NKO Partners has advised Dr Max on its acquisition of Zalfija.
New Amendments Of The Laws And Bylaws Regulating The Protection Of Financial Services Users And The Banking Sector
The National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia has adopted a set of laws regulating the banking sector and the protection of financial services users on March 6th this year:
Dodic, Djuric, Dabic Becomes Dodic Law Firm
Belgrade-based law firm Dodic, Djuric, Dabic has rebranded and is now operating under the name of Dodic Law Firm.
New Rules on Ultimate Beneficial Owner Registration in Serbia
Effective 1 October 2025, amendments to the Law on the Centralised Records of Beneficial Owners (UBO) in Serbia will introduce important new obligations for a broader range of entities.
Harrisons Advises EBRD on EUR 5 Million Loan to Erste Bank Under Go Digital Program
Harrisons has advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on a EUR 5 million loan extended to Erste Bank Novi Sad under the EBRD’s SME Go Digital program with support from the European Union.
Processing of Special Categories of Personal Data in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Analysis of the CJEU Ruling
The Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) has recently issued a significant judgment in the case “Lindenapotheke” (C-21/23), taking a clear stance on the processing of special categories of personal data, namely health data, in the context of online medicine sales within the pharmaceutical industry. The ruling sheds light on how the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) applies to the data that users provide when ordering pharmacy-only medicinal products online, even those not subject to prescription, and provides clear guidance on the rights and obligations of data controllers.
The Debrief: June 2025
In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.
The Corner Office: Inflationary Pressure
In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. This time around, we dug deeper into a discussion point that came up during our last event: During our annual General Counsel Summit held in Prague recently, we’ve learned that even with the inflation in CEE having hovered around 14-20% in recent years, legal fees have remained static or have even decreased in some jurisdictions. Given that, how has your firm managed to consistently deliver high-quality service under these constraints?
Serbia: The Right of Employees to Compensation for Commuting Costs in Light of New Challenges
The year 2025 began with a development that raised important questions regarding the interpretation of the Serbian Labor Law, specifically concerning employees’ right to compensation for commuting costs.
New Rulebooks and Approaching Deadlines for the Harmonization of the Organizing of Games of chance with the Law on Games of Chance
The Law on Amendments and Supplements to the Law on Games of Chance, adopted by the end of 2024 and applied as from 6 January 2025, has brought several important changes and new legal solutions that have arisen from the needs of practice and market development. In addition to harmonizing the text of the law with the technological development in this area, the amendments to the law introduced new obligations for organizers and a significant increase in fees for obtaining approval and for organizing games of chance.
New Serbian Decree on Palm Oil Labelling Step Forward to Aligning with EU Standards
The Government of the Republic of Serbia recently adopted a Decree on Additional Requirements for Placing on the Market Products Containing Palm Oil, Palm Fat, or Other Vegetable Oils and Fats ("Official Gazette of RS", No. 47/2025), which entered into force on 7 June 2025 (“the Decree”).
David Vucinic Joins MaxBet as Compliance and AML Officer
David Vucinic has joined MaxBet, a member of Flutter Entertainment, as its new Compliance and AML Officer.
Schoenherr Advises UniCredit Bank Serbia on First Mini-Bond Issuance
Moravcevic, Vojnovic, and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr has advised UniCredit Bank Serbia on the issuance of a mini-bond in Serbia.
NBS Adopts New MREL Rules
The National Bank of Serbia (“NBS”) adopted the new Decision on the Minimum Requirement for Capital and Eligible Liabilities of a Bank (“New MREL Decision”), as part of a package of new or amended bylaws following the latest amendments to the Law on Banks. The New MREL Decision shall replace the existing decision of the same name (“Existing MREL Decision”) and shall apply starting from 1 October 2025.
Injac Attorneys Advises BYD on Serbian and Montenegrin Markets Entry
Injac Attorneys has advised Build Your Dreams on its market entry into Serbia and Montenegro.
VP Law Firm Advises JCG on Acquisition of Tivao Sub Properties
Vukovic & Partners Firm has advised JCG on its acquisition of Tivao Sub Properties from Atlas E75. VN Legal reportedly advised Atlas E75.
Hot Practice in Serbia: Jelena Gazivoda on JPM & Partners’ Energy Practice
JPM & Partners’ energy practice has been busy with projects ranging from drafting Network Codes for transmission system operators, expanding Serbia's gas storage, advising on certification for and obtaining different energy licenses, and the developments of several renewable energy projects, their regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation, according to Senior Partner Jelena Gazivoda, with the current breadth and complexity of energy-related mandates stemming from a pronounced investment cycle in the energy sector of Serbia.
Trustworthy AI: A Guide for Risk Assessment and Compliance
In our previous practice, we have assisted clients in the course of implementation of AI systems (“AIS”), i.e., assessment of the impact of risks of AIS, especially in the medical and research sector. While working on these projects, we came to the conclusion that many companies overlook obligations or are not even aware of risks for safety, health and fundamental human rights which are tied to the implementation and use of high-risk AIS and can result in significant compliance risks under the applicable legal framework.