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.
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 structures. With this new ranking, the Lexology Index recognizes Ognjen in three practice areas and features him in four reports. These accolades underscore his versatility and remarkable achievements across multiple legal fields.
Ognjen achieved a remarkable milestone in the Environment and Climate Change category last year and entered 2025 with a Thought Leader ranking. This prestigious title reflects his unparalleled knowledge, innovative approaches, and significant impact in this critical area of law. He remains the sole expert in this jurisdiction to hold this recognition, solidifying his position as a renowned trailblazer.
Ognjen was also ranked among the select few in the jurisdiction in the M&A and Governance report. This recognition underscores his exceptional expertise and influential role in advising on complex transactions and corporate governance matters.
Ognjen has headed the firm’s Corporate/M&A practice since its early stages after joining Gecić Law in 2016. Since its establishment in 2021, he also co-heads the firm’s market-leading ESG practice. With nearly two decades of experience, he has led numerous high-profile projects across the energy, mining, ICT, TMT, automotive, transport, and retail sectors.
Global directories have consistently recognized his contributions to the legal landscape. Legal 500 acknowledges him as a Leading Partner, while Chambers and Partners distinguish him as one of the leading corporate and commercial law lawyers. The Lexology Index further validates Ognjen’s expertise in these areas, demonstrating his continuous pursuit of excellence.
Ognjen actively contributes to discussions on emerging legal topics. He participated in the first AI Masterclass, addressing responsibility and accountability in the era of AI. He also engaged in events like the Forum Media ESG workshop, the Winter Vivaldi Forum, and the 4th Serbian Public-Private Partnership Conference. Additionally, Ognjen frequently writes for specialized legal publications, including his article on infrastructure development and PPP opportunities in CEE Legal Matters. His insights have been featured in Lawyer Monthly, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, and World Bank publications. Ognjen’s dedication extends to education, where he collaborates with the Responsible Business Forum and lectures at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Law.
Ognjen also leads Gecić Law’s global engagements, fostering partnerships within TerraLex and TAG Law, where the firm holds exclusive membership. Ognjen heads TerraLex’s Food & Beverage Industry Sector Team.
These accolades demonstrate Ognjen’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional legal counsel. He continues advancing the frontiers of his practice areas. His recognitions in the 2024/25 Lexology Index reflect his continuous work on strengthening his expertise and introducing innovative solutions for emerging legal challenges.
As a Partner at Gecić Law, Ognjen inspires excellence and sets standards for legal professionals in the region and beyond. His contributions are invaluable to both the firm and the wider legal community.
Please join us in congratulating Ognjen on these extraordinary achievements. We are proud to have him on our team and look forward to his continued success.
