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Montenegro: Legal Update

On 13 May 2024, the Parliament of Montenegro passed the Draft Law on amendments to the Copyright Law. The entry into force is yet to be announced, but it could be expected after June 2024. The primary objective of these amendments was to align domestic legislation with the Marrakesh Treaty, which facilitates access to published […]

Driving Sustainable Energy Transitions

On 13 and 14 May, the latest edition of the Belgrade Energy Forum (organised by a leading regional energy news outlet Balkan Green Energy News) provided a dynamic platform for stakeholders across the energy spectrum, from decision-makers to technology providers, to converge and address the issues shaping the industry.   One of the event highlights […]

Exploring Trademark Law and Web 3.0

An international scientific conference titled “Intellectual Property Rights and Web 3.0” took place on 22 April, at the Faculty of Law, University of Sarajevo, attracting numerous regional experts in the field. Our colleagues Senior Partner Nihad Sijerčić  an independent Attorney at Law in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners, and Senior Associate Nikola Kliska were panellists […]

Inspiring Leadership

On Thursday 25 April, Belgrade hosted the Balkan Business Forum 2024, bringing together influential business leaders from across the region. The event served as a platform for the exchange of innovative ideas and the exploration of strategic business approaches. One of the speakers at the forum was our Senior Partner, Miloš Vučković, who participated in […]

CEELM DOTY Awards 2024

Karanović & Partners with its cooperating lawyers has been awarded the prestigious Deal of the Year 2024 for three transactions: The Republic of Albania’s EUR 600 Million Bond Issuance Alcazar Energy’s Acquisition of the Bijela Wind Farm Project from Simes Inzenjering and Sistem in Montenegro Fortenova’s Refinancing in Bosnia and Herzegovina Our Partner Anisa Rrumbullaku, […]

Case Study: University of Belgrade Faculty of Law

On 24 April, Karanović & Partners continued the series of workshops in collaboration with the Faculty of Law at the University of Belgrade, as part of the Case Study curriculum for undergraduate and master’s students. The second interactive lecture was titled “Collection of Non-Performing Receivables”. Our Associates Milica Volarev and Dimitrije Ilić led the workshop, […]

Legal Dynamics Within the Banking Sector

On 18 and 19 April, the Association of Serbian Banks hosted its annual legal conference in Zlatibor, Serbia, with a focus on the activities – trends and traditions – of legal departments within the banking sector. The conference delved into the most current topics shaping the legal landscape in banking today. Among the key discussions […]

Albania: Legal Update

On 15 February 2024, the Albanian Parliament adopted law no. 18/2024 “On some amendments and addendums on law no. 155/2015 ‘On gambling in the Republic of Albania’, as amended” (the “Gambling Law”). The amendment overturned a five-year ban on sports betting activities in Albania and entered into force on 27 March 2024. According to the […]

The Republic of North Macedonia has enacted a new Law on Property Confiscation in Civil Cases, effective from September 2024, signaling a pivotal step in combating corruption and illegal property acquisition. This comprehensive law involves gathering information on property sources, identifying unlawfully acquired assets, managing confiscated property, and fostering international collaboration on property confiscation. When […]

O.U.R.HR Annual Event

On 18 April, Belgrade hosted the annual conference of O.U.R. HR, the organisation of HR professionals in Serbia. Under the theme “Should HR Be the Ones to Fix the Damage?”, the event delved into the most prominent issues facing the HR sector, drawing together numerous international, regional, and local experts. The conference began with a […]

Anti-Corruption Case Study: Corporate Investigations

On 16 April, Karanović & Partners started a lecture series in collaboration with the Faculty of Law at the University of Belgrade. The first workshop was titled “Anti-Corruption Case Study: Corporate Investigations“. Led by our Associates, Anja Mihajlović and Vladimir Jovanović, the workshop offered attendees an opportunity to glean insights from practical experiences. With a […]

Healthpharm 2024 SEE Forum & Fair Business

From 9 to 11 April, the HealthPharm 2024 SEE Forum & Fair was held in Belgrade, marking a gathering for the intersection of healthcare, pharmaceuticals, legal, and technological sectors. The first two days unfolded within the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia. On the third day, the Forum transitioned to the Faculty of Law […]

Gaming Industry News

Embracer Group has announced the sale of Saber Interactive to Beacon Interactive, in a deal worth $247 million, marking a significant milestone in the gaming industry. Embracer Group is a global group of creative and entrepreneurial businesses in PC/console, mobile and board games and other related media. The Group has an extensive catalogue of over […]

Business Breakfast: Tax Dispute

On Friday 5 April, Karanović & Partners hosted a business breakfast dedicated to the realm of tax dispute. The event centred on key topics such as tax controls, administrative and criminal proceedings, and administrative disputes. Led by MSc Milena Vuković Buha from the Association of Tax Advisors of Serbia (UPSS), our colleague Partner Igor Angelovski, […]

Serbia: M&A News

DS Smith, a renowned sustainable packaging provider, has successfully finalized the acquisition of Bosis doo, a premier packaging company in Serbia specializing in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) clientele. This strategic partnership between DS Smith and Bosis doo aims to capitalize on their combined strengths and expertise to deliver cutting-edge packaging solutions. Notably, a core focus […]

Examining Competition in SEE

Competition authorities throughout the region[1] exhibited notable engagement in antitrust investigations in the previous year. These investigations frequently entailed dawn raids and substantial utilisation of digital forensic techniques. A wide range of industries were impacted, resulting in varying levels of fines being imposed. While different types of breaches were investigated, the enforcement focus for the […]

A Panel Discussion with Stanford Students

The Stanford Graduate School of Business as a part of the MBA curriculum organized a study trip for their 30 MBA students to explore the Western Balkans, specifically Croatia and Serbia. During their visit at the end of March, students met with leading regional and global companies and government officials and explored the history, customs, […]

Legal 500 Ranking

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 2024 edition, with 12 practice areas across the jurisdictions ranked in the top tier, and 11 more recommended in other tiers. This year, we are pleased […]

SGA Legal Insights

On 26 March, Karanović & Partners collaborated with the Serbian Games Association (SGA) to host a business breakfast as part of the SGA Legal Insights initiative. This initiative serves as a platform for legal experts to share their knowledge and expertise on key topics within the video game development sector. The event centred around the […]

Minimum Tax Act in SEE

Slovenia and Croatia adopted the Minimum Tax Act (MTA). The MTA implements Directive (EU) 2022/2523 to ensure a global minimum level of taxation for multinational enterprise groups and large-scale domestic groups in the EU. The latter is a consequence of the OECD’s global fight against tax base erosion within the scope of Pillar II. The OECD’s Pillar II project […]