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Karanovic & Partners and Dentons co-hosted the event in Belgrade

Karanovic & Partners, in collaboration with Dentons, successfully hosted an insightful event on September 26, focusing on U.S. Sanctions, Export Controls, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)/Anti-corruption. Held at Karanovic & Partners’ offices in Belgrade, the event brought together in-house legal counsels, compliance professionals, and executives to discuss the extraterritorial impact of U.S. regulations […]

Karanovic & Partners in Mexico City

Karanovic & Partners took part in the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference in Mexico City, with Partner Milena Jakšić Papac co-moderating a panel titled “Megatrends and the Future of Tech/AI in the Modern Workplace.” The panel addressed key trends shaping the future of technology and artificial intelligence within the legal and employment sectors. The […]

AmCham Serbia Conference on Amendments to the Energy Law

The conference “Empowering Businesses to Green Transition,” dedicated to the upcoming amendments to the Energy Law that will soon be presented to the parliament, was held on 19 September in Belgrade. AmCham Serbia organised the event, and our Partner and vice-chairman of the AmCham Energy Committee, Petar Mitrović, co-moderated the discussion together with chairwoman of […]

ICC Serbia Training

Our Senior Partner, Milan Lazić, was one of the lecturers at the “Arbitration as a Mechanism for Resolving Commercial Disputes” training, organised by the Serbian National Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Serbia) as part of the activities of the Serbian  ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR. The training, which was held on […]

Istrian Y Milestone

The second tube of Učka tunnel, a key component of the Istrian Y motorway, officially opened for traffic, marking a significant advancement in the infrastructure connecting Istria with the rest of Croatia. This tunnel is part of an extensive project that links Pula with Umag and Rijeka, facilitating greater ease of travel and supporting the […]

k/andidates program

We are happy to announce that the new call for our k/andidates program is now open. We are ready to welcome the next generation of legal trainees to join our practice and become part of our team. The k/andidates program offers a unique training experience that propels ambitious law graduates towards success. It’s designed to […]

Croatia: Strategic Partnership

Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) has entered a strategic investment agreement with Gideon, a robotics company specialising in Autonomous Mobile Robotics (AMR). Gideon develops technologies for automating complex processes like truck unloading and collaborative order fulfilment in warehouse and manufacturing settings. This partnership enables TICO to streamline its automated vehicle systems, reduce deployment times, and enhance […]

Global Tax Expertise

We are pleased to announce that our Tax team has achieved rankings in the ITR World Tax 2024 guide. Our colleagues from Ketler & Partners, member of Karanovic, Partner Igor Angelovski and Tax Law Expert Maruša Pozvek have been recognised as Highly Regarded Practitioners for Slovenia. Additionally, our Senior Consultant Branimir Rajšić and Senior Associate […]

Strengthening Regulation and Compliance in Montenegro

In August 2024, Montenegro’s government took a significant step towards modernising the country’s gambling industry by adopting the Fiscal Strategy for 2024-2027. This ambitious plan, aimed at ensuring macroeconomic stability and responsible governance, includes substantial changes to the gambling framework that could reshape the sector’s future. The highlight of these changes is the upcoming Law […]

Boosting Bio-Waste Management Expansion

Karanović & Partners advised the founders of EsoTron in the recent deal that saw Integral Venture Partners acquire a 50% share in the company. EsoTron is a key player in the circular economy, with a leading role in collecting and processing used cooking oil, animal fats, and organic waste in the Adriatic region. It is […]

Fair Justice for Ghostwriters

In a recent legal resolution, an author, a mechanical engineer employed to oversee the printing machinery at a prominent publishing house, found himself at the heart of an unexpected ghostwriting controversy. While his official duties revolved around ensuring the smooth operation of the printing equipment, he ended up contributing significantly to the company’s literary output […]

Karanović & Partners at Sarajevo Film Festival

Screening: Wild Diamond, UniCredit Summer Screen, 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, 2024 (C) Obala Art Centar   Our team was proud to be part of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, a prestigious event that attracted famous actors and industry professionals from around the world. Besides, rich film programme, Meg Ryan, and Alexander Payne had their master […]

Banking & Finance Legal Update

The Parliament of the Republic of Serbia recently adopted amendments to the Law on Payment Services (“Law”) that will start to apply from 6 May 2025 (“Amendments”). By the Amendments, the Law is harmonised with the EU’s PSD2. The key goal of the Amendments is the enhancement of innovations on the market and securing increased […]

Global Trade News

What do Panama, the Netherlands, Latvia, and Serbia have in common? A shipment of over 5,000 high-quality athletic sneakers travelled through these countries before being halted at customs over authenticity concerns. The primary issue centred on potential trademark infringement due to suspicions that the goods might be counterfeit. Customs officials raised concerns because some labels, […]

Albania: Legal Update

The Parliament of Albania has recently passed amendments to the Albanian Labour Code (“Code“), specifically regarding employee annual paid vacation entitlements. While the Code previously provided that employees were entitled to no less than four calendar weeks of paid vacation for one year of work, the amendment now clarifies that employees are entitled to no […]

North Macedonia Telecom Expansion

The newly appointed Minister of Transport of North Macedonia, Mr. Aleksandar Nikoloski, recently announced that the new government plans to expand the telephone services market in the country by adding a new (third) telecommunications provider. Mr. Nikoloski announced that in the upcoming period, North Macedonia will encourage some of the world’s largest telecommunications companies to […]

Montenegro: Compliance Update

The Montenegrin Ministry of Internal Affairs recently implemented a Rulebook on Ultimate Beneficial Owner (“UBO”) Registration, effective from 27 July 2024. It introduces significant changes in how legal entities in Montenegro must manage their UBO information as part of the country’s effort to strengthen its fight against money laundering. For legal entities established before the […]

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. The first gun-jumping investigation involves the acquisition of […]

Belgrade Summer School in Law & Economics

The Belgrade Summer School in Law & Economics, an annual event organised by the University of Belgrade’s Faculty of Law and Serbian Law and Economics Associations, was held from 11 to 14 July. The school provided a seminar for a select group of participants, facilitated by renowned scholars. Attendees included international undergraduate and master’s students […]

AI and Data Law

Our Senior Associate Nikola Kliska has been accepted as a member of the ECTA AI & Data Committee. This committee is dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of artificial intelligence and data within the field of intellectual property. Nikola’s acceptance into this committee is a testament to his expertise and commitment to innovation in […]