New rules increase consumer protection in regards to total cost of credit in Romania
Law 243/2024 on Consumer Protection in regards to the Total Cost of Credit and the Assignment of Receivables (“Law 243”) was published in Official Gazette no. 807/13.08.2024 and shall enter into force 90 days from the date of publication. This law applies to legal relationships between consumers, non-banking financial institutions, and entities engaged in debt […]
PETERKA PARTNERS Successfully Represents Client in Employment Dispute / PETERKA PARTNERS успішно представила клієнта у трудовому спорі
PETERKA PARTNERS Ukraine successfully represented a world-renowned air freight and logistics group in a court dispute initiated by a former employee regarding the alleged unlawful termination of employment, reinstatement, and compensation for lost wages. Our legal team developed a comprehensive strategy to safeguard the client’s rights and reputation against an unfounded claim challenging the legality […]
PETERKA PARTNERS Hungary advised UK hospitality company on entry to Hungarian market
PETERKA PARTNERS Hungary advised a UK-based company, which operates several hostels & hotels across Europe, on its entry onto the Hungarian market. Comprehensive legal services included:• Establishing a local company• Concluding a long-term lease for a hostel• Providing legal support for local licensing• Assisting with the necessary refurbishment of a building PETERKA PARTNERS is proud […]
PETERKA & PARTNERS advised J&T VENTURES CG SICAV in acquisition of shares
PETERKA & PARTNERS provided legal services to a venture investment fund, J&T VENTURES CG SICAV, in connection with the acquisition of shares in a Series A investment round co-led by US Momenta Ventures. The investment was made in a Czech company Sprayvision, a European leader in spray pattern digitalization, analysis, evaluation, process control, and non-contact […]
EU AI ACT AND ITS IMPACT ON AI-DRIVEN BUSINESSES: KEY DATES & TAKEAWAYS
PETERKA & PARTNERS Romania is pleased to inform you about an important legislative update connected to artificial intelligence. On July 12, 2024, the EU AI Act was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, establishing harmonized rules on artificial intelligence. The Act will come into force 20 days after publication, making August 1, […]
PETERKA PARTNERS Ukraine in the 2024 Edition of Ukrainian Law Firms. A Handbook for Foreign Clients / Український офіс PETERKA PARTNERS в Ukrainian Law Firms. A Handbook for Foreign Clients 2024
We are delighted to announce that the Ukrainian office of PETERKA PARTNERS has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Ukrainian Law Firms. A Handbook for Foreign Clients. We are particularly proud to be recognized for the first time in the following categories:• Corporate and M&A• Labor and Employment• Tax Consulting This achievement highlights our […]
PETERKA & PARTNERS Ukraine assisted in obtaining the status of a critically important company for the functioning of the economy of Ukraine for two entities of the client’s group
PETERKA & PARTNERS is pleased to announce that our Ukrainian office successfully secured obtaining of the status of a critically important company for the functioning of the economy of Ukraine for two entities of the client’s group which is a leading full-service global contract research organization providing clinical development services across the full continuum. The […]
Warsaw Office Celebrates 15th Anniversary
In June 2024, the Polish office of our firm celebrated its 15th Anniversary. Since its opening in 2009, the office has grown to over 30 experts. The event gathered together our dear Clients, Equity Partners, Directors of other offices in the CEE region, and our key and trusted colleagues from the entire firm. We are […]
Sofia team of PETERKA&PARTNERS successful in a case against Bulgarian customs
PETERKA&PARTNERS Bulgaria represented the local subsidiary of a major European logistics group in a dispute related to VAT and customs duties claimed by the Bulgarian customs authorities. The dispute involved complex legal assessment on the role and liability of a forwarder with respect to VAT and customs duties in cases where the recipient of the […]
Implementation of the NIS2 Directive in Hungary
Hungary has implemented the NIS2 Directive, thus, affected companies need to be aware of the respective deadlines in order to perform their obligations arising from Hungarian Act XXIII of 2023 on Cybersecurity Certification and Cybersecurity Supervision in time. The purpose of the Directive is to force the affected companies to take measures to secure their […]