When the city of Joppa rebelled against Thutmose III, one of his officers, Thutiyi, devised a plan that would echo through history. He hid soldiers in jars presented as gifts…
Online shopping is now part of everyday life across Europe, and Bulgaria is also progressing steadily in this area. As of 2024, 73% of Europeans purchased goods or services online…
Our member firm KG Law Firm Employment, Pensions & Benefits Team is closely monitoring recent developments in Greece following the enactment of the Social Agreement through Law 5278/2026, which introduces…
On 17 February, the amendments to the Cybersecurity Act transposing Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS 2) into Bulgarian law enter into force.
The reform significantly restructures the existing framework under the…
Competition Law team members Neyzar Unubol and Doga Seylan from our member firm Kolcuoglu Demirkan Kocakli, analysed the recent amendments redefining merger control in Turkey, including higher turnover thresholds, a…
Our member firm Kolcuoglu Demirkan Kocakli, through its Employment Law team, provides a practical overview of the work permit regime and the key considerations for hiring foreign talent in Turkey.…
The GPAI Code of Practice provides guidelines for compliance with the EU AI Act, focusing on safety, security, transparency, and copyright management.
Since the General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice…
Background and Purpose of the Act
On 3 February 2026, the National Assembly adopted the Act on Promoting the Competitiveness and Decarbonisation of Energy-Intensive Companies (Zakon o spodbujanju konkurenčnosti in…
On January 22, 2026, Joint Ministerial Decision D3(a) 52922/2026 (Government Gazette B’ 230/22.01.2026 – the “JMD”) was issued, reforming the contractual and financial framework for clinical trials and clinical research…
Maral Anna Minasyan and Bahar Esenturk, members of the Personal Data Privacy team at our member firm, KDK Law, explore this evolving landscape in their Expert Opinion published in The…
Kalo & Associates Partner, Oltjon Dano, discussed key developments in Albania’s legal and investment landscape in the latest CEE Legal Matters Buzz interview.
You can read the full article via…
The Competition Law team of our member firm Kolcuoglu Demirkan Kocakli has reviewed the 2025 Merger and Acquisition Overview Report published by the Turkish Competition Authority, which highlights a record-high…
Introduction: A “digital nomad” is a person who works remotely using technology and combines this with travel and living in different parts of the world. Despite the decline in the remote…
Under the former timeline, the EU Deforestation Regulation (“EUDR”) was set to apply from 30 December 2025 for large enterprises and from 30 June 2026 for micro and small enterprises,…
Anca Diaconu and Rares Farcas from our member firm NNDKP highlight the latest developments in Romania’s competition law, including revised sanctions, and explore their potential impact on businesses and investors…
Turnover-based rents have become widely used in recent years, driven by restrictions on the use of foreign currency, persistent inflation and rising rental costs. Although this rent model has sparked…
The Capital Markets team of our member firm Kolcuoglu Demirkan Kocakli has released a client alert addressing the recent increase in the thresholds applicable to professional client and qualified investor…
Case Overview
On 4 November 2025, the Hellenic Competition Commission (“HCC”) adopted a commitment decision (Decision 893/2025) concerning a price-protection clause included by a prominent retail chain, PUBLIC RETAIL S.A.…
Introduction
The growing global focus on clean energy transitions has placed green hydrogen at the forefront of sustainable development strategies. As Bulgaria advances its renewable energy goals, cooperation with technologically…
On November 27, 2025, Ministerial Decision EALE/G.P. oik. 51724/2025 (Government Gazette B 6333/27.11.2025 – the “MD”) was issued, setting out updates to the framework governing the individual distribution of High-Cost…
With the adoption of the Law on Special Conditions for the Recording and Registration of Property Rights (commonly referred to as “On One’s Own Land”), the state has opened up…
The Constitutional Court’s decision (“Decision”), published in the Official Gazette on 1 December 2025 (No. 33094), annulled the annual statutory interest rate set forth in Article 1 of Law No.…
Introduction
In a decisive move to reshape the market’s regulatory landscape, Greek government has unveiled a new institutional framework designed to modernize market control, enhance transparency and address the cost…
If you are planning a merger or a demerger, be aware of the amended procedure for claiming tax neutrality of the transaction, which is expected to enter into force on…