Former Triniti Jurex Attorney at Law Deivis Valiulis has joined Eversheds Saladzius' real estate and construction team as Partner, together with Senior Associates Raminta Vilcinskaite and Ruta Brazauskiene, Associate Marius Choniakovas, and Lawyer Dominyka Burneikaite.
The Slow Roast of Summer Months
Summer is traditionally a slower period for many, including the legal sector, but, if used right, the time can pay dividends for law firms.
The Corner Office: Onboarding Clients
In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. With managing firm clients being a critical aspect of firms’ operations, we asked: What are the three most important elements when onboarding a new client?
New European Rules for Artificial Intelligence
This March, MEPs approved new rules for artificial intelligence (AI), the so-called Artificial Intelligence Act. This was presented by the European Commission in April 2021. It is the world's first comprehensive AI legislation. The Act aims to improve the functioning of the internal market by setting a single legal framework for the development, launch and use of AI. The AI Act also seeks to reduce the administrative and financial burden on businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises.
Eversheds Sutherland Poland Launches Arbitration & Complex Commercial Disputes Practice with Addition of Marek Jezewski
Former Kochanski & Partners Partners Marek Jezewski has joined Eversheds Sutherland's Polish office to launch a new Arbitration & Complex Commercial Disputes Practice.
Eversheds Sutherland Advises Silon on Acquisition of Pesl
Eversheds Sutherland has advised Silon on its acquisition of Pesl.
NIS2 Directive and the new Bill on Cybersecurity
What is the NIS2 Directive and from when does it apply?
New Equity Partners at Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland has elevated Annamaria Tothova, Jana Sapakova, and Petra Hager to Equity Partners of its Bratislava office.
Replacement of the Paper Labour Book with an Electronic Employment Record and Register: A New Era in Employment Documentation
As of June 1, 2025, the traditional paper labour book will be phased out in favor of a digital alternative. All employment data will now be maintained in an electronic employment register managed by the National Revenue Agency (NRA). This transition is part of a broader effort to modernize the Labour Code and digitize employment relationships, aiming to eliminate the risks associated with physical document loss and to ensure that data is always current and accurate.
Eversheds Sutherland Advises Plath Corporation on Acquisition of Primoco
Eversheds Sutherland has advised Plath Corporation on the acquisition of a minority interest in Primoco.
New AML and CFT Legislative Package of the EU
The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism legislative package of the European Union (“EU”), proposed on 20 July 2021 by the European Commission, and approved by the European Parliament plenary this April was published in the Official Journal of the EU on 19 June. The new legislative package introduces significant regulatory changes in connection with the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing, both on European and national level.
Amendment to the Employment Act: Overview of New Provisions Applicable from July 2024
With effect from 1 July 2024, the amendment to the Employment Act introduces several changes, particularly in the area of employment of foreigners. Below is a summary of the most important changes.
Eversheds Sutherland Advises on Third TBI Bank EUR 20 Million MREL Notes Issuance
Eversheds Sutherland Bulgarian member firm Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners has advised on TBI Bank's EUR 20 million issuance of MREL notes.
Bulgaria Publishes a Draft Bill to Update Its Consumer Protection Act in Line With GPSR and Class Action Directive
On June 12, 2024, the Bulgarian Council of Ministers released a draft bill for public discussion, aiming to revise the Bulgarian Consumer Protection Act (“CPA”) to align with the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulation 2023/988 (“GPSR”) and the Class Action Directive 2020/1828 (the “Class Action Directive”).
The Corner Office: Client Relationship Dealbreakers
In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. While in the legal field maintaining client relationships is vital, there are occasions when law firms must end engagements. To explore some of the reasons that might lead to this, we asked: After accepting mandates, what have been the main reasons for which you ended up having to drop clients?
Slovakia: Update on the Energy Markets
As always in Slovakia, political changes are accompanied by personnel changes. Thus, having a new government and new deputies to the parliament has initiated the change of the key personnel, including the head of the Regulatory Office for Network Industries (URSO) and of the Slovak electricity transmission system, Plc. (SEPS).
Legislative News from the Slovak Republic
We bring you a brief overview of important legislative news from the Slovak Republic that should not escape your attention.
Borivoj Libal Becomes Sole Managing Partner Eversheds Sutherland Czech Republic
Borivoj Libal has become the sole Managing Partner of Eversheds Sutherland's Czech Republic office. Libal has been a Co-Managing Partner at the firm, alongside Bernhard Hager, since 2022.