Competition Law

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Despite Serbia’s EU membership candidacy, competition legal framework and practice are not yet fully aligned with the EU acquis. This evolving environment is a blend of challenges and opportunities for businesses operating in Serbia and the region.

Many businesses, especially smaller ones, mistakenly believe competition rules only apply to industry giants. However, even seemingly harmless agreements or practices can have unintended consequences and run afoul of competition regulations.

At Zunic Law, we recognize these intricacies and provide expert guidance in this complex, yet continuously developing arena.

Our team combines practical experience with academic excellence and offers a unique combination of:

Deep Local Expertise: We stay current on the latest Serbian competition law developments, cases, and enforcement practices.

EU Competition Law Knowledge: We leverage our understanding of EU competition regulations, guidelines, soft laws, and case-law to anticipate future changes and advise local clients on best practices.

Proven Track Record: Our lawyers have first-hand exposure and a proven track record of successfully guiding clients through complex merger control and antitrust matters.

Our core services in the field of competition law include:

1. Competition Compliance:

Our team assesses clients’ contracts and commercial policies to identify potentially restrictive provisions. We design, implement, and monitor tailor-made competition compliance programs and strategies, and help clients navigate the competition law dilemmas in their day-to-day business activities.

2. Merger Control:

We guide clients through the entire merger control process, from identifying the need to submit merger notifications to preparing the necessary merger notifications and ensuring the merger clearance.

3. Antitrust Investigations:

The team provides strategic advice and representation for undertakings facing allegations of antitrust infringements, including cartel and abuse of dominance cases.

4. State Aid and Subsidies:

We advise on compliance, notifications, and potential challenges related to state aid measures, ensuring that businesses benefit from permissible government support.