Energy Update
North Macedonia: PM announces plans to liberalise rooftop solar installations
The Prime Minister of North Macedonia announced that the Ministry of Economy of North Macedonia (“Ministry”) is currently working on a law which will ease the procedure for installation of photovoltaics on the roofs of households and industrial objects. This demonstrates North Macedonia’s commitment to the country’s transition to renewable energy sources. Currently, households and […]
Read moreAnother conference organised by FIC
Karanovic & Partners moderated a panel at the “Labour Related Regulation – Facing Challenges” conference
Our colleague, Partner Milena Jakšić Papac who is also the HR Committee President at FIC moderated the event organised by the Foreign Investors Council (FIC). The event focused on the draft laws that were prepared during the previous year, regulating safety and health at work, employment of foreigners, work practices, and simplified employment in seasonal […]
Read moreOn acquisition of Marles Hiše Maribor
“With a strong legal advisor in our team, we were able to focus on important matters”
Janez Škrubej, Partner at Invera Equity Partners, on acquisition of Marles Hiše Maribor and choosing the right legal support. Invera Equity Partners acquired 58.2% stake in Marles Hiše Maribor, Slovenian manufacturer of custom-made prefabricated houses. Our colleagues from Ketler & Partners, member of Karanovic team, including Senior Partner Marko Ketler, Senior Associates Petra Lipovšek and […]
Read moreMajor acquisition in Slovenia
Slovenian aircraft pioneer Pipistrel acquired by Textron
Textron Inc., known for the famous aviation brands – Cessna, Beechcraft and Bell, announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Pipistrel, an award-winning pioneer and global leader in electrically powered aircrafts, based in Slovenia and Italy. Our colleagues Partner Igor Angelovski, Senior Associates Nina Krajnc and Kevin Rihtar, and Senior Counsel Saša […]
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Karanovic & Partners maintains ranked as a Leading Law Firm in Chambers Europe 2022
Karanovic & Partners is proud to announce that we have once again been listed among the leading law firms in Europe in the latest edition of Chambers Europe 2022. In the newest edition of the Chambers guide, seven practice areas within the Karanovic & Partners legal practice rank Band 1 – including Banking & Finance, […]
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Spring call for k/andidates programme is open
Our team is looking for new trainees, law graduates searching for an opportunity to move from theory to practice. For k/andidates, it is important to have: curiosity and logical thinking appetite for challenges a strong work ethic and drive team spirit creativity By joining us, you will have an opportunity to assist top lawyers with […]
Read moreLitigation success concerning Swiss francs in Slovenia
Suspension of the Act on the limitation and allocation of currency risk between lenders and borrowers of loans denominated in Swiss francs
Our colleagues from Ketler & Partners, member of Karanovic, Minu Anamaria Gvardjančič and Urša Jerman, together with the team, have successfully submitted, on behalf of the clients, the assessment of the constitutionality of the Act on the limitation and allocation of currency risk between lenders and borrowers of loans denominated in Swiss francs (“ZOPVTKK”). Following […]
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World Trademark Review 1000 Recognised Karanovic & Partners as a highly ranked legal practice and Nikola Kliska as a Leading Trademark Professional for 2022
We are pleased to announce that World Trademark Review released its famous WTR 1000 list. World Trademark Review (WTR) is an international website and magazine that offers news, analysis, and data on the management of trademarks. Their WTR 1000 list represents a unique guide that identifies the top law firms and trademark professionals in key […]
Read moreWorkshop 2022
Karanovic & Partners took part in a workshop dedicated to employee share plans
On March 8, two of our Partners, Maja Jovanović Šetka and Ivan Nonković, Senior Associate Boris Radojčić, and Consultant Jelena Stojanović shared their expertise in corporate, labour and tax law on the topic of employee share plans, as part of an online workshop organised in cooperation with Digital Serbia Initiative. This event is part of […]
Read moreAnother large acquisition for BIG
BIG CEE acquires Delta City Podgorica
BIG Shopping Centers reports that the subsidiary CEE-BIG BV, which is 95% owned by BIG, has signed an agreement to purchase DELTA CITY Mall located in Podgorica, Montenegro, at an agreed value of EUR 95 million. Karanovic & Partners were proud to be involved with this acquisition, as our colleagues were the team responsible for […]
