As the first publicly listed Bulgarian company in the gaming industry, Telematic Interactive Bulgaria has set its sights on aligning employee engagement with corporate growth through an ambitious Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Being part of the team that advised Telematic on this project, in this article, I’ll provide a detailed look at the motivations behind this decision, the structure of the ESOP, and the intricate legal challenges faced during its implementation.

Remote work has transformed from an emergency measure during the pandemic into a mainstream practice, with profound implications for Romania's employment landscape. However, the legal and practical challenges associated with remote work continue to evolve, requiring employers to stay agile and informed.

Hungary introduced new regulations for employing guest workers from third countries. These updates specify eligible countries and permit requirements to align with Hungary’s labour market needs and compliance standards.

Havel & Partners has advised the founders of Luigi’s Box on establishing an employee stock ownership plan. 

Egemenoglu has promoted Fazilet Karabacaklar and Sezen Yilmaz Promoted to Partners.

In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.