We are proud to announce that, in another significant acknowledgment of our team’s legal expertise, the recently released 2023 edition of “Who’s Who Legal: Environment” has recognized our partner, Ognjen Colić, as the only lawyer to represent the market in this area among leading figures in the international legal community and eminent global firms, including Latham Watkins, Linklaters, Clifford Chance, Allen & Overy, and Sidley Austin to name a few. The coveted publication has showcased Ognjen’s unparalleled experience and expertise in the field. The rankings also underscore his consistent performance and unwavering dedication to his work. This is Ognjen’s second recognition from […]
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The European Union (EU) has introduced a growth plan to accelerate the accession of the Western Balkans. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a commitment of EUR 6 billion at the Western Balkans summit in Tirana. Out of this amount, two billion euros will be in grants and four billion euros in loans. However, specific details regarding the mechanisms of this growth plan are still pending clarification. The EU’s strategy is to bring the region closer economically before political integration. This would allow the Western Balkans to benefit from certain privileges. Benefits include the free movement of goods […]
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Bogdan Gecić, Founding Partner at Gecić Law, recently spoke to Euractiv Serbia and shared his insights on the critical changes in international trade likely to ensue as a result of the European Union’s groundbreaking Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulation. The regulation entered its transitional phase on October 1, 2023. Moreover, Bogdan detailed the ramifications for businesses. The article is titled “CBAM: Why is It Important and What Do We Need to Know?” The article clearly explains the motivation and reasoning behind this unique regulation. With the CBAM, the EU pioneers the world’s first carbon border tax on imports into […]
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We are thrilled to announce the participation of members of the Gecić Law team in the AI Master Class program, the first educational seminar of this format in the field of artificial intelligence. As pioneers in AI legal practices, our experts will speak at the “Regulating Artificial Intelligence: Legal and Ethical Challenges” event. Spanning October to December, the AI Master Class has four two-day sessions across Belgrade and Novi Sad. Event Schedule & Highlights Novi Sad kicked off on October 12-13 with over 120 attendees. Subsequently, the upcoming Belgrade sessions will occur on October 26-27 and November 16-17. The AI […]
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5G is the fifth-generation mobile network, which promises to lead to a revolution, particularly in transportation. This article focuses on connected and automated mobility (CAM), an offspring of 5G. CAM lets vehicles communicate with each other and with the surrounding infrastructure. Such communication can, in fact, enhance road safety, ease traffic jams, and cut CO2 emissions. With this in mind, countries worldwide are diligently working on developing 5G cross-border corridors. 5G cross-border corridors are networks that connect transportation routes. These routes, whether along roads, railways, or waterways, maintain 5G connectivity across international borders. This connectivity is vital for CAM’s full-scale […]
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Bogdan Gecić, the Founding Partner of Gecić Law, recently spoke with journalist Paddy Bolton. He was thereafter quoted in a Brussels Signal article regarding the EU’s Foreign Subsidies regulation (FSR) and its application in football. Spain’s top football division has filed a complaint with the European Commission (EC) against France’s Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). They argue that PSG’s funding from Qatar violates the EU’s rules on foreign subsidies. Similarly, Belgian football club Royal Excelsior Virton has raised objections about Lommel SK, which receives Abu Dhabi funds. The Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) and Football These interventions come after the EU’s FSR came into […]
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Gecić Law is proud to announce an exclusive seminar that will explore the most critical aspects of law in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The AI seminar titled “The Law in the Era of Artificial Intelligence” was organized in cooperation and with the exceptional support of the Union University Law School Belgrade. Participants will include students in their final years of study, master’s, and doctoral studies. The seminar will take place from October 16 to November 8. This intensive program will take participants through the general regulatory framework. It will also discuss ethical principles and parallels between EU law […]
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Gecić Law experts will participate in multiple sectoral training sessions on the EU’s new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in October and November. The Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Chamber of Commerce of Serbia initiated the training program within the Swiss Program on Capacities for Trade Policies (C4TP) framework. CBAM training sessions will hence take place in several cities in Serbia during the next two months. These sessions are particularly tailored to the economic sectors affected by the CBAM regulation. First CBAM Training Session on Fertilizers On Monday, the program started its first full-day workshop at the Chamber of […]
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In recent times, the European football landscape has witnessed a significant transformation. The changes have been catalyzed by an unexpected influence – financial subsidies pouring in from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). These subsidies have not only captured the attention of football enthusiasts but have also raised concerns within the European Union (EU) regarding their impact on the continent’s football market. This article will explore these concerns’ intricacies, focusing on how the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) intersects with the football world. The Complaints It all started with the complaints from football national leagues in Europe. One of […]
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Gecić Law is proud to announce that two of our esteemed colleagues, both partner Ognjen Colić and counsel Branko Gabrić, have been appointed team leaders for TerraLex Aviation and Food & Beverage industry sectors, respectively. These appointments are, above all, a testament to the dedication and expertise demonstrated by Ognjen and Branko in their fields. TerraLex, the elite global legal network, finally unveiled its list of new Practice Group and Industry Sector Team leaders for the upcoming three-year term starting on October 16, 2023. Each selected individual has undoubtedly demonstrated a deep understanding of their expertise. They also show an […]
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