In the latest edition of the IFLR1000, BOPA Bojanovic and Partners continues to maintain its high rankings in the Financial and Corporate and Project Development (2 only areas available for Serbia). We would like to thank all of our clients and colleagues who contributed to this amazing recognition. The IFLR1000 has been producing legal market […]
“It makes us proud to be globally recognized and highly ranked by the Legal 500“, said Managing Partner Vladimir Bojanovic. “We have confirmed our rankings and we see it as a tribute to our hard work”. The Legal 500 has been providing an annual review of law firms for 31 years now, with their qualitative […]
BOPA Bojanovic and Partners a commercial law firm from Belgrade, is looking for Attorney-at-Law We are looking for a motivated person with exceptional communication, research, and leadership skills and prior experience in the areas of Corporate / M&A, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and/or Commercial Law to join our team. THE CANDIDATE MUST MEET THE […]
We are delighted to announce that our firm successfully represented a Serbian player in a CAS arbitration against a foreign club (the Parties wished to remain anonymous). The case involved regular football issues of non-payment of salaries, training alone and requirements for contract’s validity. After being dissatisfied with the Player’s performances, the Club decided to […]
We are proud to announce that our partner Filip Blagojevic successfully represented Mr. Nikola Stankovic (the “Player”) in a dispute against AE Larissa (the “Club”). Apart from regular contractual stability issues, this case involved a jurisdictional debate related to the actions of the Hellenic football federation (the “HFF”) amidst the COVID-19 outbreak in Greece. In […]
Security of personal data is one of the currently hot topics in the global media, because of the increasing cases of personal data breach among most famous world companies. Below please find crucial information about the regulations regarding the personal data protection. HOW PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION IS REGULATED? In Serbia, the personal data security is […]
DLA Piper as the main advisor with support of Adriala network law firms BOPA Bojanovic and Partners (Serbia), Tashko Pustina (Albania) and Potamitis Vekris (Greece) has advised team.blue on the acquisition of Enartia Group in April 2021. Team.blue is a leading digital enabler for companies and entrepreneurs present in 15 countries. The group was created […]
We kindly inform you that by the last amendments of Serbian Companies Law (“Law”), a new institute called Reserved Own Share has been introduced enabling Serbian LLC’s as employers to procure its employees the right to acquire shares in it. With this opportunity in mind, employees are motivated to work even better, considering that a […]
On June 16, 2021, the President of the Republic of Serbia announced the introduction of three new measures related to tax incentives. Mostly, they shall further encourage the employment of young people and influence the increase of their salaries. THE FIRST TAX INCENTIVE REFERS TO THE ABOLITION OF THE OBLIGATION OF PAYING THE ANNUAL PERSONAL […]
We are pleased to announce two new e-services in Serbia, whose implementation is important in order to facilitate the process of obtaining the necessary visa and residence permits for foreign citizens. THE SERVICE “E-CONSULATE” On May 20, 2021, a new service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs “E-Consulate” was presented in Belgrade. This service is […]
In today’s digital world, computer program (i.e. software) protection is one of the most important phases in the process and after the process of creation of a computer program. COPYRIGHT PROTECTION OF A COMPUTER PROGRAM AND ITS SOURCE CODE IN SERBIA The Serbian Law on Copyright and Related Rights (“Law“) defines a computer program with […]
The draft Law on Amendments to the Law on Health Insurance envisages several interesting novelties (hereinafter: “the draft Law“), the implementation of which is planned for the next year in the Republic of Serbia, and which is expected to have a significant impact on employees and reduce their administrative burden. The most important of them […]
The first half of 2021 in Serbia was marked by major changes in the field of energy and mining with the adoption of four new (amended) laws regulating this area, as follows: – the Law on Energy Efficiency and Rational Use of Energy, – the Law on the Use of Renewable Energy Sources, – amendments […]
On May 27, 2021 the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia passed a new Law on the Protection of Trade Secret (“Law”). With the entry into force of this Law, the previous Law on the Protection of Trade Secret from 2011 ceased to be valid. The primary goal of adoption of the new Law […]
Once again, we are delighted to announce BOPA’s remarkable Legal 500 EMEA results. The same as the previous years, we are ranked in all 8 practice areas achieving top rankings and best results. Also, Managing Partner Vladimir Bojanović has been acclaimed as the top leading individual in the Commercial, Corporate and M&A research area, for […]
We are delighted to announce that our partner Filip Blagojevic successfully challenged the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber Decision in a dispute between a Serbian football player Milos Jokic (the “Player”) and a Greek football club PAS Lamia (the “Club”). Although the dispute arose from the shortest possible document, a pre-contract that contained only one sentence […]
We are proud to announce a successful representation of Nemanja Nikolic in the CAS arbitration 2019/A/6554, which followed the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber (the “DRC”) dispute between a football player Nemanja Nikolic (the “Player”) and an Israeli club Hapoel Tel Aviv (the “Club”). The case involved several legal issues, which were complex from both procedural […]
