17 Oct 2024

Gecić Law Exclusively Contributes to Legal 500 Merger Control Guide in the Western Balkans

We are pleased to announce that Gecić Law’s competition law team has contributed to the prestigious Legal 500 Merger Control Guide for 2024.  The renowned annual publication offers comprehensive analyses of merger control regulations and practices in jurisdictions worldwide.  This year’s edition, published in collaboration with a contributing editor from Clifford Chance, covers 25 countries. Gecić Law’s experts provided in-depth insights into four crucial regional markets.   This includes Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.  Their input indeed provides detailed overviews of the merger control regimes in each country.  The guides also highlight crucial procedural aspects, enforcement trends, and […]

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16 Oct 2024

Game-Changer Opportunity: Gecić Law Seeks a Visionary Chief AI Officer!

Are you ready to lead the future of law in the region?  Gecić Law, a groundbreaking full-service law firm at the cutting edge of Southeast Europe’s legal scene, is on a mission to revolutionize legal services through artificial intelligence (AI).  We are not just embracing technology— we are driving it forward with bold, innovative initiatives that will shape the next era of legal practice.  And you could be at the heart of this transformation.  We are searching for a Chief AI Officer (CAIO), a visionary leader who will propel us into the AI-driven future.  If you’re not just ahead of […]

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11 Oct 2024

Bogdan Gecić Joins TerraLex European Managing Partners Program in Berlin

We are thrilled to announce that our Founding Partner, Bogdan Gecić, participated in the TerraLex European Managing Partners Program in Berlin.  This prestigious event brought together some of the most influential legal minds in Europe.  They discussed innovative strategies to address the opportunities and challenges in the legal profession in today’s dynamic environment. The program featured thought-provoking sessions and in-depth discussions aimed at enhancing leadership in law firms.  Above all, the focus was on driving innovation, fostering client service, and driving collaboration across borders.  It was also an opportunity for top law firms to exchange insights and best practices in […]

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08 Oct 2024

Gecić Law Successfully Advises Telekom Srbija in North Macedonia Competition Case

Gecić Law is proud to announce another significant victory in competition law, in collaboration with Branko Radojčić in North Macedonia.  Together, we were successful in obtaining a favorable decision for our client, Telekom Srbija. The Commission for Protection of Competition in North Macedonia (“Commission”) recently delivered a decision, concluding that Telekom Srbija did not abuse a dominant market position.  The Commission’s decision confirms that there was no violation of competition laws and that no dominant position was established.  This outcome effectively dismisses the allegations of Total TV, a member of United Group, which initiated the case. The legal proceedings spanned […]

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01 Oct 2024

Gecić Law Contributes to the ICLG Competition Litigation Guide 2025

We are happy to announce that Gecić Law contributed to the International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) – Competition Litigation 2025.  Every year, the renowned London-based Global Legal Group publishes the prestigious guides.  This latest edition of the Guide offers an extensive analysis of competition litigation regulation and practices across 18 jurisdictions worldwide.  It provides valuable insights into this rapidly evolving field across the globe. The authors of the Serbian chapter are Gecić Law’s Senior Associate Vuk Leković and Associates Vasilije Bošković and Bojan Tutić.  Their contribution offers an in-depth examination of the Serbian legal landscape.  This also includes essential aspects […]

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30 Sep 2024

ESG Chat @ Gecić Law – Integrating ESG Principles through Collaboration with the Business Sector in Youth Support – Tatjana Dražilović, Zvezda Center

Gecić Law proudly presents the latest edition of our ESG Chat @ Gecić Law.  In the series of interviews, we explore the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles across various areas.  In this edition, we shift our focus to the remarkable work being done within the social sphere.  We had the privilege of speaking, Tatjana Dražilović, Director of the Zvezda Center.  In addition to this role, she leads many other social projects in Serbia.  Tanja is an amazing humanitarian and a long-standing partner of our firm.  She is indeed a distinguished practitioner with years of experience in supporting […]

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23 Sep 2024

Celebrating Excellence: Gecić Law Shines in the 2024 Who’s Who Legal Rankings – Competition 2024: Recommended Lawyer Vuk Leković

In the latest edition of our Who’s Who Legal series, we are proud to honor our senior associate, Vuk Leković.  His acknowledgement as a Recognized Lawyer in the highly competitive field of Competition Law is a significant achievement.  The recognition cements his reputation in this dynamic area of legal practice. Expertise in Competition Law Vuk’s expertise in various aspects of Competition Law has been crucial in guiding clients through complex challenges.  He combines his deep knowledge of this field with a strong focus on EU Law.  He has played a vital role in our team, successfully advising and representing significant […]

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20 Sep 2024

Google Scores Legal Victory in EU: Implications for Antitrust Regulation

In a landmark EU’s General Court’s ruling, Google successfully overturned a 1.5 billion euros fine imposed by the European Commission (EC) in 2019.  The fine was tied to allegations that Google abused its dominant position in online advertising through its AdSense platform.  The EC claimed that Google restricted third-party websites from displaying ads from competitors, a practice that allegedly stifled competition. The Case The case revolved around Google’s AdSense for Search, where the company had exclusive agreements with websites, preventing them from using rival ads.  The EC argued this restricted competition in the online search advertising market.  Google, however, maintained […]

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17 Sep 2024

Three’s a Charm – Gecić Law Announces Latest Team Promotions

At Gecić Law, we take great pride in recognizing professionals who embody our core values.  We’re happy to announce our latest round of promotions and congratulate three of our standout legal professionals.  We are elevating our esteemed colleagues Miloš Petaković and Nemanja Sladaković from Senior Associate to Counsel.  At the same time, Žarko Popović will advance to Senior Associate. “Please join me in congratulating Miloš, Nemanja, and Žarko on their well-deserved promotions.  Our strategy has always focused on nurturing talent and rewarding exceptional contributions within our team.  It’s truly inspiring to watch our team members grow and develop.  We are […]

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13 Sep 2024

European Court of Justice Revives €13 Billion State Aid Ruling Against Apple in a Landmark Decision

In a crucial legal victory for the European Commission, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has upheld the Commission’s decision that Apple must repay up to €13 billion in back taxes to Ireland.  This ruling, issued in September 2024, reaffirms the Commission’s original 2016 judgment, marking a significant step in the European Union‘s effort to crack down on favorable tax arrangements for multinational corporations.  The full ECJ statement can be accessed here. Background: The legal battle, one of the highest-profile state aid cases in Europe, stems from a 2014 investigation into Apple’s tax deals with Ireland.  The European Commission concluded […]

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