The introduction of e-invoicing marks a pivotal moment in the digital transformation of the economy in Southeast Europe. In both North Macedonia and Serbia, the transition to electronic invoicing is reshaping the relationship between businesses, the state, and financial institutions. While the initial focus has understandably been on compliance and technical implementation, the broader implications of e-invoicing deserve closer attention, particularly its potential to drive efficiency, legal certainty, and sustainable economic growth.

With the adoption of the Law on Healthcare in August 2025, the legal framework for the implementation of a comprehensive reform of the Montenegrin healthcare system through harmonization with modern standards and the legal acquis of the European Union was set. A further step in this direction is represented by the proposed amendments to this law, which, together with the Law on Data Management and Digital Health, are also in the proposal stage, and are part of a wider process of digital transformation of the healthcare system, while at the same time strengthening the protection of patient data and standardization of healthcare records.

The Government of the Republic of Serbia, acting upon the proposal of the Ministry of Energy, has designated Transportgas Srbija d.o.o. Novi Sad as the transmission system operator responsible for regulating and administering the natural gas market.

In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.

In high-stakes discussions, your chair is more than furniture—it's a tactical decision. Understanding the psychology of seating can give you and your client a critical first advantage.

Under Serbian law, acquisition of title to real estate is traditionally based on a valid legal ground (iustus titulus) and registration as the decisive act of acquisition (modus acquirendi). Registration therefore has constitutional relevance, producing erga omnes effects and enabling reliance by third parties.

The Serbian Parliament adopted the new Law on Information Security on October 22, 2025. The adoption of the new Law on Information Security is a step forward in aligning Serbian legislation with the acquis in the field of information security. The new law provides for clearer definitions of terms, introduces new terms, increases the number of ICT systems operators, and imposes stricter obligations on ICT systems operators. ICT system Operators are left 18 months to comply with their ICT systems with the new law. 

The Law on the Exchange of Data, Documents, and Information in the Event of Temporary Incapacity for Work through the software solution “eBolovanje - Poslodavac“ (“e-Sick Leave - Employer”) – (“Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia,” No. 109/25) is a new law that will enable the digital exchange of data on temporary incapacity for work between employers, medical doctors, and the Republic Health Insurance Fund,  that will enter into effect as of 1 January 2026.

Harmonizing with the increasingly complex EU regulations in the field of energy, the Republic of Serbia adopted a new Law on Gas at the beginning of December, thus taking a step to regulate the matter of gas with a single law.

In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.

In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. This time around, we asked: Would you ever hire a non-lawyer as a CEO/Managing Partner for your firm? Why/why not?

On 03 December 2025, the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia adopted two laws harmonizing with the European climate policy and regulations, fulfilling the obligations from the accession negotiations with the European Union and in accordance with the negotiating chapter 27 - Environment, which was opened in 2021. Both laws will come into force on 01 January 2026, a date that is aligned with the start of the implementation of the CBAM in the European Union.

JPM Partners has promoted Janez Voncina and Marko Mrdja to Partners.

Picture this: a desert highway, a coyote clutching a subpoena, and a roadrunner attorney zooming past, muttering “Beep Beep, see you in court.” Welcome to the uncanny overlap between client-lawyer dynamics and Looney Tunes logic, where legal ethics and Wile E. Coyote’s antics collide.

The Republic of Serbia, through the National Bank of Serbia (“NBS”), has established the complete legal and technical infrastructure for the use of electronic promissory notes (“e-promissory notes”) by adopting the Decision on Detailed Conditions, Content and Manner of Keeping the Register of Promissory Notes and Authorizations (Official Gazette of the RS, No. 95/2025) (the “Decision”), the Decision on Amendments to the Decision on the Manner of Conducting Enforcement from the Client’s Account (Official Gazette of the RS, No. 95/2025), and the Decision on the Unified Tariff for Fees Charged by the National Bank of Serbia for Services Rendered (Official Gazette of the RS, No. 95/2025).

JPM & Partners has advised Adval Capital on the creation of a new regional testing, inspection, and certification group via the acquisitions of Aerolab and Tehpro. Prica & Partners advised the seller of Tehpro, Zoran Sukalo. Sole practitioner Maja Dumanovic reportedly advised the sellers of Aerolab, Ratko Pavic and Jovica Novakovic. 

We are witnessing the fact that social media has become an inseparable part of the everyday life of modern individuals. In addition to being one of the main communication channels, businesses increasingly use them to reach consumers more easily. Legal regulation significantly lags behind technologies that are developing at an unprecedented speed. In recent years, the European Union (“EU”) has taken significant steps in regulating various social spheres affected by technological development (e.g., GDPR, the use of AI).

The Macedonian Commission for the Protection of Competition (CPC) has recently intensified its scrutiny of anti-competitive conduct and unfair trading practices across multiple sectors, signaling a notable shift toward more assertive and proactive enforcement.