Feeling the repercussions of global economic issues, Bosnia & Herzegovina finds itself in a more or less usual position in unusual times – with an upcoming general election this fall and swaths of legislative developments seeking to reshuffle the landscape in which lawyers operate, according to Dimitrijevic & Partners Partner Stevan Dimitrijevic.
The Buzz in Croatia: Interview with Laurenz Vuchetich of Batarelo Dvojkovic Vuchetich
Croatia's business landscape and GDP remain quite unaffected by the war-related crises, with the country's energy market and tech sectors growing, according to Batarelo Dvojkovic Vuchetich Partner Laurenz Vuchetich.
The Buzz in Austria: Interview with Lukas Feiler of Baker McKenzie
An important case before the ECJ that could have major legislative implications for Austria, a draft law regulating whistleblowing, and a major data center acquisition – the hottest topics in Austria right now, according to Baker McKenzie Partner Lukas Feiler.
The Buzz in Albania: Interview with Besnik Duraj of CMS
While the economy appears to have been doing better, on the back of infrastructural development, the internal judicial reorganization is leaving Albania in a bit of a bind, according to CMS Partner Besnik Duraj.
The Buzz in North Macedonia: Interview with Martin Boskoski of Lalicic & Boskoski
Some signs of political instability on the path to European Union accession for North Macedonia, rising inflation, and several interesting upcoming legislative changes are on the ticket for the Balkan country, according to Lalicic & Boskoski Partner Martin Boskoski.
The Buzz in the Czech Republic: Interview with Prokop Verner of Allen & Overy
While recent legal updates are causing delays and others are potentially removing positive developments, Allen & Overy Partner Prokop Verner points out that there are reasons to be optimistic, especially if one is to follow the energy and online retail sectors.
The Buzz in Turkey: Interview with Kerem Turunc of Turunc
Inflation, currency depreciation, and low foreign currency reserves might lead to early elections in Turkey, but Turunc Partner Kerem Turunc chooses to focus on the positives: the buzz around the startup scene in the country.
The Buzz in Greece: Interview with Michalis Kosmopoulos of Drakopoulos
Despite current geopolitical challenges and the related inflation and price hikes, the current situation in Greece is much better compared to the COVID-19 crisis, with increasing interest in the country's hospitality sector, according to Drakopoulos Partner Michalis Kosmopoulos.
The Buzz in Slovenia: Interview with Karmen Rebesco of the Karmen Rebesco Law Firm
All is quiet on the western front for Slovenia – apart from the outcome of the April 2022 parliamentary elections – but concerns over energy, exports, and the potential EU embargo against Russian oil and gas are mounting, according to Karmen Rebesco Law Firm Partner Karmen Rebesco.
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.
The Buzz in Bulgaria: Interview with Antonia Mavrova of Kinstellar
The strongest forces shaping the dynamics of legal work in Bulgaria, according to Kinstellar Partner Antonia Mavrova, are the country’s recently approved Recovery and Resilience Plan and the branching consequences of the war in Ukraine.
The Buzz in Poland: Interview with Tomasz Kudelski of Penteris
With inflation rates rising and investors hesitant to bring their capital to Poland, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has created a vicious circle, according to Penteris Partner Tomasz Kudelski.
The Buzz in Slovakia: Interview with Jan Lazur of Taylor Wessing
The potential EU ban on Russian oil and gas, the Penta Investments split, and the new construction law in Slovakia are currently the major debate, the biggest transaction, and the greatest legal update, respectively, according to Taylor Wessing Partner Jan Lazur.
The Buzz in Austria: Interview with Magdalena Brandstetter of Dorda
The Austrian real estate market remains vibrant throughout the country, despite growing construction and energy prices, according to Dorda Partner Magdalena Brandstetter.
The Buzz in Romania: Interview with Alina Stavaru of RTPR
With a new FDI regulatory framework and the National Plan for Resilience and Recovery all but in place, Romania is well prepared for the second part of 2022, which could include a swarm of businesses relocating from Ukraine and Russia, according to RTPR Partner Alina Stavaru.
The Buzz in Serbia: Interview with Darko Jovanovic of Karanovic & Partners
With the war in Ukraine affecting a number of business sectors, Serbia still manages to have a very vibrant market with a number of important projects being developed primarily in the infrastructure and energy sectors, according to Karanovic & Partners Managing Partner Darko Jovanovic.
The Buzz in Latvia: Interview with Maris Vainovskis of Eversheds Sutherland
The word of the day in Latvia is resilience – that of the M&A market, capital markets, and overall business sectors, according to Eversheds Sutherland Partner Maris Vainovskis.
The Buzz in Hungary: Interview with Tamas Feher of Jalsovszky
Growing inflation and budgetary limitations are the key challenges faced by Hungary's newly elected parliament, according to Jalsovszky Law Firm Partner Tamas Feher.