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. This House – Implemented Legislation CMS Sofia Managing Partner Kostadin Sirleshtov highlights recent regulatory changes in Bulgaria’s energy sector. “The new amendments…
Read MoreRedcliffe Partners acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in connection with a loan of up to USD 40 million to Astarta, a leading Ukrainian agro-industrial holding, to finance the construction of Ukraine’s first soy protein concentrate plant. The financing package includes a USD 27 million loan for IFC’s own account and a USD 13 million…
Read MoreThe National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) introduced further liberalisation of currency restrictions introduced under martial law. These amendments are set out in NBU Resolution No. 95 dated 5 August 2025, effective from 6 August 2025. Below is a summary of the key developments: 1. Syndicated Loans with IFIs Exempted from Key FX Limits The NBU has allowed Ukrainian borrowers to…
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 updates in energy in North Macedonia, Law Firm Ana Kolevska Partner Ana Kolevska points out that…
Read MoreRedcliffe Partners continues to receive industry recognition – this year, the firm and our lawyers have once again been featured in the Ukrainian Law Firms: A Handbook for Foreign Clients 2024–2025! Practice areas rankings: Leading Firm – Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Fintech Leading Firm – Energy & Natural Resources Advanced Practices – Corporate and M&A Advanced Practices – Antitrust…
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 Labor law in the Czech Republic entered a new chapter this month with the implementation of the…
Read MoreRedcliffe Partners’ competition practice is driven by increased enforcement and transactional activities, particularly in sectors like pharmaceuticals, retail, and agribusiness, according to Co-Head of Competition Yuriy Terentyev. Key factors include regulatory changes, strategic investments, and Ukraine’s alignment with EU competition law, which have spurred demand for merger control assessments and compliance advice. CEELM: What’s been keeping the practice busy over…
Read MoreStarting 1 July 2025, Ukrainian courts will recognise and enforce judgments of English courts under the 2019 Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (“Hague 2019”). The Convention entered into force for Ukraine in September 2023 and will now become fully effective between the UK and Ukraine. Why It Matters Hague 2019…
Read MoreThe Register of Damage for Ukraine, an international mechanism established under the auspices of the Council of Europe, has opened a new category of claims — A3.2. This allows applying for compensation for non-residential immovable property (such as offices or warehouses) that was damaged or destroyed during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Who is eligible to submit a claim? You…
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 – Reached an Accord Peterka & Partners Partner Adela Krbcova draws attention to a new amendment to Czech labor law….
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