VEGAS LEX conventionally participated in the MIPIM-2018, the largest international property forum in
On 14 March 2017, Igor Chumachenko, Partner of VEGAS LEX, spoke at the Tenth Session of Cannes Investors Club, the annual meeting of the property market leaders within the framework of the MIPIM International Investment Exhibition, and talked about the key legislative changes in the area of construction and investment activities for 2017-2018.
Karanović & Nikolić Supports The Belgrade Pre-Moot Competition & Arbitration Conference
With record breaking attendance this year, Karanović & Nikolić continued its traditional support to the Belgrade pre-moot and X Belgrade Arbitration conference, organized by the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Law.
Landmark Deal: PPF Acquires Telenor’s CEE Operations for 2.8 Billion Euros
Karanović & Nikolić, together with White & Case as lead international counsel, advised PPF Group, the Czech investment firm, on the EUR 2.8 billion acquisition of Telenor's assets in Central and Eastern Europe. The transaction includes the Norwegian telecoms firm's mobile operations in Bulgaria, Hungary, Montenegro and Serbia, as well as the technology service provider Telenor Common …
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Karanović & Nikolić at the Symposium for Lawyers in Serbian Banks
Maja Jovančević Šetka, partner ⃰ at Karanović & Nikolić's Banking & Finance practice group, held a presentation titled "Risk Participation Agreement – Collateral or Derivative, Implementation of the Law on Foreign Exchange Operations" at a symposium for lawyers in Serbian banks. Organised by the Association of Serbian Banks, the conference was held at Lake Palić in …
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Karanović & Nikolić at the Intellectual Property in Serbia Conference
Tamara Bubalo, Associate in Karanović & Nikolić's Intellectual Property practice group, held a presentation on 5 March at the "Intellectual Property in Serbia" conference. Organized by the European Law Students Association (ELSA) as part of the "IP Law in Serbia" project, the event was held at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Law< premises and …
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Karanović & Nikolić: Managing Emotions in Labour Disputes – More than Law
On 21 March, Karanović & Nikolić held its traditional student workshop titled “Managing Emotions in Labour Disputes – More than Law”. The event was organised in cooperation with the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Law.
Cyprus’ strong economic recovery-2018 Outlook
Cyprus’ strong economic recovery will continue in 2018 with the GDP expected to be 3.2% (2017: 3.8%) which is well above the European Union average. Inflation forecast shows an increase in 2018 to 1.2% (2017: 0.7%) well within the healthy limits, with unemployment expected to be near the 10% mark in comparison with 13% of …
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A comparison of Cyprus and BVI corporate structures in the light of recent global tax reforms
The recent revelations in the Panama and Paradise Papers illustrated the need for companies to make a shift towards more responsible fiscal behaviour and tax responsibilities. International guidelines such as the OECD guidelines and the 4th EU AML Directive clarify that evasive fiscal practices will be disclosed. This article analyses the implications on some of the …
Foyen has assisted Stena Renewable with procurement of 19 new wind turbines
15 March, 2018 Stena Renewable AB builds 16 wind turbines in the Kronoberget wind power farm and three wind turbines at Vindpark Saxberget. The new capacity adds on to Stena Renewable’s existing 17 wind turbines in operation at Saxberget.
Bär & Karrer Advises XO Holding on Sale of Priora to Eiffage Construction
XO Holding AG sold Priora AG, a leading Swiss project developer and general / total contractor (GC/TC), to Eiffage Construction SA, a French company forming part of the Euronext listed Eiffage group.