CMS has advised Goldbach Group on the sale of Goldbach Austria to Azerion.

The long-anticipated initiative to establish a new legal framework for personal data protection in Albania is finally moving forward, as the Council of Ministers has approved a draft law that aligns closely with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This proposed legislation promises to bring significance in this important but frequently underappreciated legal domain. With its comprehensive approach and alignment with EU standards, the new law aims to greatly improve privacy protection in the national context.

Wardynski & Partners, working with Baker Botts, has advised Modern Times Group on its acquisition of Plarium Global.

Ellex, working with Kirkland & Ellis, has advised Advent International on its acquisition of Nuvei Corporation. Stikeman Elliott and Sorainen reportedly advised Nuvei.

On 18 November 2024, the new Product Liability Directive (the Directive) was published in the Official Journal of the EU (link). It replaces almost 40 years of legislation that was no longer relevant in the digital age, given the dynamic development of new technologies. What does it bring and what has changed? We have prepared a short summary for you.

TGS Baltic has advised Superhero Capital on leading a EUR 2.5 million investment round for Cyber Upgrade with Specialist VC, Firstpick, NGL Ventures, and angel investors Marios S. Kalochoritis and Sergei Anikin also participating. Noor reportedly advised on the round as well.