Law No. 280-Z dated 12 July 2023 “On the Application of Special Restrictive Measures” (the Law) was published on 20 July 2023. It defines the principles and the procedure for the application of special restrictive measures, as well as measures to remove obstructions to the protection of the rights, freedoms and legal interests of Belarus in light of unfriendly actions […]
If you are interested in setting up or investing in a FinTech, then look no further. Estonia is known as (one of) the most advanced digital democracies in the world and an outstanding place for doing innovative business. Estonia is also known as the land of unicorns. For an estimated population of 1.4 million people, […]
On 1 July 2023, a new version of the Law “On External Labour Migration” (the Law) entered into force, providing, among other things, a new approach to the employment of foreign citizens and stateless persons without a permanent residence permit in Belarus (foreigners). The key changes are listed below. No need to obtain permits to […]
On 10 July 2023, the European Commission adopted a decision on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, recognising the US as a country providing sufficient protection for personal data subject to requirements under the GDPR. This marks the end of long-running and intense negotiations between the EU and the US, as a result of which personal […]
Our senior associate Mari Agarmaa and assistant lawyer Maarika Maripuu published an overview of insolvency law updates in INSOL Europe. Commercial insolvency Bankruptcy Act The Bankruptcy Act is the central act in Estonian insolvency law, handling the issue of commercial bankruptcy. In addition to that, the Bankruptcy Act also regulates questions regarding the newly founded […]