Delving into the impacts of the EU's recent visa liberalization for Kosovo citizens and the country's ambitious strides towards legal and sustainable energy reforms, Deloitte Legal Senior Legal Manager Ardian Rexha shares his insights on the easing of travel restrictions, pioneering steps in renewable energy, and the overhaul of the tax administration system.
The Czech Republic Shifts Gears in Defense and Manufacturing: A Buzz Interview with Jan Kohout of PRK Partners
The Czech Republic is marked by dynamic changes in the banking, finance, and technology sectors underpinned by the influence of ESG, compliance issues, and the impacts of global crises, according to PRK Partners Partner Jan Kohout, with the defense sector and strategic shifts in traditional industries making headlines as well.
Poland's 2024 Dance Card Already Full: A Buzz Interview with Jakub Ziolek of Crido
Marked by recent political shifts, impacted by global trends, and facing many legislative changes, Poland is seeing critical updates on taxation, energy, state companies' leadership, the balance of transactions, and renewed discussions on judicial reform, according to Crido Legal Managing Partner Jakub Ziolek.
Immigration Reimagined in Serbia: A Buzz Interview with Damjan Despotovic of DNVG
Serbia has been hard at work implementing extensive revisions to its immigration laws – merging the work and residency permits, for example – producing both timely results and temporary issues, according to DNVG Attorneys Partner Damjan Despotovic.
2024 May Be More of the Same, but Hungary Is Ready for It: A Buzz Interview with Laszlo Hajdu of HP Legal
With Hungary's economic and legal outlook plugged into global uncertainties and no shortage of those, two market sectors still stand out in terms of potential – energy and agriculture – according to HP Legal Partner Laszlo Hajdu, who, looking at the fundamentals, shares an optimistic view of the country's future.
Albania Positions Itself for Growth: A Buzz Interview with Alban Shanaj of Tashko Pustina
Albania breaks new ground in its energy and financial sectors as it moves towards renewable energy and market liberalization, while significant changes are afoot in payment services and tax law, according to Tashko Pustina Partner Alban Shanaj, all of which point squarely toward a coming period of dynamic growth and opportunity.
North Macedonia's Road to the EU Is Paved with Legislation: A Buzz Interview with Tanja Polenak of the Polenak Law Firm
While the legal landscape in North Macedonia might be somewhat stagnant – due to 2024 being an election year – there are still challenging complexities to the judicial reforms on the table, as well as struggles with consistency and knowledge, according to Polenak Law Firm Partner Tanja Polenak.
Legislation Elves Busy in Romania: A Buzz Interview with Alina Radu of NNDKP Romania
Over this winter season, Romania has seen substantial legal changes to various aspects of its wider legal framework – from FDI and competition to consumer protection and taxation – according to Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen Partner Alina Radu.
Bulgaria's Solid Start: A Buzz Interview with Dimitar Kaldamukov of KBDM Law
After a few years of political struggle, Bulgaria seems to be on a good path, with interesting legislative updates on the horizon and promising M&A activity levels, spurred primarily by strong activity in the energy and IT sectors, according to KDBM Law Founding Partner Dimitar Kaldamukov.
No Slowdown for Lawyers in the Czech Republic: A Buzz Interview with Zbysek Kordac of Weinhold Legal
There are imminent changes in the Czech Republic's legal and economic landscape – including a significant overhaul of the tax system, pending legal updates on class actions and the use of experts in court, and evolving trends in litigation financing and business solvency – all of which directly impact the work of lawyers, according to Weinhold Legal Associate Partner Zbysek Kordac.
The Economic Ties that Bind Turkiye: A Buzz Interview with Bihter Bozbay Inan of Kolcuoglu Demirkan Kocakli
Charting Turkiye's choppy seas, Kolcuoglu Demirkan Kocakli Partner Bihter Bozbay Inan dives into the country's strengthening economic ties with the Middle East, its fiscal policies and upcoming local elections, and digital transformations in the banking sector.
Musical Chairs in Poland: A Buzz Interview with Pawel Halwa of Schoenherr
Poland’s legal landscape is characterized by the increased mobility of lawyers and legal teams, while its markets are feeling optimistic following the results of the recent elections, according to Schoenherr Poland Managing Partner Pawel Halwa, and everyone is waiting for the new government’s investment and legislative priorities to come into focus.
Less Smoke, More Hires in Serbia: A Buzz Interview with Nenad Cvjeticanin of Cvjeticanin & Partners
Comprehensive regulatory changes targeting tobacco products, specifically vapes and electronic cigarettes, as well as the upcoming general election taking place on December 17 hold the front page for lawyers in Serbia, according to Cvjeticanin & Partners Managing Partner Nenad Cvjeticanin.
The Curious 2023 of Romania: A Buzz Interview with Ileana Glodeanu of Wolf Theiss
2023 has been marked by unprecedented challenges and unexpected developments, according to Wolf Theiss Partner Ileana Glodeanu. From major events like the Hidroelectrica IPO to a surge in large-scale transactions and surprising sectoral activities, Glodeanu shares her thoughts on market conditions and emerging trends in Romania.
2024 Came Early in Montenegro: A Buzz Interview with Stefan Lucic of PLK Advokati
The new year started early for Montenegro, or at least it feels that way according to PLK Advokati Founding Partner Stefan Lucic, who points to significant recent policy shifts aligning Montenegro more closely with the EU and NATO and to the ambitious economic reforms spearheaded by the country's newly elected prime minister.
No Rest on Compliance in Hungary: A Buzz Interview with Gergely Szabo of Ban, S. Szabo, Rausch & Partners
An increase in foreign investor activity, energy sector regulation shifts, as well as the incoming challenges brought by the impending ESG Act and NIS2 cybersecurity directive are all keeping lawyers in Hungary quite busy, according to Partner Gergely Szabo of Ban, S. Szabo, Rausch & Partners.
The Weather Outside Is Frightful but Croatia's Still Delightful: A Buzz Interview with Marko Bohacek of BDV Legal
The Fortenova restructuring, legislative updates impacting labor, the gig economy, and immigration, and the fallout of the judicial strike are all high on the agenda in Croatia, according to BDV Legal Partner Marko Bohacek, who – despite the weather outside – maintains a sunny outlook of Croatia's economy.
Moldova Revamps Courts, Public Services, and Companies: A Buzz Interview with Oleg Efrim of Efrim Rosca Asociatii
Moldova's legal and economic landscape is undergoing momentous transformations according to Efrim Rosca Asociatii Partner Oleg Efrim, from updates to the corporate sector and an ongoing digital transformation, to Moldova's path towards EU integration and the challenges and opportunities facing various business sectors amid geopolitical tensions.