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.
No Tolerance for On-Site Inspection Obstruction – TCA Slaps Record EUR 33 Million Fine on BIM
The integrity of on-site inspections remains a cornerstone of effective competition law enforcement. The Turkish Competition Authority (TCA)’s decision to impose a record-breaking fine on BIM Birlesik Magazalar A.S. (BIM), one of Turkiye’s largest retail chains, has drawn considerable attention from international businesses and the legal community.
Fresh Leadership, Fresh Focus: Macedonian Competition Authority Picks Up Speed
Driven largely by fresh blood in its leadership, North Macedonia’s Commission for the Protection of Competition (CPC) has been noticeably more active in the past month, according to ODI Law Partner Gjorgji Georgievski. The stage has been set for rigorous enforcement and heightened consumer protection, redefining how market players navigate compliance in the country.
Price Ranges as a Cartel Agreement? Association Fined.
The Czech Office for the Protection of Competition fined the Association of Disinfection, Disinsection and Pest Control Workers of the Czech Republic for publishing, since 2016, so-called median prices for the provision of disinfection, disinsection and pest control services on its website.
Sayenko Kharenko Advises PJSC Stalkanat on Launching Sunset Review of Anti-Dumping Measures on Chinese Cable Imports
Sayenko Kharenko has advised PJSC Stalkanat on initializing a sunset review of anti-dumping measures applied to imports of cables and ropes originating from China.
Ukraine Competition Law Update | Key Developments Q2 2025
The below reforms are designed to support Ukraine’s commitments under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement and aim to improve legal clarity, transparency, and accountability for the use of state aid.
First Foreign Investment Ban in the Czech Republic
On 1 May 2025, it was four years since the Czech Act on the Screening of Foreign Investments came into force.