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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In July, the United States enacted the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (the GENIUS Act). From now on, only institutions that qualify as Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers may offer dollar-pegged stablecoins to the public. To qualify, an entity must be domiciled in the United States and either receive a federal charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, operate under an approved state regime if its circulation stays below ten billion US dollars, or issue through a separately capitalized insured depository institution. Each coin must be backed one-for-one with cash or short-term US Treasury […]
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As of 8 August 2025, the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) applies in full across all EU Member States. This marks an important step in the Union’s effort to safeguard media pluralism and independence. EU legislators adopted the regulation to strengthen safeguards for the media sector. It now binds all Member States and requires them to take concrete action in how media operate and are protected. Key Provisions and Obligations The EMFA establishes a set of obligations designed to protect editorial freedom from political interference and unlawful surveillance. It prohibits authorities or other actors from influencing editorial decisions or monitoring […]
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The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) represents the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence, which entered into force on August 1, 2024, with the phase-out application of some provisions, latest of which relate to the governance rules and the obligations for General-Purpose AI Models (GPAI) models applicable from August 2, 2025. GPAI models are sophisticated AI systems that demonstrate significant generality and can competently perform a wide range of distinct tasks across different domains, regardless of how they are released to the market. Unlike specialized AI systems designed for specific purposes such as fraud detection […]
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Gecić Law proudly announces the soft launch of its new office in Brussels, establishing a historic foothold in the capital of the European Union. With this step, the firm becomes the first independent law firm from Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans to open a permanent office in Brussels – marking a significant milestone in our growth and our region’s deeper integration with EU legal and regulatory frameworks. Located at Avenue des Arts 56, the Brussels office will serve as a strategic bridge between Southeast Europe and the EU, enhancing our capacity to support clients in competition law, regulatory […]
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Our Partners, Bogdan Gecić and Anne MacGregor, participated in an insightful webinar titled “Regulatory updates: CBAM and Other EU Sustainability Regulations.” Organized by the Israel Export Institute in collaboration with leading Israeli law firm Shibolet, the event drew significant attention from Israeli exporters and suppliers looking to understand evolving EU regulations. Key Speakers Lior Gaon, Head of ClimateTech at the Israel Export Institute, opened the event by highlighting the importance of staying ahead of sustainability and regulatory trends. Galit Ofer, Partner and Head of the Environment and Sustainability Department at Shibolet & Co., further provided a detailed status update on current […]
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Gecić Law is proud to announce its contribution to the 2025 edition of the Chambers Global Practice Guides, authoring the Serbia chapter of the Corporate Governance: Trends & Developments section. This insightful contribution was authored by Vera Davidović, Counsel at Gecić Law, along with Associates Dušan Jablan, Marko Jović, and Uroš Rajić. All in all, they provide a comprehensive and practical overview of the latest shifts in Serbia’s corporate governance landscape. They also offer essential guidance for domestic and international stakeholders navigating the country’s evolving regulatory environment. Serbia’s Corporate Governance Evolution: Reform, Alignment, and Opportunity The article presents a detailed […]
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Gecić Law is delighted to announce the promotion of Vuk Leković to Counsel. The new role recognizes his outstanding work in Competition Law, EU regulation, and the firm’s fast‑growing Sports and AI practices. A Proven Track Record EUR 1.5 billion Telekom Srbija transaction – Orchestrated the multijurisdictional merger‑control strategy that underpinned the deal’s successful closing. Precedent‑setting victories – Led Telekom Srbija to a landmark win before the North Macedonian regulator and represented Arena Channels Group in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo. Regulatory insight – Formerly with Serbia’s Commission for Protection of Competition and National Bank, bringing invaluable “insider” perspective to compliance and enforcement trends. Recognition and […]
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Gecić Law proudly announces its contribution to the 2025 edition of the Chambers Global Practice Guides. We authored the Serbia chapter of the Acquisition Finance: Trends & Developments section. The authors of the article are Partner Miodrag Jevtić, along with Associates Uroš Rajić and Marko Jović. He provided a deep dive into Serbia’s evolving acquisition finance landscape. His analysis offers practical insight for both domestic and international investors. Serbia’s Acquisition Finance Landscape: Clear Shifts and Expanding Tools Serbia’s acquisition finance market has relied heavily on traditional bank loans. That is beginning to change. In recent years, local companies have turned […]
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The European Parliament and Council have reached today a provisional agreement to simplify the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The EU aims to ease administrative burdens while keeping its environmental impact intact. The reform is part of the broader “Omnibus I” legislative package, introduced on 26 February 2025, aimed at making EU laws more business-friendly, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This reform further aligns with broader EU goals to boost global competitiveness, as outlined in the Commission’s “Competitiveness Compass”, and to reduce administrative burdens by 25% for all companies and 35% for SMEs. A New De Minimis […]
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