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Country Chapters for Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Romania These quick reference country chapters on Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Romania designed in an easy-to-access Q&A format provide practitioners with detailed legal information on the developments in foreign direct investment screening regimes. Covered Topics include key questions such as: Are there any current proposals to […]...

Managing investigations is critical component of compliance Effectively managing corporate investigations is an important component of a solid compliance management system. Members of our regional Investigations, Crisis Response and Compliance team from 13 jurisdictions have drafted this essential guide on conducting corporate investigations in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (CEE/SEE), highlighting key takeaways specific to […]...

Market and geopolitical factors drive renewed focus on renewable energy production the laws / regulations governing the generation of electricity from renewable energy sources (RES-Electricity) are of major interest to companies focused on this dynamic and important sector the conflict in Ukraine has underscored the urgent need for energy security coupled with tech improvements in […]...

The war in Ukraine, in addition to untold humanitarian costs, has caused immense damage to Ukrainianbusinesses and entrepreneurs. Both Ukrainian domestic and international businesses have been affected.These businesses have been considering various measures aimed at (i) securing the continuation of theiroperations, (ii) continuing transactions with their counterparties in Ukraine and abroad, (iii) supporting theiremployees and […]...

Czech Republic This quick reference guide includes an overview of the laws and regulations in the Czech Republic for M&A, the authorities governing the topic, stakebuilding, deal and bidder protection and other useful facts and information.  The question and answer format allows for quick access to key information. Answers questions such as: Are there any […]...

A comprehensive English-language guide to tax and law in Austria Forget reading lengthy and dry legal or tax parlance in a textbook in order to feel in charge of your bureaucracy. This book will help you make important choices such as purchasing a house or managing your inheritance like an expert. We give you background […]...

Consumers – in particular borrowers – are generally very well protected in Austria. The rules protecting consumers directly and indirectly are enforced by Austrian courts and – as far as they derive from financial regulatory acts – the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA). During 2021, the FMA continued to put an emphasis on collective consumer […]...

The issue of applicable law in investment treaty arbitration, despite its long development, remains an unsettled point. The very nature of investment protection, based on a web of treaties between sovereign states, renders it difficult to establish common characteristics pertaining to the applicable law in resolving investment treaty disputes. Wolf Theiss’ contribution to the THE […]...

Guide country chapters AUSTRIA BULGARIA HUNGARY POLAND ROMANIA Analysis includes detailed information covering: Market climate and legal framework Transaction structures and sale process Due diligence Valuation and financing Documentation Regulatory and judicial approvals Dispute resolution Update and trends Originally published in Distressed M&A – Work areas – Getting The Deal Through – Lexology....

Despite the improvement in the economy, the unpredictability around the effects of the covid-19 pandemic remains. The downturn trend has been mitigated to a great extent by the private credit moratorium, which the Bulgarian National Bank introduced in line with the guidelines of the European Banking Authority. Under certain conditions of the moratorium the commercial […]...