An April 23, 2026, opinion by the Court of Justice of the European Union’s Advocate General Emiliou in Case C‑683/24 Spielerschutz Sigma is the latest pronouncement from the CJEU in the lengthy EU law skirmish surrounding Malta’s gaming industry. Just a week earlier, on April 16, 2026, the Court confirmed that Member States can prohibit certain online gambling services that are authorized in another Member State. And in January 2026, the Court found that a consumer may rely on their own country’s law when bringing a tort claim against directors of a foreign online gambling operator that does not hold […]
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Non-EEA companies that are processing data from European data subjects now for the first time have a route to demonstrate their compliance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). A recent opinion from the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) makes clear that non-EEA data processors or controllers can demonstrate their GDPR compliance through Europrivacy certification. What is Europrivacy? Europrivacy is the official European Data Protection Seal that certifies compliance with the GDPR. Approved by the EDPB and European Accreditation, it is formally recognized within all EU and EEA jurisdictions. It has significantly evolved alongside cybersecurity challenges: the new EDPB […]
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On April 16, 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU” or the “Court”) issued its judgment in Case C-440/23, European Lotto and Betting and Deutsche Lotto und Sportwetten, addressing the compatibility of national restrictions on cross-border online gambling services with the freedom to provide services. In its ruling, the Court held that EU law does not preclude a Member State from prohibiting certain online gambling services, notwithstanding that such services are authorized in another Member State. It further confirmed that Member States may attach civil-law consequences to infringements of such prohibitions, including the nullity of contracts and […]
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Gecić Law celebrates a landmark result in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 guide, earning recognition in six practice areas, adding Employment this year. The firm now holds rankings in Competition, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Banking and Finance, Projects and Energy, Dispute Resolution, and Employment. This excellent performance highlights the firm’s continued growth, the depth of its talent, and the market’s clear recognition of its ability to handle the most sophisticated legal matters in Serbia and across the wider region and beyond. The Competition Practice For the tenth year, Gecić Law’s Competition practice remains ranked, maintaining its Tier 1 position in […]
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On March 26, 2026, the Council and the European Parliament agreed to overhaul the EU customs framework. The EU will soon have a modernized toolbox to address rising trade volumes, especially in e-commerce. The New Instruments The reform puts in place innovative instruments to facilitate global trade, collect customs duties more efficiently, and tighten controls on non-compliant, dangerous, or unsafe goods. The new EU customs system will allow more robust controls without being excessively burdensome for authorities and traders. There will be: A new EU customs authority in Lille, France; An EU customs data hub: one central platform for importers and […]
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FDI screening by EU Member States is set to become more rigorous and widespread under EU harmonization efforts. On February 10, 2026, the EU published the draft of a new Foreign Direct Investment Screening Regulation (“New FDI Regulation”), which will replace the existing framework under Regulation (EU) 2019/452. Dealmakers will need to be increasingly mindful that several FDI clearances might be required in individual countries around the EU before their transaction can close. The key changes to the current framework are expected to include: Mandatory screening mechanisms in all EU Member States FDI screening will no longer be optional at […]
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On March 19, 2026, Advocate General Tamara Ćapeta delivered her Opinion in Case C-354/24, Elisa Eesti AS, a preliminary ruling request concerning Estonia’s refusal to authorise the use of Huawei equipment in telecom networks. Under the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC), Member States are expected to maintain open telecom markets. At the same time, they remain responsible for protecting national security, where they consider vendors to pose a risk. In Elisa Eesti, Advocate General Ćapeta’s Opinion offers an indication of how the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) may weigh that balance. Case Background Estonia’s Electronic Communications Act […]
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The EU-Mercosur trade agreement will soon be a practical reality. Its tariff-reduction provisions will apply provisionally from May 1, 2026. This marks a significant milestone for an agreement that took more than twenty-five years to negotiate and will link the European Union with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, creating one of the largest free-trade areas in the world. The EU and Mercosur signed the agreement on January 17, 2026, after the Commission proposed dividing it into two legal instruments: a broader partnership agreement and a separate interim trade agreement covering matters falling within the EU’s exclusive competence. While the agreement […]
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Gecić Law proudly celebrates a defining milestone in the Chambers and Partners 2026 rankings, published last week. The firm records its dazzling results, marking its biggest Chambers leap yet. Gecić Law now holds rankings in four practice areas, three of which are entirely new. A Landmark Moment for the Firm This year’s Chambers and Partners 2026 results open a bold new chapter for Gecić Law. The firm now ranks in Banking & Finance, Competition/Antitrust, Dispute Resolution, and Projects, Infrastructure & Energy, adding three new ranked practice areas in one sweeping move. That advance marks the greatest single-year Chambers leap in […]
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Gecić Law is proud to announce that Founding Partner Bogdan Gecić and Partner Ognjen Colić have received the 2026 Lexology Client Choice distinction, further reinforcing the firm’s standing among the region’s leading business law practices. Bogdan received the Client Choice ranking for his market-leading work in competition law. Ognjen’s distinction is a deep understanding of the regulatory aspects of the Banking & Fintech industries. The Client Choice gala dinner took place in London on March 19, bringing together leading practitioners and distinguished guests from across the international legal community. Representing Gecić Law at the event were Ognjen Colić and Nataša […]
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