In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. This time around, we asked: To date, have the investments the firm has made into AI tools made a return on investment? If no/not yet, what do you believe have been the main barriers to it? If yes,…
Read MoreCareer: Redcliffe Partners, Partner, Co-Head of Antitrust practice: 2021-present PJSC Ukreximbank; Member of the Supervisory Board; 2021-2023 Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine; Chairman; 2015-2020 ArcelorMittal: General Counsel (Legal, Real Estate, Compliance, Corporate Secretary): 2012-2015 Metro Cash and Carry Ukraine; Compliance Officer, Head of Internal Audit (Operational Monitoring); 2009-2012 Metro Cash and Carry Ukraine; Head of Expansion Coordination; 2008-2009 Metro Cash and…
Read MoreBy Teona Gelashvili As reconstruction efforts accelerate, Avellum Managing Partner Mykola Stetsenko, Imagine Lawyers Partner Illya Sverdlov, Redcliffe Partners Partner Albert Sych, and LCF Law Group Partner Ivan Bondarchuk outline how financing models, PPP legislation, and investor sentiment are evolving. A More Structured Landscape Looking at Ukraine’s reconstruction market, “the overall landscape is becoming more structured, and the pace tends…
Read MoreIn 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. This House – Implemented Legislation Poland’s In Person Only PESEL Wolf Theiss Poland Senior Associate Anna Panek highlights recent changes to…
Read MoreUkraine is once again preparing to introduce a formal screening regime for FDI – a move that has reignited debate among investors, lawyers, and policymakers. In late September 2025, Parliament registered the first draft law on FDI screening, which quickly drew significant attention and mixed reactions. Just two weeks later, however, an alternative draft was submitted, offering a noticeably different,…
Read MoreIn The Debrief, 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. This House – Implemented Legislation For M&A in Greece, Drakopoulos Senior Associate Sofia Angelakou highlights a key compliance update. “Although issued in June 2025, Joint…
Read MoreAs Ukraine enters the fourth year of full-scale war, the government continues reforms to stabilise the economy, expand financing, and attract investment. Recent steps include the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, a new PPP Law, factoring legislation, and easing of FX restrictions. These measures aim to strengthen the financial framework and lay stronger foundations for recovery and growth. U.S. – Ukraine…
Read MoreIn 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. This House – Implemented Legislation Highlighting Montenegrin real estate, Komnenic & Partners Managing Partner Milos Komnenic reports that “the Parliament has recently passed a new Law…
Read MoreDue to the introduction of martial law in Ukraine, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has implemented significant restrictions on cross-border payments. These measures are set out in NBU Resolution No. 18, which came into effect on 24 February 2022. This briefing note is a comprehensive overview guide designed to equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate Ukraine’s evolving…
Read MoreIn 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. This House – Implemented Legislation CMS Sofia Managing Partner Kostadin Sirleshtov highlights recent regulatory changes in Bulgaria’s energy sector. “The new amendments…
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