Strong M&A transaction volumes, rising investor interest in the renewables sector, and a flood of work relating to the immigration waves from Ukraine and Russia are the headlines for Serbia, according to Bojovic, Draskovic, Popovic & Partners Senior Associate Milica Pesteric.
Montenegro's Holding Pattern: A Buzz Interview with Marko Ivkovic of the Prelevic Law Firm
A governmental crisis with a country-wide impact is preventing Montenegro from moving forward at a pace, both in terms of legislation and investments, according to Prelevic Law Firm Senior Lawyer Marko Ivkovic.
Slovakia's Stumble: A Buzz Interview with Martin Jurecko of AKMCL
Parliamentary problems, governmental grievances, and ebbing economic sectors – aside from the consequences of the current state of global affairs – have been the talk of the town in Slovakia, according to AKMCL Partner Martin Jurecko.
Stability at a Price for Hungary: A Buzz Interview with Gabor Damjanovic of Forgo, Damjanovic & Partners
Under the "heavy influence" of the current autocratic regime, Hungary might seem stable but Forgo, Damjanovic & Partners Managing Partner Gabor Damjanovic wonders if the country is prepared to tackle the challenges of the wider economic context.
Making It Rain in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Buzz Interview with Natasa Krejic of Sajic
With large energy and infrastructure projects under development in Bosnia and Herzegovina, local legal professionals are facing an uphill battle against the double standards in their industry, according to Sajic Law Firm Senior Partner Natasa Krejic.
Relearning Military Law in Ukraine: A Buzz Interview with Mikhail Ilyashev of Ilyashev & Partners
The War in Ukraine left no market sectors unaffected and, according to Ilyashev & Partners Managing Partner Mikhail Ilyashev, things were no different for lawyers.
A (2020) Familiar Vibe in Lithuania: A Buzz Interview with Ruta Armone of Ellex
While Lithuania is registering an overall slowdown in M&A transactions, the renewables, technology, and healthcare sectors remain dynamic, according to Ellex Partner Ruta Armone.
Estonia Experiences a Slowdown But Not a Crisis: A Buzz Interview with Juri Ploom of Pohla & Hallmagi
Estonia’s real estate experiences a slight slowdown and layoffs are on the radar for some sectors, but others remain active, with a promising prognosis for the next year’s small economic growth of 0,7% according to the European Commission, explains Pohla & Hallmagi Partner Juri Ploom.
Austria Will Be Alright: A Buzz Interview with Christoph Mager of DLA Piper
The increasing US-based investor interest in Austrian tech start-ups – despite the hard times and a certain lack of governmental decisiveness – is creating a buzz in the country, according to DLA Piper Austria Managing Partner Christoph Mager.
Building Trust in Kosovo: A Buzz Interview with Sokol Elmazaj of Boga & Associates
Arbitration is growing in popularity in Kosovo and notable legislative updates are now in place, including the one establishing the Commercial Court, according to Boga & Associates Partner Sokol Elmazaj.
Romania's Shifting Goalposts: A Buzz Interview with Adriana Gaspar of NNDKP
Energy availability prospects, which have unsurprisingly taken center stage and the interest of governments, investors, and organizations across the world, are the strongly dominating priority in Romania, according to NNDKP Senior Partner Adriana Gaspar.
Slovenia's Busy Deals and Disputes Pipeline: A Buzz Interview with Janja Zaplotnik of Jadek & Pensa
Corporate reorganizations, spin-offs, and a generational change among family-owned companies are among the key features of Slovenia’s current market, and the number of collective claims for damages is rising, according to Jadek & Pensa Partner Janja Zaplotnik.
North Macedonia Has Its Work Cut Out: A Buzz Interview with Kiril Papazoski of Papazoski and Mishev Law Firm
Harmonizing national law with EU legislation, implementing sizeable renewable energy projects, and addressing production shutdowns are high on North Macedonia’s domestic agenda, according to Kiril Papazoski, Director, Papazoski and Mishev Law Firm, an independent law firm in cooperation with PwC.
Doing Well in Bulgaria's Hard Times: A Buzz Interview with Borislav Boyanov of Boyanov & Co
Going through hard times, Bulgaria’s newly elected political parties are still unable to form a government, yet the market is showing positive developments in some sectors, according to Boyanov & Co. Managing Partner Borislav Boyanov.
TMT Leading the M&A Charge for Croatia: A Buzz Interview with Tarja Krehic of Krehic & Partners
High levels of M&A activity in Croatia, originating from both domestic companies and foreign investors, are reshaping a number of sectors – primarily IT and media – according to Tarja Krehic, Managing Partner of Krehic & Partners in cooperation with Deloitte Legal.
Increasing Financing Costs and Palpable Investment Pressure in Poland: A Buzz Interview with Christian Schnell of Dentons
Poland has been experiencing a boom in its renewable energy sector – with work originating from the auction support system and also from corporate PPA transactions – which is flowing over to other market segments, according to Dentons Partner Christian Schnell.
It All Boils Down to Energy in Hungary: A Buzz Interview with Rita Parkanyi of KCG Partners
The energy crisis has led to businesses shutting down for the winter and subsequent employment-related issues, with the Hungarian government now providing energy subsidies, according to KCG Partners Founding Partner Rita Parkanyi.
Betting on IT, Renewables, and Construction in Bulgaria: A Buzz Interview with Venelin Dimitrov of KDP
Cautious optimism threads across Bulgarian markets – despite political instability and rising concerns fueled by the concurrent global crises – according to Komarevski Dimitrov & Partners Partner Venelin Dimitrov.