ILN 2023 European Regional Conference
We are proud that we hosted another International Lawyers Network conference in Prague, the heart of Europe. It has been 15 years since we had the opportunity to welcome our international colleagues and friends in Prague, where our firm’s headquarters is located. Along with Lindsay Griffiths, Pavla Kopečková Přikrylová, the Chair of the Board and […]
PETERKA & PARTNERS Romania attended the first IBA CEE conference hosted in Bucharest
We are delighted that our law firm took part in another interesting IBA (International Bar Association) conference. “The Future of Law Firm Management” – the first IBA CEE Conference hosted in Bucharest at the end of September was definitely a hotspot event for legal industry leaders aiming to find out what will tomorrow’s law firm […]
Wines of Ukraine
On September 14, we had the pleasure to be an exclusive Partner of the event Wines of Ukraine organized by the Ukrainian Embassy in the Czech Republic. The event brought together representatives of the Association of Ukrainian Wine Producers, potential Czech partners along with the Czech government officials; ambassadors accredited in the Czech Republic and […]
Europe New (Green) Deal – The Net Zero Industry Act
The Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) in the spotlight – a crucial topic on the European Commission’s table. Brief overview of The Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) In March 2023, the European Commission published a legislative proposal which followed as an EU response to the US Inflation Reduction Act: The Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA). […]
Slovak team advises Roffelsen Plastics Slovakia on real-estate transaction
PETERKA & PARTNERS has advised the local subsidiary of a Netherlands-based group ROFFELSEN, a leading manufacturer of plastic products and a specialist in extrusion technology, in the acquisition of an industrial site near Nitra, western Slovakia, so that it can expand its current production. Legal assistance provided by Slovak branch of PETERKA & PARTNERS included, […]
New amendments to Law 53/2003 on the Labour Code regarding work from home/tele-working by parents
The recent legislative amendments brought to the Romanian Labour Code continue to sustain the European and national policies implemented during the last years, in view of encouraging and improving work-life balance. As of 24 July 2023, there are in force certain additional provisions regarding work from home/tele-working of employees that are providing for minors up […]
New rules on taxation of structures in Poland
Currently, objects, identified as structures related to the business activity of a given taxpayer, are subject to 2% Real Estate Tax (“RET”) paid annually. This taxation is based on the depreciation value of the given object for income tax purposes. Due to the ambiguity of the provisions, it is not clear as to which objects […]
PETERKA & PARTNERS Romania advised a reputable non-profit international organization which conducts intercultural programs on the conclusion of a general IT services agreement and related risks
PETERKA & PARTNERS Romania is delighted to have provided legal advisory services to an international, voluntary, non-governmental and non-profit organization which conducts intercultural programs on a worldwide scale. Our assistance consisted in the analysis of a services agreement to be concluded with an independent IT contractor. The related advice included both the review and amendment […]
Changes in rules on insolvency and stabilization in Bulgaria
Insolvency and stabilization proceedings in Bulgaria have recently undergone legislative amendments introduced with the objective of increasing their effectiveness. Our Bulgarian team summarised the changes in this article.
Long-term power purchase agreements (PPA) with renewable energy generators under Romanian Energy Law
PETERKA & PARTNERS Romania is bringing into your attention an interesting topic connected to the dynamic Energy sector. The legal article prepared by Dan Ciupala, Leader of Energy Practice within our law firm, focuses on a presentation of the specific issues related to the sale of the electricity generated from renewable sources through market-based long-term […]