For some time now, we have been witnessing the presence of something completely new in line with the modern development of the world. At the beginning it was quite incomprehensible. Later on, people paid more attention to it and as time passed the same people looked at it as an opportunity to make money. We […]
On January 1, 2020 the new Public Procurement Law (“Law”) entered into force. However, most of its provisions will start to apply as of July 1, 2020. In order to comply with the provisions of the new Law, i.e. to avoid being erased from the Register of Bidders, the Registered Bidders (entities and entrepreneurs) must […]
On its session of 6 May 2020, the Parliament of Serbia declared the end of the state of emergency introduced on 15 March 2020. As of 7 May, Serbia was no longer under the specific legal regime. To confirm the acts of Government issued during the state of emergency, on the same session, the Parliament […]
As Serbia is preparing for the relaxation of measures introduced during the state of emergency declared due to COVID-19 outbreak, it became clear that it is going to be a step-by-step work. The burden of preventing the spread of the disease has been shifted towards self-responsibility of natural persons and companies. In that sense, the […]
We are delighted to announce BOPA’s remarkable Legal 500 EMEA results. BOPA is ranked in all 8 practice areas achieving top rankings. Also, numerous individuals have received individual acclaim from the prestigious UK-based legal directory. “We are thrilled with our rankings in the Legal 500. We extend big “thank you” to our clients and peers […]
General overview of debt securities market in Serbia So far, financial activities on debt securities market in Serbia have been relatively scarce, mostly limited to short term debt securities issued by the State, local authorities or other public institutions. In effect, private companies as issuers have been left aside and hardly ever induced by the […]
Adriala prepared a comparative summary of the impact COVID 19 pandemic outbreak has on certain statutory provisions governing contractual relationships and the termination thereof in Adriala jurisdictions: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina (Banja Luka & Sarajevo), Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia. Please download the guide at: Adriala Covid-19 Comparative Legal Guide Contracts and Contractual […]
COVID-19 outbreak has tremendous impact on employment and labor matters across the region. Adriala prepared an overview of employment and workforce related overview Adriala Covid-19 Comparative Legal Guide Employment Matters and Workforce for Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina (Banja Luka & Sarajevo), Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia.
In light of the current situation, related to the SARS-CoV-2 virus (disease COVID-19), Adriala prepared a comparative summary of the impact COVID 19 pandemic outbreak has on the Supply Chain and Distribution in Adriala jurisdictions: Albania – Bosnia & Herzegovina (Banja Luka & Sarajevo) – Bulgaria – Croatia – Kosovo – Montenegro – North Macedonia – […]
The severity of SARS-COV-2 virus (COVID-19) epidemic has forced the authorities to pass a number of provisions and measures in order to manage the spread of the disease and its consequences. Please find attached a summary of the competent authorities’ measures prepared by Adriala for Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina (Banja Luka & Sarajevo), Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, […]
One of the questions frequently asked by the companies these days is has anything changed concerning data protection under the legal and business “framework” established due to COVID-19 outbreak. On April 1, 2020, the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection came out with a statement on acting under COVID-19 circumstances. The Commissioner explained that state of […]
On 31 March 2020 the Ministry of Finance announced financial support measures to the economy. The total value of announced measures is EUR 5.1 billion and package includes 4 segments: measures regarding the tax policy, direct support to the companies regarding the employees, liquidity support and direct financial support to each adult in Serbia. These […]
The Banking Agency of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in order to preserve the security of banking system and to increase the level of banking system to act in emergency circumstances caused by the COVID-19 virus disease, adopted decisions on temporary measures for the treatment of credit obligations of natural persons and legal entities […]
Is there a general financial intervention plan already in effect? While the government has not yet presented a general and comprehensive economic plan to mitigate the economic effects of the pandemic crisis, there are certain measures of general effect already imposed, such as the temporary prohibition of sale of goods and services to consumers, […]
Financial system is the foundation of a modern economy, a statement pointed out countless times. Having a solid, reliable and investor-confident financial system, especially in dire times, whether it’s financial, health or any other crisis affecting the industry, in whole or in part – is the cornerstone of every society. Financial players are probably the […]
Serbian Government adopted as a result of the state of emergency due to spread of the Covid-19 virus set of measures directly influencing Logistic and Distribution: Public transport (including intercity bus and rail traffic) at the territory of the Republic of Serbia stopped operating. The exemption from the ban on public transport is possible only […]
Law firms within Adriala have together with CERHA HEMPEL and K&L Gates Italy advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), London, on the conversion of an indirect participation into a direct participation in the listed Addiko Bank AG. The conversion was affected by means of a distribution in kind provided to the EBRD […]
