A booming startup sector, unhampered by the war in the region, is the strongest suit of the Estonian market right now, while the country continues to focus on improving its regulation of FDI, crypto, and fintech businesses, according to Sorainen Senior Partner Aku Sorainen.
The Buzz in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Interview with Nenad Baros of BB Legal
With 2022 being an election year for Bosnia, there is not a lot of market activity, according to BB Legal Partner Nenad Baros. There are crypto-related legislation updates on the horizon, however, and the market has settled down following the sale of Sberbank assets in the country to local banks.
The Buzz in Lithuania: Interview with Donatas Sliora of Adon Legal
Lithuania’s fintech market is expanding, while inflation and implementing a sanctions regime create obstacles for businesses and the general public, according to Adon Legal Managing Partner Donatas Sliora.
The Buzz in Slovenia: Interview with Janja Ovsenik of Senica & Partners
Imminent elections, tax framework overhauls, and potential shortages in an otherwise solid economy are the immediate concerns in Slovenia, according to Senica & Partners Partner Janja Ovsenik.
The Buzz in Kosovo: Interview with Kushtrim Palushi of RPHS Law
The recent legislative amendments regulating commercial courts, e-signatures, intellectual property, and oil products trading are the major updates in Kosovo, according to RPHS Law Managing Partner Kushtrim Palushi.
The Buzz in Turkey: Interview with Nilay Duran of Nazali
A vibrant technological ecosystem, driving massive amounts of M&A transactions in Turkey and continuing the trend of 2021 well into this year, is the most important recent takeaway, according to Nazali M&A Partner Nilay Duran.
The Buzz in Croatia: Interview with Vjekoslav Ivancic of Ostermann & Partners
The EU-imposed sanctions on Russia have generated significant movements throughout Europe, and Croatia has felt the ramifications as well – leading to a lot of work and some economic uncertainty, according to Ostermann & Partners Partner Vjekoslav Ivancic.
The Buzz in Hungary: Interview with Milan Kohlrusz of Bittera Kohlrusz & Toth
The prospective tax and retail business nationalization-related reforms, together with war-related sanctions, are the major discussion topics in Hungary, according to Bittera Kohlrusz & Toth Partner Milan Kohlrusz.
The Buzz in the Czech Republic: Interview with Jan Frey of Rowan Legal
The Russian aggression in Ukraine, raging for more than two months now, has affected the Czech Republic to a significant extent, impacting the prices of energy across all sectors. Coupled with the rising levels of inflation, the country finds itself out of balance, according to Rowan Legal Partner Jan Frey, who says it is quite hard to predict what the rest of the year will bring.
The Buzz in Austria: Interview with Martin Ebner of Schoenherr
With the effects of the war in Ukraine remaining difficult to predict, there is ample work generated by the sanctions alone, according to Schoenherr Partner Martin Ebner.
The Buzz in Albania: Interview with Reshard Kellici of Frost & Fire Consulting
Political uncertainties, surging inflation and energy prices, and, despite it all, a vibrant and diversified economy are the key points of current events in Albania, according to Frost & Fire Consulting Partner Reshard Kellici.
The Buzz in Serbia: Interview with Milos Vulic of Vulic Law
The major challenge faced by Serbia’s recently elected parliament is dealing with the war-related crisis, in particular, in the field of energy, according to Vulic Law Managing Partner Milos Vulic.
The Buzz in Lithuania: Interview with Dalia Tamasauskaite-Ziliene of TGS Baltic
The record year for M&A transactions, the emergence of new startups, and a new draft on company law get lawyers talking in Lithuania, according to TGS Baltic Partner Dalia Tamasauskaite-Ziliene.
The Buzz in Romania: Interview with Dana Radulescu of MPR Partners
With inflation making its way through Europe, Romania was hit as well but the economy is still developing steadily, with energy, real estate, and infrastructure the sectors to look out for, according to MPR Partners Partner Dana Radulescu.
The Buzz in Montenegro: Interview with Milena Roncevic Pejovic of Karanovic & Partners
Montenegro’s new economic plan, together with tax and insurance-related reforms, aligns with the country’s aspiration to become an attractive destination for foreign investors and digital nomads, according to Milena Roncevic Pejovic, Attorney at Law in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners.
The Buzz in Poland: Interview with Michal Pawlowski of DWF
The refugee crisis and related organizational adjustments are the major challenges faced by Poland, according to DWF Country Managing Partner Michal Pawlowski."Times are extremely challenging and turbulent," Pawlowski begins. "The COVID-19-related situation was finally becoming normalized, after different strains, restrictions, and vaccination-related public discourse. However, since late February, we are facing an even more extreme situation, that is, the Russian invasion in Ukraine."
The Buzz in Slovakia: Interview with Bernhard Hager of Eversheds Sutherland
Slovakia’s biggest challenges, in light of the ongoing war in the neighboring country, are dealing with sanctions and seeking alternative sources of supplies for its automotive industry, and implementing renewable energy projects, according to Eversheds Sutherland Managing Partner Bernhard Hager.
The Buzz in Bulgaria: Interview with Irena Georgieva of PPG Lawyers
Recent cyber-attacks, the emergence of AI services, and a new Ministry of e-Government are among the widely discussed issues in Bulgaria, according to PPG Lawyers Managing Partner Irena Georgieva.