Country chapters for Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland & Romania
These quick reference country chapters on Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland and Romania are designed in an easy-to-access Q&A format provide practitioners with detailed information on the legal frameworks and current developments in Distressed M&A.
Key topics for each country include:
• Market climate
• Principal risks in M&A transactions
• Timing of transactions
• Applicable legal framework
• Difference from non-distressed M&A
• and more
Updates and trends from regional experts
Our specialists provide an overview of Distressed M&A for each country, including trends and developments and a complete breakdown of the regulatory enviornment from documentation to judicial and regulatory approvals. These easy-to-reference guides are the perfect starting point to understand the current enviornment in these key jurisdictions in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe.
Full country chapters available in PDF
Austria – Distressed M&A 2023
Bulgaria – Distressed M&A 2023
Hungary – Distressed M&A 2023
Poland – Distressed M&A 2023
Romania – Distressed M&A 2023
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Distressed M&A Guides 2023
Country chapters for Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland & Romania These quick reference country chapters on Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland and Romania are designed in an easy-to-access Q&A format provide practitioners with detailed information on the legal frameworks and current developments in Distressed M&A. Key topics for each country include: • Market climate • Principal risks […]...
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