New report – Independent production and retention of intellectual property rights

The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new in-depth analysis of the national definitions of independent production in Europe and the frameworks governing copyright retention by independent producers. The study has been co-financed by the European Commission under Creative Europe. The data used in the report was provided by a pan-European team of national experts and […]

Maag, Skeleton and PVcase announced as Baltic deals of the year 2024

Today, the Baltic deals of the year were announced at the Baltic M&A and Private Equity Forum 2024 in Vilnius. The winners of the title are Maag Grupp and Skeleton Technologies of Estonia and PVcase of Lithuania. Award winners 2024 The Baltic M&A Deal of the Year is Maag Grupp’s acquisition of HKScan‘s Baltic businesses […]

European Legal update 01.04. – 16.04.

Assistant lawyer  Natālija Ķīse compiled the material.      ESG ECtHR delivers three Grand Chamber rulings in cases concerning climate change Issued: 9 April 2024 The European Court of Human Rights issued rulings in three climate change-related cases, emphasising the relationship between environmental issues and human rights. Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland, Carême […]

Procedural Rights in the EU

Renowned chef Jörgen Kohal divests interests in Poke Bowl and MEZE

We advised Jörgen Kohal, a decorated and highly renowned Estonian chef in divesting his interests in the businesses comprising the Poke Bowl and MEZE brands. The interests were acquired by Jörgen Kohal’s business partner and co-founder of the businesses, Mikk Rajaver. Poke Bowl was established in 2018 and is Estonia’s first and largest restaurant chain […]