Remote work has become widespread in Serbia – and dominant in industries like IT – while the country is facing both layoffs and a shortage of workers, depending on the sector, according to NKO Partners Partner Danica Milic.
Resilient Banking and M&A in Romania: A Buzz Interview with Alexandra Manciulea of Filip & Company
Despite the challenging global landscape, Romania’s banking sector continues to show resilience – with M&A activity in line with the second half of 2022 – according to Filip & Company Partner Alexandra Manciulea.
The Pervasive Workforce Deficit in North Macedonia: A Buzz Interview with Robert Bachovski Sinkoli of Bachovski Sinkoli Attorneys
North Macedonia introduces a new minimum wage and price-freezing measures, as the country continues to grapple with workforce shortages, including in the legal profession, according to Bachovski Sinkoli Attorneys Managing Partner Robert Bachovski Sinkoli.
Relative Tranquility and Surprising M&A Interest in Ukraine: A Buzz Interview with Oleksiy Didkovskiy of Asters
As Ukraine experiences a period of relative tranquility following a tumultuous year, its M&A sector has witnessed surprising developments, and ongoing discussions about war insurance are also showing promise, according to Asters Co-Managing Partner Oleksiy Didkovskiy.
It's Always Sunny in Albania: A Buzz Interview with Andi Memi of Hoxha, Memi & Hoxha
The primary drivers of the Albanian economy are centered around two main sectors – real estate and energy – with increasing shortages of qualified workers emerging as a key hurdle, according to Hoxha, Memi & Hoxha Partner Andi Memi.
Adaptability Is Key to Success in Hungary: A Buzz Interview with Daniel Aranyi of Bird & Bird
Despite the war still impacting the Hungarian market, there are also opportunities in the green economy and energy, as well as the Hungarian start-up scene, according to Bird & Bird Head of Energy & Utilities and Competition & EU Daniel Aranyi.
All Work and No Play Tackled in Croatia: A Buzz Interview with Marija Gregoric of Babic & Partners
Croatia's labor market is experiencing an intense early 2023, as a new set of various amendments – including regulations prohibiting retail work on Sundays and public holidays – is about to take effect, according to Babic & Partners Partner Marija Gregoric.
Albania Doubles Down on Energy and EU Acquis: A Buzz Interview with Sabina Lalaj of Deloitte Legal
As the Albanian government seeks to utilize the energy crisis as a catalyst for encouraging energy investments and production, significant changes are expected in the country's overall legislation – in light of the negotiation process – to comply with EU standards, according to Deloitte Legal Local Legal Partner Sabina Lalaj.
Turkey's Shifting Priorities: A Buzz Interview with Onur Kucuk of KP Law
The major discussion points in Turkey have been drastically different – before and after the earthquake – with the upcoming elections gaining new importance, according to KP Law Managing Partner Onur Kucuk.
Family Foundations and Remote Work in Poland: A Buzz Interview with Michal Konieczny of KWKR
Polish lawyers are actively discussing two legislative acts – one regulating family foundations and the other focused on remote work – set to impact their practices, according to KWKR Konieczny Wierzbicki & Partners Managing Partner Michal Konieczny.
A Buyer's Real Estate Market in Lithuania: A Buzz Interview with Ruta Radzeviciute-Meizeraite of Fort Legal
The real estate market in Lithuania is in flux, facing significant challenges and, at the same time, providing numerous opportunities to explore, according to Fort Legal Partner Ruta Radzeviciute-Meizeraite.
50 Shades of Governmental Interference in Hungary: A Buzz Interview with Zoltan Faludi of Wolf Theiss
The Hungarian government is actively shaping the market and there are both positive and negative effects on many levels, according to Wolf Theiss Managing Partner Zoltan Faludi.
Balancing Estonia's Potentialities: A Buzz Interview with Jaanus Magi of Magnusson
Finding its balance after a general election, Estonia is looking at a year of potential IT sector labor force shake-ups, a likely uptick of reorganization and bankruptcy procedures, as well as a potential real estate sector slowdown, according to Magnusson Estonia Managing Partner Jaanus Magi.
Bonds, Exits, and Compliance Make a Splash in Croatia: A Buzz Interview with Tomislav Pedisic of Vukmir & Associates
A massive government bond program, an exciting local start-up exit to Google, and several recent and upcoming legislative updates are high on Croatian lawyers' agendas, according to Vukmir & Associates Managing Partner Tomislav Pedisic.
Ukraine's Unbreakable Lawyers: A Buzz Interview with Alla Kozachenko of Kinstellar
The Russian invasion is still ongoing, affecting all areas of life in Ukraine, but there are slivers of hope and reasons to stay positive and optimistic, according to Kinstellar Partner Alla Kozachenko.
A Bit of a Downturn in Slovakia: A Buzz Interview with Michaela Stessl of DLA Piper
Amidst a wave of reorganizations and restructurings in the country, new businesses are looking to enter Slovakia – but have to face its new FDI screening mechanism. Despite the slight economic downturn, there is yet reason to hope for better days, according to DLA Piper Country Managing Partner Michaela Stessl, especially given the prospects of the automotive sector.
Bulgaria's Still Got IT: A Buzz Interview with Pavel Hristov of Hristov & Partners
Bulgaria has seen its Eurozone and Schengen admission dates pushed back by at least a year, while political instability and frequent elections remain the norm. Still, there is room to hope for better times, according to Hristov & Partners Partner Pavel Hristov, mostly thanks to the vibrant IT, transportation, and logistics sectors.
Romania Kicking 2023 Off in Force: A Buzz Interview with Laura Estrade of Act Legal Romania
A high degree of effervescence in the country, with massive legislative updates both taking hold and still in the works – as well as a potential Prime Minister rotation soon to come – is what keeps lawyers talking in Romania, according to Act Legal Romania Partner Laura Estrade.