ZSP Advokati has promoted Jasna Milosavljevic, Jelisaveta Stanisic, and Nikola Sugaris to Partners.
Schoenherr Advises Fortis Energy on Acquisition of Solar Power Plant in Sremska Mitrovica
Moravcevic, Vojnovic and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr has advised Fortis Renewable Energy on the acquisition of a 180-megawatt solar power plant in Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia.
MMD Advokati and Stanivuk & Manasijevski Advise on Vantage Leasing Sale
MMD Advokati has advised APS Quattro Holding on the sale of Vantage Leasing to Alta Banka. Stanivuk & Manasijevski advised Alta Banka.
BDK Advokati Advises Seyfor on Acquisition of M&I Systems
BDK Advokati has advised Seyfor on the acquisition of 70% equity in the Serbian IT company M&I Systems. Stanivukovic reportedly advised the sellers.
Trademark Triumph: Landmark Profit Surrender Ruling In Serbia
Serbia’s 2020 Trademark Law introduced a novel provision to local law: the trademark holders have been explicitly empowered to claim profit surrender in cases where the infringement was not intentional or grossly negligent.
Two Gun-Jumping Investigations Launched by the Serbian Competition Commission
On 14 June 2024, the Serbian Competition Commission (the “Commission”) initiated two proceedings against companies belonging to the Agromarket Group for allegedly implementing notifiable concentrations without obtaining prior approval from the Commission. The acquisitions occurred in 2020 and 2024 and both concern targets located outside of Serbia.
Kinstellar Advises Strickland Metals on Zlatna Reka Resources Acquisition
SOG in cooperation with Kinstellar has advised Strickland Metals on its acquisition of Zlatna Reka Resources Beograd-Vracar. MPartners Legal reportedly advised the sellers.
Dissecting CEE Disputes
ACI Partners Managing Partner Igor Odobescu, Nagy es Trocsanyi Founding Partner Peter Nagy, Kinstellar Partner Radovan Grbovic, Law Office Vujacic Partner Sasa Vujacic, and Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii Partner Robert Rosu discuss recent litigation trends across CEE, driven by the impact of economic shifts and regulatory changes in their jurisdictions.
The Corner Office: Essential Checklist for Partner Departures
In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. As partner departures are inherent to the workings of any law firm, and likely demand clear strategies for navigating, this time around we asked: What are the three most important items on your checklist when a Partner leaves your firm?
Serbia: Navigating Capital Markets – Overcoming Challenges while Striving Toward Rebirth
The economic sector of the Republic of Serbia, including the capital market, offers a telling reflection of the global market’s challenges and some regional specifics. Despite periods of uncertainty and stagnation, Serbia’s capital market maintains signs of vitality and potential for growth.
Artificial Intelligence and Patent Law
Amidst the adoption of the Artificial Intelligence Act by the European Union Council, as the world’s first legislation setting a global standard for regulating artificial intelligence (“AI“), we are entering into the still unregulated territory of the relationship between patent law and AI.
Use of Video Surveillance Footage as Evidence in Disciplinary Proceedings
In this article, we address a common question in practice – under which conditions can an employer use video surveillance footage in disciplinary proceedings against an employee?
Harrisons Advises EBRD on Three Financing Facilities for Banca Intesa Beograd
Harrisons has advised EBRD on three financing facilities with Banca Intesa Beograd totaling EUR 72 million.
Legal Regulation of Artificial Intelligence: European AI Act
One of the most current news this year, which turned out to be equally interesting to both legal experts and IT industry professionals, was the adoption of the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (“AI Act“) as the first regulatory framework regarding artificial intelligence (“AI“) adopted at the EU level. The aim of the AI Act is to bring the European Union (“EU“) to the forefront of the artificial intelligence race, while simultaneously ensuring the protection of human rights, the environment, the rule of law, and democracy.
CMS Advises Rail Cargo Group on Joint Venture with Transfera
CMS has advised Austria-based Rail Cargo Group on creating a joint venture with Serbia-based Transfera.
Karanovic & Partners and LEF Advise on BIG CEE's Acquisition of Promenada Novi Sad from NE Property
Karanovic & Partners has advised BIG CEE on its acquisition of Promenada Novi Sad from NE Property. LEF Attorneys advised NE Property.
Non-Compete Clause in Employment Relationships: Can the Validity of the Clause be Terminated Unilaterally by the Employer?
In the practice of the Court of Appeal in Belgrade, in the judgment No. Gž1 1900/20 dated 19.03.2021 (“Judgment“), the following position was taken:
Schoenherr Advises on Resalta’s Sale of Resalta BV Netherlands to Aggreko
Schoenherr, working with Rutgers & Posch, has advised the shareholders of Resalta on the disposal of a controlling stake in Resalta BV Netherlands, including its Slovenian, Croatian, Serbian, Romanian, and Czech Republic subsidiaries, to Aggreko. A&O Shearman reportedly advised Aggreko.