ANRP suspends payments for points obtained through the compensation decision
What can you do in this case and how can a property restitution lawyer in Romania assist you? In the context of Emergency Ordinance No. 107/2024, ANRP in Romania has temporarily suspended the issuance of payment titles until the end of the year. Additionally, outstanding payments will only be made within the limits of the available budget. …
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How to buy a property without ending up in a new Nordis-type case?
Why It’s Important to Seek a Lawyer’s Help Before Signing the Sale and Purchase Agreement Given the unstable context the real estate market in Romania is currently experiencing, many buyers are facing significant risks when choosing to purchase real estate that is still in the project phase. The Nordis case has become emblematic of such abuses by …
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Are you entitled to compensation points from ANRP? Find out how to maximize their value (Statistics)
The Procedure for Compensation in Points from ANRP According to official reports from the National Authority for Property Restitution (ANRP), compensation granted in the form of ANRP points is the most common solution when property restitution in Romania is not possible in kind. In February 2025, ANRP in Romania reviewed 161 property files in Romania and issued 88 ANRP decisions, totaling over 100 million points. …
Legal analysis. The conditions for obtaining Romanian citizenship have been tightened (statistics)
Additional conditions for obtaining Romanian citizenship The process of obtaining Romanian citizenship has undergone significant changes in recent years, and statistical data clearly reflects this trend. Between 2018 and 2024, the number of Romanian citizenship application files fluctuated, with a steady increase during 2018-2019, but also a sharp decrease in approval rates in the following years. For example, in …
What can companies do with investments after listing on the stock exchange?
What should investors know about how companies spend the money from the stock exchange? Listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange represents a significant step for any company that aims to raise capital, expand, and strengthen its market position. However, once funds from investors are accessed, companies listed on Bucharest Stock Exchange are obligated to use …
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UZBEKISTAN MARKET ENTRY GUIDE: KEY LEGAL AND BUSINESS INSIGHTS
Overview Uzbekistan’s legal environment is undergoing a phase of active modernization. Over the past years, the country has introduced wide-ranging reforms aimed at liberalizing the economy, improving transparency, and aligning local rules with international standards. At the same time, the legal framework remains complex, with sector-specific regulations and compliance obligations that demand careful navigation. For …
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Colombian Wealth Tax Planning Opportunity Under the CAN Framework
By Catalina Jaramillo, Daniel Duque, and Andrés Hernández, Partners, and José Manuel García, Associate, Tax Practice, Brigard Urrutia In brief: In the increasingly complex arena of international taxation, one ruling by the Andean Court of Justice (TJCA) could significantly reshape how Colombia’s wealth tax (WT) applies to assets located in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. For …
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Dispute Boards by another name? The integration and limitations of Amicable Composition in Colombian Infrastructure Concession Agreements (4G and 5G)
By Mónica Alejandra León* and Natalia Negret**, Associates, Litigation, Arbitration & Insolvency Practice, Brigard Urrutia Colombian Law regulating alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms currently lacks specific provisions for Dispute Boards (DBs). Colombian Law regulates ADRs, and their effects are either of a jurisdictional nature, in which case the decision-making authority exercises a jurisdictional function based …
Virtual Violence: Law, Technology and Protection of Adolescents in Cyberspace
A. Introduction A recent survey in India found that 60% of children in urban areas spend up to 3 hours daily on social media and gaming platforms.[1]
Why the MENA region is the best place globally for fintech startups to see success
Few would have predicted that one of the brightest stories in global fintech would come from the Middle East and North Africa, yet in less than a decade the region has turned into a centre of momentum.