LGP Slovakia

Europe is lurching from crisis to crisis, and that is why we urgently need a functioning rule of law right now, which will create a secure framework with clear and acceptable rules, so that we can best face the many challenges we face today. In his contribution, Alexander Schall, an experienced corporate lawyer and trained psychoanalyst, explores the fascinating role that law plays in a society that walks a thin tightrope between violence, aggression and joie de vivre, and the extent to which law can contribute to society's ability to change and evolve in spite of enormous disruptions.  

The amendment to the Employment of Foreigners in Austria Act has brought about several important changes as of 1 October 2022, which decisively facilitate the access of highly skilled professionals from third countries to the Austrian labour market. In his article, managing partner and immigration law expert Valentin Neuser explains how these legal changes affect the current labour market situation.

A look at the progressive climate change and the dramatic rise in energy prices shows that we still have a long way to go towards a climate-neutral society. In his guest commentary, France's "Monsieur Hydrogène" Michel Delpon reports on what the road to a green hydrogen society might look like. 

Managing Partner Ronald Frankl examines smart contracts from a legal perspective, analyzes the benefits of the new DLT pilot regulation for securities token trading, and explains why withdrawing from Austria as of March 1, 2022 no longer prevents cryptocurrencies from being taxed under Austrian tax law.

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