Provided by BDK Advokati
Competition and state aid laws and practices in Western Balkans region are built on EU law. This complex legal area develops on a daily basis under the influence of changing technologies and policies. Expertise in this field requires not only in-depth knowledge of the relevant legal rules, soft law and case law, but also acute monitoring of the regulatory efforts at both the EU level and the national levels and a sound understanding of underlying policies as well as specific industries. We have a sound understanding of a broader competition law and state aid environment, which we can deploy to foresee the likely outcomes in the neighbouring Western Balkans region.
Our advisory work in competition and state aid law areas includes assessment of commercial contracts, commercial policies, and business models, assessment of transactions for determination whether they need to be reported to the antitrust authority or the authority in charge of state aid control, drafting of legal documents with a view to their compliance with competition law, compliance audits and health-checks, and compliance trainings.
We represent clients in infringement proceedings, proceedings pursuant to notifications of concentration and application for individual exemption of restrictive agreements. We also provide instant support during dawn raids, and assist with preparation of leniency applications.
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BDK Advokati is active on competition law matters across the Balkan region, with a particular focus on assisting clients with merger control filings. The firm is also active in investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour and competition law compliance issues.
BDK Advokati represented Mercator Serbia in an investigation into a possible cartel in the retail sector.
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BDK clearly demonstrated strong knowledge at the outset of the process, but its true value lies in its ability to learn and grasp the specifics as the proceedings unfold.
The team is always responsive, highly knowledgeable, and has extensive experience in our sector.
We appreciate the firm's immense knowledge on the matter, nuanced communication and tailor-made approach.
The lawyers are pleasant to work with and very knowledgeable.
One of BDK’s strongest qualities is its ability to handle highly complex matters and communicate conclusions to the client in a nuanced, sophisticated, yet entirely clear and straightforward manner.
BDK clearly demonstrated strong knowledge at the outset of the process, but its true value lies in its ability to learn and grasp the specifics as the proceedings unfold.
The team is always responsive, highly knowledgeable, and has extensive experience in our sector.
We appreciate the firm's immense knowledge on the matter, nuanced communication and tailor-made approach.
The lawyers are pleasant to work with and very knowledgeable.
One of BDK’s strongest qualities is its ability to handle highly complex matters and communicate conclusions to the client in a nuanced, sophisticated, yet entirely clear and straightforward manner.
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Splitting her time between Serbia and Montenegro, Bisera Andrijasevic often assists clients with merger control filings. She has further experience in competition law compliance, particularly around distribution agreements. She is a popular choice with clients from the pharmaceutical sector.
Bisera Andrijasevic has extensive knowledge and is very approachable. She knows the market well.
She responds promptly and is always available when needed, demonstrating a very high level of expertise.
Tijana Kojović is known for advising clients on merger control filings and representing them in cartel investigations.
We particularly value her refined communication style, which ensures clarity and confidence even in the most complex matters.
She has an outstanding ability to grasp and articulate nuanced issues, and her advice is consistently strategic, balanced and commercially sound.
Provided by BDK Advokati
Bisera Andrijašević
Jelena Škorić
Marija Ksenija Popović
Head of Department