We are thrilled to start the new year by celebrating the incredible achievements of our colleagues featured in the 2025 Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal). Leading our series on these accomplishments is the remarkable success of our counsel, Miloš Petaković. Global Elite Thought Leader & Client Choice in Real Estate The influential Lexology Index recognized Miloš Petaković as a Global Elite Thought Leader in Real Estate. This status highlights his profound industry knowledge and significant influence, placing him among the top echelon of legal practitioners worldwide. In addition, Miloš received the Lexology Client Choice recognition for the practice for […]
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Belgrade recently hosted the Ministerial Summit within the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI). The event marked the adoption of the Belgrade Ministerial Declaration on AI regulation, officially unvailed yesterday. The document concurrently positions Serbia and the Slovak Republic as co-chairs of the GPAI for 2025. The Declaration aims to lay the foundation for the further development and regulation of artificial intelligence globally. It encompasses all sectors of society: governments, private and academic sectors, civil society, and individuals. The document further underscores a commitment to innovation, human rights, and the ethical, inclusive, and sustainable application of artificial intelligence. Core Highlights […]
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As the year draws to a close, we celebrate the remarkable achievements that defined the Gecić Law journey through 2024. This year has been one of historic victories, groundbreaking ventures, and well-deserved accolades. Our firm’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and client service has solidified our leading position. This reputation within the legal landscape extends both within our region and beyond. Let’s revisit a few of the milestones that made this year unforgettable. Historic Legal Achievements Telekom Srbija’s Historic Bond Issuance We successfully supported Telekom Srbija in its historic EUR 900 million international bond issuance. It showcased our expertise in […]
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Serbia has taken a bold step by amending its Energy Act, lifting a decades-long moratorium on nuclear energy. This marks a pivotal moment in the country’s energy policy, aligning its strategies with the European Union’s commitment to sustainability and decarbonization. The move opens new opportunities for innovation, investment, and collaboration, positioning Serbia as a key player in the regional energy transition. EU’s stance on Nuclear Energy The European Union (EU) has long prioritized renewable energy and consistently provided support and incentives to encourage the transition to cleaner energy sources. This commitment extends to nuclear energy, officially classified as sustainable under […]
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and everyday life, but with its rapid development comes new challenges, especially when things go wrong. The European Union has introduced new rules to make it easier to claim compensation in the event of AI liability. The new regulations clarify the responsibility of AI system manufacturers and others under certain conditions. Considering AI systems’ unpredictable nature and development, this is indeed a significant step forward. It certainly represents a significant progress in fully incorporating AI into everyday life. Making It Easier to Hold AI Manufacturers Accountable The newly updated Product Liability Directive aims to […]
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To bolster Europe’s clean energy transition, the European Commission has recently announced a EUR 4.6 billion investment. This funding aims to advance net-zero technologies, electric vehicle (EV) battery cell manufacturing, and renewable hydrogen production. Thie initiative marks a pivotal step in the EU’s commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Investment Breakdown Net-Zero Technologies: A EUR 2.4 billion call for proposals targets projects that focus on decarbonization, including the manufacturing of components for renewable energy, energy storage, heat pumps, and hydrogen production. This effort aims to enhance Europe’s leadership in innovative, clean energy technologies. Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturing: For the […]
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The European Commission recently released a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to assist investors and companies in implementing the EU Taxonomy, a classification system that defines environmentally sustainable economic activities. This initiative aims to enhance the usability of the EU’s sustainable finance framework and alleviate administrative burdens for companies. The EU Taxonomy is integral to the EU Action Plan on Sustainable Finance. It specifically provides a standardized framework to identify economic activities that significantly contribute to one or more of six environmental objectives without causing substantial harm to others. These objectives encompass climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation, sustainable […]
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Gecić Law has once again set a benchmark for excellence and innovation. This year, we are proud to announce that our firm has been Commended as one of the top three in the fiercely competitive Law Firm of the Year: South Eastern Europe category at The Lawyer European Awards 2024. The term ‘commended’ signifies recognition for outstanding achievement and performance, ranking just below the top award. In this case, it means we have been awarded third place among the best law firms in a region encompassing over 150 million people—a testament to our exceptional dedication, innovation, and impact. Setting Standards […]
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Bogdan Gecić, founding partner at Gecić Law, shared his insights on the key factors of success in the modern business environment in an interview for Naša Mreža. During the conversation, Gecić emphasized the importance of the speed of acquiring new knowledge and adaptability as essential prerequisites for progress in a dynamic world. The Key Role of Learning and Adaptability “We have entered an era where remaining static is no longer an option. Only those who continuously invest in their education and quickly acquire new knowledge can stay competitive,” Gecić pointed out. He explained that adaptability has become crucial for survival […]
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Congratulations to Andrija Jakovljević on this exceptional achievement! Based on the evaluation of the judging panel and the selection rules, we are delighted to announce that the Taboroši Sholarship for 2024/2025 will be awarded to the top candidate, Andrija Jakovljević, a fourth-year student at the Faculty of Law, University of Belgrade. On this occasion, we wish to congratulate the winner for the outstanding quality of the submitted work and express our gratitude to all other participants in the competition. The inclusion of fourth-year students from state faculties of law in this year’s competition, along with their response, has been truly […]
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