Harrisons, working with Bird & Bird, has advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on a subordinated loan of up to RSD 1.4 billion (approximately EUR 12 million) to ProCredit Bank Belgrade. 

Harrisons has advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on a EUR 10 million loan to Raiffeisen Bank Serbia under the Financial Intermediaries Framework, Go Digital in the Western Balkans Program.

ZSP Advokati has advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on a EUR 60 million loan supporting HTEC’s expansion.

Harrisons has advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on a EUR 10 million loan to UniCredit Bank Serbia under the Go Digital Western Balkans Program.

ZSP Advokati, working with Dentons, has advised Erste Banka Srbija Novi Sad on a refinancing facility for the Big Fashion retail park, part of the BIG CEE group.

The humble "Out of Office" (OOO) reply, once a simple courtesy notice, is evolving into a powerful symbol of shifting corporate values and a frontline defense in the battle for genuine work-life balance, especially during the precious holiday season.

Moravcevic Vojnovic and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr has advised the shareholders of Baupartner on the sale of an 80% equity stake to a joint acquisition vehicle formed by Molins and Titan. CMS and RRH Legal Sarajevo advised Molins and Titan.

With the development of the digital economy, new forms of work organization and performance have emerged, particularly through digital labor platforms (e.g., Glovo, Wolt, Uber, Upwork, Freelancer).

NSTLaw has advised Celanova on its acquisition of Immocentar.

As of 1 August 2025, the newly adopted Regulation on Additional Requirements for the Placement on the Market of Products Containing Palm Oil, Palm Fat, or Other Vegetable Oils and Fats (the “Regulation”) will come into effect in Serbia, marking a significant development in the regulatory framework at the intersection of food law and consumer protection.

Gecic Law has opened up an office in Brussels under the helm of Partner Anne MacGregor.

Europe has already begun regulating deepfakes. The EU’s AI Act emphasises transparency, risk management and conformity assessments for high-risk AI, but does not create new individual rights against deepfake misuse. It requires providers of systems that generate or manipulate deepfake media to embed machine-readable markings (e.g. watermarks or metadata) flagging content as AI-created, and obliges deployers (platforms or publishers) to “clearly and distinguishably” label any deepfake outputs as AI-generated.

BDK Advokati has advised Fagron BV on its entry into the Serbian market through the acquisition of Uni-Chem and SB Trade. Four Legal reportedly advised Nenad Sunjevaric on the sale of Uni-Chem.

Former Kinstellar Associate Jelisaveta Folic has joined Max Bet as a Legal Associate.

Properly defined, provisional measures are awards or orders issued for the purpose of protecting one or both parties from the potential damage during the court process. Most often, provisional measures are intended to preserve a factual or legal situation in order to safeguard a right, the recognition of which is sought from the court having jurisdiction over the substance of the case. Additionally, provisional measures can extend beyond merely preserving the factual or legal status quo to require restoring a previous state of affairs or taking new actions.

NKO Partners has advised Sopharma on its full acquisition of Pharmanova. Radovanovic Stojanovic & Partners advised Pharmanova.

Many products on the market today are protected by geographical indications (GIs). GIs serve as a mark of quality, assuring consumers of the unique characteristics, taste, and origin of a product. This is especially important for food and beverages, where specific taste profiles often drive consumer loyalty. For example, Parmigiano Reggiano is celebrated for its complex, layered flavour with nutty notes – qualities that keep consumers coming back.

Serbia’s competition landscape has been relatively quiet on the surface for the last year and a half. However, the pressure is mounting, and major developments may be around the corner. Enforcement has slowed down, but the Commission for Protection of Competition (Commission) seems to be preparing the ground for a new wave of enforcement activity across key sectors.