In a spotlight on the legal landscape of São Paulo, Brazil, rising star Ms. Sianna Kunz joined us for a WOLEP Talk. During our conversation, we explored the roots of her passion for labor law, the unique aspects of this legal domain in Brazil compared to other nations, and her recent partnership with her Italian counterpart in WOLEP, Ms. Caterina Caput.

In a recent series of polls within our legal network, we gained valuable insights into the challenges, trends, and priorities shaping the legal profession. Below, we present key findings from each poll, shedding light on the perspectives driving change within our legal community.

A recent WOLEP Webinar held on July 26, 2023, focused on the sustainability and innovation aspects of the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Led by Ms. Lucija Vranesevic Grbic, an expert in corporate compliance, company setup, data protection, and contract drafting in the tech field, this webinar shed light on the challenges and potential within this rapidly growing sector. This event marked our third WOLEP Webinar of t

A Partner for reputed Polish law firm SKS Kancelaria Prawna Stańczak-Kowal i Sobolewska, Ms. Magdalena Sobolewska is part of a new generation of lawyers transforming the legal sector in the vibrant city of Warsaw. In this WOLEP Talk, we had the opportunity to engage with Magdalena, a Real Estate and Commercial Law specialist, who shared her valuable insights on the legal framework governing development agreements in

In the second part of our WOLEP Talk with Mr. Marko Marović, a distinguished Serbian competition lawyer and graduate of Leiden University Law School in the Netherlands, we discuss recent advancements in AI, why employee education can spare business owners a lot of legal and financial headaches, and the competitive advantage of WOLEP in today’s legal arena.

In this insightful WOLEP Talk, our Brazilian member Mr. Luiz Carlos de Araujo Filho discusses a watershed moment in the development, modernization, and professionalization of Brazilian sports: the Pelé Law, which continues shaping Brazilian athletics a quarter-century after its passage. Mr. Filho explores the law's historical backdrop, key provisions, and lasting ramifications for Brazilian athletes and sporting org

During a recent WOLEP Talk, Ms. Lucija Vranesevic Grbic, our member based in Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, shared with us her journey from Criminal Law to Corporate and Tech Law. As the pandemic caused a shift in her Clients' needs as well as in her career path, Lucija found herself exploring new areas of law. She now specializes in corporate compliance, company setup, data protection, and contract drafting in the te

WOLEP Talk had the privilege to sit down with a distinguished WOLEP member, Ms. Pamela Coyle Brecht, Partner at Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the USA, Pamela is renowned for her vast expertise in Qui Tam / False Claims Act litigation throughout the United States. Her exceptional and creative career has earned her accolades and high recognition in her field of la

In the latest instalment of our "WOLEP Talks" series, we sit down with Mr. Marko Marović – a respected Serbian competition lawyer and graduate of Leiden University Law School in the Netherlands. Drawing upon his knowledge and expertise, Mr. Marović offers valuable insights into Serbian competition law regulations, updates on the current climate in the country's economy, and practical scenarios detailing how restr

Mr. Dejan Zurovac is our WOLEP member from Serbia, a distinguished lawyer with extensive experience in urban planning and construction. He is well-versed in the legal requirements necessary to obtain building permits and use permits in Serbia, as well as recent changes to construction law in the country.

The world of work is constantly evolving, and labor law plays a crucial role in ensuring fair and just treatment of employees. The 2023 WOLEP Report on Labor Law features in-depth insights from three esteemed WOLEP members: Fernando Buitrago of Colombia, Kristian Kalchev of Bulgaria, and Damián Bes of Argentina. Their expertise in labor law and experience with clients from different industries and backgrounds provid

Though General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was adopted in the European Union, it has extraterritorial force and also applies to non-EU companies which meet certain criteria.