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Warsaw, 12 December 2024 – Wolf Theiss acted as local counsel to Standard Motor Products, Inc. (“SMP”), a le...

As 2024 comes to an end, we want to take this opportunity to thank you for your trust and collaboration over the past year...

The Wolf Theiss Guide to Medical Devices in CEE & SEE offers an in-depth examination of the medical device industry in...

On 25 November 2024, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved Resolution No. 1332. This resolution introduced a series...

Starting on 1 January 2025, the parallel import of medicines into Ukraine will come into force, allowing dealers that are ...

Ukraine’s financial sector has received a significant boost with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (E...

Positioning Wolf Theiss at the heart of the European Union Wolf Theiss is pleased to announce the opening of its newest of...

We are pleased to provide you with the updated 2024 version of our Wolf Theiss Corporate Investigation Guide. Members of o...

As the real estate industry continues to evolve, Expo Real stands as a crucial event for fostering innovation, growth and ...

Supporting growth and investment in a developing landscape Ukraine remains at the epicentre of global attention as the war...

COUNTRY-LEVEL UPDATES ON IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Once implemented into national law, the EU’s Whistleblowing Directive...

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On 27 April 2024, the Law of Ukraine, titled “On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine ‘On State Regulation of Capi...

Leading legal solutions for a digital world As technology continues to shape the legal landscape, Wolf Theiss is at the fo...

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Shaping the ESG future Discover the profound impact of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors on the legal lan...

To address the challenges stemming from the full-scale war in Ukraine, the National Bank of Ukraine (the “NBU”...

The “Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine” (“Register o...

2024 Edition of the RES Guide Wolf Theiss is proud to announce the release of the tenth edition of The Wolf Theiss Guide t...

Welcome to Wolf Theiss’ comprehensive guide on insolvency proceedings across the CEE and SEE region. In today’s co...

Medicine shortages in Europe have reached unprecedented levels as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While this topic has ...

Wolf Theiss’ strength has always been its regional coverage and we believe this is particularly true for our arbitration...

The President of Ukraine has officially signed Law No. 3528-IX “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding t...

Employers in Ukraine must review job titles in their organisations in line with the recently updated list of professions. ...

With 2024 underway, Cannes stands once more as a pivotal hub for global real estate innovation as the host of the MIPIM, t...

As spring draws near, Wolf Theiss is excited to unveil our new Focus Topics for 2024. In this post, we will delve into the...

In early September of this year, the President of Ukraine signed the Law “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts ...

As 2023 comes to a close, Wolf Theiss expresses gratitude for the trust and collaboration received throughout the year. De...

WT Crypto Academy – From Zero to Hero We are delighted to invite you to our unique WT Crypto Academy, which will deal wi...

Warsaw, 5 July 2023 – Wolf Theiss announces the expansion of its Corporate and M&A team in Poland with the addition ...

Wolf Theiss is pleased to announce the addition of new teams of experienced corporate and M&A lawyers who will join it...

Our Life Sciences and Healthcare Law experts have prepared a short practical guide highlighting the main elements of prici...

“Governance” includes a broad range of topics that businesses are familiar with, but the key is effective impl...

Beyond mere compliance, best practices can create a competitive advantage and lead to more resilient businesses. Given the...

No longer just a “nice to have”, strong ESG performance is now business critical. The importance and impact of...

Kyiv, 16 March 2023 – Leading global investment firm KKR relied on the legal advice of Wolf Theiss regarding the Ukraini...

Q&A with Erste Group and RBI Green Bonds and Securitisation Series – Article 3/3 This is the thrird article in a ser...

Uncertainty is lingering in CEE/SEE, but Europe’s transition to sustainable energy, buildings and infrastructure is ...

In late January 2023, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved two new regulations: (i) a new procedure for the “...

The IT industry in Ukraine remains one of the key drivers of the Ukrainian economy even despite the market turmoil in the ...

On 11 December 2022, the Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Preventing and Coun...

The Omnibus Directive aims to upgrade consumer protection rules as the EU gears up for the digital age. It widens consumer...

Discussions also underway on even enactment of criminal offences for sanctions violations In addition to other areas, the ...

*This list is regularly updated. Current as of 21 December 2022. The below list shows an overview over the EU sanctions re...

