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guest In Criminal Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Enforcement, Medical Services

The firm obtains interim measures in a high-profile employment dispute

Sector: Employment law; Enforcement; Medical Services

Practice Area: Dispute Resolution; Criminal Litigation

The firm acted for the employee in a highly publicized, politically-charged, employment dispute concerning allegations of unlawful termination. Our team successfully secured an interim court injunction ordering the immediate reinstatement of our client pending the final resolution of the merits of the case.

The employer, a state-backed entity, against the background of a negative media campaign against our client refused to comply with a mandatory court order. Following this, the firm initiated urgent enforcement proceedings, resulting in the court imposing financial penalties on the employer. Concurrently, to fully safeguard our client’s rights and ensure accountability, the firm took steps in formal criminal proceedings regarding the failure to execute a binding judicial decision.

guest In Betting & Gambling, Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate

Success for a corporate defendant in a high-value multi-claim commercial lease dispute

Sector: Betting & Gambling; Contract Law; Real Estate

Practice Area: Dispute Resolution; Commercial Litigation

The firm advised a leading regional betting company in a complex high-value commercial lease dispute over a prime Belgrade real-estate asset.

The dispute took several years and involved several forensic expert reports in order to address the key issues that gave rise to the year-long dispute.

Following the firm’s engagement in the matter, the Court ruled entirely in our client’s favour, fully validating our client’s legal position and contractual rights.

guest In Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Logistics, Regulatory, Tax, White-collar

Corporate investigation & multimillion-euro management embezzlement Case

Sector: Logistics & Supply Chains; Corporate Investigations; Regulatory; AML; Tax

Practice Area: Dispute Resolution; White-Collar Crime

The firm represented a leading regional logistics services provider against certain select managers in a matter concerning a suspected multimillion-euro fraud committed against the company.

The firm advised the company through a comprehensive internal investigation and on the measures and steps to be taken against certain managers that were suspected of committing acts against the interests of the company.

Following the firm’s engagement in the matter, relevant submissions and procedural acts on behalf of the company as the injured party, the relevant prosecutorial entity initiated a comprehensive and official investigation against the suspect.

guest In Dispute Resolution, International, Media

Takedown of defamatory articles in international media: The firm acts for a leading regional business figure and relevant legal entities in a defamation matter covering the US and Balkans

Sector: Media; Cross Border & International

Practice Area: Dispute Resolution

In cooperation with a leading international litigation firm, our firm has successfully challenged certain defamatory articles published in certain connected media platforms in the US and Serbia.

Following the reaction of the legal team, issuance of takedown notices and further legal steps, the firm obtained a prompt removal of the relevant defamatory articles that had potential to cause significant reputational harm to the relevant persons.

guest In Dispute Resolution, Human Rights

The firm obtains a favorable ruling in a publicized High Court case initiated against the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ discriminatory practices

Sector: Administrative; Human Rights

Practice Area: Dispute Resolution; Private Client

The firm acted for a high-profile politician, who was detained by the Ministry of Internal Affairs on the administrative crossing for 24 hours without basis.

The High Court in Belgrade accepted the lawsuit and ruled against the Ministry of Internal Affairs, holding that the Ministry acted in discriminatory manner against our client. The court found that the actions of the Ministry were wrongful, discriminatory (based on political beliefs) and in breach of freedom of movement.

The court prohibited the Ministry from further committing any acts of discrimination against our client in the course of their work.

guest In Arbitration, Conglomerates, Dispute Resolution, Telecommunications

The firm advises on a settlement of regional investment-treaty matter for a sector-leading European company

Sector: Telecommunications; Conglomerates

Practice Area: Dispute Resolution; Investment Arbitration; International Arbitration

The Firm has successfully supported an international client in achieving a significant settlement in an confidential investment-treaty case against a Balkan state.

Acting alongside a number of colleagues from different jurisdictions, the Firm advised on the strategy and legal issues surrounding the settlement, its execution, implementation and complex relationship with other litigations and issues that emerged over a year-long dispute with the state.

guest In Administrative, Dispute Resolution, Human Rights, International, Regulatory

The firm obtains interim measures before the administrative courts prohibiting expulsion of a foreign national

Sector: Administrative; Regulatory; International law; Human Rights

Practice Area: Dispute Resolution, Private Client

The Firm has achieved a significant success in the protection of individual rights and the rule of law by obtaining an interim order from the court, effectively suspending the execution of a controversial decision by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Ministry’s decision ordered the expulsion of a Croatian national from the territory of the Republic of Serbia and imposed a prohibition on their re-entry and continued stay – without providing any legal or factual justification.

Acting promptly to defend the client’s fundamental rights, the firm filed an appeal against the Ministry’s decision and, simultaneously, submitted a request to the Administrative Court seeking the postponement of its execution. The request emphasized the lack of reasoning in the expulsion decision, its manifest illegality and the grave and irreparable harm its enforcement would cause. The Court granted the request and issued a decision that postpones the enforcement of the expulsion order pending decision on the appeal.

guest In Constitutional law, Dispute Resolution, EU Law, Human Rights, International, White-collar

Constitutional Court of Montenegro Rules in Favour of Client’s Right to Freedom of Movement in Fifth Consecutive Decision

Sector: Constitutional law; International law; Human Rights; EU Law

Practice Area: Dispute Resolution; White-Collar Crime

The Constitutional Court of Montenegro issued its fifth consecutive ruling in favour of our client, affirming that the prolonged restrictions on their freedom of movement imposed by the High Court of Podgorica were arbitrary and disproportionate. This ongoing legal battle stems from the client’s involvement in a high-profile white-collar case before the High Court in Podgorica, where restrictive measures have been imposed for over two years.

Our firm has consistently challenged these measures, filing more than ten Constitutional Appeals, arguing that they violate both the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the Constitution of Montenegro. Specifically, we have highlighted breaches of Article 2 of Protocol No. 4 of the ECHR and Article 39 of the Montenegrin Constitution, both of which safeguard the right to freedom of movement.

The Constitutional Court has upheld our position in every ruling, determining that the decisions by the High Court of Podgorica infringe on our client’s fundamental rights. Despite the High Court’s continued non-compliance with the Constitutional Court’s decisions, the Court has reiterated that its rulings are binding on all state authorities, underscoring the obligation to respect and enforce them.

guest In Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Telecommunications

Successful conclusion of a 100m+ TMT sector commercial dispute

Sector: Telecommunications

Practice Area: Dispute Resolution; Commercial Litigation

The firm represented a leading telecommunication sector company facing an EUR 100m+ commercial lawsuit related to infrastructure ownership rights and various claims revolving around the construction of certain networks.

Following six years of intense litigation that dealt with complex and untested legal matters concerning legal ownership, lease rights and other use rights over key infrastructure network assets, the proceedings were favourably concluded.

guest In Administrative, Dispute Resolution, Regulatory

Full acquittals in related misdemeanour proceedings initiated against a leading international betting company

Sector: Regulatory; Administrative

Practice Area: Dispute Resolution; Regulatory

The firm successfully represented a leading international sports betting company in two misdemeanour proceedings aggressively targeting the company for allegedly breaching distance limits.

The firm successfully rebutted the aggressive and unfounded allegations of the authorities and achieved a full acquittal for the client.