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Law firms will surely have no trouble next year in finding new customers wanting to reap the benefits from public-private projects. An answer can be found on page 10 about just what can be gained from partnerships with Polish local authorities.

Another record has been established on Poland’s primary investment market. Analysts estimate that capital invested in 2006 may exceed that of the previous year by as much as EUR 2 bln. Special Economic Zones will be amongst the beneficiaries of this success. We shall be studying the primary market on page 22 and highlighting Special Economic Zones on page 48.

Eurobuild Poland’s team had become used to its position as a leader, but there was no disgrace in losing to Warbud. Page 90 describes the exciting action of the regatta in Croatia.

It is now becoming increasingly clear that the stakes to be played for over Croatian land are much greater than seemed likely. This beautiful and still underinvested country offers an enthusiastic welcome to foreign capital. Take a look at what we write about this newly emerging market on page 52.