The new Decree on Conditions for Issuing Extracts from the Ordnance Survey, Real Estate and Land Registry Information System, by Notaries Public and Surveyors (“Decree“) cuts through another piece of red tape – the need to apply exclusively to the Republic Ordnance Survey Authority for folio extracts. However, the Decree is a source of some controversy in terms of application. Will the Decree see us spend even more time queuing at counters and in consultation with experts? The main innovations under the Decree are: When disposing of real estate and concluding other transactions before notaries, parties will no longer have to obtain a folio […]
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One of the foremost business publications in Serbia, CorD Magazine featured in its latest edition, a joint interview with Terri Peper Gavulic of TerraLex and our managing partner Bogdan Gecić, revealing all the innovative initiatives we’ve been continuously working on, to offer our clients the utmost benefits and global support in a pandemic stricken world. Our story with TerraLex begins in 2017, when we joined this elite legal network as the only local member for Serbian and Montenegrin jurisdictions, taking a step forward in our global aspirations and business standards. Since then, we have collaborated on a variety of exciting projects, such as […]
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The amazing results of the US-brokered economic normalization talks between Belgrade and Priština in Washington DC on September 4 made major political (and legal) waves, but one specific point made the Balkans and broader European business community hopeful, even in these dire and uncertain pandemic times. The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) “is opening its first and only office outside of the United States in Belgrade”, according to Damon Wilson, the Executive Vice President of the Atlantic Council. As announced in a tweet by Adam Boehler, DFC’s CEO, his team is set to arrive in Serbia on September 21 […]
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We are proud to announce that Gecić Law’s website was placed as the top-ranked European law firm website in the global list of top 20 law firm websites. This prestigious ranking puts us side by side with the world-class law firm Quinn Emanuel among others. The list was published by Intechnic, a Chicago-based, world-leading user experience (UX) and web design agency, with over 20 years of expertise in this field. Dejan Baralić, the CEO of SmartWeb, the developer of the Gecić Law’s website, remarked that this project has a “special place” in their portfolio. SmartWeb’s team outperformed itself by creating […]
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The prestigious magazine The Lawyer featured a story about the experiences of Gecić Law’s team during the pandemic. The article is part of their “Virus Diaries” series which covers experiences of big law firms across the globe in their struggle to keep their business afloat, clients satisfied and their communities and staff safe in these unusual circumstances. After providing background on Serbia’s Corporate Law market, remarking that it is “still in its early years“ but that many millennials in senior positions are quickly bringing it in line with global standards, the article covered various innovative ways in which Gecić […]
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Gecić Law is delighted to announce that TerraLex Cross-Border Guides are finally out! It is our great pleasure to be part of such a standout project year after year, alongside other world-class law firms and distinguished TerraLex members, in our joined mission to help create tailored guides on legislation across jurisdictions. In 2020, our Senior Counsel and Head of Corporate / M&A practice Ognjen Colić with contributions from the rest of the team, provided comprehensive and thorough guidance through regulatory framework and development for 5 different industries in Serbia: M&A Mining Labor and Employment Crisis Management Cannabis (soon to be published) […]
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We are proud to announce that Gecić Law is the first member law firm and a pro bono partner of the Responsible Business Forum Serbia (Forum za odgovorno poslovanje), an organization founded in 2008 by some of the largest companies in Serbia dedicated to improving the local society through principles of sustainable development. The Forum’s motto is “Better business for better society” while its goal is to empower companies to conduct their business in line with principles of sustainability, responsibility and ethics, and to combine the know-how and the resources to further best business practices which bring measurable and positive […]
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“Aim to make a difference, a dent in the universe and don’t settle for anything less. Always be innovative and creative – those are the key things that always generate true added value.” This attitude, inspired by the words of the legendary Steve Jobs, is what led Bogdan Gecić, the founder of Gecić Law, to be recently chosen to be one of only 400 members of the prestigious Young Entrepreneurs Council (YEC). The YEC is a global invitation-only, US-based community of entrepreneurs and leaders under the age of 45, who have made major impact in diverse industries and sectors. […]
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We are thrilled to announce that TerraLex has launched a new cross-border guides tool that offers clients access to invaluable overviews of various areas of law from multiple jurisdictions, with the ability to compare them. Gecić Law, together with RPC from UK, Schiff Hardin LLP from US, Hylands Law Firm from China, among other selected TerraLex members worldwide, contributed to the creation of these tailored guides. Our leading experts provided input on Serbian legislation for the Pre-Merger Notification, Cross-Border Copyright and Tracing Assets Around the World guides. About TerraLex TerraLex is a worldwide legal network which helps member firms serve […]
