CMS Hungary Partner Katalin Horvath and CMS Austria Partner Stefan Paulmayer discuss the implications of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and the evolving landscape of digital payments in Europe.
A Vigilant Eye: Romania’s Competition Council
The competitive landscape in Romania is marked by rigorous enforcement and alignment with EU regulations, making it a challenging, dynamic environment for businesses. Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii Partner Andreea Oprisan discusses recent legislative developments and the Romanian Competition Council’s proactive measures in an effort to shed light on this complex legal framework.
Moldova’s EU-Inspired Path to Enhanced Data Protection
In light of Moldova’s recent candidacy for European Union membership, significant political and legal reforms have been undertaken to align the country’s laws with EU standards. Among these changes, the data protection legal framework has seen notable upgrades to mirror the General Data Protection Regulation, with Gladei & Partners Partner Iulian Pasatii emphasizing the introduction of contractual clauses for data transfers and the new concept of subprocessors. According to him, these changes aim to reduce bureaucratic burdens, particularly benefiting Moldova’s IT sector, while presenting opportunities for clearer guidelines and enhanced data protection practices. However, challenges remain as Moldova strives to balance stringent EU-aligned regulations with the flexibility needed for business growth.
Know Your Lawyer: Paul Buta of Musat & Asociatii
An in-depth look at Paul Buta of Musat & Asociatii covering his career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer as well as a few insights about him as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.
Know Your Lawyer: Roman Ivanov of Vernon David
An in-depth look at Roman Ivanov of Vernon David covering his career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer as well as a few insights about him as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.
Deal Expanded: Interview with Slaughter and May on 2023 DOTY for Hungary
Slaughter and May’s Victoria MacDuff, Richard Hilton, and Adam Sriskandan Talk About the Deal of the Year in Hungary.
Deal Expanded: Interview with Your Legal Partners on the 2023 DOTY for Greece
Your Legal Partners’ Katerina Politopoulou, Maria Golfinopoulou, and Prokopis Linardos Talk About the Deal of the Year in Greece.
Know Your Lawyer: Tomas Sequens of Kocian Solc Balastik
An in-depth look at Tomas Sequens of Kocian Solc Balastik covering his career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer as well as a few insights about him as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.
Know Your Lawyer: Branko Maric of Maric & Co
An in-depth look at Branko Maric of Maric & Co covering his career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer as well as a few insights about him as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.
Looking In: Markus Perkams and Alex Hogarth of Addleshaw Goddard
In our Looking In series, we talk to Partners from outside CEE who are keeping an eye on the region (and often pop up in our deal ticker) to learn how they perceive CEE markets and their evolution. For this issue, we sat down with Addleshaw Goddard Partners Markus Perkams from Frankfurt and Alex Hogarth from London.
Know Your Lawyer: Balazs Dominek of Szabo Kelemen & Partners Andersen Attorneys
An in-depth look at Balazs Dominek of Szabo Kelemen & Partners Andersen Attorneys covering his career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer as well as a few insights about him as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.
Know Your Lawyer: Viliam Mysicka of Kinstellar
An in-depth look at Viliam Mysicka of Kinstellar covering his career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer as well as a few insights about him as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.
Hot Practice in Greece: Helen Alexiou on AKL Law Firm's Real Estate Practice
The Real Estate Practice has been pivotal for AKL Law Firm, according to Managing Partner Helen Alexiou, with tourism, as a cornerstone for the economy, fueling an influx of international investors.
Hot Practice in Ukraine: Oleksiy Didkovskiy on Asters' International Arbitration and Cross-Border Litigation Practice
The International Arbitration and Cross-Border Litigation practice has taken center stage for Asters in Ukraine according to Co-Managing Partner Oleksiy Didkovskiy, with work driven by the war and the pandemic and a focus on state and quasi-state clients.
Hot Practice in Bulgaria: Kostadin Sirleshtov on CMS' Energy & Climate Change Practice
The Energy & Climate Change practice of CMS has been booming in Bulgaria, according to Sofia Managing Partner and CEE Head of Energy & Climate Change Kostadin Sirleshtov, with work ranging from project, acquisitions, and financing mandates on renewables, to oil and gas, nuclear power, and a significant number of disputes.
Charging Ahead: Electricity Storage Regulation in CEE
CMS Croatia Partner Marija Musec and CMS Poland Partner Lukasz Szatkowski discuss electricity storage regulatory developments and the unique challenges faced by stakeholders in the CEE energy market.
Looking In: Tytus Cytowski of Cytowski & Partners
In our Looking In series, we talk to Partners from outside CEE who are keeping an eye on the region (and often pop up in our deal ticker) to learn how they perceive CEE markets and their evolution. For this issue, we sat down with Cytowski & Partners Managing Partner Tytus Cytowski.
Inside Insight: Interview with Veselka Petrova of Yazaki
From her beginnings as an M&A attorney in Bulgaria to her current role as Regional Compliance Manager for Eastern Europe at Yazaki, Veselka Petrova’s career has been a testament to the power of blending legal expertise with strategic business insight.