Gecić Law

Gecić Law is one of the foremost innovative full-service law firms in Southeastern Europe. Redefining legal practice's role in a dynamic emerging regional market, the firm ensures its clients' success by delivering a fresh perspective and meaningful solutions that result in exceptional outcomes. In an ever-changing environment, Gecić Law applies a bespoke approach to complex legal challenges spanning diverse practices, industries, and jurisdictions, creating unparalleled opportunities and results for its clients.

The firm's expertise, commitment, experience, and adherence to the highest professional standards are widely recognized. This acclaim is mirrored in consistent top-tier rankings in prestigious global directories. Accolades include two consecutive wins at The Lawyer European Awards: "Law Firm of the Year: Eastern Europe and the Balkans" (2020) and "Law Firm of the Year: South Eastern Europe" (2021).

Gecić Law is active in all jurisdictions of the Western Balkans region. Through exclusive membership in two elite-ranked global networks, TerraLex and TAGLaw, the firm's services extend worldwide, supporting the client's business needs wherever they may be.

With a commitment to nurturing long-term relationships, Gecić Law serves a diverse client base across the region, comprising governments, state-owned enterprises, leading corporations, startups, and SMEs. The firm has an impressive footprint in various industries, including telecommunications, media, technology, pharma, agriculture and food, banking and finance, transport, energy, and mining. Gecić Law has advised on some of the most significant investment projects in recent years in one of the world's fastest-growing FDI economies. The team helps clients navigate the region's complex legal landscape, shaped by the interplay between local legal frameworks, European law, and EU accession negotiations.

The firm's reputation is grounded in the region-leading work of its competition, EU law, and international trade practices. In recent years, the firm has witnessed remarkable growth in its corporate/M&A, dispute resolution, projects, energy, mining and PPP, banking and finance, and real estate practices. True to its innovative spirit, Gecić Law was the first independent law firm to launch dedicated ESG and artificial intelligence practices, pioneering these fields in the region.

The firm's team comprises individuals trained at top-tier US and European universities. Their diverse backgrounds, specific knowledge, and extensive local and international professional experience uniquely equip them to provide innovative and practical solutions to complex legal matters. These traits, along with their shared entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering commitment to client service, are the firm's strengths.

Main Areas of Practice

Competition / State Aid:

The Gecić Law team, renowned for its extensive experience in competition and state aid law, stands out for its innovative handling of complex competition matters. The team offers practical and strategic solutions for mergers & acquisitions, antitrust cases, state aid, and litigation challenges. The team's expertise across jurisdictions and industries ensures effective, client-specific solutions in competition law.

EU Law, Trade & Enlargement:

Gecić Law distinguishes itself as a law firm with a robust focus on EU Law and its application in competition law, state aid, and trade negotiations. Its lawyers are among the few practitioners in the region who have continuously provided counsel to clients in all major proceedings before the European Commission. The dedicated team specializes in antitrust law, corporate law, trade, and regulatory compliance. With expertise in SAAs and EU regulations, the team offers comprehensive legal advice, ensuring clients comply with current and future EU laws and actively participate in legislative developments in the region and the EU.

Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions:

The team advises on high-profile transactions across multiple sectors, including acquisitions, privatizations, joint ventures, and strategic investments. Renowned for its corporate governance expertise and industry-specific insights, the team guarantees seamless and timely execution of complex transactions. Covering industries like ICT, transport, and healthcare, their multidisciplinary approach ensures customized, comprehensive advice and execution for each client with efficiency and professionalism.

Dispute Resolution:

The team combines regional expertise with personalized service for complex business disputes. Multi-disciplinary attorneys offer comprehensive solutions to support the dispute resolution team, adding unique client value. Their experienced lawyers adeptly handle complex and novel cases across the region and beyond.

Employment:

The team focuses on policies, agreements, and compliance with local and international labour laws. Known for their high-standard and creative approach, the team excels in drafting contracts and by-laws and managing disputes, including union negotiations and employment termination.

Real Estate:

The team specializes in sophisticated transaction solutions. They have played critical roles in major transactions in the region. They offer comprehensive counsel on real estate matters, ensuring all transaction-related issues are thoroughly addressed in collaboration with other specialized practices.

Projects, Energy & Natural Resources:

Rapid growth in the sector contributes to the expanding practice. The team offers guidance through evolving regulatory frameworks, addressing the growing energy demand and investment opportunities.

Banking & Finance:

The team offers innovative solutions to clients navigating a complex regulatory landscape in the financial services industry. Merging regulatory expertise and transaction knowledge, the team caters to borrowers, issuers, and financial institutions. Having worked on landmark multi-jurisdictional transactions, the team provides unique insights into capital markets, financial regulation, compliance, and general banking matters, ensuring clients receive comprehensive and expert advice.