Europe/Turkey
Europe’s young lawyers hold special session on gender equality at landmark Istanbul meeting
The European Young Bar Association’s Spring Meeting met in Turkey for the first time in its history
Global decrease in trademark filings, WIPO reports, but continued rise in patents
IP filings have “braved” the pandemic, but WIPO director general warns of geopolitical instability and an uncertain economic outlook
‘We have to be as creative as counterfeiters’ – seven takeaways from the Anti-Counterfeiting World Law Summit
Delegates heard lively debate on how to tackle counterfeiters who are creative, resilient and constantly evolving
EPO extends deadlines for proceedings following earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
European patents overseer applies rules that allow for extension of deadlines in exceptional circumstances
Norton Rose Fulbright joins forces with leading Turkish law firm
Alliance with Pekin Bayar Mizrahi to enhance Turkish legal advice and cross-border consulting
Norton Rose Fulbright bolsters Turkish partnership with project finance hire
Partner Utku Unver joins from Allen & Overy in Istanbul
Brexit and environment on the agenda in busy week for maritime lawyers
European Maritime lawyers meet in London Brexit, hot on the heels of IMO approving GHG programme and rejecting US last minute pitch.
The UK & Europe cryptocurrency race is on
Race is on but compariable regulatory extensions suggests UK regulation of the cryptocurrency market would take two years, says legal director.
ICOs not working as expected say regulators
EU financial markets regulator to examines ICOs to determine road aged for regulation.
ACC Europe elects new president
Hans Albers of Juniper Networks is to lead the European in-house network, aims for growth.
Balancing competitiveness and environment tops the maritime agenda
Global Legal Post is at the Malta Maritime Summit 2018, officially opened by the Malta transport minister, who also held tripartite meeting.
CJEU takes the biscuit!
Following a CJEU order, the EU intellectual property office (EUIPO) needs to revisit a 16-year-old decision on the shape of KitKat bars.
Digital age copyright reform stalls as MEPs vote down changes
Despite celebrity endorsement, reform of EU copyright reform voted down giving campaigning internet companies a big win.
EU asked for GDPR exemptions by regulators
Regulators are concerned cross-border investigations could be placed in jeopardy by GDPR requirements.
EC to remove 'unwarranted' regulatory barriers for SBBS
The European Commission (EC) is proposing new rules to remove regulatory barriers and offer market-led solutions for sovereign bond-backed securities (SBBS).
Andersen name debuts in Turkey
Andersen Global has announced the debut of the Andersen name in Turkey with member firm NAZALI Tax & Legal to officially adopt it in January.
Turkey targets foreign investment
New developments in Turkey could reignite an appetite for foreign investment into the region.
Andersen Global expands into Turkey
Andersen Global has expanded into Turkey via a collaboration with consultancy firm Nazali Tax & Legal which has offices in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Bursa.
Arrested Turkish fashion designer fears for his life, says lawyer
A well-known fashion designer was beaten and arrested in Turkey earlier this week.
Turkish police raid former DLA Piper partner firm
Local press reports that lawyers from Yuksel Karkin Kucuk (YKK) have been taken into custody by Turkish police following a post-coup raid on their office.
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