We are delighted to announce another outstanding achievement by our esteemed Partner, Ognjen Colić. His expertise and dedication continue to set benchmarks in the legal profession. The newly renamed Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) recognized Ognjen’s exceptional contributions and elevated his standing in the 2025 rankings. New Recognition in Banking The Lexology Index included Ognjen in the 2025 Banking report as one of only two ranked lawyers in our jurisdiction, both from Gecić Law. This recognition highlights his exceptional understanding and mastery of banking law’s regulatory aspects. He consistently advises clients on high-profile transactions, regulatory compliance, and innovative financial […]
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Gecić Law proudly announces its contribution to the TerraLex inaugural Cross-Border Guides to Food & Beverage and Real Estate. Our team members delivered the Serbian chapters, concurrently showcasing their in-depth expertise in these crucial fields. These chapters provide comprehensive information for understanding Serbia’s legal framework in these sectors. They also present a practical basis for comparison with other jurisdictions in cross-border deals. As an exclusive TerraLex member, Gecić Law thus contributed with a combination of market-leading expertise and hands-on insights to these guides. Our esteemed team members, associates Vasilije Bošković and Nikola Ivković, authored the Food & Beverage, while counsel […]
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We are thrilled to start the new year by celebrating the incredible achievements of our colleagues featured in the 2025 Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal). Leading our series on these accomplishments is the remarkable success of our counsel, Miloš Petaković. Global Elite Thought Leader & Client Choice in Real Estate The influential Lexology Index recognized Miloš Petaković as a Global Elite Thought Leader in Real Estate. This status highlights his profound industry knowledge and significant influence, placing him among the top echelon of legal practitioners worldwide. In addition, Miloš received the Lexology Client Choice recognition for the practice for […]
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Belgrade recently hosted the Ministerial Summit within the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI). The event marked the adoption of the Belgrade Ministerial Declaration on AI regulation, officially unvailed yesterday. The document concurrently positions Serbia and the Slovak Republic as co-chairs of the GPAI for 2025. The Declaration aims to lay the foundation for the further development and regulation of artificial intelligence globally. It encompasses all sectors of society: governments, private and academic sectors, civil society, and individuals. The document further underscores a commitment to innovation, human rights, and the ethical, inclusive, and sustainable application of artificial intelligence. Core Highlights […]
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As the year draws to a close, we celebrate the remarkable achievements that defined the Gecić Law journey through 2024. This year has been one of historic victories, groundbreaking ventures, and well-deserved accolades. Our firm’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and client service has solidified our leading position. This reputation within the legal landscape extends both within our region and beyond. Let’s revisit a few of the milestones that made this year unforgettable. Historic Legal Achievements Telekom Srbija’s Historic Bond Issuance We successfully supported Telekom Srbija in its historic EUR 900 million international bond issuance. It showcased our expertise in […]
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Serbia has taken a bold step by amending its Energy Act, lifting a decades-long moratorium on nuclear energy. This marks a pivotal moment in the country’s energy policy, aligning its strategies with the European Union’s commitment to sustainability and decarbonization. The move opens new opportunities for innovation, investment, and collaboration, positioning Serbia as a key player in the regional energy transition. EU’s stance on Nuclear Energy The European Union (EU) has long prioritized renewable energy and consistently provided support and incentives to encourage the transition to cleaner energy sources. This commitment extends to nuclear energy, officially classified as sustainable under […]
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and everyday life, but with its rapid development comes new challenges, especially when things go wrong. The European Union has introduced new rules to make it easier to claim compensation in the event of AI liability. The new regulations clarify the responsibility of AI system manufacturers and others under certain conditions. Considering AI systems’ unpredictable nature and development, this is indeed a significant step forward. It certainly represents a significant progress in fully incorporating AI into everyday life. Making It Easier to Hold AI Manufacturers Accountable The newly updated Product Liability Directive aims to […]
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To bolster Europe’s clean energy transition, the European Commission has recently announced a EUR 4.6 billion investment. This funding aims to advance net-zero technologies, electric vehicle (EV) battery cell manufacturing, and renewable hydrogen production. Thie initiative marks a pivotal step in the EU’s commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Investment Breakdown Net-Zero Technologies: A EUR 2.4 billion call for proposals targets projects that focus on decarbonization, including the manufacturing of components for renewable energy, energy storage, heat pumps, and hydrogen production. This effort aims to enhance Europe’s leadership in innovative, clean energy technologies. Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturing: For the […]
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The European Commission recently released a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to assist investors and companies in implementing the EU Taxonomy, a classification system that defines environmentally sustainable economic activities. This initiative aims to enhance the usability of the EU’s sustainable finance framework and alleviate administrative burdens for companies. The EU Taxonomy is integral to the EU Action Plan on Sustainable Finance. It specifically provides a standardized framework to identify economic activities that significantly contribute to one or more of six environmental objectives without causing substantial harm to others. These objectives encompass climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation, sustainable […]
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Gecić Law has once again set a benchmark for excellence and innovation. This year, we are proud to announce that our firm has been Commended as one of the top three in the fiercely competitive Law Firm of the Year: South Eastern Europe category at The Lawyer European Awards 2024. The term ‘commended’ signifies recognition for outstanding achievement and performance, ranking just below the top award. In this case, it means we have been awarded third place among the best law firms in a region encompassing over 150 million people—a testament to our exceptional dedication, innovation, and impact. Setting Standards […]
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