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IILR: 4th Symposium of the Department of International and European Insolvency at the University of Cologne
The assertion of avoidance claims in a Cross-border perspective
Panel II: “The Challenging of restructuring credits from a Czech, French and Dutch perspective”
Speaker: Ernst Giese, Giese & Partner, Prague
Cologne, Germany, 10.06.2013
19th Annual Global Insolvency and Restructuring Conference: When the Sun Goes Down; insolvency in the energy sector, 26.–28.05.2013, Prague
Panel: Insolvency of renewables: the end of the green dream?
Co-Chair: Ernst Giese, Giese & Partner, Prague
Prague, Czech Republic, 27.05.2013
„Law – Made in Germany“
Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel in Bratislava, 23.05.2013
5th Annual Real Estate Investments Conference – Trends, opportunities and new frontiers, 01.-03.05.2013
Panel discussion: Cross-border real estate investments and restructuring: hot topic round tables
Moderator: Martin Holler, Giese & Partner, Prague
Mexico City, Mexico, 02.05.2013
„Law – Made in Germany“
German Embassy in Prague, 18.04.2013
EECC Eastern European Countries’ Committee: Autopilot or change of course?
How will restructuring and insolvency evolve over the next twelve months?
Session 1: Cross-Border Cooperation - What can we do better?
Moderator: Mgr. Slavomír Čauder, Giese & Partner, Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia, 05.04.2013
The Employment Law Review, 4th edition, Editor Erika C Collins
Chapter 13: Czech Republic
Mgr. Lenka Velvarská, LL.M., Giese & Partner, Prague
Published: 03/2013
CIJ Awards Slovakia 2012
Giese & Partner: sponsor of the „Best Overall Development“ category
04.12.2012, Bratislava
New Europe GRI 2012, Warsaw
Discussion: “Alternative Financing - Bridging the gap?”
Martin Holler, Giese & Partner, Praha
Warsaw, Poland, 26.-27.11.2012
CIJ Awards Czech Republic 2012
Giese & Partner: sponsor of the „Best Office Development“ category
22.11.2012, Marriott Hotel, Praha
vdp-Workshop Immobilienfinanzierung Slowakei
Speakers: Martin Holler, Giese & Partner / Martin Brambs, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank
15.11.2012, Berlin, Germany
Article: Kriminalität und Kataster
Gesetzänderungen zum Schutz von Immobilieneigentümern
Martin Holler, Prager Zeitung, 18.10.2012
IBA Annual Conference in Dublin 30.09. – 05.10.2012
Real Estate Committee
Chair: Martin Holler, Giese & Partner, Prague
01.10. (09:30 – 12:30) / 02.10. (14:30 – 17:30) / 03.10. (14:30 – 17:30)
IBA Annual Conference – Dublin – 30.09. – 05.10.2012
Panel discussion: SIRC – When the music stops: new developments in the liability of directors and officers in and after insolvency proceedings
Chairs: Dr. Ernst Giese, Giese & Partner, Prague and Dr. Kirsten Schümann-Kleber, GÖRG, Berlin
Dublin, Ireland, 1.10.2012
IBA Real Estate Committee Newsletter
Preface from the Chair, Martin Holler, Giese & Partner, Prague
09/2012
Article: Current and future changes to the law affecting real estate
by Martin Holler, Giese & Partner, Prague
09/2012, IBA Real Estate Committee Newsletter
Neue Hoffnung bei insolventem Schuldner
Oberstes Gericht stärkt Rechte von Gläubigern aus EU-Staaten
Martin Holler, Prager Zeitung, 13.09.2012
Běh lhůty pro přihlášení pohledávek zahraničním věřitelům z Evropské unie
JUDr. Jiří Voda, LL.M., EPRAVO.CZ, 13.09.2012
Alles wird anders – endlich!
Tschechien bekommt nach 20-jähriger Diskussion ein modernes Zivilrecht
Martin Holler, Prager Zeitung, 14.06.2012
Schikanöse Insolvenzanträge – Ende einer Plage?
