Overseeing legal matters for a complex healthcare organization demands both technical prowess and pragmatic decision-making – something Simone Quantschnigg has grown quite familiar with. Stepping in as General Counsel of Vamed Care group following a carve-out last year, Quantschnigg talks about her path from private practice to in-house leadership, the biggest adjustments in adopting an internal counsel role, and the forward-looking strategies she envisions for her evolving legal department.
Inside Insight: Konstantinos Argyropoulos of Space Hellas
With nearly three decades of experience in the legal and technology sectors, Space Hellas General Counsel Konstantinos Argyropoulos reflects on his journey as an international lawyer, from studying law in Athens, Paris II, and Harvard to leading the legal team of a multinational tech company.
Know Your Lawyer: John Kyriakides of Kyriakides Georgopoulos
An in-depth look at John Kyriakides of Kyriakides Georgopoulos covering his career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer as well as a few insights about him as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.
Know Your Lawyer: Florian Klimscha of Freshfields
An in-depth look at Florian Klimscha of Freshfields covering his career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer as well as a few insights about him as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.
Deal Expanded: Telekom Srbija’s EUR 1.5 Billion Move Into Regional Content
On February 19, 2025, CEE Legal Matters reported that Gecic Law advised on Telekom Srbija's acquisition of NetTV Plus, Total TV operations in Serbia and North Macedonia, and Western Balkans Sport Klub rights licenses from United Group. The transaction with a combined enterprise value of EUR 1.5 billion is one of the largest telecom sector deals in Serbia and the broader Balkans region’s history. With the deal recently closed after securing merger clearances in four jurisdictions (Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia), Gecic Law Partners Bogdan Gecic, Ognjen Colic, and Miodrag Jevtic take a closer look at the deal.
Consumer Protection and Competition in North Macedonia: A Buzz Interview with Ana Pepeljugoska of Law Office Pepeljugoski
North Macedonia’s new government has sparked a wave of legal and regulatory changes, with renewed competition enforcement while updates in consumer protection, energy, construction, and copyright raise new questions, according to Law Office Pepeljugoski Partner Ana Pepeljugoska.
Hot Practice in Slovenia: Minu Anamaria Gvardjancic on Ketler & Partners' Dispute Resolution Practice
Consumer-focused litigation, especially relating to Swiss loan credit contracts, has driven significant growth in dispute resolution practices in Slovenia since 2022, according to Ketler & Partners, member of Karanovic Partner Minu Anamaria Gvardjancic. With the courts adopting a very proactive stance and wide interpretation of the impact of EU case law increasingly asserting consumers’ rights, disputes are expected to continue expanding in the coming months.
Hot Practice in Ukraine: Oleg Matiusha on Kinstellar's Infrastructure Practice
Ukraine's infrastructure sector is experiencing heightened activity driven by urgent reconstruction needs and modernization efforts following the impact of the war with Kinstellar Partner Oleg Matiusha expressing cautious optimism over the significant opportunities awaiting investors as recovery efforts accelerate.
Inside Insight: Natalia Lysa of Nestle
Nestle South Eastern Europe Head of Legal & Compliance Natalia Lysa discusses her career, the rewards of working closely with business operations, and the challenges of navigating legal complexities during Ukraine’s war.
Inside Insight: Filip Knezevic of Vezuv
Vezuv Director of Legal Affairs Filip Knezevic talks about his career and the challenges of navigating the regulator’s relationship with the gambling sector.
Know Your Lawyer: Igor Lozenko of Sayenko Kharenko
An in-depth look at Igor Lozenko of Sayenko Kharenko covering his career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer as well as a few insights about him as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.
Know Your Lawyer: Luka Popovic of BDK Advokati
An in-depth look at Luka Popovic of BDK Advokati covering his career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer as well as a few insights about him as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.
Hot Practice in CEE: Marton Eorsi on Addleshaw Goddard's Infrastructure and Energy Practice
Addleshaw Goddard’s infrastructure and energy practice has been active across Central and Eastern Europe, with projects spanning battery storage, energy investments and motorways in Poland, disputes in Romania, and offshore wind development in Lithuania, according to Partner Marton Eorsi who highlights the growing necessity of private sector involvement in CEE, particularly in transport, energy transition, and urban mobility.
2025 CEE General Counsel Summit Sneak Peak: Interview with Davor Majstorovic of AMB Legal
With preparations for the 2025 CEE General Counsel Summit in full swing, AMB Legal Partner Davor Majstorovic shares his thoughts about the upcoming event and what he’s looking forward to the most.
Oppenheim and Jipyong: Exploring Synergies
Oppenheim and Jipyong have joined forces to launch a dedicated Korean desk in Hungary. With Korea now ranking as Hungary’s third-largest investor and government initiatives driving opportunities in manufacturing and trade, Partners Istvan Szatmary, Jozsef Bulcsu Fenyvesi, Seong Chang, and Ji Hye Lee explore how the partnership aims to bridge cultural and regulatory gaps and enhance regional engagement.
2025 Regional CEE GC Summit Sneak Peek: Interview with Marton Eorsi of Addleshaw Goddard
With preparations for the 2025 CEE Legal Matters Regional General Counsel Summit and Deal of the Year awards gala in Prague in full swing, Marton Eorsi, a Corporate Finance Partner at Addleshaw Goddard’s London office, shares his thoughts about the upcoming event and what he's looking forward to the most.
An Outlook on 2025: Banking and Finance in Croatia
Gospic Plazina Stojs Partner Lana Stojs talks about banking and finance in 2025 in Croatia.
An Outlook on 2025: Banking and Finance in North Macedonia
Law Office Lazarov Attorney at Law Gordana Susuleska-Itic talks about banking and finance in 2025 in North Macedonia.