On June 12, 2025, Belgrade will host the Regional Conference on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – CBAM Belgrade 2025. Powered by Gecić Law, in cooperation with the Responsible Business Hub of the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Serbia, GIZ Serbia and the Initiative for Global Solidarity, this unique event brings together policymakers, industry leaders, legal experts, and sustainability professionals to delve into the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its profound implications for the Western Balkans and beyond. Understanding CBAM: A Transformative Climate & Trade Policy The EU’s CBAM regulation aims to level the […]
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We are proud to announce that Bogdan Gecić, Founding Partner of Gecić Law, has been named Vice President of the Harvard Law School Association of Europe (HLSAE). His appointment follows two successful terms as an HLSAE Board Member. It further reflects his long-standing commitment to building bridges within the legal community across Europe and beyond. As Vice President, Bogdan will help lead one of the world’s most active Harvard Law School alumni associations and contribute to its continued growth and impact. Championing the HLS Community in Europe Bogdan’s engagement with HLSAE has been meaningful and far-reaching. During his service as […]
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Gecić Law proudly announces the participation of our Founding Partner, Bogdan Gecić, at the Regional ESG Conference: Building Resilience in a Changing World, held on June 3–4, 2025, in Skopje, North Macedonia. Organized by AmChams in Serbia, North Macedonia, and Albania, and supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the European Union, the Regional ESG Conference brought together top business and policy leaders across the Western Balkans. Governance as the Cornerstone of Trust Bogdan took part in a fireside chat titled Restoring Trust by Ensuring Responsible Corporate Governance, alongside Ivan Šteriev, CEO of the Macedonian Stock Exchange. […]
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Gecić Law is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2025 edition of WIPR Leaders, alongside the firm’s Founding Partner Bogdan Gecić and Counsel Vera Davidović, head of the firm’s burgeoining IP practice. This prestigious accolade, awarded by World Intellectual Property Review, ranks the firm and its attorneys among the top intellectual property practitioners globally. Such recognition underscores Gecić Law’s unwavering commitment to excellence in IP law and highlights the exceptional expertise of its team in delivering innovative solutions to clients. About WIPR Leaders 2025 WIPR Leaders is a respected annual directory published by World Intellectual Property Review that profiles […]
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The European Council has formally adopted its negotiating position on the European Commission’s proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2023/956, better known as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This marks a significant step in the EU’s legislative process as the Council prepares to enter interinstitutional negotiations with the European Parliament. The aim is to simplify the CBAM framework, alleviate burdens on importers—especially SMEs—without compromising its climate integrity. The move follows a strong political mandate expressed in key EU strategic documents, such as the Letta and Draghi reports and the Budapest Declaration, calling for a “simplification revolution” across EU legislation. The […]
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Gecić Law announces another legal victory in a critical antitrust case in Bosnia and Herzegovina. On May 8, 2025, the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina delivered a definitive ruling in favor of Arena Channels Group (ACG), BH Telecom, and Mtel a.d. Banja Luka, dismissing in full the antitrust allegations brought by Telemach Sarajevo. The dispute concerned the partial transfer of broadcasting rights for the Bosnian Premier League. It also addressed whether the agreement between ACG and BH Telecom breached competition law. The Premier League Case The dispute dates back to March 2021. At that time, Telemach lodged a complaint with […]
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In a significant step toward balancing environmental ambition with economic practicality, the European Parliament has backed today reforms to streamline the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The proposals are part of the European Commission’s broader “Omnibus I” simplification package introduced earlier this year, reflecting the EU’s intent to enhance administrative efficiency without compromising its climate targets. The revised rules aim to ease the compliance burden on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by introducing a de minimis threshold of 50 tonnes. This change would exempt about 90% of importers, particularly smaller and occasional ones, from CBAM obligations—while still covering 99% […]
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On May 12, 2025, the Russian Federation formally launched consultations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This concurrently marks the first major legal challenge to CBAM, the EU’s flagship climate-trade instrument. Russia argues that CBAM violates core WTO rules. It claims that the regulation protects EU industries under the guise of climate action. The dispute therefore raises critical questions about the legality of linking trade and climate policy. Russia’s Core Claims Russia calls CBAM a disguised restriction on trade, saying the mechanism burdens non-EU exporters with complex rules and extra costs. […]
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Bogdan Gecić, founding partner at Gecić Law, along with partners Ognjen Colić and Miodrag Jevtić, shared their insights into one of the most significant telecom transactions in the Balkans in an exclusive CEE Legal Matters interview. In the conversation, the partners reflected on their role as lead counsel in Telekom Srbija’s historic acquisition of NetTV Plus, Total TV operations in Serbia and North Macedonia, and Western Balkans Sport Klub rights licenses from United Group, as part of a EUR 1.5 billion cross-border transaction that reshaped the regional telecommunications landscape. A Turning Point for the Western Balkans “This was more than […]
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We’re proud to share that Bogdan Gecić, Founding Partner of Gecić Law, joined the inaugural Perplexity AI Business Fellowship. This global program honors 1,000 business leaders shaping AI’s future across industries. Bogdan ranks among very few lawyers selected worldwide. He is also one of the first participants from Southeast Europe. Bogdan’s selection for the program therefore reflects his leadership in legal innovation and the growing role of AI in transforming professional services. About the Perplexity AI Business Fellowship Perplexity AI, a leading AI-powered research platform, launched the Fellowship in 2024. The program above all supports professionals who lead AI transformation […]
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