North Macedonia: News
Legal Milestone for North Macedonia: Laws on Financial Instruments and Prospectus and Transparency Obligations for Issuers of Securities to Start Applying Soon
Companies should be alert to significant novelties on the financial market that will start to apply in North Macedonia this upcoming autumn. The Parliament of North Macedonia adopted the new Law on Prospectus and Transparency Obligations for Issuers of Securities (“Prospectus Law”) and the new Law on Financial Instruments (“FI Law”) in March 2024. The […]
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Legislation Update in North Macedonia
North Macedonia Implements Stricter Retail Price Publication Requirements for Consumer Protection
On 25 February 2025, the Parliament of the Republic of North Macedonia passed amendments to the Consumer Protection Law aimed at increasing market price transparency. Starting from 18 April 2025, retailers are required to publish product prices on their websites on a daily basis, which will enable consumers to compare prices and make informed decisions. […]
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Antitrust Enforcement Efforts by Competition Authorities in Southeast Europe
As the first quarter of the year comes to a close and more information becomes available, we can now reflect on the antitrust activities of the competition authorities in the region[1] throughout 2024. In 2024, competition authorities across the region launched a significant number of new antitrust investigations, yet the number of cases closed remains […]
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Energy and Environment 2025 Conference in Slovenia
Our colleague from Ketler & Partners, member of Karanovic, Senior Associate Vesna Ložak Polanec, participated as a speaker at the Energy and Environment 2025 Conference, held in Brdo Pri Kranju, Slovenia. The conference brought together leading experts, industry stakeholders, and representatives of public authorities to address current developments and challenges at the intersection of energy, […]
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Eyes Wide Open: Employee Monitoring in Fraud & Competition Investigations
On 10 April, Karanović & Partners hosted a panel discussion, welcoming in-house counsel, HR and compliance professionals, and company executives for an in-depth look at internal investigations—from launch to resolution. The event was moderated by our Partner Goran Radošević, who opened the session by reflecting on the transformative nature of internal investigations, especially under the […]
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Insights from the ESG Adria Summit 2025
At the ESG Adria Summit 2025, held from 9 to 11 April in Porto Montenegro, Tivat, our Partner Petar Mitrović moderated the panel titled “Mobilising Capital for Green Projects.” This discussion brought together experts to explore strategies for financing sustainable initiatives in Southeastern Europe. The panel featured: Sanja Božinovska, Minister of Energy, Mining and Minerals […]
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Belgrade Open Pre-Moot & Arbitration Conference: Preparing Future Legal Experts
With the 32nd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot approaching, Belgrade recently hosted a series of events dedicated to young legal talents. Over the weekend, the XVII DIS/Belgrade Open Pre-Moot took place, once again organised by the University of Belgrade Faculty of Law. This Pre-Moot provided law students with another opportunity to refine their […]
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Karanović & Partners Advises BIG CEE on Major Financing Deal
Karanović & Partners is pleased to have supported BIG CEE in securing a new EUR 72 million financing (part of EUR 100 million financing package) with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The funds will be used to expand BIG CEE’s retail portfolio across the Balkans, reinforcing its position as a key player […]
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Republic of Serbia Liable for Damages Due to RGZ’s Error in Property Registration
In a recent court ruling, the Republic of Serbia has been found liable for damages stemming from errors made by the Republic Geodetic Authority (RGZ) during the establishment of the Real Estate Cadastre. These mistakes led to the wrongful registration of property under another individual’s name rather than the rightful owner’s. The Appellate Court in […]
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Karanović & Partners Wins the Deal of the Year 2025 Award
Karanović & Partners, with its cooperating lawyers, has been awarded the prestigious Deal of the Year 2025 for two transactions at the ceremony held in Prague, Czech Republic. The 2025 Deal of the Year winner in the Central and Eastern Europe region is E&’s Acquisition of PPF Telecom Bulgarian, Hungarian, Serbian, and Slovakian Assets. The […]
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MidEuropa Announces Sale of Regina Maria and Medigroup to Mehiläinen
MidEuropa, a leading private equity investor with deep roots in Central Europe, announced an agreement to sell Regina Maria Group, a leading integrated private healthcare network serving over 3 million unique patients under the Regina Maria brand in Romania and the MediGroup brand in Serbia, to Mehiläinen, the largest private healthcare provider in Finland. Karanović […]
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Karanovic & Partners Ranked Among Top Law Firms in Legal 500 EMEA 2025 Edition
We are proud to announce that Karanovic & Partners has once again secured its position among the top law firms in the Legal 500 Europe, Middle East, and Africa 2025 edition, with 12 practice areas across the jurisdictions ranked in the top tier and 11 more recommended in other tiers. This year, we welcome our […]
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Montenegro Enacts New Laws on Investment Funds to Align with EU Standards
Montenegro has enacted two new laws that significantly reform its investment fund sector. The Law on Open-Ended Investment Funds with Public Offering and the Law on Alternative Investment Funds came into force on 19 March and 20 March 20 2025, respectively. These laws introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for the establishment and operation of Open-Ended […]
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North Macedonia Becomes a Member of SEPA: Changes in Financial Payments and Transactions
On 6 March 2025, the European Payments Council officially accepted North Macedonia’s application and included North Macedonia in the Single Euro Payments Area (“SEPA”). With this, North Macedonia became the 39th member of SEPA. North Macedonia’s acceptance to SEPA will have the following implications: Reduction of costs for international payments: North Macedonia’s access to SEPA […]
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Karanovic & Partners Among Top-Tier Law Firms in the Chambers Europe 2025
We are proud to announce that Karanovic & Partners is once again listed as a top-ranked legal practice in the Chambers Europe Guide ranking for 2025. Karanovic & Partners legal practices and its cooperating lawyers from Serbia and North Macedonia have been ranked as Band 1, Bosnia and Herzegovina has been ranked as Band 2, […]
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Insights from the 2025 DIDS Conference
The 15th anniversary of the Domain Names of Serbia Conference (DIDS 2025) was held on 19 March in Belgrade. Local and international experts – industry leaders from technology, law, and business – gathered to exchange knowledge and visions about the future of the digital space. Under the slogan “Back to the Future,” this year’s conference […]
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Albania Moves Forward with Draft Law to Establish the Development Bank of Albania
The Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and Business Climate has introduced a draft law for the establishment of the Development Bank of Albania (“DBA”), a specialised public financial institution designed to facilitate financing for small and medium enterprises, start-ups, and underfinanced sectors. The bank is also envisioned as a key player in promoting exports of […]
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Albania Moves Forward with New Trademark Legislation: Draft Law Under Parliamentary Review
On February 18, 2025, Albania submitted a new draft law on trademarks to its Parliament, aiming to repeal the existing Law No. 9947 of July 7, 2008, “On Industrial Property”, as amended. The current law covers a broad spectrum of industrial property rights and business secrets, including patents, utility models, trademarks, industrial designs, and geographical indications […]
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Montenegro’s First-Ever Crypto Regulation
The Parliament of Montenegro has adopted amendments to its Anti Money Laundering (“AML”) law on 28 February 2025, aiming to align with recommendations from the DG FISMA and the OECD. A key element of the changes is the introduction of Montenegro’s first-ever regulatory framework for crypto assets, crypto asset transactions, and related services. This initiative […]
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Montenegro’s New Gambling Law: A Game-Changer for the Industry?
In February 2025, the Government of Montenegro submitted a proposal for a new Law on Gambling to parliamentary procedure, following its August 2024 announcements. The Parliament is expected to decide on the proposal by the end of Q1 2025. The law aims to establish a robust regulatory framework to eliminate the grey market and attract […]
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