Novelle soll vor Missbrauch schützen
Dr. Ernst Giese, Prager Zeitung, 02.05.2012
4th Annual Real Estate Investments Conference 25.04.–27.04.2012 in Barcelona
Session: Cross-border real estate investments and restructuring: hot topics. Real estate lawyers from various jurisdictions will discuss recent developments in their fields of expertise and report on the development of new tools.
Moderator: Martin Holler, Giese & Partner, Prague, Chair of the IBA Real Estate Committee
Barcelona, Spain, 26.04.2012
Goldene Worte aus der Goldenen Stadt I
Martin Holler, D|G|P|S|F|, 24.04.2012
Real Estate – Newsletter of the IBA Legal Practice Division
Welcome to Barcelona
Martin Holler, Chair of the IBA Real Estate Committee, 04/2012
AIJA & INSOL Europe - Sale of a Business during the Great Financial Crisis: Transactional and Contentious Aspects
Giese & Partner is member of the Organizing Committee of the seminar
12.04. – 14.04.2012, Prague, Czech Republic
Rewards and risks: Biomethane
Despite a number of restrictions which were passed by the Slovak and Czech parliaments last year (especially in the solar sector), there are still areas of renewable energy production that could be attractive for investors. Ambitious EU policy requires member states to meet certain goals for renewable energy.
Mgr. Slavomír Čauder, AmCham Connection Magazine, March/April 2012
The Employment Law Review, Third Edition, Editor Erika C Collins
Chapter 13: Czech Republic
Kamila Roučková, Giese & Partner, Prague
Published: 03/2012
The International Who’s Who of Real Estate Lawyers 2011
Giese & Partner was nominated as one of the world’s leading practitioners in the real estate field.
CIJ Awards Slovakia 2011
06.12.2011, Sheraton Bratislava Hotel, Bratislava
New Europe GRI 2011 – 1st December, Warsaw
Discussion: “Where is the money?”
Co-chair: Martin Holler, Giese & Partner, Prague
Warsaw, Poland, 01.12.2011
CIJ Awards Czech Republic 2011
23.11.2011, Marriott Hotel, Praha
Boeing 767: Dramatic emergency landing without landing gear in Warsaw
It was a miracle that none of 230 passengers were injured. Thankfully, our colleague Kamila Roučková who was also on board came back home safely.
Warsaw, Poland, 01.11.2011
IBA Annual Conference in Dubai, 30.10.- 04.11.2011
Real Estate Section: Buying and selling distressed commercial real estate assets – issues relating to hotels, office buildings and other commercial properties
Joint session with the Enforcement of Creditors’ Rights Subcommittee, Insolvency, Restructuring and Creditors’ Rights Section (SIRC) and the Real Estate Committee
Co-Chair: Martin Holler, Giese & Partner, Prague, Chairman of the Real Estate Committee for the IBA
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 01.11.2011
IBA Annual Conference in Dubai - Visit to the Dubai Land Department
Martin Holler, the chairman of the real estate committee of the IBA, and other delegates meet with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, the chairman of the Dubai Land Department.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 31.10.2011
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Real Estate – Newsletter of the IBA Legal Practice Division
Preface from the Chair – Martin Holler, Giese & Partner, Prague
09/2011
Article: Mehr ist manchmal weniger – der Kampf um OP Prostějov
A bank demanded extensive security yet received nearly nothing after a company became insolvent.
Martin Holler, Giese & Partner, Prague
Prager Zeitung, 07.09.2011
Book launch - Grundeigentum und Sicherheiten in Tschechien, vdp
Panel discussion – Martin Holler, Giese & Partner, Prague
Frankfurt am Main, 14.06.2011
CFA’s 5th Annual International Lending Conference
Session 9: Workouts and Insolvencies Across the World
Panellist: Slavomír Čauder, Giese & Partner, Czech Republic/Slovakia
A panel of workout and insolvency specialists discuss current issues in cross-border insolvencies and workouts.
