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Doklestic Repic & Gajin

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The exclusive member for Serbia of the Vogel Global Competition Network, Doklestic Repic & Gajin is regularly mandated by major Serbian companies and multinationals’ local subsidiaries to handle competition law matters across the Western Balkans. Merger filings are a particular strength of the practice. Admitted to practise in both Serbia and New York, group leader and competition expert Dragan Gajin is ‘without question the driving force behind the firm’s success in competition law’. Providing notable support, managing partner Slobodan Doklestic is experienced in competition-related compliance issues and private antitrust enforcement work.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Responsive, knowledgeable and highly reliable. It is of great help that they cover the entire region.’

  • ‘Clients looking for expertise in antitrust issues, merger control, cartel investigations and abuse of dominance cases find a reliable partner that stands apart from competitors.’

  • ‘Their team is particularly skilled at navigating complex regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance and representing clients in high-stakes disputes before both national and European authorities.’

  • ‘One of the premier firms in Serbia for competition law - what makes their practice particularly unique is the exceptional level of specialisation and depth they bring to the table.’

  • ‘Led by Dragan Gajin, the team has earned a reputation for its thorough understanding of Serbian and EU competition law, combined with its ability to provide practical, business-oriented advice that clients can trust.’

  • ‘Dragan Gajin is always professional and proactive. He replies promptly to client requests and seeks practical solutions that fit clients' problems effectively.’
  • ‘Dragan Gajin delivers exceptional service - he is always available and provides to-the-point advice.’
  • ‘Dragan Gajin is without question the driving force behind the firm’s success in competition law. His leadership and deep expertise have earned him recognition not just in Serbia but across the broader European legal community.’

Key clients

  • MOL Nyrt
  • KKCG Group
  • ARP Group
  • MET Group
  • EP Corporate Group
  • International Paper Company
  • Elliott Investment Management
  • Rockaway Group
  • Nelt Group
  • Tatravagonka
  • Philip Morris
  • Carlsberg Serbia
  • Farmalogist
  • Mitsui Group

Work highlights

  • Advised International Paper Company on the local merger control issues surrounding its planned acquisition of DS Smith.
  • Assisted EP Corporate Group with the local merger control aspects of its planned acquisition of Casino Guichard-Perrachon.
  • Advised Allwyn on the merger control side to its planned acquisition of Instant Win Gaming.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dragan Gajin

Other key lawyers

Slobodan Doklestic, Jana Bozic, Amina Durakovic