At Gecić Law, we take great pride in recognizing professionals who embody our core values. We’re happy to announce our latest round of promotions and congratulate three of our standout legal professionals.  We are elevating our esteemed colleagues Miloš Petaković and Nemanja Sladaković from Senior Associate to Counsel.  At the same time, Žarko Popović will advance to Senior Associate.

“Please join me in congratulating Miloš, Nemanja, and Žarko on their well-deserved promotions.  Our strategy has always focused on nurturing talent and rewarding exceptional contributions within our team.  It’s truly inspiring to watch our team members grow and develop.  We are known for excellence in legal work and impeccable client service.  They will undoubtedly continue to play a leading role in upholding this reputation.”

“These promotions, which coincide with our firm’s rapid expansion, reflect the strength of our guiding principles, and we couldn’t be prouder,” said Bogdan Gecić, Founding Partner at Gecić Law.

Miloš Petaković

Miloš Petaković joined Gecić Law in 2022.  He leads our Real Estate practice and is a senior member of the Banking and Finance team.  Miloš drives strategic initiatives and advises on high-profile matters in these fields.  His dedication, deep understanding, and exceptional expertise consistently benefit our team. Recently, Miloš provided outstanding counsel to JFE Shoji in a landmark greenfield investment in Serbia and advised the EBRD in the ENEF II fund’s first disbursement of funds in Serbia to leading startup Vega IT He also spearheaded our team’s collaboration on the first Real Estate Development Guide, a comprehensive resource for investors in the commercial real estate segment in Serbia.  As an avid communicator, Miloš frequently discusses hot topics in his practice with media outlets, including Bloomberg, CEE Legal Matters, Real Estate Magazine and Lawyer Monthly.

Clients appreciate his pleasant personality, professional demeanor, deep expertise, and relentless drive for results, often exceeding their expectations.  For his excellence in client service, Miloš received the 2024 Lexology Client Choice Awards.  This year, Who’s Who Legal also ranked him as a Recommended Lawyer in Real Estate.  He is concurrently the only lawyer in the jurisdiction to achieve a distinction in this practice area.

Nemanja Sladaković

Nemanja Sladaković joined us in 2021 as an associate and quickly demonstrated his ability to handle complex matters for a diverse client base.  Specializing in Corporate/M&A and Labor Law, Nemanja has also significantly contributed to establishing the firm’s innovative ESG and AI practices. His recent accomplishments include managing the employment aspects of high-profile multijurisdictional transactions, such as the Remus-GLM acquisition, one of the year’s most significant deals in the automotive industry.  He also advises Zijin Mining Group, Serbia’s top exporter, on labor matters across their global network.  Nemanja has also amassed significant legal experience specific to the ICT sector.  He regularly advises global giants, expanding multinationals and innovative startups, including Nutanix, Examroom.ai, NGA911, Gorgias and Alianza.

Nemanja actively supports the thriving startup scene through his engagement with the Biosense Accelerator Program, where he leads legal workshops for the ag-tech cluster. In collaboration with the Serbian Chamber of Commerce, Nemanja developed a comprehensive guide to help IT startups navigate their legal challenges.  He recently co-authored chapters on three Western Balkans jurisdictions for IBA’s Artificial Intelligence guide. In addition, Nemanja is a speaker on ESG regulations, participating in forums such as the CSR & ESG Forum and SmartCities.  He co-authored the TerraLex cross-border guide on ESG and Sustainable Finance and authored numerous articles on ESG and AI legal topics.  Nemanja also contributes to high-level regulatory discussions on AI as part of the government’s legislative working group.

Žarko Popović

Žarko Popović has been an integral member of the Gecić Law team since 2019, contributing his expertise across various legal fields, including corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, and employment law.  Over the years, Žarko has progressively assumed more client-facing responsibilities, playing a pivotal role in numerous critical matters.  His unwavering dedication and growing expertise have consistently demonstrated his commitment to delivering exceptional legal services. His promotion is well-deserved.