Legal Pro Forum ‘25

MEDIA COVERAGE

Banca Intesa Beograd

Miljan Malovic, direktor Odeljenja za pravnu podršku Banca Intesa bio je jedan od učesnika panela ,,Reputacija kao prihod: Kako pružaoci finansijskih usluga grade dugoročne odnose sa klijentima’’ na LEGAL PRO FORUM. Iz ugla reputacije banke, posebno je istakao fokus na izgradnji i očuvanju odnosa sa svim segmentima klijenata i dodao: “Često se prva asocijacija na izgradnju odnosa sa klijentom vezuje za komercijalni aspekt. Međutim, ono što zaista čuva te odnose su: edukovanost i profesionalizam zaposlenih, transparetnost, brzina u procesuiranju zahteva, preporuka postojećih klijenata i adekvatne uslužne aplikacije, kao nezaobilazan deo digitalizacije, koja je sastavni deo modernog bankarstva”. Legal Pro Forum je događjaj koji godišnje okuplja preko 300 advokata, profesora, notara, korporativnih pravnika i stručnjaka iz privrede i finansijskog sektora Zapadnog Balkana s ciljem šireg povezivanja i razmene znanja i iskustava.

Erste Banka Srbija - Legal Pro Forum '25

Šta je potrebno da ESG strategija zaista funkcioniše?

Na panelu „Usklađenost poslovanja i ESG: da li je poverenje dovoljno?“, održanom u okviru konferencije LEGAL PRO FORUM pod vođstvom Prof. dr Nenad Tešić, naša koleginica Sanja Prvulović naglasila je da je poverenje osnov održivosti – ESG nije samo okvir i regulativa, već i način da gradimo odgovorno poslovanje i dugoročne odnose.

Panel je otvorio pitanja o tome kako kompanije mogu upravljati ESG rizicima, kako regulatorni i društveni okvir podržava inicijative i koja je uloga proaktivne strategije u prevazilaženju izazova. Diskusija je bila konstruktivna i pružila praktične uvide koji pomažu kompanijama da uspešno odgovore na aktuelne izazove.

Naša Banka nastavlja da pokazuje posvećenost odgovornom poslovanju, razvoju partnerskih odnosa sa klijentima i podršci na putu zelene tranzicije – jer sve počinje od poverenja.

Zahvaljujemo moderatoru i učesnicama panela na kvalitetnoj diskusiji i razmeni znanja koja doprinosi boljem razumevanju ESG rizika i prilika u poslovnom okruženju.

Mozzart - Legal Pro Forum '25

Oktobar smo posvetili unapređenju znanja i stručnosti, jer verujemo da je ključ rasta kompanije u kontinuiranom razvoju naših ljudi.💙 Na Legal Pro Forumu, prestižnom događaju koji je okupio vodeće stručnjake iz oblasti prava, upravljanja rizicima i održivog poslovanja, naše koleginice Radmila Vuković, direktorka Sektora za sprečavanje pranja novca i finansiranja terorizma, i Jovana Lazović, direktorka sektora upravljanja rizicima, održavanja kontinuiteta, odgovornog i održivog poslovanja , učestvovale su u diskusijama o temama koje sve više oblikuju savremeni regulatorni i poslovni okvir, poput ESG standarda, M&A transakcija, AML regulative, kao i AI i LegalTech rešenjima. 📊
Ove diskusije su jasno ukazale na to da primena ESG principa nije samo prolazni trend, već strateški pravac ka održivom, etičkom i odgovornom poslovanju.♻️

Sanja Manasijevski - Legal Pro Forum '25 Senior Director of Legal Affairs, Compliance and M&A West Balkans, Hemofarm A.D.

Honored to receive the Zlatna Ramonda Award for promoting ESG principles in law and business at this year’s LEGAL PRO FORUM. 🌿

Proud moment, not only personally, but also because Hemofarm A.D. continues to lead the way in ESG. It’s rewarding to see how our Legal & Compliance team contributes to turning these values into real business impact. It was also a pleasure to join the panel “More Than Business: Trust as a Key Element for Successful M&A” alongside Vladimir Dašić, Igor Živkovski, LL.M. Živkovski, and Stefan Antonic, brilliantly moderated by Professor Vuk Radović.
We discussed how trust, though intangible, is often the strongest asset in any deal. 🤝 Big thanks to Prof. dr Nenad Tešić Tešić and the organizing team for bringing together such inspiring discussions.