Read moreChambers Global Rankings Announced
Karanovic & Partners Ranks as Leading Law Firm in Chambers Global Guide 2022
We are proud to announce that Karanovic & Partners has once again been top-ranked on the most recent Chambers Global leading law firm listing. This year’s Chambers Global Guide highlights yet again Karanovic & Partners legal practices and its lawyers being top-ranked across the region in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Slovenia, North Macedonia and […]
Read moreMajor deal in Slovenia
One of the largest VC deals in Europe
Our colleagues from Ketler & Partners, member of Karanovic advised KraftPal Group on their EUR 122.9 million equity investment from Pasaca Capital Inc., a California-based private equity firm, which is one of the largest venture capital (family office) deals in Europe. Ketler & Partners, member of Karanovic were the lead advisors, coordinating the entire deal […]
Read moreUpdate: North Macedonia
North Macedonia and Turkey to sign a Memorandum of Cooperation in the Field of Energy
The recent global surge in gas prices has once again highlighted the need for the diversification of supplies. This topic was brought to attention at the eighth Ministerial Meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council, held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Within the meeting, the Minister of Economy of Republic of North Macedonia, Mr. Kreshnik Bekteshi, […]
Read moreKaranovic & Partners announces new Managing Partner
Darko Jovanović Appointed as the New Managing Partner
Karanovic & Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Darko Jovanović as the new Managing Partner. He will take over the leading position from Dragan Karanović, after acting as deputy Managing Partner for the past two years. With 18 years within the firm, Darko is specialised in infrastructure and energy financing, construction projects and […]
Read moreKaranovic & Partners advises on sale of Patent Co.
Abris sells Patent Co to Austria’s RWA
Karanovic & Partners has advised Abris Capital Partners and the Patent Co. founders on sale of Patent Co. to RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria AG. Patent Co. is the leading animal nutrition business in Central and Eastern Europe, and a global provider of animal nutrition solutions, including patented high value-add feed additives. It employs around 250 […]
Read moreNational Bank of Serbia recomendations for CHF LIBOR
The NBS Published the Recommendation for Replacing the CHF LIBOR and EONIA Benchmark Interest Rates in Serbia
On 20 January 2022, the National Bank of Serbia ( the “NBS”) published the Recommendation in Connection with the Interest Rates which Would Replace Benchmark Interest Rates which Cease to Apply (CHF LIBOR and EONIA) (the Recommendations). The aim of the Recommendations is to ensure uninterrupted continuity of the contractual relationship between the borrower or […]
Read more28 – 30 June, Budva Riviera, Montenegro
Karanovic & Partners will take part at the Western Balkans 2022 Energy Week
A great opportunity arises for Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo* to further develop their renewable energy production, as this summer’s Energy Week is announced! Invest In Network, a boutique consultancy based in the U.K. whose mission is to foster the deployment of renewable energy across Central Asia, the Black Sea and the Western […]
Read moreKaranovic & Partners new cooperating jurisdiction
Karanovic & Partners Fully Established Cooperation with CR Partners in Albania
Karanovic & Partners is pleased to announce full cooperation with CR Partners, a full-service independent law firm in Albania. With CR Partners, we are combining powers in fully entering the Albanian market with providing legal services. We are looking forward to our joint forces and being able to meet the needs of our clients, no matter how complex they […]
Read moreUpdate: Montenegro
Montenegro: Assembly passes Laws from programme Europe Now
On 29th December 2021, Montenegrin Assembly passed a series of laws that are part of the Europe Now programme, which sets the strategy of Montenegro’s economy policy-achieving smart, sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Series of laws that were changed in order to make programme Europe Now possible include: Labor Law, Law on Personal Income Tax, […]
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Karanovic & Partners Joins L2b Aviation
Karanovic & Partners is pleased to announce that it has been invited to join L2b Aviation, a worldwide network of premier aviation law firms. Members of this network are leading specialist aviation law firms within their respective jurisdiction, providing tailored, responsive, consistent, and personal service to their clients, with in-depth knowledge and experience in all […]
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