Successor companies can be prosecuted. From a criminal (penal) law perspective, the situation in an acquisition context is more or less clear – the acquirer shall face a successor liability in case of past wrongdoings of a target company

Companies are often the subject of investigations by various enforcement agencies and the public prosecutor's office.

European ex-territorial legislation like the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, various national supply chain legislation, i.e. German Supply Chain Act on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence mandate due diligence requirements to be cascaded to national i.e. Serbian companies.

Until recently, Serbia had a typical inquisitorial code. Nevertheless, with the assistance of US Department of Justice Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training, there has been a significant change in a criminal procedure legislation.

The case of Andrey Gnyot continues to sparkle interest among both the domestic and foreign public.

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