In a world where business operations frequently cross borders, the role of legal strategy becomes critical in navigating complex regulatory and political landscapes. Drawing on their professional experience, Envista Holdings Corporation Senior Legal Counsel Karel Budka and Head of General Legal at Zentiva Pawel Borowski held talks at the CEE Legal Matters GC Summit that took place in Warsaw on April 25-26, 2024. Budka explored the depths of managing foreign direct investment subsidy applications and Borowski looked at the implications of adapting to evolving sanctions.
Centered Around Cybersecurity: An Interview with Gabija Kuncyte of Compensa Life Vienna Insurance
Compensa Life Vienna Insurance Group SE Head of Legal Baltics Gabija Kuncyte discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and its increasing significance within the legal and financial sectors.
Implementing the New Whistleblower Law in Poland Successfully: A Checklist
Whistleblowing is currently a hot topic in Poland. After nearly three years of delay, Poland has finally implemented the EU Whistleblowing Directive 2019/1937.
Whistleblowing in Poland: An Interview with Zuzanna Kopaczynska Grabiec of Wonga
Wonga Director of the Legal, Compliance, and HR Department Zuzanna Kopaczynska Grabiec discusses what systems needed to be set up to align with new Polish legislation on whistleblowing and how her team did so.
Implementing Whistleblowing in an International Sports Federation: an Interview with Marianna Erdei of Teqball
“Plan twice to implement once” is Teqball Group Legal Director Marianna Erdei’s approach to implementing new whistleblowing regulations in a manner that is not compliant only with Hungarian law but takes into account the local needs of other jurisdictions.
Whistleblowing: Global Solutions with Local Flavors
With the Whistleblowing Directive implemented into local legislation, whistleblowing has become an essential topic in companies. As national interpretations of the directive on whistleblowing have made it mandatory for organizations to introduce reporting channels and protective measures, businesses must navigate a more stringent and complex legal landscape.
Whistleblowing: A Guide to Basics
An act of “whistleblowing” is usually defined in different vocabulary within the frameworks of management sciences and law perspective. A whistleblowing act happens when a person within or outside an organization, holding sensitive information regarding illegal, unethical, or abusive activities, or any action creating a risk to harm the organization, decides to speak out, to internal or external authorities. Whistleblowers are essentially the messengers who convey the information they have somehow acquired.
Whistleblowing: Nurturing a Culture of Integrity and Accountability
Whistleblowing transcends being a mere procedural checkbox – it is a lifeline for organizational integrity and accountability. It serves as a crucial mechanism for employees, business partners, and third parties to report unethical practices, illegal activities, or violations of company policies within their organizations.
EOS’ ESG Story
ESG has long been considered a niche concept, especially in Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, over time the picture has completely changed and the market has not only mastered the meaning of ESG, but a large number of companies have adapted their business to all or rather most of environmental, social, and governance principles.
Building (and Financing) an ESG Drive: an Interview with Pawel Szczepaniak of mBank
mBank Deputy General Counsel Pawel Szczepaniak talks about how the rise of ESG has shaped in-house legal role but also how his organization literally puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to ESG.
ESG, CSDDD, and the Expanding Role of In-House Counsel: More Than Just Legal Gatekeepers
Environmental, Social, and Governance are no longer mere buzzwords. ESG has become integral to corporate strategy and operations. Companies are now under increasing pressure from regulators, investors, and the public to adhere to ESG standards. The role of in-house counsel in ESG and the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) requires a balance of legal expertise, strategic thinking, and proactive risk management.
2024 HU GC Summit Sneak Peek: Interview with Gabor Simon of DLA Piper
With preparations for the 2024 CEE Legal Matters Hungary General Counsel Summit in full swing, DLA Piper Partner and Head of Energy and Procurement in Budapest Gabor Simon shares his thoughts about the upcoming event and what he’s looking forward to the most.
2024 HU GC Summit Sneak Peek: Interview with Marton Eorsi of Addleshaw Goddard
With preparations for the 2024 CEE Legal Matters Hungary General Counsel Summit in full swing, Marton Eorsi, a Corporate Finance Partner at Addleshaw Goddard’s London office, shares his thoughts about the upcoming event and what he's looking forward to the most.
CEELM10 Interview: A Decade of Energy Projects in Croatia
Marohnic, Tomek & Gjoic Partner Tena Tomek talks about the evolution of the firm’s energy practice and their role as legal advisors in energy projects in Croatia over the last 10 years.
2024 HU GC Summit Sneak Peek: Interview with Peter Virag of Oppenheim
With preparations for the 2024 CEE Legal Matters Hungary General Counsel Summit in full swing, Peter Virag, the Head of Antitrust, Competition, and Trade at Oppenheim, shares his thoughts about the upcoming event and what he's looking forward to as both a moderator and participant.
2024 HU GC Summit Sneak Peek: Interview with Tamas Feher of Jalsovszky
With preparations for the 2024 CEE Legal Matters Hungary General Counsel Summit in full swing, Jaslovszky's' Tamas Feher talks about the upcoming event and the panel he'll be moderating.
2024 HU GC Summit Sneak Peek: Interview with Csaba Polgar of Pontes
With preparations for the 2024 CEE Legal Matters Hungary General Counsel Summit in full swing, Pontes' Csaba Polgar talks about the upcoming event and what he's looking forward to the most.
Hot Practice in the Czech Republic: Josef Donat on Rowan Legal’s TMT Practice
Rowan Legal’s TMT practice has been concentrating on AI, cybersecurity, and emerging regulations such as PSD3 and FIDA over the past year, according to Partner Josef Donat, driven by rapid technological advancements and their impact on the regulatory landscape.