In line with relevant European legislation, from 28 June 2025, new accessibility provisions will apply in Hungary to certain products and services, affecting a wide range of companies.

The latest amendment to the Labour Code, the so-called Flexinovela, which will be effective from 1 June 2025, introduces a number of changes that need to be reflected in employment documentation. We focus on the following key areas where we recommend making adjustments:

In the entertainment industry, protecting creative assets isn’t just about legal rights—it’s about building a brand. While copyright automatically protects movies and characters as original works, it doesn’t always go far enough. That’s where trademarks step in.

When it comes to foreigners residing or planning to reside in the Republic of Serbia, the most common practical issue involves the procedure for issuing a single permit for residence and work in the Republic of Serbia (“Single permit”).

Given the growing emphasis on sustainability and responsible business practices, obligations in the field of ESG are becoming increasingly significant. The banking sector is emerging as one of the key players in this transformation, with evolving regulatory frameworks influencing its operations.

Starting from 20 May 2026, short-term accommodation rental services in the EU will be subject to Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 on data collection and sharing relating to short-term accommodation rental services, which also amends Regulation (EU) 2018/1724.

With the rise of digital platforms and the possibilities that the internet provides for businesses, more and more sellers are able to offer goods and services via these platforms and the internet. In this context, it has been difficult for the Ukrainian tax authorities to trace the flow of goods and services as well as to identify sellers to ensure that these goods and services are duly taxed.

Following an amendment in the Bulgarian Labour Code in late 2023 which will enter into force on 1 June 2025, Bulgaria is moving towards the introduction of a unified electronic employment record. This change will affect all Bulgarian employers and their employees and bring an end to the issuance and maintenance of paper-based labour books.

With the adoption of the Law on the Central Register of Beneficial Owners (“Official Gazette of the RS”, No. 19/2025), which entered into force on 14 March 2025, the legal framework governing this area has undergone significant changes. The application of most provisions is postponed until 15 September 2026, while certain provisions are applicable earlier.

As a driving force behind human progress, Intellectual Property represents property arising from the creative, inventive, or innovative activity of a human being. Such activities are protected by permitted monopolies made possible through Intellectual Property Rights. A particular challenge lies in finding a balance between protecting innovation through Intellectual Property Rights and the public interest—especially in industries where this balance plays a significant role, such as the pharmaceutical industry.

North Macedonia’s formal accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (“SEPA”) marks a significant step toward deeper European financial integration. Following the European Payments Council’s (“EPC”) decision in early 2025 to extend SEPA’s geographical scope to include the Republic of North Macedonia, commercial banks and other payment service providers (“PSPs”) based in the country are now eligible to join the SEPA Credit Transfer (“SCT”) scheme. This milestone will enable citizens and businesses in the Republic of North Macedonia to send and receive euro payments under the same efficient and standardized conditions enjoyed across the SEPA area.

What do you do when a private equity fund comes knocking on your door? Ask you out for a dinner to talk about your business?

The insurance arbitration system is an alternative dispute resolution mechanism aimed at resolving disputes arising from insurance contracts more quickly and efficiently, without resorting to the courts.

One of the most frequently asked questions by our clients during divorce proceedings concerns what exactly belongs to a spouse in relation to a company that was undoubtedly founded using the joint property of the spouses during the marriage, despite the fact that the spouse in question formally and legally does not hold the status of a founder or is not registered as the owner of a share in that company. In other words, the founding contribution amounted to 1 euro, and the company is now worth millions—what rights does each spouse have?

In the last few months, the Commission for Protection of Competition of the Republic of North Macedonia (the “Commission”) has stepped up its enforcement efforts of antitrust rules and food supply chain practices in the country.

Expropriation is the process of taking or limiting ownership and other property rights over real estate for the purpose of realizing a public interest as defined by law. In the Republic of North Macedonia, this process is regulated by a specific Law on Expropriation.

On April 8, 2025, the lower Romanian chamber of the Parliament approved the legislative proposal no. 606 (Proposal) that aims to raise the threshold pertaining to the initiation of a specific type of lawsuit concerning debt recovery.

Romania continues to experience a significant labor shortage due to widespread emigration and demographic decline, particularly in the construction, trade, and HoReCa (Hotel/Restaurant/Café) sectors.