The Turkish market finds itself in demand, with European companies relocating their production facilities there, and the country gradually switching to green energy, according to GEMS Legal Schindhelm Partner Senem Kathrin Gucluer.

There are substantial recent developments in dispute resolution and litigation in Hungary, with some uncertainty about the application of the CJEU’s jurisprudence to domestic litigation, as well as new arbitration rules coming into force, according to Provaris Managing Partner Istvan Varga.

Even with elections coming up soon for Bulgaria, there are still plenty of interesting topics to report on, including a vibrant deal market and an active energy sector, according to CMS Partner Elitsa Ivanova.

The Greek market is experiencing an intense period in terms of transactional workload, mainly due to investments coming in through privatizations and concessions, as well as the powerful development of the renewable energy market, according to KLC Law Firm Deputy Managing Partner Theodore Loukopoulos.

In the wake of the war in Ukraine and Russia shutting down the gas supply to Europe, Croatia has been forced to take the upcoming potential energy crisis seriously, with several government measures and packages being implemented, according to Savoric & Partners Partner Mia Lazic.

North Macedonia is preparing for far-reaching tax reforms, with updated rules on the profit tax, VAT, personal income tax, and social contributions, while dealing with the economic slowdown and increased prices, according to Lalicic & Boskoski Partner Vedran Lalicic.

UBO register changes and an overall companies law overhaul to protect shareholder rights are on the agenda in Lithuania, according to Sorainen Partner Evaldas Dudonis.

With instability and uncertainty both in the political and economic spheres, the Czech Republic is preparing for a new wave of restructuring and insolvency procedures, according to Dentons Partner Jiri Tomola.

Political upheaval has been shaking Slovakia, halting legislative efforts and endangering the country's readiness to face the energy and other crises, according to Havel & Partners Partner Stepan Starha. 

The upcoming tax reform, legislation on FDI control measures, and skyrocketing investments in business premises are the key updates for Slovenia, alongside major mergers in the banking sector, according to ODI Law Partner Branko Ilic.

High levels of market activity despite regional tensions and rising uncertainty relating to the war in Ukraine, an ever-more inclusive financial regulatory framework, and a blossoming energy sector are the hot topics in Latvia, according to TGS Baltic Partner Inese Hazenfusa.

The energy crisis has a pivotal role in Latvia’s political agenda, with the government focusing on investments in onshore and offshore energy projects and legislative packages to mitigate the crisis-related outcomes, according to Ellex Managing Partner Liga Merwin.