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‘The team acts efficiently towards achieving considerable results. It is a practice with exceptional ability and commitment. Experience, investigative skills and strategy make the lawyers very well prepared and thorough in providing clients with market-leading legal advice.‘

‘The firm has a team of professionals, who work quickly and efficiently, and anticipate challenges and ensure extraordinary outcomes. The effort that the team puts into the attainment of goals is priceless, and it always keep clients up to date with every step taken. The team is also always ready to clarify everything with patience.‘

‘This firm made its name through leading international cases and fields experts in both national and foreign market and trade rules. The office is absolutely the best for state aids and competition law in Serbia. The lawyers work very hard, never miss deadlines and provide an unmatched quality of service.‘

‘They demonstrate a deep understanding of EU law. The lawyers have the ability to face extremely challenging tasks, are impressive negotiators and their advice is always to the point.‘

‘The team is well co-ordinated, highly motivated and skilled at handling complex situations, both in court and vis-a-vis clients and their counterparts.‘

‘Bogdan Gecić is an extraordinary lawyer. Only a handful of professors, lawyers, researchers and judges can stand up to his supreme knowledge in competition law. His great expertise and intellect are admirable. He is always very proactive and full of innovative ideas that inspire clients to achieve amazing goals.‘

‘Clients only have kind words for Bogdan Gecić. He is an exceptional lawyer with a lot of experience in representing clients before the European authorities. He is a great strategist too, and very focused and determined.’

‘Bogdan Gecić’s methodology is very creative, although he is also very precise and analytical. The way he transmits his knowledge to his team and his clients is dynamic and inspiring.‘

‘Senior associates Miluša Okiljević and Ivana Stojanović closely participate in proceedings. The two of them are accomplished lawyers who are strongly committed and considerate.‘

‘Senior associate Miluša Okiljević progresses unstoppably in her career. She is a wonderful and bright lawyer who is always eager to help.‘

‘The team is very knowledgeable, efficient, focused and practical. It is highly regarded in the market and has a well-established contact network.‘

‘The firm has a good team, in which each member has his/her own specialty. Because of this, the lawyers can look at subjects from different angles and cover all eventual legal issues.‘

‘They listen, ask questions, understand completely what clients want, and try to find legal ways to reach their aims. They also answer requests in a very short time.‘

‘Nikola Poznanović is a partner with excellent legal knowledge.‘

‘Nikola Poznanović’s advice is always straightforward and he provides the necessary comfort to clients.‘

‘A go-to firm for antitrust in Serbia but also in the whole region because it has a good regional network.‘

‘The competition law practice of Karanovic & Partners is very strong, totally up to date on all developments, and provides business-friendly and customer-oriented solutions. They go the extra mile to understand clients’ businesses and industries.‘

‘A strong team with several partners; it is larger than competitors and capable of handling work smoothly.‘

‘Rastko Petaković and senior associate Bojana Miljanović provide an excellent service.‘

‘Senior associate Veljko Smiljanić is particularly strong. He grasps complex matters fast and is extremely hardworking and responsive.‘

‘Veljko Smiljanic is business oriented, and is quick and savvy. You can put him in the courtroom or a board room with same effect- excellent!‘

‘Schoenherr’s law office in Belgrade is not comparable to others because the quality of service is so high. It is great for its dedication and detailed and friendly approach.‘

‘The team has a direct approach and a young way of thinking. The lawyers implement international contemporary experience in local legal environments. They do not hesitate to communicate difficult news but with the right words.‘

‘The firm provides the best legal support, immediate responses and market-oriented solutions.‘

‘The team has extensive knowledge of EU matters and delivers fast response times. It acts on a highly professional level – as a competition team, it is a prime choice.‘

‘Schoenherr is responsive and available. As they have the large team, they can easily meet short deadlines and cover any question and issue.‘

‘Srdjana Petronijević is efficient and responsive, handling complex issues with ease and success.‘

‘Srdjana Petronijević provides great support – not only in terms of specific legal knowledge but also in terms of creating the right strategy and finding new solutions and approaches. Her strength is her commitment to work and finding innovative answers.‘

‘Srdjana Petronijević is a leading authority in the market.‘

‘Danijel Stevanović is extremely fast but also systematic. He knows the markets clients work in and manages to respond to the set requirements in accordance with – and often exceeding – the standards clients demand.‘

‘Attorney-at-law Zoran Šoljaga is knowledgeable, responsive and a very pleasant person, making co-operation easy and smooth.‘

‘This is a very professional team.‘

‘Attorney at law Srđan Janković is an exceptional lawyer.‘

‘The legal team is very responsive, with extensive experience, in-depth legal knowledge and flexibility. The partners are easily approachable and always actively work on clients’ matters, which gives clients comfort that their matters are being diligently handled.‘

‘Uroš Popović is an excellent attorney who is dedicated to competition law practice. Clients can always rely on him, and he is very experienced and has broad competition law knowledge. In addition, he is eligible to practice law in the US.‘

‘The team is responsive, well organised, on top of things, takes initiatives and always makes things simple.‘

‘Milica Subotić has great knowledge and her experience is most appreciated. She is always willing to learn new things and focus on getting the most out of every potential business situation that clients may encounter. She takes a 360-degree look at subject matters and offers overall solutions to the issue in question. She is well informed about EU practice and more than willing to share her experience and apply the knowledge, where appropriate.‘

‘Milica Subotić is highly regarded for her structured way of thinking and for offering practical solutions that help clients overcome business obstacles in a very professional and timely manner.‘

‘Milica Subotić is one of the leading individuals in the competition law market. She has gathered together a small, but very strong, and competent team that can address any challenge and compete with the biggest law firms on the market with their service. Milica puts extra effort into providing the best service for her clients. She is also a very passionate lawyer, who is a quick thinker, very analytical and experienced. She brings competition law matters to a higher level and is able to anticipate and resolve very complex issues.‘

‘Milica Subotić is brilliant in explaining efficiently sensitive competition matters to clients, and has substantive knowledge and experience in financial matters, which bring extra value to clients’ competition issues.‘

‘BOPA Bojanovic and Partners is a team of enthusiastic, experienced and knowledgable lawyers. They are good business connoisseurs who know that time is money.‘

‘BOPA Bojanovic and Partners‘ competition practice is a truly premium legal practice. It manages the most sophisticated domestic and cross-border mandates and the quality of associates across all seniority levels is unrivalled. The value for money is also really high.‘

‘This is a great competition team, with top-quality, outstanding individuals.‘

‘This is a small but skilful team that is very responsive in competition matters.‘

‘Clients’ overall impression of all the lawyers is utterly positive. The way that  Vladimir Bojanović  handles matters means that the money paid for services is a worthwhile investment.‘

‘This team is mandated for the most complicated matters. The lawyers are resourceful, responsive and have deep industry knowledge.‘

‘Vladimir Bojanović is responsive and business oriented.‘

‘Vladimir Bojanović is a top-notch competition lawyer who is market oriented and business focused.‘

‘The firm provides the right legal advice and it is always available for clients. It is also quick and responsive and pleasant to work with.‘

‘The Prica & Partners team is an invaluable asset to clients. It is rated for its ability, level of knowledge and expertise, which exceed all expectations.‘

‘All questions are promptly and accurately answered, and they always follow through and find the answers to any questions, reporting back promptly. They also anticipate problems before they occur and offer ideas to solve problems that are based on good information and sound judgement.‘

‘The lawyers provide meaningful information to decision makers that helps in the preparation and implementation of projects.‘

‘The team has an outstanding ability to explain matters and it inspires others to do better. It also displays initiative and enthusiasm.‘