Former Novo Nordisk Regional General Counsel and Vice President for legal, compliance, and quality in the Asia Pacific region Meltem Ozker Gunduz has joined GE HealthCare as its new General Counsel.

Several amendments to pharmaceutical promotional laws in Hungary came into effect on 1 January 2025, with others following on 1 February 2025. Some of these amendments have long been urged by the pharmaceutical industry.

TGS Baltic has advised IVC Evidensia on its acquisition of Tartu Loomakliinik. Ristal Keba Partners and Sirel & Partners advised the sellers, Karerin OU and Kersti Paju.

NKO Partners has advised Dr Max on its acquisition of VIVA Pharm pharmacy chain.

BDK Advokati has advised Vetti Group on its acquisition of 80% of Belgrade-based animal healthcare institution Vet Planet Clinic from Andrija Dakovic. Mikijelj, Jankovic & Bogdanovic advised the seller.

White & Case has advised on Dr. Max’s second retail domestic bond issuance valued at CZK 1.25 billion, guaranteed by Glebi Holdings, and listed on the Prague Stock Exchange.