Hammond Partnership is a Romanian full-service commercial law firm based in Bucharest with a team of lawyers with decades of experience.  The Firm was established in Romania in 2004 and has since provided to a range of clients, both large and small, and individuals doing business in Romania.  With partners who focus on Romania from both the common law and civil law background, they are uniquely placed to provide the legal advice necessary.

Fortech, a GlobalLogic Company and one of Romania’s top software engineering service providers, acquired the business of Eminus Software, a Romania-based software solutions provider specializing in cloud migration and digital transformation. This acquisition further strengthens Fortech’s position in the market and becomes a growth vector of core digital engineering talent within GlobalLogic’s Central Eastern Europe region.

Cloud computing has emerged as a pivotal enabler of digital transformation, providing scalable and cost-effective solutions that empower companies to streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and unlock new growth opportunities. Based in Bucharest, Romania, Eminus Software is a highly reputable provider of .NET, Angular, React, and Azure Services, with substantial experience in cloud migration and digital transformation projects. Their focus on Microsoft technologies, particularly .NET Core and Azure, positions them as valuable partners in assisting their customers’ objective of transferring their technology to the cloud.

Through this acquisition, Fortech is further augmenting its service portfolio with the technical expertise and capabilities of Eminus Software and boosting its depth and ability to scale to meet ongoing and future client demand. Fortech is committed to delivering the highest-quality software services. Adding Eminus will enable it to continue its leadership position while creating client value.

Driven by a shared dedication to innovate, sustain, and seamlessly transition essential business systems software, the Eminus team is enthusiastic about synergizing within the exceptional realm of Fortech—an esteemed member of the GlobalLogic family, bolstered by the Hitachi legacy. This collaboration holds the promise of an amplified customer experience through the unified strength of our triumvirate.

Mark Storey-Smith, Eminus Software’s Managing Director

The Romanian President and the Heir of the British Crown discussed bilateral relations, the Romanian–British Strategic Partnership and Romania’s assistance to Ukraine refugees and climate change solutions. They also discussed the possibility of developing climate education projects.

According to the Romanian Presidential Administration, the President told the Prince of Wales about Suceava’s humanitarian hub and coordinated support efforts from several countries for Ukraine’s good.

His Royal Highness, President Klaus Johannis, discussed solutions to reduce the impacts of climate change and preserve biodiversity. This is applicable in Romania, the United Kingdom, and worldwide. He also stressed our country’s commitment to meeting European climate change targets.

Romanian President stressed that green projects, habitat reconstruction, and afforestation on degraded land are priority areas in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The plan includes significant financial allocations.

Another topic related to climate change was the possibility of developing educational projects to raise awareness and prepare younger generations for green jobs in the labour market that can generate sustainable economic growth.

The war in Ukraine was the central theme of official discussions. Prince Charles and Romanian Prime Minister Nicolae Ceuca had a more in-depth discussion about the situation in Ukraine at the Victoria Palace. According to a government statement, His Royal Highness was most concerned about the threat to global food security that Russian troops were blocking ports at Odessa, Nikolaev.

Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca also presented a detailed overview of Romania’s efforts in Ukraine to help in all areas. This included receiving and hosting refugees, supporting internally displaced Ukrainian citizens, as well as those defending their country and aiding Ukrainian grain exports. 

Later, Prince Charles visited Romexpo Centre for Ukrainian Refugees in Romania. Margaret, the Crown Custodian, accompanied the Prince of Wales. They met representatives from organizations that work or donate here, such as World Vision, World Vision, Red Cross, UNHCR and representatives from Capital City Hall.

According to the British Embassy in Romania, the Royal Highness’s visit to Romania results from promises he made in recent months to support Ukraine.