Croatia’s energy and real estate sectors are well-positioned for growth, while frequently changing legislation and an ongoing strike by judicial clerks complicate the lives of lawyers, according to Divjak, Topic, Bahtijarevic & Krka Senior Partner Mario Krka.
Calm Seas and Fair Winds in Albania: A Buzz Interview with Enklid Milaj of Tonucci & Partners
Following the recent administrative elections, Albania is enjoying a period of calm, political stability, and a strengthening currency, with a draft on medical cannabis production and the first issuance of corporate bonds through a public offer at the top of the agenda, according to Tonucci & Partners Partner Enklid Milaj.
Tough Questions for Austria's M&A Market: A Buzz Interview with Bernd Taucher of Graf Patsch Taucher
Struggling with high inflation, tough questions are being asked of the Austrian M&A market lately, and the government responded by planning a new, more flexible corporate form with reduced capital requirements, according to Graf Patsch Taucher Partner Bernd Taucher.
Anti-Aggression Measures Ramping Up in Ukraine: A Buzz Interview with Artem Sokurov of Sytnyk & Partners
With a new cryptocurrency regulation in the legislative pipeline, Ukraine's anti-aggression measures are also ramping up, presenting even more uncertainties and challenges for all business sectors in the country and keeping lawyers on their toes, according to Sytnyk & Partners Counsel Artem Sokurov.
Packed Docket for Bulgaria’s Parliament: A Buzz Interview with Zvezdelina Filova of Deloitte Legal
Bulgaria is experiencing a wide plethora of legislative changes, from employment law and artificial intelligence all the way to the commercial sector, IT, and ESG, according to Deloitte Legal Country Legal Leader and Senior Managing Associate Zvezdelina Filova.
Montenegro's Lawyers Are Never Bored: A Buzz Interview with Nemanja Radovic of Komnenic & Partners
Several updates vie for the front page in Montenegro, from politics, tax reforms, and the influx of high-skilled professionals to vibrant renewable energy sector activity and a booming M&A market, according to Komnenic & Partners Partner Nemanja Radovic.
Fast-Paced Developments and Lagging Legislation in Slovakia: A Buzz Interview with Annamaria Tothova of Eversheds Sutherland
Legal AI developments, the impact of whistleblowing legislation, and the potential for a shorter work week keep lawyers talking in Slovakia, while a slowdown in legislative activity has them worried, according to Eversheds Sutherland Partner Annamaria Tothova.
Hungary's Transactional Slowdown: A Buzz Interview with Andras Posztl of DLA Piper Hungary
Lawyers are keeping busy with new legislation, dispute resolution, and technology work in Hungary, while transactional work and FDIs show a marked slowdown, according to DLA Piper Hungary Country Managing Partner Andras Posztl.
Lithuania Stands as One: A Buzz Interview with Justinas Jarusevicius of Motieka & Audzevicius
Lithuania may find itself in economic turmoil, but it is also experiencing strong political unity in the face of the war in Ukraine, according to Motieka & Audzevicius litigation Partner Justinas Jarusevicius.
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back in Bosnia & Herzegovina: A Buzz Interview with Nikolina Bajic of BDK Advokati
Legislative updates across the board in Bosnia & Herzegovina – with talks of criminalizing defamation, introducing electronic money, and overhauling the renewable energy framework – keep lawyers talking, according to Nikolina Bajic, Attorney at Law in cooperation with BDK Advokati.
Infrastructure, Energy, and Investments Fortify North Macedonia: A Buzz Interview with Veton Qoku of Karanovic & Partners
A significant number of landmark energy and infrastructure projects are currently materializing in North Macedonia, with foreign direct investment interest constantly growing as well, according to Veton Qoku, Partner and Attorney-at-Law in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners.
Optimism in Moldova, Finally: A Buzz Interview with Iulian Pasatii of Gladei & Partners
There is much optimism in Moldova, following the country being awarded EU candidate status, the adoption of a comprehensive digitalization package, and the investments in IT and energy driving the economy forward, according to Gladei & Partners Partner Iulian Pasatii.