Few topics have sparked as much controversy in 2024 as the seizure and examination of mobile data carriers and the data found therein. Despite an urgent need to have the legal framework amended by the end of 2024, a new draft bill was published only on 20 November 2024. We take a look.

Evo Legal Founder Arina Stivrina has joined Walless’ Latvia team as an Associate Partner.

CMS has advised Goldbach Group on the sale of Goldbach Austria to Azerion.

The long-anticipated initiative to establish a new legal framework for personal data protection in Albania is finally moving forward, as the Council of Ministers has approved a draft law that aligns closely with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This proposed legislation promises to bring significance in this important but frequently underappreciated legal domain. With its comprehensive approach and alignment with EU standards, the new law aims to greatly improve privacy protection in the national context.

Wardynski & Partners, working with Baker Botts, has advised Modern Times Group on its acquisition of Plarium Global.

Ellex, working with Kirkland & Ellis, has advised Advent International on its acquisition of Nuvei Corporation. Stikeman Elliott and Sorainen reportedly advised Nuvei.