On Friday, 17 November, the Minister for transport and communications of North Macedonia, Mr Blagoj Bochvarski, and the Minister for construction, transport and infrastructure of Serbia, Mr Goran Vesić, signed a Memorandum for the Construction of a Fast Railway from Niš to Skopje.
Tanja Glisic Joins TSG as Partner
Tanja Glisic has joined TSG as Partner in Serbia.
Harrisons and Karanovic & Partners Advise on EBRD's EUR 27.6 Million Loan to District Center and PKS-LATEX-HLC
Harrisons, working alongside CMS, has advised the EBRD on a EUR 27.6 million loan to District Center doo Beograd and PKS-LATEX-HLC doo Cacak. Karanovic and Partners advised District Center doo Beograd and PKS-LATEX-HLC doo Cacak.
Serbia's Bracing for a Slowdown: A Buzz Interview with Nenad Popovic of JPM Partners
Between upcoming elections and the situation in Kosovo, Serbia has plenty of reasons to expect a slowdown in the upcoming period, even if current activity levels remain, at times, surprisingly high according to JPM Partners Senior Partner Nenad Popovic.
Personal Income Tax Incentives Deadline Extended
The Serbian National Assembly has adopted amendments to the Law on Personal Income (PIT Law) and the Law on Mandatory Social Contributions (SSC Law) extending the deadlines for payroll incentives.
Polo Players and Trademarks: A Fashion Rivalry
Polo shirts are probably more broadly recognized than the sport itself. Unlike t-shirts, polo shirts feature a collar, a sleek design, and a knitted polo player logo on the chest. However, if you’re not fashion-savvy and examine it closely, you’ll notice that this polo player logo varies.
Expanding Horizons for JPM & Partners: Rebranding and Growing
JPM & Partners has recently embarked on a transformative journey of both rebranding its operations and integrating with the law offices of Lana Vukmirovic Misic in Montenegro – a “long-time JPM friend and partner.” JPM & Partners Senior Partners Nenad Popovic and Lana Vukmirovic Misic discuss the firm's recent rebranding, strategic expansion, and the motivations behind these as well as what comes next for the firm.
Karanovic & Partners Advises on Alibunar I Wind Farm Development
Karanovic & Partners has advised Rudis on the construction of the Alibunar I wind farm development. Karanovic & Partners also advised PLC Internergo, which will purchase energy produced in the wind farm on the basis of a long-term PPA.
Radovanovic, Stojanovic & Partners, Schindler Attorneys, and Sidley Advise on Sale of SKS365 to Lottomatica
Radovanovic, Stojanovic & Partners, working with Gianni & Origoni and Schindler Attorneys, has advised the shareholders of SKS365 Group on the sale of SKS365, including its Serbian subsidiaries, to the Italian Lottomatica Group. Sidley advised the Lottomatica Group.
Amendments to the Regulation on Conditions of Delivery and Supply of Natural Gas
The government of the Republic of Serbia in its session held on 03 November 2023 adopted Regulation on amendments to the Regulation on conditions of delivery and supply of natural gas, published in the Official Gazette of the RS no. 97/2023.
What is the Deadline for Enacting Decision on Termination of Employment Agreement?
As we have written about in one of our previous texts, the Labour Law (“the Law“) stipulates, among other, that an employee’s employment may be terminated if there is a justified reason pertaining to employer’s needs, i.e., if due to technological, economic or organisational changes the need for certain job ceases or if the workload is reduced.
NKO and RSP Advise on Sopharma's Acquisition of Pharmanova
NKO Partners has advised Sopharma on its acquisition of Pharmanova. Radovanovic Stojanovic & Partners advised the seller.
Closing: PowerChina's Acquisition of Stake in Vetrozelena Wind Farm Now Closed
Kinstellar and Schoenherr have announced that PowerChina's acquisition of a 51% stake in the Vetrozelena wind farm from CWP Europe has now closed.
Cvjeticanin & Partners Advises Inclusio on EBRD Star Venture Grant
Cvjeticanin & Partners has advised Inclusio on securing EUR 50,000 in seed-phase financial support from the EBRD.
Milena Radulovic Makes Partner at CT Legal
CT Legal has promoted Milena Radulovic to Partner.
NKO Partners Advises on Dr. Max Acquisition of Dr. Ristic Pharmacy Chain
NKO Partners has advised Dr. Max on its acquisition of the Dr. Ristic pharmacy chain from MediGroup SEE.
Closing: Sale of Eurobank Direktna to AIK Banka Now Closed
On November 3, 2023, Zivkovic Samardzic announced that the sale of Eurobank Direktna Beograd to AIK Banka (reported by CEE Legal Matters on March 8, 2023) had closed upon receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals.
Mandatory Branch Incorporation
Although a seemingly simple question, the obligation to incorporate a branch does not have a simple answer. Branch incorporation of business companies is foreseen by the Company Law (hereinafter: "Company Law").