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.
The Buzz in Estonia: Interview with Aku Sorainen of Sorainen
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.