Emergency situations require emergency measures, they say. How will COVID-19 outbreak and the declared state of emergency affect public procurements? At this moment, the measures introduced under the state of emergency do not specifically tackle public procurements. However, emergency situation and its effects will certainly affect the mechanisms of public spending. This will trigger exceptional […]
Adriala law firms BOPA Bojanovic & Partners and KBP Kavcic, Bracun and Partners with other lawyers, has been shortlisted for the prestigious CEE Legal Matters Deal of the Year Award. The practice found itself among 151 different firms from the CEE region competing for awards in 22 different countries. The winner will be decided by the […]
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the state of emergency was declared in Serbia four days ago and consequently, a lot of emergency measures have been imposed by the Serbian government in order to stop the spread of this virus. However, according to the authorities, Serbian citizens were not following these measures and instructions at all. As […]
Serbia has declared a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 outbreak and in regard to this decision, the Government adopted a Decree on Organizing the Activity of Employers during the State of Emergency. In accordance with this Decree, employers are obliged to organize remote work and work from home. However, in cases where working […]
The chaotic turn of events ignited by the outbreak of COVID-19 has raised issues concerning the effect of the epidemics to contractual performance of the parties. Can COVID-19 act as grounds for relieving the defaulting party from damage claims? Diligent drafting of commercial contracts requires special attention to the cases of force majeure. Serbian contracts’ […]
Because of state of emergency, declared on March 17, 2020, the Serbian Ministry of Justice issued Recommendations on the work of courts and public prosecutor’s offices during the state of emergency. As to civil cases, a recommendation was given to postpone the hearings, save for the following cases: (i) cases defined as urgent under a […]
An interesting question raised these days – can a company call on COVID-19 and seek termination of a contract? Serbian contracts’ law sets for two grounds for termination – termination due to default and termination under the principle of rebus sic stantibus, as an exception to the pacta sunt servanda rule. The former operates under […]
The outbreak of COVID-19 and the introduced state of emergency have also raised concerns among landlords and tenants in Serbia. How potential outcomes of the situation will affect rights and obligations from commercial lease? Questions keep popping out, like the issues of limitation of working hours, closure of shopping malls, health among the employees of […]
The tourist sector in Serbia has seen a rapid growth in recent years, being one of the leading industries in Serbia over the past years. With the outbreak of the virus, the situation went upside down. More than 80% of the hotel reservations have been canceled and the recent ban on entry into Serbia for […]
Despite the fact that agency employment practice has been widely existing in Serbia for many years, there has been no legal framework for such practice until now. First ever Staff Leasing Law (“Law”) was adopted in December 2019 came into force on 1 March 2020. The Law regulates the legal relationship between employment agency (“Agency”), […]
COVID-19 (the coronavirus) caused impact is for businesses and lives. In fact, businesses across industries are bracing and planning for − and in many instances, already experiencing − the economic and social impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). We want to update you on the steps BOPA has taken to ensure health and safety for […]
In order to support our client base in a case of immanent crisis BOPA has established years ago crises management department. This department can additionally greatly assist our clients in legal aspects dealing with COVID-19 situation. Our Crisis Management department consists of Legal Team with Response Hotline available 24/7. This is just a continuation of […]
Bojanovic & Partners is proud to announce that Mr. Miodrag Jevtic, a banking and finance lawyer with 15 years of experience joins our team. Miodrag Jevtic is one of the leading banking and commercial lawyers in the SEE and has worked in Spasić & Partners law firm in Serbia. Commenting on Mr. Jevtic’s joining Bojanovic […]
We are proud to announce that BOPA Bojanović & Partners was once again recognized by the Chambers Global and the Chambers Europe as one of the leading law firms in Serbia. Chambers Global sets our firm as an emerging domestic practice with a strong bench of senior lawyers. Chambers Global directory offers client-based insights into […]
Shortly after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 virus a pandemic, Serbian President Mr. Vučić introduced a state of emergency in Serbia to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus. This decision was made on Sunday, 15 of March 2020 and came into force immediately. After President’s public announcement, the Government of the Republic of Serbia […]
BOPA is proud to announce that Mr. Nemanja Jovovic joins our team as the head of Competition department. Nemanja is one of the leading competition lawyers in the SEE with considerable experience in competition and antitrust law. Commenting on Mr. Jovovic joining BOPA, managing partner Vladimir Bojanovic said: “The breadth of Mr. Jovovic experience and […]
Whatever is beautiful. Whatever is meaningful. Whatever brings you happiness. May it be yours this holiday season and throughout the coming year. Wishing you a fun-filled holiday season and best wishes for a happy New Year! Yours BOPA team.
