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Limited Partnership in Hungary (Bt.): Is It Still a Good Choice for Entrepreneurs?

In the world of Hungarian businesses, the Betéti Társaság (Bt.), commonly translated as a limited partnership, was long considered one of the most popular forms of business entity. Although an increasing number of entrepreneurs have opted for the Limited Liability Company (Korlátolt Felelősségű Társaság, or Kft.) in recent years, the Bt. has by no means disappeared from either public […]

Hormuz and the Black Sea: A Lesson from History

Whenever tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz, attention naturally turns to energy markets, naval deployments and freedom of navigation. Yet there is also a historical lesson worth considering. Strategic waterways do not merely control access to a strait. Under certain circumstances, they can determine the fate of an entire sea.  The Black Sea provides […]

EU Air Passenger Rights Reform 2027: Stronger Protection for Delayed and Cancelled Flights

The EU air passenger rights reform is set to become one of the most significant updates to European aviation consumer protection in more than two decades. The political agreement preserves the core right to compensation for delayed and cancelled flights, while introducing clearer rules on claims, passenger information, hand baggage, fare transparency and extraordinary circumstances. […]

Western Balkans Investment Opportunities in 2026: Legal Trends in Energy, Infrastructure and Telecom

The Western Balkans are attracting growing foreign investment in 2026, particularly in energy, infrastructure and telecom. EU-backed reforms, strategic public funding and regional modernisation projects are opening new opportunities across Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo. At the same time, investors must navigate fragmented procurement regimes, concession frameworks, state involvement and […]

Gibraltar 2026: A Practical Guide for Businesses Operating Across the UK–EU Divide

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] UK Businesses with Gibraltar Connections Supply Chain Distribution   For UK businesses that currently supply goods to Gibraltar, the treaty creates a new customs boundary that did not previously exist in the same […]

Public Approval of Russia’s War of Aggression May Trigger Criminal Liability in Germany

A recent decision of the Higher Regional Court of Braunschweig confirms an important compliance and reputation risk for individuals and organisations operating in Germany: public statements endorsing Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine may amount to a criminal offence under German law. The ruling is a noteworthy development at the intersection of criminal law, freedom […]

UAE Holding Structures: Advantages – and What Investors Must Get Right

The UAE has established itself as a leading jurisdiction for international holding structures. Free zone entities in particular offer a combination of tax efficiency, ownership control and flexibility that is difficult to replicate elsewhere. However, since the introduction of corporate tax, the structure only works if it is implemented properly in practice – not just […]