Contributed by Dolea & Co.
White Collar Crime Laws and Regulations in Moldova
In Search of a New Energy Normal (Part 2) – What’s the Plan?
Energy prices have been a salient issue in CEE for the past year. Part 1 of this article covered just how high the energy prices had climbed in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, and Turkey, the impact of those prices on people, businesses, and governments, as well as the reasons why some countries fared better than others. Then Russia’s war against Ukraine changed everything, making a new energy pricing normal seem more distant than ever. In Part 2 we look at what energy experts believe could alleviate the situation and whether the war has impacted those plans.
The Buzz in Moldova: Interview with Sorin Dolea of Dolea & Co
Current geopolitical events might revolutionize Moldova’s energy industry, with progress being made on both legal and technical mechanisms, according to Dolea & Co Managing Attorney Sorin Dolea.
In Search of a New Energy Normal (Part 1)
In the past twelve months, energy prices seem to have taken a life of their own. Their continued and, at times, shocking growth has raised concerns across the region and prompted differing responses and policy changes in each country. To get a more accurate picture of recent developments, we reached out to experts in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, and Turkey and asked them about the current energy prices, their impact on local economies, the drivers behind their growth, and whether any plans were in place to address the issue.
On a New Adventure: Patricia Gannon Announces Platforum 9
CEE Legal Matters readers will likely be familiar with Patricia Gannon as one of the founders of Karanovic & Partners. Since her withdrawal from the firm (reported by CEE Legal Matters on September 21, 2020), Gannon ran her own "holistic strategic advisory business" (as reported on October 12, 2020) and, recently, she announced she is working on a new social media app for lawyers – Platforum 9. We caught up with her to learn more about her new project.
PNSA and Efrim Rosca & Asociatii Advise Bico Industries on Acquisition of Terra Impex Group
Popovici, Nitu, Stoica & Asociatii and Efrim, Rosca & Asociatii have advised Bico Industries on its acquisition of the Terra Impex Group. Zlate & Partners reportedly advised the seller, Mihai Vaida.
London Calling: Interview with Vladimir Rangeloff, Managing Partner of Kambourov & Partners
On April 5, 2022, leading lawyers from across all of CEE will be coming together for the Dealer's Choice Conference and Deals of the Years Awards Banquet. Leading up to the event, we spoke with Vladimir Rangeloff of Kambourov & Partners to learn what they are looking forward to the most.
Oil & Gas Laws and Regulations in Moldova
Contributed by GRATA International.
London Calling: Interview with Silvije Cipcic-Bragadin, Director of Cipcic-Bragadin Mesic and Associates
On April 5, 2022, leading lawyers from across all of CEE will be coming together for the Dealer's Choice Conference and Deals of the Years Awards Banquet. Leading up to the event, we spoke with Silvije Cipcic-Bragadin of Cipcic-Bragadin Mesic and Associates to learn what they are looking forward to the most.
London Calling: Interview with Gabor Bebok, Partner of Pontes Budapest
On April 5, 2022, leading lawyers from across all of CEE will be coming together for the Dealer's Choice Conference and Deals of the Years Awards Banquet. Leading up to the event, we spoke with Gabor Bebok of Pontes Budapest to learn what they are looking forward to the most.
London Calling: Interview with Oana Ijdelea, Managing Partner of Ijdelea & Associates
On April 5, 2022, leading lawyers from across all of CEE will be coming together for the Dealer's Choice Conference and Deals of the Years Awards Banquet. Leading up to the event, we spoke with Oana Ijdelea of Ijdelea & Associates to learn what they are looking forward to the most.
Moldova: GDPR - Almost There
On 11 November 2021, the Moldovan Parliament passed a series of legal amendments ("Law 175/2021"), including to the existing Law on Personal Data Protection. Law 175/2021 entered into force on 10 January 2022 and partially transposes the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR").
The Buzz in Moldova: Interview with Ivan Turcan of Brodsky Uskov Looper Reed & Partners
Following a major political change in the country six months ago, Moldova is in the process of sweeping legislative reforms seeking to elevate the country’s business landscape, according to Brodsky Uskov Looper Reed & Partners Partner Ivan Turcan.
Moldova: Digitalisation Has Made It Easier to Establish, Operate and Sell Companies
Through its 11 November 2021 law ("Law 175/2021"), the Moldovan Parliament passed certain amendments to existing legislation with the goal of digitalising the national economy. As a result, the norms implemented have made it simpler to establish, operate and sell companies in Moldova.
Crowdfunding – Moldovan Regulations on Participatory Financing
During the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the biggest challenges for Moldovan SMEs proved to be access to financing solutions. A financial gap spread nationally across different sectors and industries. Moldovan banking institutions became reluctant to finance SMEs and sole entrepreneurs, while the existing solutions often proved to be expensive and inaccessible.
Cobzac & Partners Successful for CB Eximbank JSC Before the Supreme Court of Justice of the Republic of Moldova
Cobzac & Partners has successfully represented the interests of CB Eximbank JSC before the Supreme Court of Justice of the Republic of Moldova in a dispute with Avicomagro.
Real Estate Laws and Regulations in Moldova
Contributed by Gladei & Partners.
NNDKP Advises Safety Broker on Sale of 80% to Unilink
NNDKP has advised Safety Broker on the sale of 80% of the company’s shares to the Polish group Unilink.
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