CEE/CIS - Serbia

Doklestic Repic & Gajin

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‘One of the leading competition practices in the region’, Doklestic Repic & Gajin is the exclusive Serbian member for the Vogel Global Competition Network. The team regularly advises major Serbian companies, along with multinationals’ local subsidiaries, on competition work, including competition matters across the Western Balkans. The group also regularly handles mandates involving EU competition law. The practice is headed up by Dragan Gajin, who ’has established himself as one of the preeminent competition lawyers in the region’. Gajin is flanked by managing partner Slobodan Doklestic, a private antitrust enforcement specialist.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘One of the leading competition practices in the region.’

  • ‘Clear and proactive advice, excellent availability, and great people to work with.’

  • ‘Dragan Gajin is a go-to lawyer in Serbia. Clients appreciate his responsiveness, sound judgement and collaboration. Excellent knowledge of competition law.’
  • ‘Dragan Gajin responds immediately to clients’ requests and clients always receive structured and comprehensive advice. It is evident that he knows not only the legal regulations, but also how to evaluate and apply the existing decision-making practices of the Competition Authority.’
  • ‘Very agile team with fast response times and a pragmatic approach.’

  • ‘The team is razor focused on service delivery and understanding clients' needs. This team delivers advice in a user-friendly way.’

  • ‘Dragan Gajin has established himself as one of the preeminent competition lawyers in the region and entirely deserves that reputation. Great to work with, due to both his technical skills and ability to give clear and concise advice.’

  • ‘Dragan Gajin is an outstanding competition expert - he is always available, and provides prompt and pragmatic advice even for the most complex matters. Highly recommended.’

Key clients

  • MOL Nyrt
  • KKCG Group
  • MET Group
  • EP Corporate Group
  • Nelt Group
  • Tatravagonka
  • Philip Morris
  • Carlsberg Serbia
  • Farmalogist d.o.o.
  • Všeobecná úverová banka
  • Slovenská sporiteľňa
  • Tatra banka
  • 365.bank
  • Československá obchodná banka
  • Mitsui Group
  • ARP Group

Work highlights

  • Provided merger control and document review support to MOL Group, in relation to its acquisition of OMV Slovenia.
  • Provided merger control support to MOL Group, in relation to its acquisition of a Polish operator of gas stations, Lotos Paliwa.
  • Provided merger control support to Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu and GRI Renewable Industries, in relation to the planned establishment of a joint venture that will develop and manufacture offshore wind towers.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dragan Gajin

Other key lawyers

Slobodan Doklestic