On 25 May 2018, the Serbian Commission for the Protection of Competition (the “Commission“) has published a dawn raid guidance (“Guidance“) on its investigative powers, rights and duties of the parties during dawn raids and sanctions for obstructing dawn raids. Powers of investigation The Guidance clarifies the scope of the Commission’s powers regarding search of […]
Serbian Commission for the Protection of Competition (“Commission“) has initiated proceedings against a Polish sports equipment producer Polanik and its exclusive distributor in Serbia GR SPORT doo on allegations that they failed to obtain individual exemption for their agreement. This is the first time the Commission is investigating a foreign company. It is also the first time […]
On 27 March 2018, the Serbian Commission for Protection of Competition (“Commission“) initiated investigation against Serbia Broadband (“SBB“), the largest Serbian cable distribution system operator for alleged abuse of dominant position by charging excessive prices. SBB raised prices of monthly cable distribution system maintenance and cable TV subscription fee for RSD 100, which is less […]
After two years of keen anticipation, the day on which the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becomes effectively applicable (25 May 2018) has finally arrived. Although GDPR is an EU regulation, its application is not limited to the companies located within the territory of the Union. On the contrary, its scope also reaches undertakings […]
BDK Advokati took part in 2018 edition of Balkan’s M&A and private equity forum organized by Mergermarket in Belgrade. The event hosted leading investment companies, PE funds, banks and law firms from the Balkans. At one of the panels, Vladimir Dašić, senior partner at BDK Advokati, discussed Opportunities for private equity in the exit market together with Andrej […]
BDK Advokati is proud to be admitted to International Attorneys Club (IAC)– Europe based affiliation of 26 law firms. At the last week meeting in Dublin (Ireland), at which IAC marked its 40th anniversary, BDK Advokati has been admitted as 27th member joining major European firms such as: Heuking (Germany), Bersay Associés (France), De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani (Italy), […]
Milica Basta, senior associate in BDK Advokati’s DP Practice, participated on 10 May 2018 in a panel on privacy and data protection hosted by the student association ELSA Belgrade. Milica addressed the audience with a presentation on the processing of personal data for the purposes of direct marketing. The other speaker was Uroš Mišljenović, project manager […]
IFLR1000 names BDK Advokati Firm to watch for the Balkans region in its latest publication. According to the editors, this is a recognition for innovation and success in acting on projects that attracted attention beyond local borders. Firms to watch publication recognizes firms for penetrating new markets, expanding their work in innovative ways and offering new and interesting services to […]
We are proud to announce that we continue to be ranked among top law firms in Serbia by reputable Legal 500. The 2018 edition of this directory ranks BDK Advokati as Band 1 firm in Serbia in Commercial, corporate and M&A, Competition, Dispute Resolution, Projects and energy and Real estate and construction. We are also ranked in Banking and finance, Employment and IP. Our two […]
BDK Advokati represented journalist Slobodan Georgiev in his successful claim against the publisher and the editor-in-chief of daily newspaper “Informer”. In a decision BDK Advokati received on 12 April 2018, the Belgrade Court of Appeals declared that the text and photography published in “Informer” violated Georgiev’s right to dignity. The court obliged both defendants to […]