The beginning of the new year is a wonderful chance to celebrate, both what we have accomplished in 2022 and the exciting ...

Ukraine continues to gradually reform and streamline regulations regarding the employment of foreign citizens in Ukraine. ...

Regulatory evolution Green Bonds and Securitisation Series – Article 2/3 This is the second article in a series of a...

Managing investigations is critical component of compliance Effectively managing corporate investigations is an important ...

NFTs are set to become one of the cornerstones of the metaverse NFTs enable companies to enter the virtual market of the m...

Undoubtedly, the digital world has come a long way since the dawn of the internet. Rapid evolution of technology has done ...

Much needed directive should catch up with the realities of modern products The existing products liability legislation in...

Newest EU sanctions take direct aim at oil shipments. Enforcement in certain areas remains problematic After Russia recent...

Fighting financial crime in the metaverse requires a multi-level approach The metaverse merges social life, leisure, techn...

Clear and effective regulation of IP rights for AI is greatly needed at the EU level The effective regulation of IP rights...

Market and geopolitical factors drive renewed focus on renewable energy production the laws / regulations governing the ge...

Telemedicine has been growing in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) for years, but the pandemic was a catalyst for more rapi...

By Ira Peric Ostojic and Sara Pavlovic The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to have timely access to and sharing...

How the Two-Pillar Solution will change where companies pay their taxes The OECD and the G20 are promoting a fundamental r...

As the business of the metaverse grows, so do the legal questions around it With the increasing popularity and acceptance ...

Ukrainian martial law continues to undergo reform and development. In this regard, the Law of Ukraine “On Introducin...

The Russian military aggression against Ukraine raises new challenges for Ukrainian society, businesses and the country...

Ukrainian Parliament plans for the country’s future as a sustainable nation and potential European Union membership ...

The war in Ukraine, in addition to untold humanitarian costs, has caused immense damage to Ukrainianbusinesses and entrepr...

The lease of agricultural lands has been simplified and streamlined by adopting the new law No. 2145-IX “On Amendmen...

Wolf Theiss has published the newest edition of its comprehensive guide to “Generating Electricity from Renewable So...

Was gilt es im Rahmen der ordnungsgemäßen Geschäftsführung zu beachten? Artikel auf englisch Link – Die Presse E...

What to consider in the context of proper business management? (article also available in German) ESG (Environmental, Soci...

On 15 March 2022 the Ukrainian Parliament adopted a new Law “On Arrangement of Labor Relations during Martial Law...

This guide serves as an overview of EU and local legislation in nine EU member states as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina an...

Wolf Theiss has offices in thirteen countries in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, one of them in Kyiv, Ukraine. ...

On 18 December 2021, the law “On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine On Stimulating the Development of the Digital...

On 10 December 2021, the President of Ukraine signed the Law “On Mediation” (the “Mediation Law”),...

On 18 November 2021, the Parliament of Ukraine adopted the Draft Law “On Insurance”, No.5315 (the “Insur...

In this new episode of Wolf Theiss Soundshot, lawyers Anna Rizova from our Sofia office and Adelina Iftime Blagean from ou...

Wolf Theiss assisted Uniqa Real Estate on the sale of a 3,690 sq.m. office building in the historic part of the centre of ...

Earlier this month, we released our first part of the episode “Do ask, do tell: LGBTIQ+ and the legal industry ̶...

Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have become one of the most discussed topics in the equity market in recent ...

A look back at the last NPLs sales cycle In the previous cycle of non-performing loans (NPLs) sales after the global finan...

SECURITISATION ON THE RISE AGAIN Since securitisation products played a significant role in the US subprime mortgage crisi...

What are the risks Chinese investors face when doing business in Europe? What are a difference between Chinese state-owned...

10 October 2021 is the final deadline for the submission of information and documents with respect to the Ultimate Benefic...

The legal status of cryptocurrencies in Ukraine remained unresolved for quite some time. In the absence of a clear regulat...

European legislation introduced the concept of electronic signatures in 1999 when the Directive on a Community framework f...

Deep changes in the global real estate market Panta rhei – „Everything flows“. When the Greek philosopher Heraclitus...

Despite the pandemic, the CEE M&A market in Life Sciences / Healthcare remains stable with substantial growth expected...

