Chambers Global Practice Guide – Insolvency 2024
The Chambers and Partners Insolvency 2024 guide features a contribution by Jiří Černý concerning the Czech Republic, in collaboration with Dan Loukota In the Trends and Developments section, they reflect that the Act on Preventive Restructuring came into force in the Czech Republic approximately one year ago. The chapter can be found on the website. […]
Patricie Čalová was included in the Rising Stars project
Patricie Čalová has been recognized as part of the prestigious #PRVNÍCH100LET (Women in Law) young talent project, Rising Stars, which celebrates the compelling stories of lawyers who have chosen a career in law. You can view the full list now on the project’s official website.
PETERKA & PARTNERS Hungary Advised on DORA Compliance for a Global Industry Leader
PETERKA & PARTNERS Hungary was honoured to support a global leader in consulting, technology, and outsourcing as they prepare for the upcoming Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which takes effect on January 17, 2025. The DORA regulation is a significant step towards strengthening IT security across the financial sector in Europe. Designed to ensure banks, […]
Additional clarifications regarding the use of phone recordings as evidence in labour disputes in Romania
PETERKA & PARTNERS Romania has previously drafted a legal article entitled “Romanian High Court allows use of phone recordings as evidence in labour disputes”, material which may be read on our blog As stated in this previous legal article, Romanian High Court of Cassation and Justice (ÎCCJ) issued a landmark ruling on 16 September 2024, […]
PETERKA & PARTNERS Romania provides tailored legal assistance in respect of implementing the whistleblowing policy
Our Romanian office is proudly providing legal advice to the local entities of a highly reputable company which has been successfully operating on the footwear and clothing market in the CEE region for 30 years, one of our long-term important clients, with regard to the implementation of the whistleblowing policy. Our tailored assistance consists in […]
PETERKA PARTNERS Ukraine succesful in a customs dispute / Український офіс PETERKA PARTNERS успішно представив клієнта у митній справі
The Ukrainian office of PETERKA PARTNERS has successfully represented a German consumer goods company and an affiliated individual in a customs dispute regarding the clearance of certain goods seized by Ukrainian customs. Our team, led by Halyna Melnyk, Tax Advisor, Leader of Tax Desk, elaborated the case strategy, gathered the evidence and represented the client […]
Transactional support concerning a seaside project in Bulgaria
PETERKA&PARTNERS Bulgaria provided comprehensive assistance to a SPV established by several Czech investors in relation to the sale of a land plot in the seaside resort Sunny Beach. Our office provided full transactional support, including preparation of the documents, negotiations, representation before the notary public and all the associated advice.
PETERKA & PARTNERS Romania provides tailored legal assistance in respect of implementing the whistleblowing policy
Our Romanian office is proudly providing legal advice to the local entities of a highly reputable company which has been successfully operating on the footwear and clothing market in the CEE region for 30 years, one of our long-term important clients, with regard to the implementation of the whistleblowing policy. Our tailored assistance consists in […]
Clarifications on Whistleblower Protection and Internal Reporting Channels in Corporate Groups
The EU Commission’s Whistleblower Protection Expert Group (the “Expert Group”) has shed light on the requirements for internal reporting channels in corporate groups, by interpreting several debatable provisions of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 On Whistleblower Protection (the “Directive”). These interpretations, while non-binding, provide valuable guidance for Romania, ensuring compliance with the principles of the Directive. Understanding […]
Legal updates impacting Romanian citizenship law
Currently, the procedure and requirements for obtaining and regaining Romanian citizenship is regulated by Law no. 21/1991 on Romanian Citizenship (hereinafter referred to as “Law no. 21/1991”). Law no. 21/1991 sets the general framework, establishing that Romanian citizenship can be obtained by birth (ius sanguinis being the applicable principle of nationality law), by adoption, or […]