Starting from 29 May 2025 a new Energy Law starts to apply in North Macedonia. This new regulatory framework serves for transposition of the Clean Energy Package into the national legislation and introducing major novelties, such as new development process for energy generation and storage capacities, integration of e-mobility to the electricity grid, additional possibilities for development of natural gas and heating networks, etc.

Former Dorda Partner Bernhard Mueller has joined PwC Legal's affiliated Vienna office of Oehner & Partner as a Partner.

PwC’s Romanian affiliate D&B David and Baias has advised the FAN Courier shareholders on the acquisition of a 60% stake in Marian’s Trading, a customs brokerage company.

Georgia’s post-election turbulence has cast a shadow over its business and legal landscape, with pro-EU momentum suspended as of now and investor confidence somewhat shaken, PwC Legal Director and Head of Legal Vano Gogelia reports. Despite the uncertainty, key sectors like construction, infrastructure, and energy remain active, providing cautious optimism amidst widespread challenges.

PwC Legal has advised Benefit Systems on its acquisition of MyOrganiq which runs eight Organic Fitness clubs in western Poland. Sommerrey & Partners advised the sellers.

SSK&W has advised bValue on its partnership with Benefit Systems for the acquisition of a majority stake in Wellbee. Lawmore advised Wellbee. PwC Legal advised Benefit Systems.

Lambadarios has advised PPC on the acquisition of 66.6 megawatts of operational RES assets, a 1.7 gigawatt pipeline under development, and a 20% stake in the combined-cycle gas turbine unit in Alexandroupolis from the Copelouzos and Samaras groups. PwC Legal reportedly advised Copelouzos and Samaras.

Moldova is in the process of implementing substantive legislative changes, according to PwC Legal Head in Moldova, Ilona Panurco, who outlines the country’s efforts to align with EU acquis, including updates in digital, environmental, and financial regulations.

Sophia Grigoriadou – the former Managing Partner of KPMG's affiliate law firm CPA – has joined PwC's Greece office as Partner and Head of Legal Services.

PwC Legal-affiliated D&B David si Baias has promoted Lucian Bozian to Partner.

Djingov Gouginski Kyutchukov & Velichkov has advised Bianor Holding on its acquisition of Digital Lights and Prime Holding. Karastoyanov, Mitkov & Associates advised the seller of Digital Lights Dimitar Dimitrov. Shopova, Kolarova & Partners advised Prime Holding's sellers Noratex and minority shareholders.

DLA Piper has advised the Szallas Group on its acquisition of Litoralulromasec.ro for more than EUR 21 million. PwC-affiliated law firm David & Baias advised the sellers.

PwC Legal has advised Orlen Unipetrol Group on Orlen Projekt's acquisition of design and engineering activities from Brno-based UNIS and UNIS Power. Forlex advised the seller.

Komarevski Dimitrov & Partners has advised Witte Automotive on its accelerated buy-out of the minority stake in Witte Injection Molding Bulgaria – previously operating as Forez BG – from FH holding. PwC Legal reportedly advised FH Holding.

PwC Legal Polska has established a Pharma and Life Sciences practice with Counsels Anna Wilkowska and Maciej Huzior joining the firm to co-lead the new department.

PwC Legal has advised aquaculture specialist Agromey on its sale to Kilic Holding.

Cobalt has advised the owners of Lithuanian wood pellet manufacturer Granulita on the sale of the company to Zalvaris. PwC Legal advised the buyers.

Former BPV Braun Partners Partner Marc Mueller has joined PwC Legal in the Czech Republic as a Senior Attorney.