Of just over 100 deals announced in the Balkans this year, only 10 per cent involve a company from one of the states acquiring assets from a company in another Balkan jurisdiction. That compares to around 45 domestic deals across the major Balkan countries, and a similar number involving a local company being acquired by […]
Brexit is a topic that continues to provoke a sense of disbelief, uncertainty and considerable irritation across the nation. It is also a subject of persistent interest and fascination for the lawyers who must come to terms with the changes it could bring.
Confidence in the Serbian economy stepped up a level two months ago when the country’s voters re-elected prime minister Aleksandar Vucic.
Ince & Co shipping partner Nick Shepherd has stepped down as head of the firm’s Piraeus office and is set to join Norwegian firm Wikborg Rein in May.
A raft of new legislation that frees up investment opportunities while clamping down on corruption could be the tonic the country needs. Q: How important is it that Cyprus completes the privatisations it has planned, and why has the process been so slow? Pavlos Aristodemou, partner, Harneys: Privatisation has been the matter of a debate in Cyprus […]
Bulgaria is a vibrant car components and business process outsourcing centre, while its IT and telecoms sectors are catching the eye of investors too.
A raft of UK, continental and US firms have advised on Coca-Cola Enterprises’ agreement to combine with Coca-Cola Iberian Partners and Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke (CCEAG) to create the world’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottler based on net revenues. The company will be called Coca-Cola European Partners and will be incorporated in England and be publicly traded. Cleary […]
It’s not been always plain sailing for Cyprus, but economic improvements and an increase in work have left lawyers feeling more positive. Q: The economy has picked up in the first quarter of 2015. How has this translated into legal work? Elias Neocleous, vice-chairman and head of the corporate and commercial department, Andreas Neocleous & Co: […]
Life is still tough but regional ties are strengthening among law firms and businesses as Serbia keeps one eye on EU accession.
Balkan firm Karanovic & Nikolic has opened an office in Slovenia, extending its coverage across the states of the former Yugoslavia. The firm has hired partner Marko Ketler from local firm ODI Law to head up the new venture, and is planning to increase the size of the office to around five lawyers over the […]
This year’s shortlisted firms, drawn from a record number of entries, stand out for their sharp and inventive strategic focus to overcome challenges Sponsored by As the legal market around the world continues to evolve, this year’s European Awards will show how the right strategy can lead to success, even in some […]
Emerging markets specialist Kinstellar has announced the launch of its eighth office, opening in Bulgaria with the hire of a lawyer from Wolf Theiss. The firm has appointed Wolf Theiss senior associate Diana Dimova as a corporate partner in Sofia along with another 10 lawyers. Kinstellar managing partner Jason Mogg said the firm would grow […]