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.

In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. This time around, we asked: With autumn being a peak conference period, what are your annual “cannot miss” conferences during the fall season and why?

Croatia’s real estate market continues to attract both domestic and foreign investors. Since joining the European Union in 2013 and adopting the euro in 2023, the country has seen a surge in transactions, particularly along the Adriatic coast. Croatia’s modern land-registry system, digitalized public records, and alignment with EU standards have given investors a sense of transparency and security. Yet beneath that surface lie several legal and regulatory complexities that can turn a straightforward acquisition into a costly legal challenge.

The transition to new rules for the labelling of alcoholic beverages has proven to be one of the most complex aspects of Ukraine’s implementation of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. What initially appeared to be a “simple” step – abandoning the familiar names cognac and champagne – in fact involved a multi-layered process touching on matters of legislation, trade, customs procedures, competition, and international cooperation.

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.

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.

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.

As of June 1, 2025, changes in labor law, also known as the “Flexi-Amendment,” came into effect in the Czech Republic, with the purpose of enhancing flexibility in employment relationships and in the labor market. Peterka & Partners Partner Adela Krbcova, Sedlakova Legal Partner David Supej, Glatzova & Co Partner Jiri Sixta, Act Legal Partner Lenka Droscova, and Legalite Partner Marie Jansova discuss how the reforms are shaping the Czech labor market.

Slovakia is one of the more active Member States of the EU when it comes to implementing Directive 2022/2555 (NIS2). A substantial amendment (effective from January 1, 2025) to Slovakia’s existing Cybersecurity Act No. 69/2018 introduced a new regulatory framework. Deadlines are now in place and regulatory activity is increasing. Businesses across various sectors, particularly in digital infrastructure, energy, finance, and manufacturing, are expected to adapt to the updated legal landscape rapidly.

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.

In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. This time around, we asked: If you were to hire a new receptionist tomorrow, what is the one most important trait you look for and why?

ODI Law Partner Tine Misic and Peterka & Partners Managing Partner Ondrej Peterka look at Slovenia’s appeal for regional firms’ entry into the market, the Bar Association’s reception, and what it all means for domestic competition.

The Pay Transparency Directive should be transposed into Czech legislation by June 7, 2026. Although there is no public draft yet, it is likely that the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs is working on it, with the first material potentially becoming available in autumn, before the national elections.

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.

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.

Peterka Partners is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and the firm recently marked a new chapter with the opening of a new office in Ljubljana, Slovenia, followed by the launch of a second office in Poland in Rzeszow. Founder and Managing Partner Ondrej Peterka and Head of the Slovenian office Pia Florjancic Pozeg Vancas talk about the strategic importance of opening a branch in Slovenia and what lies ahead.

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.

In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. This time around, we dug deeper into a discussion point that came up during our last event: During our annual General Counsel Summit held in Prague recently, we’ve learned that even with the inflation in CEE having hovered around 14-20% in recent years, legal fees have remained static or have even decreased in some jurisdictions. Given that, how has your firm managed to consistently deliver high-quality service under these constraints?