Competition/Antitrust
Europe Guide 2024 : Serbia
Band 2
About
Provided by Gecić Law
Competition & State Aid:
The firm's competition practice is at the forefront of delivering unique services. Gecić Law's multidisciplinary approach to competition law, combined with its established international network, enables the firm to offer integrated services, including pre-merger filings, analysis and defense of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, advice and training on governance and compliance, and representation of companies under investigation. The firm's competition team has taken the lead on some of the largest global mergers and landmark cases before the competition and state aid authorities in the region and the EU.
Furthermore, Gecić Law assists clients in structuring transactions to minimize exposure to state-aid-related risks. The firm's close collaboration with eminent Brussels law firms empowers it to represent clients in proceedings regarding state aid, both before domestic regulatory authorities and the European Commission.
Chambers Review
Gecić Law assists clients with the full range of competition law matters, advising on merger control filings and investigations into allegations of abuse of dominance or cartel involvement. The law firm is a popular choice with clients from the telecommunications sector, as well as government and public sector clients. It further acts on state aid matters and appeals against decisions. The team offers additional experience in competition compliance matters.
Work Highlights
- Gecić Law represented State of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Elektroprivreda BiH in a state aid dispute.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We are very satisfied with the approach and client care."
"The combination of knowledge and practical experience allows the team to approach challenges with a unique perspective."
"The team members have enviable knowledge and experience."
"I am honestly impressed by the clarity that Gecić Law has been providing us since the beginning of our cooperation."
"The team approaches its tasks with pragmatism and efficiency."
"We are very satisfied with the approach and client care."
"The combination of knowledge and practical experience allows the team to approach challenges with a unique perspective."
"The team members have enviable knowledge and experience."
"I am honestly impressed by the clarity that Gecić Law has been providing us since the beginning of our cooperation."
"The team approaches its tasks with pragmatism and efficiency."
Notable Practitioners
Bogdan Gecić covers all aspects of competition law, including representing clients in behavioural investigations and appeals against decisions, as well as advising on merger clearance mandates and the compliance of distribution agreements. He further assists clients with state aid mandates.
"Bogdan Gecić is very hard-working and capable of efficiently and quickly solving all complex situations."
"His focus and concentration never drop in the most complex of situations, and he has a strong ability not only to handle them but push the envelope even further for his clients."
"For Bogdan Gecić, the client's interest comes first."
"He considers a case from different perspectives when needed and sees a wider business picture."
"He has a profound understanding of our business and integrates this knowledge into legal issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Gecić Law
Serbia
Clients
Provided by Gecić Law
Air Serbia
Alitalia
Arena Channels Group
Brolly UK Technology Limited
CIBT
Electric Power Industry of Serbia
Etihad Airways
Government of Serbia
Klett Group
Klett Group
Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) Gazprom Neft
Nitanix
Samsung Electronics Adriatic
Science Technology Park Belgrade
Telekom Group
Toyota
Zelezara Smederevo Steel Mill
Industries
Provided by Gecić Law
Aerospace & Defence
Automobiles & Parts
Banking & Finance
Chemicals
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
ICT
Infrastructure & PPP
Media
Mining & Metals
Natural Resources
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Publishing
Real Estate
Retail
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation
Utilities