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Join us in celebrating the growth of our regional expertise with the promotion of six senior lawyers to counsel at Wolf Theiss. Luciana Tache, Neja Nastran, Anna Schwamberger, Bartosz Kopik, Marcin Żak and Borna Dejanović exemplify our commitment to recognising and nurturing talent within the firm, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. 👉 Luciana Tache (Romania) brings her expertise in corporate, commercial and M&A law to the Corporate/M&A team. She has a strong focus on life sciences, advising clients on transactions, corporate restructurings and regulatory matters. 👉 Neja Nastran (Slovenia) combines her extensive experience in banking and finance law with a talent for navigating capital markets. She advises international clients on financial services regulation, distressed assets and real estate transactions. 👉 Anna Schwamberger (Austria) is a trusted advisor on employment law, handling executive agreements, litigation and employment aspects of M&A deals. Her work also covers personnel leasing, TUPE matters and cross-border employment. 👉 Bartosz Kopik (Poland) plays a key role in the Real Estate and Construction team, advising on share and asset deals for clients in the logistics, office and retail sectors, both domestically and internationally. 👉 Marcin Żak (Poland) is well-versed in real estate and construction law, guiding clients through public-private partnerships, infrastructure projects and public procurement matters across the commercial, residential and logistics sectors. 👉 Borna Dejanović (Croatia) brings his dispute resolution expertise to arbitration and litigation, representing clients in high-stakes commercial, construction and investment cases, as well as cross-border disputes. The diverse expertise of our new counsel reflects our firm-wide capabilities and regional strength. We look forward to their continued contributions in shaping our firm's vision and serving our clients with excellence and integrity across the region. #WolfTheiss #OneRegionOneFirm #WTCulture

💊 Life Sciences Bulletin: Parallel import of medicines into Ukraine as of 2025   Starting on 1 January 2025, the parallel import of medicines into Ukraine will come into force, allowing dealers that are authorised by manufacturers of medicinal products to import medicines in parallel with said manufacturers.   The expected outcome? Higher competition and lower prices for relevant medicines.   This change is subject to a number of limitations, including the following:   a. Medicines eligible for parallel import 📦   an imported medicinal product that is identical or similar to the medicinal product registered in Ukraine; or imported medicinal products that are simultaneously reference medicinal products or generic medicinal products, both in Ukraine and in the exporting country.   b. Exporting countries 🌍   Parallel import is allowed only from EU member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The list of exporting countries may be expanded in the future.   c. Prohibition of pharmacy sales ❌   The Law expressly prohibits the sale of medicines imported by a way of parallel import in pharmacies. Such medicines can be distributed only via hospital sales channels.   There are several administrative steps importers must take such as ensuring regulatory approvals are met.   Additionally, the relevant authorities must approve the procedure for the maintaining of the State Register of Parallel-Imported Medicinal Products and implement the software for the registration of said products (until then, information on this type of medicinal products shall be maintained electronically).   For the full Bulletin by Olga Ivlyeva, click here: https://wt.legal/Qg6s   #WolfTheiss #WolfTheissLifeSciences #LifeSciences #PharmaIndustry #Pharma #MedicineInUkraine #MedicineImport

Ukraine remains the centre of global attention as the war continues to impact the nation's infrastructure, economy, environment and the lives of its people. The challenges are significant, but so too are the opportunities for reconstruction and future growth with just recently the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announcing EUR 690 million in new lending. Wolf Theiss, with its deep expertise in Central and Eastern Europe, is well-positioned to assist clients in navigating the complexities of Ukraine's evolving business environment. Our long-standing presence in the region, including a dedicated office in Ukraine, allows us to provide informed and practical guidance as financial support flows into the country from institutions such as the EBRD. Having supported countries across Central and Eastern Europe through their transitions after the Cold War, we bring valuable experience to clients seeking to invest in Ukraine or restructure their existing operations. As Ukraine embarks on a new chapter of development and European integration, Wolf Theiss is prepared to help clients actively contribute to and benefit from the country's rebuilding efforts. Learn more about the latest developments in Ukraine and how we can support you here: https://wt.legal/Qfxg Read more on investment opportunities in Ukraine here: https://wt.legal/Qf4n #WolfTheiss #OneRegionOneFirm #Ukraine #InvestInUkraine #BankingAndFinance #EBRD #CEE

Logistics is a cornerstone of our economy, but it's facing significant challenges. From decarbonisation to regionalisation, the industry is undergoing a rapid transformation. Our Real Estate expert Elisabeth Pötscher gives an overview of the current status of the logistics market in Austria and its future: "The logistics market faces challenges that must be mastered in the coming years. These challenges include reducing CO2 emissions and decarbonising freight transport, as well as strengthening regionalism. The industry is undergoing a transformation in which technology, ecology and the use of AI play a central role. Changes are also taking place in site development for logistics centers. In the interest of reducing soil sealing and promoting biodiversity, reinforced by increasingly restrictive spatial planning laws and the Taxonomy Ordinance, the revitalisation and (re)development of existing sites (brownfield projects) will increasingly become the focus of the transaction landscape in the future." Wolf Theiss has long been a reliable partner for national and international logistics companies and investors. We advise our clients on the purchase and sale, realisation and financing of numerous logistics projects in the CEE region. Our many years of experience in logistics projects gives us a competitive edge as we understand the key aspects and know what it takes to successfully realise such projects. Learn more about our real estate team here: https://wt.legal/QUcV #WolfTheiss #LawDoneRight #Logistics #SupplyChains #RealEstate #RealEstateLaw #RealEstateMarket

