Hungary has adopted new laws covering various areas, prioritizing electronic registration processes and the construction industry, while also making significant advancements in the energy field, according to Nagy es Trocsanyi Partner Orsolya Kovacs.

On July 10, 2023, the Council of the European Union (“Council”) officially adopted the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning batteries and waste batteries (“Regulation”). This Regulation covers the entire battery life cycle, from production to reuse and recycling, aiming explicitly at safety, sustainability, and enhancing competitiveness.

Ondrej Florian has become an Equity Partner at Havel & Partners, while Katerina Slavikova, Jaroslav Baier, Ondrej Curilla, Petr Oplustil, and Miroslav Vozab were appointed as Partners at the firm.

Cobalt has advised the Enery group in obtaining funding from Swedbank for the construction of a new solar park.

Cobalt has advised Mirova Energy Transition in obtaining construction funding from Swedbank for the development of new solar parks in Estonia.

Former White & Case Counsel David Ilczyszyn has joined Rovenska & Partners in Prague as a Partner in early July 2023.