While Ukrainian law firms have to deal with issues ranging from power outages to effective work distribution, their intellectual property, tax, labor, and corporate law practices remain relatively busy, according to Baker McKenzie Managing Partner Serhiy Piontkovsky.
Slovenia's Public Sector Sorrows: A Buzz Interview with Simon Bracun of Kavcic Bracun & Partners
The country's real estate and energy sectors remain rather resilient, but a crisis is looming in Slovenia’s public sector, according to Kavcic, Bracun & Partners Partner Simon Bracun.
Slovakia Ponders Its Politics: A Buzz Interview with Sona Hankova of CMS
Political uncertainty in Slovakia, with early elections likely to take place in September, has led to an overall slowdown of legislative work at the unfavorable time of a raging energy crisis, according to CMS Partner Sona Hankova.
North Macedonia's Labor Pains: A Buzz Interview with Ana Tosic Cubrinovski of Tosic & Jevtic
A significant labor legal landscape overhaul in North Macedonia, with a long-awaited and long-debated new law being adopted, is what is dominating legal discourse in the country, according to Tosic & Jevtic Managing Partner Ana Tosic Cubrinovski.
Bulgaria's Nail in the Crypto Coffin: A Buzz Interview with Konstantin Mikov of Mikov&Attorneys
With criminal charges brought against Bulgarian crypto platform Nexo, while everyone is waiting for the MiCA regulation, the country's latest developments will potentially have far-reaching implications worldwide, according to Mikov&Attorneys Managing Partner Konstantin Mikov.
More Power to Romania's Unions: A Buzz Interview with Serban Paslaru of Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii
A paradigm shift in Romania’s labor law granting additional powers to trade unions will likely liven up the area and lead to an increase in related mandates, according to Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii Partner Serban Paslaru.
Increasingly Contentious Hungary: A Buzz Interview with Richard Schmidt of Smartlegal Schmidt & Partners
A growing number of employment and consumer protection-related disputes are on the horizon in Hungary, while revised arbitration rules promise swift and more efficient alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, according to Smartlegal Schmidt & Partners Managing Partner Richard Schmidt.
New Legislation and Conflicting Interests in Poland: A Buzz Interview with Xawery Konarski of Traple, Konarski, Podrecki & Partners
A busy legislative start to 2023 is in store for Poland, with significant changes made to the consumer protection and electronic communication frameworks, as well as amendments to the Legal Advisors' code of ethics being introduced, according to Traple, Konarski, Podrecki & Partners Senior Partner Xawery Konarski.
Ready for a Challenge in Austria: A Buzz Interview with Andrea Gritsch of Wolf Theiss
Green energy and ESG will be a significant focus in the coming year in Austria, with a slight upward trend expected in restructuring, alternative finance, and regulatory work, according to Wolf Theiss Banking & Finance Partner Andrea Gritsch.
Busy Busy Czech MPs: A Buzz Interview with Sylvie Sobolova of KSB
The Czech legislature has been recently working on several new laws and amendments, including adopting whistleblowing and energy price cap-related regulations, according to Kocian Solc Balastik Partner Sylvie Sobolova.
Serbia's IT Windfall: A Buzz Interview with Nenad Cvjeticanin of Cvjeticanin & Partners
In the past few months, the vibrant IT sector has been rapidly developing in Serbia, with the emergence and growth of highly digitalized companies at the forefront, according to Cvjeticanin & Partners Managing Partner Nenad Cvjeticanin.
New Year, New Clubs, and New Assets To Trade for Croatia: A Buzz Interview with Miroslav Plascar of Zuric i Partneri
Aside from Croatia entering the Euro and Schengen zones, there have been numerous other legislative updates of note – primarily in the spheres of labor and land rights – according to Miroslav Plascar, Co-Managing Partner of Zuric i Partneri in cooperation with Kinstellar.
Futureproofing Romania: A Buzz Interview with Loredana Popescu of Popescu & Asociatii
Real estate is going through a transitional period, the Recovery and Resilience Plan's short deadlines are creating both pressure and legal work, while sustainability and waste management take center stage in Romania, according to Popescu & Asociatii Partner Loredana Popescu.
Greece's Evergreen Plan: A Buzz Interview with Dimitris Assimakis of Reed Smith
Renewable energy is slowly becoming an evergreen industry in Greece, with strong investor interest in wind and solar power projects that stand to hasten the recovery of the country, according to Reed Smith Partner Dimitris Assimakis.
Moldova's Troubled Present and Digital Future: A Buzz Interview with Cristina Martin of ACI Partners
The country's EU candidate status and grave security concerns gave rise to far-reaching legislative reform in Moldova, with IPOs and digitalization in full swing, according to ACI Partners Partner Cristina Martin.
Promising New Year in the Czech Republic: A Buzz Interview with Vladimir Cizek of Schoenherr
The Czech Republic is looking at a promising start to the year, after somewhat of a market slowdown towards the end of 2022, with no dark clouds on the horizon just yet, according to Schoenherr Partner Vladimir Cizek.
Slovenia's Crowded and Controversial Docket: A Buzz Interview with Matjaz Ulcar of Ulcar & Partnerji
Developments in legislation, controversy on the measures dealing with the energy crisis, and interesting M&A transactions are the major talking points in Slovenia, according to Ulcar & Partnerji Managing Partner Matjaz Ulcar.
No Time Like the Present in Latvia: A Buzz Interview with Julija Jerneva of Vilgerts
Much like in other countries in the region, Latvia experienced a strong finish to 2022, with bustling M&A activity being driven primarily by the current geopolitical and economic developments, according to Vilgerts Partner Julija Jerneva.