Gecić Law is proud to announce its partnership with the Sustainable Development Forum 2025, taking place on October 30–31, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Belgrade. Organized in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia and the University of Cambridge, Judge Business School, the Forum will unite global leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore strategies for advancing competitiveness, sustainability, and inclusive growth in an era of global uncertainty. Europe at a Crossroads: Leading Through Change This year’s theme, “Competitiveness in Turbulent Times,” captures the urgent need for resilience and adaptability as Europe and the world face complex geopolitical, […]
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On October 20, 2025, the Regulation (EU) 2025/2083 — the first significant amendment to the regulation establishing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – entered into force. This “CBAM Simplification Regulation”, part of the Omnibus I package, reflects the European Commission’s commitment to reducing administrative burdens while preserving CBAM’s enforcement strength. The arrival of the full CBAM regime in January 2026 marks a key milestone. What Changed The Simplification Regulation introduces targeted but meaningful adjustments designed to improve predictability for importers while safeguarding CBAM’s environmental purpose. Single mass-based threshold: The former negligible-value exemption (EUR 150 per consignment) is replaced by […]
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Gecić Law and 2017 Belgrade Reunion Featured in Commemorative Publication In celebration of its 60th anniversary, the Harvard Law School Association of Europe (HLSAE) gathered in Vilnius, Lithuania, from May 29 to June 1, 2025. The reunion brought together over 200 alumni—past, present, and future—spanning the continent and beyond, celebrating six decades of legal scholarship, professional camaraderie, and cross-border collaboration. Founded in Paris in 1965, HLSAE has grown into one of Harvard Law School’s most significant regional alumni associations, uniting more than 2,000 members across Europe. A highlight of the event was the General Meeting, in which Salomé Cisnal de Ugarte (LL.M. ’94) […]
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Serbia has taken a decisive step toward strengthening corporate transparency and aligning with international standards in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. The recently adopted Central Records of Ultimate Beneficial Owners Act (“UBO Act”) has become applicable as of October 1, 2025 introducing a range of new obligations for companies and other registered entities. Entities already operating in Serbia must ensure full compliance by 30 November 2025, or risk finding themselves on the newly established public list of non-compliant entities, a place no business wants to be. Key Changes Under the New UBO Act Broader Disclosure of Beneficial […]
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Gecić Law is glad to announce its integral role in supporting a significant financial transaction involving the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Enterprise Expansion Fund II (ENEF II), and Meter & Control, a Serbian company specializing in smart energy metering systems. This strategic loan aims to boost Meter & Control’s growth, enhance its production capacity, and support its green transition. EBRD and ENEF II Support for Serbian Smart Metering Innovator In a deal valued at €9.1 million, EBRD and ENEF II have committed to a loan to expand Meter & Control. The company designs and manufactures cutting-edge smart […]
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Gecić Law has once again demonstrated its mastery of excellence and innovation on the European stage. Our Founding Partner, Bogdan Gecić won the prestigious Serbia Litigator of the Year Award at the Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards 2025. Held at the Waldorf Hilton in London, the ceremony also brought further recognition to the firm, which received three nominations—more than any other firm in the jurisdiction—including Firm of the Year Serbia and Partner Miodrag Jevtić for Serbia Litigator of the Year. These further cement the firm’s reputation as a trailblazer in the regional legal market. Celebrating Individual Recognition and Collective Excellence Bogdan’s award […]
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Gecić Law is proud to announce another contribution to the 2025 edition of the Chambers Global Practice Guides. Our partner Miodrag Jevtić authored the Bosnia and Herzegovina chapter of the International Arbitration: Trends & Developments section. He provided key insights into the country’s arbitration framework, covering both domestic institutions and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s growing role in investor-state disputes. Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Arbitration Landscape: Challenges and Reforms International arbitration in Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to develop, shaped by both domestic reforms and regional integration efforts. Arbitration is steadily gaining recognition as a reliable alternative. The environment remains shaped by a fragmented […]
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The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, presided over by Judge Amit Mehta, issued a ruling in 2024 in the proceedings United States v. Google and State of Colorado v. Google (consolidated during the pretrial phase), stating: “Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly.” With this ruling, the court found that Google had violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act by unlawfully maintaining its monopoly in the market for general search services and advertising through exclusive agreements with device manufacturers, browser developers, and wireless carriers, which agreements “froze” the search ecosystem and harmed competition. As we noted in […]
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In 2025, Gecić Law is proud to continue highlighting the achievements of Vuk Leković. This year he was named a Future Leader – Competition in the Lexology Index (the successor to Who’s Who Legal), reflecting his reputation as one of the region’s rising competition law experts. In June 2025, Vuk was promoted to Counsel, recognizing his outstanding contributions in Competition Law, EU law and the firm’s fast-growing sports and AI practices. These honors underscore Vuk’s leadership and the firm’s commitment to excellence in dynamic fields. Expertise in Competition Law Vuk’s deep competition law expertise continues to drive client success. Building […]
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The Offer That Shook the Tech World On August 12, 2025, Perplexity AI jolted Silicon Valley with a bold announcement: a $34.5 billion all-cash offer to acquire Google Chrome. This was no ordinary business move – it comes at a moment when Google is embroiled in one of the most significant antitrust battles in U.S. history. Perplexity, a key artificial intelligence player, valued at around $18 billion, has proposed paying almost twice its worth to acquire one of the most widely used browsers in the world. The bid is not just about technology. It is a calculated move designed to […]
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