In July 2021,  the European Central Bank confirmed that it is going to be proceeding with its digital Euro project. H...

The increased focus of companies in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in tackling large-scale corruption through corporate ...

On 18 June 2021, the European Data Protection Board adopted its final version on ‘supplementary measures’ for ...

Last week the European Commission published new “standard contractual clauses” under the General Data Protecti...

What do the children of lawyers dream to be when they grow up? And what is it like juggling home school and home office? T...

What does digitalisation mean for my company, for my sector? This is the question business leaders must constantly ask the...

AI can’t just be plugged in, you have to give it what it needs first: data & training Artificial intelligence is...

What accelerating trends and paradigm shifts is the real estate market facing? In one of our previous episodes, Partner Pe...

After successfully completing a law degree, many attorneys ask themselves whether they should do an LL.M. (Master of Laws)...

Deep changes in the global real estate market Panta rhei – „Everything flows“. When the Greek philosopher Heraclitus...

Opportunities not to be missed Failing to see the wood for the trees in 2021 and therefore missing investment opportunitie...

CEE continues to rise despite pandemic Growth arc long predates Covid-19 and will continue past it Last year was a trainin...

Last year was a training course for many companies in adaptation and agility. What are the lessons learnt and what is the ...

Employee mobility rising due to remote work Beyond simply working from home, employees are now crossing borders while work...

THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR EMPLOYERS IN CEE We look at employers’ most common questions about the current Covid-19 vacc...

How do you support your female co-workers? What does it take to reach gender equality in the legal industry? And did you e...

Female empowerment matters – not only on March 8th, International Women’s Day, but on every other day of the y...

On 17 February 2021, the draft Law No. 4184 introducing Ukrainian VAT on certain services provided by non-Ukrainian compan...

Ukrainian governmental authorities have been actively promoting investments, particularly foreign investment, in Ukraine. ...

Influencer marketing is part of social media, but it is not as easy it appears to be. While brands and companies love to w...

INVEST EUROPE REPORT: CREATING VALUE AND CONTINUED GROWTH Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) now boasts over 30 years of gro...

M&A Spotlight: CEE Cautious optimism, as 52% of dealmakers say their appetite for M&A in the CEE region will incre...

Did you know that Wolf Theiss is represented in 13 jurisdictions, covering 10 different practice areas? The fact that we j...

Legal industry without Legal Tech? That’s almost unthinkable nowadays! As one of the first law firms of the CEE/SEE ...

Wolf Theiss carefully monitors the developments and challenges related to the increasingly complex legislation designed to...

Almost unsolvable tasks, extremely high pressure and strict observers – Assessment Centres seem to be full of horror sto...

This guide is part of our wider offerings on Financial Restructuring, which is included in our services for Special Situat...

Home office, social distancing, lockdowns – the measures taken to combat COVID-19 have impacted almost every industr...

Working for a big law firm can sometimes be intimidating, especially when you are applying for your first internships and ...

Over the past few months, the European Green Deal seems to have moved to the background; however, the challenges remain th...

What is it like to be an intern at Wolf Theiss? Who could answer this question better than our team members which either s...

COVID-19 has led to significant changes for real estate investments and transactions, some of which might be of a lasting ...

After a 10-year statutory ban on gambling, Ukraine has made a move towards the creation of a regulated gambling market. Ev...

What impact did COVID-19 have on Mergers and Acquisitions in the CEE/SEE region? In the first episode of Wolf Theiss Sound...

Vienna, 9 December 2016 – Wolf Theiss was named the CEE M&A Legal Adviser of the Year 2016 by MergerMarket at an awards ...

Kyiv, 20 December 2018 - The Ukrainian office of Wolf Theiss advised rent24, the leading international co-working and co-l...

Kyiv, 7 March 2019 - Wolf Theiss advised a major international insurance company, Sompo International, on the M&A warranty...

European commission issues its first resale price maintenance decisions in over a decade fining four consumer electronics ...

The purpose of this handbook is to provide basic legal information for investors seeking to conduct business in Ukraine. T...

On 21 May 2020, the President of Ukraine signed the Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine on Impr...

The Ukrainian capital market has been in poor condition for quite some time and could arguably be described as not existin...

ARE THE CRITICS WRONG? Although some observers have criticised the EU’s new regulations on e-commerce for being too ...

