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Welcome to Wolf Theiss’ comprehensive guide on insolvency proceedings across the CEE and SEE region. In today’s complex economic landscape, navigating insolvency laws and procedures is paramount for businesses, creditors, and stakeholders alike. This guide aims to provide a thorough understanding of the legal frameworks governing insolvency proceedings in each country within our regional jurisdictions. […]...

Medicine shortages in Europe have reached unprecedented levels as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While this topic has been a concern for stakeholders and regulators for decades, the post-pandemic crisis necessitated urgent legislative reforms by individual countries and the European Union to meet pressing demands. The CEE&SEE region, which has traditionally faced high levels […]...

Wolf Theiss’ strength has always been its regional coverage and we believe this is particularly true for our arbitration team. The Wolf Theiss Regional Arbitration Team consists of experts across our 13 offices in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (CEE/SEE) acting as counsel in domestic and international arbitration proceedings. Additionally, several team members have specialized […]...

Since 2020, the ambitious targets adopted by the EU Member States for 2030 have proven to be a significant catalyst for the development of renewable energy projects in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (CEE/SEE). Meanwhile, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine emphasizes the increased urgency and need for energy security for all European nations as they […]...

A thorough look at what you need to know in terms of legal details  and market trends for each country Our lawyers have leveraged their local expertise to provide you with detailed insight into legislation, including scope, thresholds, triggers and approvals, notification and clearance timetables, substantive assessment, remedies and ancillary restraints, involvement of other parties […]...

We are pleased to provide you with the updated 2023 version of our Wolf Theiss Corporate Investigation Guide. Members of our firmwide Investigations, Crisis Response and Compliance team from 13 jurisdictions have updated this essential guide on conducting corporate investigations in CEE/SEE, highlighting key takeaways specific to the region as well as the latest legal […]...

Our Crypto ABC glossary is designed to be your comprehensive guide, allowing you to explore the vast landscape of cryptocurrencies from A to Z Understanding the significance of navigating the complex world of digital assets and distributed ledger technology, Wolf Theiss stands ready to assist. Whether our clients are seasoned blockchain enthusiasts or newcomers looking […]...

Cross border tax planning for US companies expanding into Europe has recently been heavily influenced by developments such as the OECD’S BEPS project, the EU’s directives (ATAD and DAC), the Two-Pillar-Solution, and the case law of the CJEU. Ruchelman’s Insights Volume 10 No. 4 on “Outbound Acquisitions: tax planning for European expansion in a changing […]...

Co-authored by Venus Valentina Wong, Partner in the Wolf Theiss Vienna office, Chapter 2 of the GAR Challenging and Enforcing Arbitration Awards Guide (Third Edition), discusses the definition of an arbitral award, the types of awards, the governing law, as well as the content, form and effects of an arbitral award. After addressing the criteria […]...

Economic and political stability, a clean and safe environment, excellent infrastructure, famous skiing resorts, good schools and a reliable healthcare system, make Austria one of the most attractive countries in the world to live in. While Austria admittedly has high income tax rates, the fact that no wealth, gift and inheritance taxes are levied is […]...

German lawyer and university professor Gerhard Picot – one of the most renowned lawyers in the field of M&A – emphasises that the regulations of warranty and liability law are among the most difficult and controversial legal issues in connection with mergers and acquisitions. The fact that liability issues represent one of the Archimedean points […]...

Our Life Sciences and Healthcare Law experts have prepared a short practical guide highlighting the main elements of pricing and reimbursement (“P&R“) of medicinal products in the CEE & SEE region. The P&R guide provides insight into the national reimbursement frameworks, lays down the local rules for pricing of original, generic and biosimilar medicinal products […]...