London, United Kingdom, 13.06.-15.06.2011
INSOL Europe’s 7th Eastern European Countries Committee Conference: „A Return to Prosperity?“
Panel: Liquidator’s Opinion Out in the Open – How Did I Succeed in My Cross-Border Proceeding?
Panellist: Slavomír Čauder, Giese & Partner, Czech Republic/Slovakia
Case study (UK, Slovakia, Germany, Czech Republic) about communication and co-ordination “do’s/don’ts” in the cross-border insolvency cases to get better/effective/efficient result/outcome of the proceedings.
Tallinn, Estonia, 26.05.-28.05.2011
MELECS Logistics & Purchase Workshop: „Basic Grasp of Legal Norms – Especially in Comparison to Germany/Austria and CEE Countries“
Workshop leader: Slavomír M. Čauder, Giese & Partner, Prague/Bratislava
Summary of the most important articles of a purchase agreements within negotiations with the suppliers (e.g. liability, contractual penalty in case of default, applicable law, exclusion of purchase terms and conditions), the most important differences, snares and consequences of legal regulations of e.g. Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland etc.
Neusiedl am See, Austria, 23.05.2011
Associated European Energy Consultants (AEEC) Conference: „Investment options based on Central European Renewable Energy Strategies”
Renewable Energy in Slovakia and the Czech Republic: After the Solar (almost?) “Bubble”
Speaker: Slavomír M. Čauder, Giese & Partner, Czech Republic/Slovakia
Current share of RES, Current support scheme for electricity from RES, Slovak & Czech policy targets - Shift in support, Investment opportunities & pitfalls in light of changing legal framework: Shortcomings of solar (& wind) support schemes
Budapest, Hungary, 20.05.2011
3rd Annual IBA Real Estate Committee Conference in Miami - Global investments in real estate: trends, opportunities and new frontiers, 01.05.-03.05.2011
Session: Distressed deals – note purchases; mortgage enforcement; and turning problems into opportunities
An analysis of the kinds of transactions, negotiations and issues that arise in the context of distressed real estate; focus on practical issues that arise in distressed real estate transactions
Moderator: Martin Holler, Giese & Partner, Prague, Chairman of the Real Estate Committee for the IBA
Miami, Florida, USA, 02.05.2011
The Employment Law Review, Second Edition, Editor Erika C Collins
Chapter 9: Czech Republic
Michal Smejkal, Giese & Partner, Prague
Published: 03/2011
E-World „Energy & Water“ - International Trade Fair
Associated European Energy Consultants (AEEC) Working Group “Regulation” Session: Development of a European Legal Framework for a Sustainable Energy Infrastructure – Infrastructure Projects, Grid Expansion, Permitting Procedures and Financing Mechanisms
Participant & Speaker: Slavomír M. Čauder, Giese & Partner, Czech Republic/Slovakia
Essen, Germany, 07.02.-09.02.2011
Martin Holler appointed Chairman of the Real Estate Committee of the IBA
CIJ Awards Slovakia 2010
Bratislava, 07.12.2010
CIJ Awards Czech Republic 2010
Praha, 24.11.2010
New Europe GRI Prague 11/2010
Discussion: „Cross Border Restructuring - what is necessary in CEE?”
