investors, on its acquisition of a majority state in Çağatay Pet Food, a prominent Turkish copmany producing high-qualilty dry pet food.
Maric & Co and Zivkovic Samardzic Advised Olvi Oyj on its Acquisition of Banja Luka Brewery
September 2025
Our member firms Maric & Co and Zivkovic Samardzic Law Office advised Olvi Oyj on its acquisition of Banja Luka Brewery (Banjalučka Pivara), including its Serbian branch. Banja Luka Brewery, best known for its flagship brand Nektar, is one of the most established breweries in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with operations also in Serbia and sales across the wider region.
Olvi Group is a Finnish beverage company founded in 1878, known for offering a wide product range including beers, non-alcoholic drinks, long drinks, mineral water, juices, energy drinks, and RTD cocktails. In 2024,…
Initial Guidance Released on the Greek FDI Regime
August 2025
Anastasia Dritsa, Partner, Konstantinos Sidiropoulos, Senior Associate, and Ioanna Markati, Associate
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm
After a summer of anticipation among businesses and legal practitioners, the Interministerial Committee for the Screening of Foreign Direct Investments on grounds of security or public order ("ICSFDI – Δ.Ε.Ε.Α.Ξ.Ε.") has published its much-awaited initial interpretative guidance ("Guidance") regarding the implementation of Law 5202/2025 ("FDI Law"), which entered into force on 23 May 2025.
The Guidance is relatively brief but addresses key…
KG Law Firm Advises Major Aviation Investors in Aircraft Acquisitions
August 2025
Aviation law experts of our member firm Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm led by Claire Pavlou, Partner, alongside Amalia Pantazi, Senior Associate, advised ICBC, Dubai Aerospace and Orix Aviation international groups in the sale and lease novation of two Airbus A320 and A321 registered in Greece, and leased to a leading Greek operator.
KG Law Firm's team successfully supported the transactions to completion on demanding timeframes, committed to provide high-quality services in the growing Greek aviation sector.
BOYANOV & Co. Advises on RealPage, Inc.'s Acquisition of Rexera
August 2025
Our member firm BOYANOV & Co. has advised on the Bulgarian legal aspects of the strategic acquisition of Rexera by RealPage, Inc., a global leader in AI-enabled software platforms for the real estate industry. The acquisition brings together Rexera’s intelligent AI workforce with HomeWiseDocs, a RealPage company, to create a nationwide platform in the United States that enhances real estate transactions and operational services.
The deal strengthens RealPage’s AI capabilities by automating key real estate processes such as HOA document retrieval, lien searches, mortgage payoffs…
KG Law Firm Advised PETSIAVAS S.A. on the Acquisition of ABC Kinitron Greece
July 2025
Our member firm Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm acted as legal advisor to PETSIAVAS S.A., a leading player in the Greek healthcare and pharmaceutical industry, on the successful acquisition of the oral and dental care business of abc Kinitron Greece, a Greek company known for its oral hygiene and dermocosmetic products.
The transaction marks an important milestone for PETSIAVAS S.A., reinforcing its long-standing commitment to strategic growth and innovation in the healthcare ecosystem, while welcoming a portfolio of high-value products and a team of scientific experts with proven…
Navigating the Changing Landscape of Beneficial Ownership
July 2025
Natasa Pipan Nahtigal, Managing Partner
Selih & partnerji
Slovenia changed the rules on access to information on ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs). What does this mean and how does it affect me? Here are some fast facts.
What is an UBO?
An UBO is generally a natural person who ultimately owns or controls a company or another legal entity, that means the “real individual” behind the company.
I am the manager. Why am I identified as the UBO, even if I don’t own any shares in the company?
The management is identified as the UBO when no other natural persons can be identified…
DTB Advises on Sale of Signalinea
July 2025
Our member firm Divjak Topic Bahtijarevic & Krka acted as legal advisors to Marko Dovgan, the owner of Signalinea LTD, a leading Croatian provider of installed guardrail solutions and road marking services, in the successful sale of his shares to Saferoad Group, a European leader in road safety and steel solutions.
The acquisition of Signalinea by Saferoad Group positions Signalinea for continued growth and strengthens Saferoad’s presence in the Southeast Europe region, representing a significant step forward for both parties in their shared commitment to advance road safety.
DTB's…
KG Law Firm Acts as Lead Counsel to Frigoglass SAIC in Cross-Border Transformative Iberian Transaction
July 2025
Our member firm Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm has acted as Lead Counsel to Frigoglass SAIC in its strategic EUR 10.2 million acquisition of Provisiona Iberia, S.L. and Serlusa Refrigerantes, Lda., based in Spain and Portugal, respectively, and operating under the Interbeverage Services brand in marketing and servicing of commercial coolers across the Iberian Peninsula.
The KG Law Firm team was led by Theodore Rakintzis, Partner, and Meletios Andrianos, Counsel, with the invaluable support of Penny Oikonomopoulou, Counsel, Sotiria Pane, Associate, and Stelios Christodoulakis, Junior…