With the effect from 7 February 2019, the Law of Ukraine “On Currency and Currency Operations” no. 2473-VІІ�...

Wolf Theiss is pleased to publish this redesigned, eighth (8th) edition of The Wolf Theiss Guide to: Generating Electricit...

The end of winter brought a number of measures promoted by the National Bank of Ukraine (the "NBU") and aimed at easing an...

Ukrainian competition law and practice continues to improve. This also includes the actual practice of law application, in...

Ukrainian competition law currently lacks guidance on various legal questions, including vertical restraints; legal uncert...

The "contracts of choice" for the world's most high-profile construction and infrastructure projects have been updated. FI...

There are many factors which contribute to the success and performance of a company, and gender diversity is definitely on...

We are very pleased to share with you the newest edition of the Wolf Theiss M&A Spotlight: Corporate Monitor for Centr...

One year has passed since the most important reform of European data protection laws in the last 25 years was implemented....

On 20 September 2016, the Ukrainian competition authority (the "AMC") announced the extension of its so-called amnesty pro...

The new Merger Clearance Regulation that entered into force on 19 August 2016, can be considered as another step towards h...

On 31 May 2016, the Parliament of Ukraine adopted amendments to several Ukrainian legislative acts resulting in cancellati...

On 24 March 2016 the National Bank of Ukraine (“NBU”) approved Resolution No. 192 ("Resolution 192"), which introduced...

Ukraine / Serbia: On 26 January 2016, the Ukrainian Parliament took a long-awaited and significant step to improve merger ...

Beginning from 11 January 2016, registration of the assignments of foreign currency loans received by Ukrainian borrowers ...

The purpose of this handbook is to provide basic legal information for investors seeking to conduct business in Ukraine. T...

This 2018 Wolf Theiss Guide to Dispute Resolution in Central, Eastern & Southeastern Europe is intended as a practical gui...

This 2018 Wolf Theiss Guide to International Arbitration in Central, Eastern & Southeastern Europe is intended as a practi...

This 2018 Wolf Theiss Guide to Handling Business Crime Cases in Central, Eastern & Southeastern Europe is intended as a pr...

Is the current M&A market seller-friendly or buyer-friendly? What do the holdbacks in purchase prices signalize? Are t...

Wolf Theiss is pleased to publish the second edition (2018) of “The Wolf Theiss Guide To: Licensing of Electricity a...

The EU 4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD 4) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 5 July...

On 6 February 2018 the Ukrainian Parliament adopted a long-awaited Law "On Limited Liability Companies and Additional Liab...

Kyiv, Warsaw, 25 January 2017 – The leading Chinese IT solutions and services provider AUTOMATED SYSTEMS HOLDINGS LIMITE...

Warsaw, 3 October 2016 – International law firm Wolf Theiss, partnering with Mergermarket, hosted the 2016 CEE M&A and P...

Our regional firm is one of the leading firms with a focus on IP/IT practice and, naturally, we monitor the progress withi...

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (the "CMU") has introduced new reduced time terms for the expedited state registration...

Національний банк України (далі – НБУ) вжив заходів з метою запобі�...

The National Bank of Ukraine (the "NBU") has taken actions to prevent the conversion of borrowings extended by Ukraine-bas...

On 16 June 2015 the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the Law "On Amending Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Related to ...

Ukrainian law concerning the requirement to disclose beneficial owners of Ukrainian companies has been amended. The genera...

On 5 April 2015 the Law of Ukraine "On the Introduction of Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on the Simpli...

The legal regulation of franchising caught close attention of Ukrainian state authorities during the past twelve months. T...

Vienna/London – 11 April 2017 – Wolf Theiss has been named "Central and Eastern Europe Law Firm of the Year" in this y...

Wolf Theiss is pleased to publish the first edition (2017) of "The Wolf Theiss Guide to: Energy Efficiency in Central, Eas...

Vienna/London, 16 February 2017 – 98 percent of dealmakers say they are more likely to invest in Central, Eastern and So...

The most important lessons learned since the collapse of Lehman Brothers are that no bank is too big to fail and that nati...

Wolf Theiss is pleased to publish the first edition (2016) of “The Wolf Theiss Waste to Energy Guide in Central, Eas...