Impactful legal updates are on the ticket in Croatia according to NLaw Managing Partner Martin Hren, and the stage is set for changes that could significantly bolster the Adriatic country's start-up ecosystem and IT sector, with more work needed to support renewable energy projects and new technologies.
Romania’s High-Risk High-Reward 2024: A Buzz Interview with Adrian Chirvase of Popescu & Asociatii
The back-and-forth on the statute of limitations between Romania’s Constitutional Court and the CJEU, with the country’s judiciary stuck in the middle, is at the top of the agenda for Popescu & Asociatii Partner Adrian Chirvase.
The Digital Lands of Serbia: A Buzz Interview with Nenad Vukcevic of Vukcevic Law
Serbia’s real estate sector is undergoing some foundational shifts, according to Vukcevic Law Managing Partner Nenad Vukcevic, with numerous changes to the property and construction laws, led by a shift towards mandatory electronic cadaster subscriptions heralding a new digital era for legal processes in the country.
Poland's Property Market Is Picking Up Speed: A Buzz Interview with Bartosz Miszkurka of Solivan
Poland's property market is experiencing both pressing challenges and emerging opportunities, according to Solivan Partner Bartosz Miszkurka, from the refinancing woes of established projects to the burgeoning demand for residential and student housing and the impacts of legislative reforms.
Economic Resilience in Greece: A Buzz Interview with Ioannis Charalampopoulos of Machas & Partners
Greece is doing a solid job of showcasing its economic resilience, according to Machas & Partners Partner Ioannis Charalampopoulos, who takes a closer look at its intricacies and spotlights the banking sector’s revival, booming real estate opportunities, and a promising horizon for mergers and acquisitions.
Montenegro Keeps Lawyers on Their Toes: A Buzz Interview with Lana Vukmirovic Misic of JPM & Partners
A huge new infrastructure project, a historical first USD-denominated bond issuance, and potentially transformative news on price controls and concessions make for interesting times in Montenegro, according to JPM & Partners Senior Partner Lana Vukmirovic Misic.
Slovakia Aims for Investor-Friendly but Fair Legislation: A Buzz Interview with Peter Vrabel of Legate
Slovakia is witnessing an increased number of vital amendments across legal sectors, from construction to cybersecurity, tax law, and criminal law, according to Legate Managing Partner Peter Vrabel, who posits that these changes aim to streamline processes, enhance transparency, and bolster investor confidence.
Strategic Adaptations in Ukraine: A Buzz Interview with Valentyn Zasukha of Hillmont Partners
Considering Ukraine’s legal landscape against the backdrop of the ongoing war, Hillmont Partners Senior Partner Valentyn Zasukha delves into planning, client relationships, sector-specific issues, strategic adaptations to new realities, and economic prospects.
New Reasons to Tread Carefully in Bulgaria: A Buzz Interview with Mariya Papazova of PPG Lawyers
Regulatory updates – mostly driven by EU acts – keep lawyers on the toes in Bulgaria with digital markets being at the forefront of the country's Competition Protection Commission according to PPG Lawyers Partner Mariya Papazova.
Hungary Takes a Look at AI: A Buzz Interview with Rita Parkanyi of KCG Partners
New technologies, spearheaded by artificial intelligence, are shaping the legal dialogue surrounding innovation, consumer protection, and the integrity of market competition within Hungary and the European Union as a whole according to KCG Partners Founding Partner Rita Parkanyi.
Romanian Businesses Go Shopping: A Buzz Interview with Alex Teodorescu of Teodorescu Partners
With a keen eye on the evolving dynamics of entrepreneurship and law in Romania, Alex Teodorescu – a former Olympian and the Founder and Managing Partner of Teodorescu Partners – offers a fresh perspective on business and investing, the entrepreneurial spirit within the legal profession, and some noteworthy recent regulatory developments.
Spring Cleaning in Poland: A Buzz Interview with Lukasz Wieczorek of KWKR
Transformative changes are sweeping across Poland's legal and political landscape after the 2023 parliamentary elections, according to KWKR Partner Lukasz Wieczorek, while the jury is still out on the new government's efforts to address longstanding issues in sectors like green energy, technology, and the burgeoning field of ESG initiatives.
The Latvian Connection: A Buzz Interview with Ansis Spridzans of Spridzans, Snipe & Hramcenko
It is a time of transformative change for the Baltic region, according to Spridzans, Snipe & Hramcenko Partner Ansis Spridzans, considering important developments like the Rail Baltica project connecting Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius in the Baltic states with Central Europe, the growth of fintech and cutting-edge finance, and the impact of ESG on the Latvian banking and finance sector.
Croatia Tackles Judicial Pay and Executive Gender Balance: A Buzz Interview with Tarja Krehic of the Krehic Law Office
Against the backdrop of a turbulent legal landscape, Krehic Law Office Managing Partner Tarja Krehic underscores the recently ended strikes by commercial court judges and the subsequent impact on court proceedings and business registrations as the hot topics on the docket for Croatia, with women's participation in executive roles as the next big issue.
Lithuania Staying Ahead of the Curve: A Buzz Interview with Lina Siksniute-Vaitiekuniene of Ilaw Lextal
Lithuania is looking at a hectic year, with three scheduled elections: presidential, parliamentary, and EU parliamentary, according to Ilaw Lextal Partner Lina Siksniute-Vaitiekuniene, while also celebrating the 20-year Anniversary of its entry into the EU and NATO.
Bulgaria Joins the Club: A Buzz Interview with Elitsa Ivanova of CMS
Bulgaria is nearing the home stretch of its Eurozone integration and OECD accession plans, according to CMS Partner Elitsa Ivanova, with renewables, ESG, fintech, and digitalization the hot topics for lawyers and bankers alike.
A Gauge of Confidence in Turkiye: A Buzz Interview with Zahide Altunbas Sancak of Guleryuz Partners
Turkiye always has its ups and downs, according to Guleryuz Partners Partner Zahide Altunbas Sancak, who points to the coming local elections and their role as a confidence check, while also making her own bets that include technology, digital banking, and energy.
Slovakia Gets Busy with M&A, PE, and Energy: A Buzz Interview with Miroslav Trencan of Hillbridges
Expectations are high in Slovakia for the mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and energy sector pipelines, according to Hillbridges Partner Miroslav Trencan, who highlights a series of shifts and trends shaping the market, from the challenges of financing and the impact of regulatory changes to geopolitical influences and the strategic decisions driving large-scale M&A projects.