The European Forum Alpbach brings together diverse perspectives across disciplines and generations, fostering dialogue on the pressing issues of our time – including those within the legal sphere. We are pleased to share that Peter Oberlechner, Partner at Wolf Theiss, has been appointed to the board of the European Forum Alpbach. This aligns with Wolf Theiss’ commitment to supporting initiatives that drive meaningful dialogue and regional engagement. Peter joins the board under the leadership of President Othmar Karas, former Vice-President of the European Parliament, alongside Sabine E. Herlitschka, CEO of Infineon Technologies, Christian Kern, former Federal Chancellor of Austria, Antonella Mei-Pochtler, Austrian business executive, Marie Ringler and Secretary-General Feri Thierry. Wolf Theiss, deeply rooted in the CEE/SEE region, recognises the importance of interdisciplinary exchange, including the critical role of law in addressing economic transformations. #WolfTheiss #EuropeanForumAlpbach #ThoughtLeadership #OneRegionOneFirm Foto: EFA / Max Slovencik

Together with CERTAINITY and GrECo Group, we recently hosted a practical workshop simulating a realistic cyberattack on a critical infrastructure provider. Via this hands-on approach, we walked our guests through the organisational, technical and legal challenges when facing a cyberattack. While there is no "one size fits all" solution to minimise the impact of a cyberattack, a thorough preparation will help increase the chances to navigate through rough waters, our speakers concluded. Pentests for sparring with the IT department and realistic trainings for employees are key to succeed, while cyber insurances may help mitigate damage. Many thanks to our speakers from CERTAINITY (Ulrich Fleck, Mag. Dzevad Mujezinovic, CIPP/E, CISM and Florian Walther) and GrECo Group (Mihajlo Milanovic, Andreas Schmitt) for the engaging session and a big thank you to our attendees for the interactive event! We look forward to hosting you again. Register to our newsletter and be the first to hear of our upcoming events: https://wt.legal/Qbaf #WolfTheiss #CyberAttacks #DataPrivacy #cyberinsurance #ICTCompliance #LegalEvents

Earlier this week, our employment law experts Ralf Peschek and Hemma Elsner hosted an event on the gender pay gap and the new EU directive on pay transparency. Our speakers discussed challenges like defining equal value work and adjusting pay structures. With many open questions and the uniqueness of each business, companies should begin preparing for June 2026. Our employment team is ready to advise and support you through the necessary changes. Thank you to our attendees, and we look forward to seeing you at our next event. Sign up for updates through our newsletters: 🔗 https://wt.legal/QTQR. #WolfTheiss #WolfTheissEmployment #GenderPayGap #PayTransparency #EmploymentLaw #HRMatters #HR

We’re pleased to share the highlights from our recent Female Focus Networking event in Vienna, where women from our office came together to connect and gain new insights. Special thanks to Petra Heindl for introducing our keynote speaker, Manuela Thaler. Manuela is a business coach and adviser with 25 years of work experience in Austria and internationally, including more than 10 years in management roles across different industries such as IT, law and finance. Since 2013, she has been a leadership and executive coach and management consultant for clients in various industries. Manuela shared valuable strategies on resilience, positive leadership and self-management, offering guidance on navigating high-performance environments while maintaining well-being. Her focus on resilience for individuals and teams, along with practical tips on fostering positive leadership, sparked meaningful discussions. It was a valuable opportunity to strengthen connections and foster collaboration among our female employees. We look forward to continuing these discussions and building a strong, supportive network of female leaders. At Wolf Theiss, we are committed to creating a dynamic environment that values diversity, encourages personal and professional growth and empowers women to thrive in their careers. #WolfTheiss #WTCulture #WTMoreThanADay

The IFLR 1000 rankings are in and we are proud to share an increase in our rankings in Banking & Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions and Project Development across our offices in Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia. 8 of our offices achieved Tier 1 rankings, securing a total of 14 Tier 1 ranking areas. Most notably, we would like to congratulate the outstanding contribution of our lawyers who have joined the IFLR 1000 rankings this year as well as those who have seen their rankings rise: ⭐ Nicholas Coddington ⭐ Zeno Grabmayr ⭐ Dariusz Harbaty ⭐ Bryan Jardine ⭐ Hartwig Kienast ⭐ Vidak Kovacevic ⭐ Lukas Ploesch ⭐ Cornelia Postelnicu ⭐ Aleksandar Ristic ⭐ Matthias Schimka ⭐ Andreas Schmid ⭐ Admira Sitnić ⭐ Gergely Szaloki ⭐ Andjelka Todorovic ⭐ Piotr Wcislo We would like to thank our clients for their continued trust and support. The confidence and trust in our abilities drives us to strive for Excellence as we remain committed to delivering exceptional legal services across the CEE/SEE region. #WolfTheiss #OneRegionOneFirm #LegalRecognitions #IFLR1000

What makes Wolf Theiss one of the leading law firms? Spoiler: It’s the people. 🙌 We’re proud of what we do - delivering exceptional legal services is where we excel. Sure, we may not be perfect at everything, but when it comes to our work, we bring our best. Our new video gives a behind-the-scenes look at the unique culture that drives our success. It’s where top legal minds, business professionals and assistants come together to solve complex challenges and enjoy a bit of fun along the way. This isn’t just about legal expertise; it’s about a team that collaborates, innovates and supports one another to make Wolf Theiss not only a top-tier law firm but also a great place to work. Curious to learn more? Watch the video and meet the people who make it all happen! #WolfTheiss #OneRegionOneFirm #TheHumanNetwork #WTCulture