Schoenherr has successfully represented Tehnoexport in trademark cancellation proceedings before the EU Intellectual Property Office.

Former Senior Associate Liis Konn has been promoted to a Partner position with Ellex in Estonia. In her new role, she will co-lead the Dispute Resolution practice at the firm.

Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners has announced the appointment of Violeta Saranciuc and Alexandru Iorgulescu to the firm's partnership. The two new partners will join the management teams of the international arbitration and restructuring & insolvency departments, respectively.

Galloping inflation and post-COVID-19 challenges are shaping the litigation market in Austria, with an unparalleled volume of insolvencies feeding into a high rate of litigation. Meanwhile, the Austrian government remains hesitant to implement the European collective redress system.

Internal investigations continue to be a crucial part of a robust compliance management system. Short messages exchanged on smartphones have become a significant source for internal as well as external investigations. The Austrian prosecution authority understands that screening smartphones is close to “manna from heaven” for any investigator. This Market Snapshot reports on two important developments in Austria: a constitutional court decision requiring a significant change of the law, and the impact of the newly implemented law for the protection of whistleblowers.

In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.