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Algeria’s core strengths as a business location are scale, geography, natural resources and reform momentum. Algeria is one of Africa’s largest economies, with a GDP of USD 269.32 billion in 2024(1), a territory of 2.4 million square kilometres and a population of almost 47 million. Its demographic profile is young and iincreasingly skilled, which supports …

On 9 July 2025, Climate Law No. 7552 was published in the Official Gazette and entered into force immediately, establishing Türkiye’s first comprehensive climate legislation and, more importantly for the readers of this article, the legal foundation for a national Emissions Trading System. The era of unpriced carbon in Türkiye is over. That is not …

Introduction Over the past decade, the explosion of early-stage technology ventures, deep-tech start-ups, and platform-based business models has fundamentally redrawn the map of private capital deployment. Founders and fund managers alike have grown sophisticated in their understanding of valuation mechanics. Yet, in our experience advising both domestic and cross-border investment transactions, one instrument continues to …

Security Package Structuring Under the New Licensing Regime A Practitioner’s Guide for Lenders, Sponsors, and Investors   Türkiye’s renewable energy sector has entered a new and remarkably dynamic phase. The country’s ambition to more than double its wind capacity and quadruple its solar capacity by 2035, combined with a net zero target for 2053, has …

With the ministerial draft of the new Consumer Credit Act (Verbraucherkreditgesetz, VKrG 2026) and the accompanying amendments to the Banking Act (Bankwesengesetz, BWG), Austria is implementing Directive (EU) 2023/2225 on credit agreements for consumers (CCD II). While the VKrG 2026 reorganizes the rules on consumer credit and expands the scope of application as well as …

Over the past year, the Austrian business environment has continued to be shaped by broader European macroeconomic and geopolitical developments, influencing how foreign investors approach doing business in Austria. Austria experienced a period of economic slowdown following the energy price shock and the tightening of monetary policy across the euro area. However, forecasts indicate a …

Nestled in the eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus has long been a sought-after destination for investors seeking a strategic business foothold in Europe and beyond. With its rich history, favourable business infrastructure, strong economy, and appealing opportunities, Cyprus remains an attractive jurisdiction for both domestic and foreign entrepreneurs, organizations, and corporations. Business environment Changes in 2026 versus …

Since gaining independence from the UK in 1960 Cyprus has transformed itself into a successful, modern international business centre. A Member State of the European Union (‘EU’) since 2004, it provides a gateway for investment into and from Europe and, due to its geographic location, it enjoys strong commercial ties with Eastern Europe, the Middle …

Before examining Cyprus’ contemporary corporate and commercial landscape, it is essential to understand the historical context that has shaped the country into a business hub. The island’s strategic location has made it a sought-after territory throughout history, with influences from various civilizations. The British colonial era, which lasted from 1878 to 1960, further impacted Cyprus’s …

In the context of environmental law, the remediation of contaminated sites is a key tool for the legal system to restore the integrity of a compromised environment. Italian legislation is based on the European principle of “the polluter pays”, whereby the party responsible for the contamination is identified as the party subject to the obligations …