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Geci\u0107 Law is proud to highlight its pivotal role in securing the\u00a0multijurisdictional merger clearances<\/strong>\u00a0that enabled the successful recent closing of\u00a0Telekom Srbija<\/a>\u00a0Group\u2019s\u00a0landmark acquisition<\/a>\u00a0of strategic digital media assets and major sports broadcasting rights from United Group, as part of a transaction valued at\u00a0EUR 1.5 billion.<\/strong><\/p>\n The firm\u2019s unrivalled EU & Competition Law team led the regulatory approval process, obtaining merger clearance from the national competition authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.\u00a0 This milestone represents a cornerstone achievement in one of the most significant telecom transactions ever executed in the Western Balkans.<\/p>\n Telekom Srbija Group\u2019s Strategic Acquisition: Reshaping the Regional Telecom Landscape<\/strong><\/p>\n The transaction includes Telekom Srbija Group\u2019s acquisition of NetTV Plus, direct-to-home (DTH) operations in Serbia and North Macedonia, and selected Sport Klub broadcasting rights in the Western Balkans.\u00a0\u00a0The strategic move strengthens Telekom Srbija\u2019s market leadership and significantly expands its digital-content portfolio, catering to both regional audiences and the global diaspora. The acquisition marks a major step forward in the company\u2019s regional and international expansion strategy.<\/p>\n Regulatory Strategy and Execution Led by Geci\u0107 Law<\/strong><\/p>\n As lead legal adviser, Geci\u0107 Law guided Telekom Srbija through the complex and highly sensitive merger-control regimes of four jurisdictions.\u00a0 The firm engaged proactively with national competition authorities and stakeholders, delivering a coordinated, cross-border regulatory strategy tailored to the transaction\u2019s scale and complexity.<\/p>\n Bogdan Geci\u0107<\/a>, Founding Partner of Geci\u0107 Law, commented:\u00a0\u201cThis successful multijurisdictional clearance was a decisive moment in the transaction.\u00a0 It highlights our deep-rooted expertise in competition law and reflects our dedication to supporting transformative deals in the region.\u00a0 We are honored to support Telekom Srbija in shaping the future of regional telecom.\u201d<\/p>\n Recognizing the Team Behind the Success<\/strong><\/p>\n Alongside Bogdan,\u00a0Senior Associate\u00a0Vuk Lekovi\u0107<\/a>\u00a0played a central role in designing and managing the clearance strategy across all four jurisdictions, while\u00a0Associate\u00a0Du\u0161an Jablan<\/a>\u00a0provided indispensable analytical support and drafted key submissions.\u00a0\u00a0Marko Jovi\u0107<\/a>\u00a0contributed targeted research and filings, and our\u00a0trusted local partners\u00a0ensured seamless coordination with their authorities.\u00a0 Their collective commitment and mastery of regulatory nuance were instrumental in meeting the ambitious timeline for closing.<\/p>\n A Regional Leader in Competition and M&A Advisory<\/strong><\/p>\n With this success, Geci\u0107 Law further solidifies its reputation as a trusted adviser on high-profile, cross-border M&A transactions and related competition law matters across Southeast Europe.\u00a0 The firm remains committed to supporting clients in achieving regulatory certainty and unlocking strategic growth opportunities in evolving markets.<\/p>\n