DLA Piper and Bojanovic and Partners has advised Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), which is part of the Barry-Wehmiller group, on the acquisition of STAX Technologies, headquartered in Čačak, Serbia. The acquisition strengthens PCMC’s tissue packaging product line offering. It is the first acquisition by the Barry-Wehmiller group in Serbia. Signing and closing of the […]
We are proud to announce that Bojanovic & Partners has once again been recognized as a top tier law firm on the 2020 IFLR list of leading law firms in all categories. This is a respected UK-based directory providing worldwide coverage on recommended law firms. “Bojanovic & Partners” position on the IFLR list is another […]
Bojanovic & Partners is proud to announce that Mr. Nikola Gvoic joins our team as the head of Labour and Employment department. Nikola Gvoic is one of the leading employment and immigration lawyers in the SEE with considerable experience in employment, labour and immigration law. Commenting on Mr. Gvoic’s joining Bojanovic & Partners, managing partner […]
A leading international company GTT Communications received a license from RATEL to perform electronic communications activities in the area of public communications networks and internet services. GTT Communications will use its own optical network for the transmission of optical signals through Serbia and for provision of internet related services to it’s Serbian customers. GTT […]
We are proud to announce that Adriala network is once again ranked by Chambers Global and Chambers Europe as Band 1 legal network for Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina (Banja Luka), Bosnia & Herzegovina (Sarajevo), Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia. Chambers and Partners directory offers client-based insights into lawyers and law firms from […]
Vladimir Bojanovic, Managing Partner of Bojanovic & Partners gave the interview to CEE Legal Matters on the latest trends in the Serbian market. Full interview can be found here.
British company Vodafone received a license from RATEL to perform electronic communications activities in the area of public communications networks and services. The Vodafone Enterprise Equipment Limited branch at Belgrade will use the network for the transmission of optical signals only through Serbia. For the time being, there will be no access points for connecting […]
We are proud to announce that Bojanovic & Partners has once again been recognized as a top tier law firm on the 2019 Legal 500 list of leading law firms. This is a respected UK-based directory providing worldwide coverage on recommended law firms. “Bojanovic & Partners” rankings on the Legal 500 list is another recognition […]
We are proud to announce that our partner Filip Blagojevic successfully represented Mr. Slavko Perovic against the football club Denizlispor from Turkey (the “Club”) before the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber (the “FIFA DRC”). At first, Mr. Perovic initiated the process of termination of the engagement contract concluded between him and the Club. After the Turkish […]
Serbian Ministry of Finance (“Ministry”) issued a new opinion regarding the reimbursement of expenses for employees’ commute on February the 1st 2019. The new opinion regulates tax aspect of commuting expenses, as The Serbian Labor Law determines that an employee is entitled to reimbursement of mentioned expenses in the amount of money equal to the […]
Wishing you lots of amazing goals, dreams and achievements for the New Year! Bojanović & Partners
Law firm Kavčič, Bračun & Partners, o.p., d.o.o., one of the Adriala member law firms, has won the first ever CEE Legal Matters CEE Deal of the Year Award for Slovenia at the…
We are delighted to announce that our firm successfully represented Mr. Milan Rasic, a volleyball player from Serbia, in a dispute against the Iranian club Shahrdari Tabriz before the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (the “FIVB”)…
We are honored to announce that our firm successfully represented Mr. Dominik Mavra, a basketball player from Croatia, in a dispute against Mr. Feliks Kojadinovic from Serbia before the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (the “BAT”)…
We are proud to announce that BOPA | Bojanović & Partners was once again highly ranked across 6 practice areas by Legal 500 (2018 edition) as one of the leading law firms in Serbia…
We are proud to announce that BOPA | Bojanović & Partners was once again recognized by the Chambers Global and the Chambers Europe (2018 edition) as one of the leading law firms in Serbia…
Our legal network Adriala has been recognized in the most recent edition of Chambers Europe, as one of the leading law firm networks in Europe…
BOPA Bojanovic and Partners has been selected by CEE Legal Matters to serve as a member of the Shortlist Selection Panel for the first ever CEE Legal Matters Serbian Deal of the Year Awards.