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August 1, 2025

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Inside Insight: Interview with Mihaela Scarlatescu of Farmexim

Farmexim Head of Legal and Compliance Director Mihaela Scarlatescu discusses her 25-year legal journey, leading in-house strategy across pharma and retail, and balancing legal precision with business impact.

Inside Insight: Interview with Ana Zakovska of IT Labs

IT Labs Group General Counsel and DPO Ana Zakovska discusses her transition from private practice to in-house roles in the ICT sector, the evolving nature of legal work, and how privacy and AI are shaping the industry.

Cybersecurity in the AI Age

As AI increasingly intersects with nearly every dimension of digital security, so too does the consciousness of creating conditions to use it in a secure cyberspace.

Inside Insight: Filip Knezevic of Vezuv

Vezuv Director of Legal Affairs Filip Knezevic talks about his career and the challenges of navigating the regulator’s relationship with the gambling sector.

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Hungarian General Counsel Summit

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Balkan General Counsel Summit

October 21, 2025

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November 4, 2025

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Inside Insight: Natalia Lysa of Nestle

Nestle South Eastern Europe Head of Legal & Compliance Natalia Lysa discusses her career, the rewards of working closely with business operations, and the challenges of navigating legal complexities during Ukraine’s war.

Ukrainian GCs on Trends in Hiring Local Counsels and Use of Legaltech

We interviewed Ukrainian GCs to understand current trends in engaging local counsels and use of legaltech in their day-to-day activity.

Inside Insight: Interview with Eva Kovacic of Belupo

Belupo General Counsel Eva Kovacic reflects on her journey from law firm beginnings to steering legal and compliance in the fast-paced pharmaceutical world.

Inside Insight: Pawel Szczepaniak of mBank

mBank Deputy General Counsel Pawel Szczepaniak talks about his path to banking and reflects on how his varied background continues to shape his approach to complex legal challenges.

Inside Track: Summer Recharge

As summer is a time to unwind, we asked: With summer here, what is your one favorite yearly activity to disconnect and switch off?

Inside Insight: Mojca Logar of Petrol Group

Mojca Logar discusses the challenges and strategies in managing the group’s legal affairs.

Inside Insight: Stathis Mihos of Pfizer

Pfizer’s Legal Director explores EU health policy advancements and the complexities arising from the pandemic.

Inside Insight: Bogdan Plesuvescu of Banca Transilvania

Bogdan Plesuvescu has worked in both Moldova and Romania’s banking sectors, progressing from a legal role to CEO.

Inside Insight: Gabriela Popescu of Microsoft

Gabriela Popescu talks about her career and her passion for navigating complex legal landscapes.

The Inside Track: Whistleblowing – In-House or Outsource?

We asked: For the implementation of whistleblowing requirements, do you intend to use internal resources or outsource, and why?

The Inside Track: Team Critical Skill

We asked GCs: What is the one critical skill that you’re investing time and energy in to develop within your team, and why?

Inside Insight: Mirza Kahvedzic of EOS Matrix Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mirza Kahvedzic discusses his career path leading up to his current role, how his legal team operates, and current challenges faced due to slow court proceedings.

Inside Insight: Richard Bacek of Siemens

Richard Bacek talks about his transition from law firms to in-house and ongoing challenges including navigating new legislation

Inside Insight: Sandor Zorad of MET Group

After eight years with the MET Group, Legal Director Sandor Zorad reflects on the company’s path to international expansion.

Inside Insight: Marcela Augustinic of DM Drogerie Markt

Marcela Augustinic transitioned to become the first general counsel at DM Drogerie Markt in Slovakia

Inside Insight: Interview with Veselka Petrova of Yazaki

Veselka Petrova’s career has been a testament to the power of blending legal expertise with strategic business insight

The Inside Track: In-House Legal Budgets 2024

This time we asked GCs: Is your in-house legal function’s budget increasing, decreasing, or remaining the same in 2024?

Inside Insight: Interview with Tomislav Pifar of Infobip

In reflecting on his journey, he explores the evolution of in-house legal work and international exposure.

Inside Insight: Interview with Kamila Dutkowska-Wawrzak of Panattoni

Panattoni Legal Director Kamila Dutkowska-Wawrzak talks about her background and in-house transition, building up the in-house legal team, and their current workload.

Inside Insight: Interview with Bige Yucel of Siemens

Siemens Turkiye Lead Country General Counsel Bige Yucel talks about her in-house legal team’s current and upcoming focuses.

Deal 5: FInCause Founder Waylon Yeh on Obtaining Electronic Money Institution License

On March 17, CEE Legal Matters reported that Adon Legal has advised Taiwanese capital company FinCause on obtaining an electronic money institution license from the Bank of Lithuania. CEE In-House Matters spoke with Waylon Yeh FinCause Founder and Member of the Management Board to learn more about the matter. 

Deal 5: Fifth Quarter Ventures General Partner Pedja Predin on Becoming an Alternative Investment Fund in Serbia

On May 2, CEE Legal Matters reported that Zivkovic Samardzic has advised Fifth Quarter Ventures on the legal process for becoming an alternative investment fund in Serbia. CEE In-House Matters spoke with Pedja Predin, Co-Founder & General Partner at Fifth Quarter Ventures, to learn more about the matter. 

Deal 5: Everfield Head of Acquisitions Henning Schreiber on Blue Bridge Technologies Acquisitions

On November 23, CEE Legal Matters reported that Cobalt had advised BaltCap Latvia Venture Capital Fund and funds managed by Imprimatur Capital, together with other shareholders, on the sale of Blue Bridge Technologies to Everfield. CEE In-House Matters spoke with Henning Schreiber, Head of Acquisitions at Everfield, to learn more about the acquisition.

Deal 5: INPP CEO Audrius Kamienas on Nuclear Reactor Dismantling Project Tender

On February 3, CEE Legal Matters reported that Walless had advised the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant on a project tender for reactor dismantling technology design services. CEE In-House Matters spoke with INPP CEO, Audrius Kamienas to learn more about the matter.

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