With ‘unparalleled expertise in competition’, Gecić Law’s practice routinely acts for clients throughout the Western Balkans in major investments and M&A transactions. Other areas of specialism include antitrust investigations, state aid, antitrust litigation, and EU competition and trade. The competition and state aid practice is led by the ‘focused and methodical’ founding partner Bogdan Gecić, while Ivana Stojanović Raišić ’possesses outstanding knowledge of competition law, EU regulations and state aid’. Other key practitioners are Branko Gabrić, an adviser on competition, governance and compliance, and competition law specialist Vuk Leković.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Its unparalleled expertise in competition, EU law, state aid issues, and interactions with international institutions is unique in the market.’
- ‘Their approach to cases is systematic and efficient.’
- ‘Their experience in successfully handling the most complex cases clearly illustrates their capabilities.’
- ‘They provide the highest quality of service, with true enthusiasm and dedication - ready to tackle any challenge.’
- ‘Commitment to innovation is impressive and meaningful for clients.’
‘Bogdan Gecić plays a pivotal role in overseeing all matters. He is focused and methodical in his work.’
‘Bogdan Gecić combines expertise and vast experience in specific areas of law, with an excellent understanding of the broader implications of each matter, which is a rarity in the local legal market.'
‘Ivana Stojanović Raišić possesses outstanding knowledge of competition law, EU regulations, and state aid, coupled with strong commitment and diligence in her work.’
Key clients
- CIBT
- Delivery Hero
- Telekom Group
- State of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Elektroprivreda BIH
- Viterra
- Klett Group
- Government of Serbia
- Western Balkans 6 CIF
- Arena Channels Group
- M:tel BiH
- Supernova
Work highlights
- Representing Telekom Group, a pan-regional telecoms and multimedia company, in an ongoing high-stakes competition and antitrust legal battle with a key rival and its affiliates (affecting 30-plus jurisdictions and over 140 entities).
- Represented the State of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Elektroprivreda BiH in a competition and state aid-related process before the Energy Community and courts, involving a $1.1bn investment in the energy sector.
- Advising CIBT on its inaugural substantial investment venture in Serbia.
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Bogdan Gecić, Ivana Stojanović Raišić, Branko Gabrić