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Karanovic & Nikolic Announces New Managing Partner

Karanovic & Nikolic Announces New Managing Partner

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Karanovic & Nikolic has announced that Senior Partner Rastko Petakovic has been elected as firm Managing Partner, taking over from Dejan Nikolic.

Petakovic joined K&N as a legal trainee back in 2005. According to the firm, "he led in the development of the firm's corporate, competition, and M&A practices and acted on major M&A deals and ground breaking antitrust cases. In 2009 and 2010 he acted as lead counsel in two of the largest antitrust cases to date in the SEE region. More recently, in 2014 and 2015 he acted as lead local counsel in regional deals totaling EUR 4 billion."

K&N reports that "Rastko's career enabled him to emerge as a highly competent lawyer who, in addition to his expert knowledge of the law, brings innovative and modern ideas that contribute to Karanovic & Nikolic being a market leader in the SEE region. His track record in expanding the firm's network across the region demonstrated his vision and leadership, and most importantly, the perseverance to deliver on the vision and goals he sets for his clients and the firm."

Commenting on his appointment, Rastko said: "I'm honored and privileged to be elected as Managing Partner. These are exciting times for the firm and our clients and we plan to work with them closely to help them achieve their goals and use every opportunity that this region offers. We thank Dejan for his strong leadership and vision."

Dejan Nikolic also commented on the change: "Karanovic & Nikolic recognizes true virtue and potential. Rastko not only embodies these qualities but also consistently employs both his excellent organizational skills and his admirable dedication to client care, helping us sustain our reputable status in the market. He has been a fantastic role model to our younger associates and has continuously proven his vast capabilities. We are all excited to see where his fresh and bold energy and leadership will take us."

Petakovic was promoted to Senior Partner at Karanovic & Nikolic just last summer (as reported by CEE Legal Matters on July 25, 2016), and he sat down with the CEE Legal Matters Magazine for an interview about that role later on in the year.

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