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It is our great pleasure to announce that our Senior Counsel Ognjen Colić participated in the World Bank’s “Enabling the Business of Agriculture in Serbia 2019” by providing the World Bank’s Agriculture team with responses to an exhaustive legal questionnaire addressing key legal matters for businesses and individuals intending to invest in or expand their investments in agriculture in Serbia. As a token of appreciation of Ognjen’s contribution to the project and the Serbian agriculture law expertise he and his team provided, he has been enlisted by the World Bank as one of a select few local agricultural law experts. […]
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The Endowment of the great Serbian national benefactor, Nikola Spasić, maintains a long-standing tradition of financially rewarding the best students from the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Agriculture in Belgrade. In 2019, the Endowment donated approximately €300,000 to charity. A total of 13 students with outstanding grade averages from the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Agriculture were awarded. Congratulations to all the award winners, and kudos to the Nikola Spasić Foundation Board for this exceptional charitable gesture. About the Nikola Spasić Endowment Nikola Spasić was a prominent Serbian businessman of the 19th century, President of the Belgrade Stock […]
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Gecić Law assisted GORENJE doo gospodinjski aparati, Slovenia, as local legal counsel, in the acquisition of GORENJE TIKI doo Stara Pazova, Serbia by Swedish NIBE Industrier AB. Katja Zdolšek of Zdolšek Attorneys, Slovenia, led the advice. Gorenje Tiki is Gorenje’s Serbian affiliate and is proud to be one of Europe’s main water heater producers. Author: Ognjen Colić
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It is our great pleasure to announce that our Senior Counsel Ognjen Colić will be a panelist at the Winter Vivaldi CFO & LEGAL Forum, which will take place from 27th to 29th November 2019 in Mokra Gora. This year’s Forum will focus on Financial and Legal Security topics. Speakers and panelists of various profiles and industry sectors will present some of the major challenges and risks faced by companies. Ognjen Colić will participate in the closing panel discussion named “How to Avoid the Balkan Spy Scenario”*, where alongside other colleagues from the legal sector he will take an in-depth […]
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Gecić Law has been highly commended, taking second place in all of Europe in the “European competition or anti-trust deal of the year” category at The Lawyer European Awards 2019 held in London. The awards and recognitions are bestowed on Europe’s preeminent law firms for their accomplishments in the legal industry, and the 2019th edition celebrated the 10th anniversary of this prestigious annual awards ceremony. The Gecić Law team, headed by Bogdan Gecić, was recognized at the awards ceremony for its work in successfully advising and representing Serbia in landmark antidumping proceedings against Serbia before the European Commission. The proceedings […]
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We are excited to announce that Gecić Law, contributed to the first-ever Serbia chapter of the Transnational Litigation Guide, December 2017 update. Published by Thomson Reuters, the most recent guide offers comprehensive overview and detailed analysis of litigation procedure as well as insight into the tactical, substantive and procedural issues of Serbian litigation system along with more than 27 other major legal systems. Authored by Ognjen Colić and Jovan Rajković, senior counsels at Gecić Law, the Serbian chapter includes detailed information and insights into Serbian litigation rules and covers topics such as: structure of courts, obtaining jurisdiction and choice of forum, […]
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We want to kindly thank CorD Magazine for the recent interview of Bodgan Gecić published today, in their October 2017 issue (link). Some of the questions posed in this interview include: what are the challenges of building a creative law firm in Serbia and the West Balkans, and innovating in a profession viewed by many as traditional; what are the major legal & business challenges ahead during the course of Serbia’s EU accession negotiations; and how we as a firm give back to the community with our pro bono work, our scholarship and counseling students regarding application to US universities. […]
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Over 160 Esteemed Guests Gathered in Belgrade to Mingle, Sightsee and Discuss Food Law Gecić Law is proud to announce the completion of one of the most prestigious gatherings of legal professionals in Belgrade in recent history, bringing together high-profile individuals and young leaders in politics, business and innovation. Coordinated with the Harvard Law School Association of Europe (HLSAE), the 2017 reunion in Belgrade coincided with the Bicentennial Celebration of Harvard Law School (HLS) and took place over four days, from May 25 through May 28, 2017. The event included the myriad of activities showcasing Belgrade as one of Europe’s best-kept […]
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It is our great pleasure to announce that Colić Law Office, a boutique law firm focusing on corporate / M&A and litigation, has joined Gecić Law. A joining of two extraordinary teams with shared values and culture, with complimentary practice strengths will enable us to provide a new and broader set of services to our clients. Ognjen Colić, who will assume the position of the Head of Corporate practice at Gecić Law commented: „With this step, we have set out to create an empowering platform to provide even more custom-tailored and innovative solutions. This will allow us to push the […]
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Gecić Law is pleased to announce that our office has moved to a new address: Nikole Spasića 2 11000, Belgrade Hope to see you soon! *All of the Firm’s other contact information will remain the same.
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