We advised HBO and Sky Atlantic on contractual and tax matters relating to co-production of the TV mini-series Chernobyl. Chernobyl is produced by Sister Pictures, The Mighty Mint and Word Games for HBO and Sky Atlantic. Written by Craig Mazin and directed by Johan Renck, the five-part mini-series dramatizes the true story of the 1986 explosion at […]
We advised ALSO Holding, one of the leading providers of ICT (information and communications technology) distribution, solutions and services in Europe, on an agreement with MCI Euroventures, the majority shareholder of ABC Data, regarding the takeover of the entire business operations of ABC Data. The client was advised in cooperation with law firm Wolf Theiss. […]
New comparative study on film funding criteria in Europe report was commissioned by the MEDIA sub-programme of Creative Europe. The analysis covers funding for pre-production (script development, project development), production, distribution and promotion for cinema films, TV films and series as well as other audiovisual content. The Latvian part was prepared by head of Competition and Regulatory […]
2018 proved to be a record year for M&A dealmaking in the Baltics, with Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) among the hottest sectors. Although global TMT sector trends show a cool-off by both deal count and deal value, nevertheless mid-2019 results in the Baltics and Belarus plus the pipeline ahead suggest that the fast pace […]
On 20 December 2018, the new European Electronic Communications Code (EECC) entered into force, aiming to encourage the substantial infrastructure investment required to achieve 5G rollout and gigabit connectivity. The EECC also consolidates existing European rules on electronic communications networks and services, and aligns them with recent technological developments in the field. The EECC must be […]
