Resolving the political deadlock in one of the Bosnian entities, tackling inflation, and a shortage of workers are among the most recent challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to Partner Zlatan Balta of Legal Partners, in cooperation with Deloitte Legal.
Turkey Rallying (for) the Lira: A Buzz Interview with Zahide Altunbas Sancak of Guleryuz Partners
Strong efforts to protect the lira while keeping the economy healthy and vibrant in a time of global turmoil and uncertainty is the name of the game in Turkey, according to Guleryuz Partners Partner Zahide Altunbas Sancak.
Judicial Gridlock and New Highways in Montenegro: A Buzz Interview with Danilo Radulovic of Doklestic Repic & Gajin
Montenegro has reached a deadlock in appointing members of the judiciary, with cases being significantly delayed, while the government is on the verge of a vote of no confidence, according to Doklestic Repic & Gajin Attorney-at-Law Danilo Radulovic.
Lithuania's Legal Transformation: A Buzz Interview with Vilma Sabaliauskiene of Ilaw Lextal
The Lithuanian legal landscape is being transformed, with notable changes taking place in the energy, tax, corporate, and employment sectors, according to Lextal Partner Vilma Sabaliauskiene.
Good Hot and Bad Hot Times in Greece: A Buzz Interview with Yanos Gramatidis of Bahas Gramatidis & Partners
With the pandemic slowly fading away, the Greek economy is reviving with a large number of projects in the infrastructure, tourism, and energy sectors, according to Bahas Gramatidis & Partners Partner Yanos Gramatidis.
Croatia Says Bye to the Kuna: A Buzz Interview with Damir Topic of Divjak, Topic, Bahtijarevic & Krka Law Firm
Despite economic forecast-related fears, there is plenty to be optimistic about in Croatia, with the country joining the eurozone and Schengen area next year, according to Divjak, Topic, Bahtijarevic & Krka Senior Partner Damir Topic.
The Buzz in Bulgaria: Interview with Vladimir Penkov of Penkov, Markov & Partners
Amid political turmoil, Bulgaria is trying to catch up with a backlog of parliamentary work, according to Penkov, Markov & Partners Chairman and Senior Partner Vladimir Penkov.
The Buzz in Serbia: Interview with Bogdan Gecic of Gecic Law
The digital sector remains the fastest-growing part of Serbia's economy, with big movements in battery, components, and electric vehicle production as well as technology and media, according to Gecic Law Founding Partner Bogdan Gecic.
The Buzz in Latvia: Interview with Eriks Blumbergs of Triniti
The pandemic-related consequences and the reluctance of Scandinavian funds to invest in the Baltic states, with Latvia being considered a potential war zone, led to the re-evaluation of the country's most active sectors, according to Triniti Latvia Director of Business Development Eriks Blumbergs.
The Buzz in Hungary: Interview with Peter Berethalmi of Nagy & Trocsanyi
A new tax regime and extended price cap regulations are aimed at addressing Hungary's high inflation rates and growing energy prices, while the economic prognosis for the autumn and winter seems gloomy, according to Nagy & Trocsanyi Managing Partner Peter Berethalmi.
The Buzz in Montenegro: Interview with Vladimir Radonjic of Radonjic/Associates
Montenegro is a popular destination these days for IT businesses seeking to relocate primarily from the countries currently at war, with its tourism and real estate sectors growing again, according to Radonjic/Associates Managing Partner Vladimir Radonjic.
The Buzz in Lithuania: Interview with Elijus Burgis of Cobalt
Stable markets and an increase in start-up and tech sector professionals are looking good for Lithuania right now, but there are some standing hurdles within competition regulations that could stifle the free movement and growth of business, according to Cobalt Partner Elijus Burgis.
The Buzz in Bosnia & Herzegovina: Interview with Stevan Dimitrijevic of Dimitrijevic & Partners
Feeling the repercussions of global economic issues, Bosnia & Herzegovina finds itself in a more or less usual position in unusual times – with an upcoming general election this fall and swaths of legislative developments seeking to reshuffle the landscape in which lawyers operate, according to Dimitrijevic & Partners Partner Stevan Dimitrijevic.
The Buzz in Croatia: Interview with Laurenz Vuchetich of Batarelo Dvojkovic Vuchetich
Croatia's business landscape and GDP remain quite unaffected by the war-related crises, with the country's energy market and tech sectors growing, according to Batarelo Dvojkovic Vuchetich Partner Laurenz Vuchetich.
The Buzz in Austria: Interview with Lukas Feiler of Baker McKenzie
An important case before the ECJ that could have major legislative implications for Austria, a draft law regulating whistleblowing, and a major data center acquisition – the hottest topics in Austria right now, according to Baker McKenzie Partner Lukas Feiler.
The Buzz in Albania: Interview with Besnik Duraj of CMS
While the economy appears to have been doing better, on the back of infrastructural development, the internal judicial reorganization is leaving Albania in a bit of a bind, according to CMS Partner Besnik Duraj.
The Buzz in North Macedonia: Interview with Martin Boskoski of Lalicic & Boskoski
Some signs of political instability on the path to European Union accession for North Macedonia, rising inflation, and several interesting upcoming legislative changes are on the ticket for the Balkan country, according to Lalicic & Boskoski Partner Martin Boskoski.
The Buzz in the Czech Republic: Interview with Prokop Verner of Allen & Overy
While recent legal updates are causing delays and others are potentially removing positive developments, Allen & Overy Partner Prokop Verner points out that there are reasons to be optimistic, especially if one is to follow the energy and online retail sectors.