Romania-based Mares & Mares and Cyprus-based Emilianides Katsaros have formed a partnership spanning Cyprus, Romania, and Greece.
Increase in the Number of Investigations Concerning Fraudulent Use of EU Public Funds
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is an independent body of the European Union (EU) tasked with investigating criminal cases infringing the financial interests of the EU. The EPPO was formally established in 2017 and started operations in 2021. The first and current head of the European Chief Prosecutor is Laura Codruta Kovesi, former Chief Prosecutor of the National Anticorruption Directorate (Directia Nationala Anticoruptie; DNA), the Romanian agency tasked with investigating corruption cases.
Jesse Kivisaari and Lembit Tedder Join Cobalt Partnership Ranks
Former Managing Associates Jesse Kivisaari and Lembit Tedder have been promoted to Partner at Cobalt Estonia.
A New Attempt by State Authorities Through Criminal Law Instruments To Cover the Budget Deficit and State’s Inability To Collect Taxes
Starting with May 16, 2024, the Law no. 126/2024 on some measures to strengthen the capacity to combat tax evasion, as well as to amend and supplement some normative acts, enters into force.
Anna Pogrebna and Mykola Nychyporuk Join Integrites
Former CMS Partner Anna Pogrebna has joined Integrites as a Partner to focus on real estate, construction, and infrastructure, while Mykola Nychyporuk has joined the firm as a Counsel and the Head of its White-Collar Crime practice.
Mihai Morar and Mihai Lemnaru Make Partner at Albu Morar
Mihai Morar and Mihai Lemnaru have been promoted to Partner positions with Albu Morar.
Musat & Asociatii Mints Three New Partners and Appoints New Deputy Managing Partner
Dan Minoiu has become a new Deputy Managing Partner at Musat & Asociatii, while Ana Maria Abrudan, Mateea Codreanu, and Stefan Diaconescu have all been promoted to Partner positions.