Moderator: Martin Holler, Giese & Partner, v.o.s., 23.11.2010
Two Years Later – Effective Labour Cost Reductions for Employers
Presentation: Mgr. Michal Smejkal, Giese & Partner, v.o.s./ Eva Gregusova, Pedersen & Partners
British Chamber Praha, 26.10.2010
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Dr. Ernst Giese nominated for membership in the International Insolvency Institute – 8/2010
Grenzüberschreitende Zwangsvollstreckung – Forderungsbeitreibung in ausgewählten Ländern Europas - Finanz Colloquium Heidelberg GmbH 2010
Chapter VI: Kreditsicherheiten in der Slowakei, Author: Dr. Ernst Giese, co-authors: Marit Brewitz and Mgr. Ivana Romanská
Chapter VII: Kreditsicherheiten in der Tschechischen Republik, Author: Dr. Ernst Giese, co-authors: Bianca Buček and JUDr. Ondřej Rathouský
Praktikerhandbuch Auslandssicherheiten - Tauber, Johannes / Vorpeil, Klaus – 8/2010 edition (Finanz Colloquium Heidelberg GmbH)
Chapter H: Kreditsicherheiten in Tschechien, Author: Dr. Ernst Giese, co-authors: Mgr. Markéta Mrázová and Nathalie Nemecek
Chapter I: Kreditsicherheiten in der Slowakei, Author: Dr. Ernst Giese, co-authors: Susanne Köpcke and Mgr. Ivana Romanská
Seminar DSIHK: Real Estate Law - Acquisition, Financing, Refinancing
Presentation: Martin Holler, Mgr. Slavomír Čauder, Giese & Partner, v.o.s. – organizačná zložka, Bratislava, 23.06.2010
IBA - Global Investments in Real Estate: Trends, Opportunities and New Frontiers, 20.-21.05.2010, Vienna, Austria
Discussion: Cross Border Divestment: Golden Opportunity or Bitter Pill?
Moderator: Martin Holler, Giese & Partner, v.o.s., 21.05.2010
DAV - 61. Deutscher Anwaltstag - „Kommunikation im Kampf ums Recht“, 13.-15.05. 2010, Aachen, Germany
Presentation: DAV-Förderverein für Freie Advokatur in Mittel- und Osteuropa - Zusammenarbeit mit Rechtsanwälten in Osteuropa
Dr. Ernst Giese, Giese & Partner, v.o.s., 13.05.2010
INSOL Europe’s 6th Eastern European Countries’ Committee Conference
“Emerging from the Recession – The Challenges Ahead for Eastern Europe”, 07.-08.05.2010, Timişoara, Romania
Discussion: Cross Border Insolvency Case
Dr. Ernst Giese and Mgr. Slavomír Čauder, Giese & Partner, v.o.s., 08.05.2010
„Law – Made in Germany“
Bratislava, 10.03.2010
„Seminar - Reduction of Labour Costs“
Mgr. Michal Smejkal, Giese & Partner, v.o.s., Shane Bowers, Elan IT Resource s.r.o.
Praha, 24.02.2010
„Krisenbewältigung in Osteuropa“
Presentation – Dr. Ernst Giese, Norddeutscher Insolvenzrechtstag 2010
Hamburg, 11.-12.02.2010
„Seminar - Reduction of Labour Costs“
Mgr. Michal Smejkal, Giese & Partner, v.o.s., Shane Bowers, Elan IT Resource s.r.o.
Praha, 20.01.2010/27.01.2010
„AIJA – New York“
Presentation – Dr. Ernst Giese, Giese & Partner, v.o.s.
New York, 11.-14.11.2009
„Law – Made in Germany“
Deutsche Botschaft in Prag, 24.11.2009
VID - Verband Insolvenzverwalter Deutschlands e.V. – „Deutscher Insolvenzverwalterkongress 2009“
29. – 31.10.2009, Berlin, Deutschland
„What to Do When Your Debtor Becomes Insolvent“
Martin Holler / Mgr. Tereza Vaculínová, 20.10.2009
FORUM Institut für Management GmbH - Seminar: „Praxis-Wissen: Insolvenz Osteuropa“
24.09.2009, Heidelberg, Germany
Marcus Evans - Giese & Partner, v.o.s. – „ECC Summit 2009“
23. – 25.09.2009, Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Montreux, Switzerland
Handelskammer Hamburg – „Tschechien-Roundtable am 17. September 2009“
Martin Holler, lecture: "Rechtliche Grundlagen und Steueraspekte in Tschechien"
Giese & Partner, v.o.s. – Seminar: „Insolvenz aus Unternehmens- und Gläubigersicht“
28.05.2009, Prague, Czech Republic
Presentation: Martin Holler, Giese & Partner, v.o.s.
Praha, 26. – 27.02.2009