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Gecic Law Launches Sports Law Practice Group

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Gecic Law has launched a Sports Law practice group led by Senior Associate Vuk Lekovic.

According to Gecic Law, "the firm’s attorneys have long been active in advising and representing clients in the sports industry, from football and basketball to media and entertainment. By consolidating this expertise into a dedicated practice, Gecic Law ensures a multidisciplinary approach that leverages the firm’s strengths in competition law, regulatory affairs, intellectual property, corporate law, and dispute resolution, all tailored to the unique context of sports."

Lekovic has been with Gecic Law since 2020 when he joined as an Associate before being promoted to Senior Associate in 2022. Earlier, he worked as a Case Handler for the Commission for the Protection of Competition in Serbia between 2018 and 2020. Earlier still, he worked for the National Bank of Serbia between 2014 and 2018.

“Today marks an exciting new chapter for our firm," Lekovic said. "By launching a dedicated Sports Law practice, we are building on years of experience in the sports arena and reaffirming our commitment to clients in this dynamic industry. We have had the privilege of advising on some of the most pivotal sports law matters in the region, and this formal platform will allow us to serve our clients with even greater focus and innovation."

Gecic Law at a Glance

Committed to redefining a law firm's role in an emerging regional market, Gecić Law is a full-service law firm that advises international and local clients from the public and private sectors in navigating the complex legal landscape of the region across multiple practice areas. Members of the Gecić Law team have graduated from leading universities in the US and Europe. They have extensive local and international experience, with a particular focus on EU regulatory frameworks and international trade and a proven track record in providing innovative and practical solutions in the most complex of matters.

Gecić Law is an exclusive member of two leading global alliances, TerraLex and TAGLaw, extending its international footprint. The firm and its lawyers have continuously been recognized in several practice areas by elite global directories, including The Legal 500, Chambers and Partners and Benchmark Litigation. Gecić Law was named Law Firm of the Year: South Eastern Europe 2021 and Law Firm of the Year: Eastern Europe and the Balkans 2020 at The Lawyer European Awards and was repeatedly nominated in other practice areas.

For more details, please visit geciclaw.com.