CBRE South Eastern Europe (SEE) - Legal Pro Forum '25

Yesterday at LEGAL PRO FORUM in Zlatibor, Monika Gajewska, Head of Occupier Business Development SEE, joined a panel on reputation in premium real estate. She shared CBRE’s view on how trust, brand, and relationships drive decisions in Southeast Europe’s markets.

“In our region, reputation is earned through consistency, transparency, and delivering value beyond the transaction. High-expectation clients don’t just buy or rent space—they invest in trust.” – Monika Gajewska

Thank you to the organizers and fellow panelists for a thought-provoking discussion. CBRE remains committed to premium experiences backed by global standards and local insight.

Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes - Legal Pro Forum '25

Marija Sobat, Senior Associate at Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes, recently participated in two events in the Western Balkans.

At the LEGAL PRO FORUM 2025 in Zlatibor, Serbia — an annual gathering of legal experts, business representatives, and government officials from across the region that took place on 21 October 2025 —Marija spoke on the panel “How the World’s Leading Law Firms Select Trusted Arbitrators and Arbitral Institutions”.

She highlighted the importance of arbitral courage, referencing Lalive’s seminal article on the topic and the Salini Costruttori S.P.A. v. Ethiopia, Addis Ababa Water and Sewerage Authority case, chaired by Emmanuel Gaillard, where the Tribunal decided to proceed with the arbitration notwithstanding an anti-suit injunction issued by the courts of the seat of the arbitration.

Jelena Todić, International Arbitration Associate at Wordstone Dispute Resolution | LLM (Cantab), Master 2 (Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne)

Earlier this week I had the pleasure of joining LEGAL PRO FORUM, surrounded by friends and colleagues from across the Balkans.
I had the privilege of joining a panel led by Milena Djordjevic, alongside Ivana (Obucina) Jakovljevic, Dragan Psodorov, Marija Scekic, and Blagoje Milosevic, where we delved into what makes a seat of arbitration reliable. Our discussion travelled widely, from Serbia, France, the UK, and Germany, all the way to China, touching on conflicts of interest, procedural efficiency, and recent developments in arbitration law across jurisdictions.
In my part, I focused on Paris as a seat of arbitration, sharing some thoughts on how French courts may extend arbitration agreements to non-signatories, the significance of international public policy in French jurisprudence, and the work of the International Chamber of the Paris Court of Appeal, often praised for its agility, use of English in proceedings, and arbitration expertise.
I was also humbled to receive the Zlatna Ramonda Award, recognising contributions to the strengthening of the legal diaspora, a meaningful and motivating gesture.
A big thank you to Prof. dr Nenad Tešić for convening us all together and for another inspiring edition of the Forum!
P.S. A special mention to our Wordstone Dispute Resolution empanada stress balls, which turned out to be an unexpected hit at the Forum.

Marija Scekic, Director at Squire Patton Boggs - Legal Pro Forum '25

Really enjoyed spending the last couple of days with friends and colleagues from the Balkans at LEGAL PRO FORUM. Great panel and offstage discussions on a number of topics focused on building trust in law and business.

Many thanks to Milena Djordjevic for expertly guiding our panel discussion on the implications of choosing a reliable seat of arbitration — and, as always, it was a pleasure to speak alongside Ivana (Obucina) Jakovljevic, Dragan Psodorov, Jelena Todić, and Blagoje Milosevic.

Also a little humble brag moment — I was really touched to receive an award (Zlatna Ramonda) for the strengthening of the legal diaspora.

Kudos to Prof. dr Nenad Tešić for organising a great event – until next year!

EOS Matrix Serbia -Legal Pro Forum '25

We are proud to share that our Deputy Managing Director and CLO, Ivan Marić, took part as a panelist at this year’s LEGAL PRO FORUM held on Zlatibor. Ivan joined an invigorating discussion titled “How to Boost the Interaction Between Banks, NPL Management Companies, and Attornies with Judges, Public Bailiffs, and Bankruptcy Trustees ‘25”, alongside distinguished panelists Predrag Miladinović, Zarko Dimitrijevic, Nemanja Nikolic, and Darko Glisic. The conversation focused on how stronger cooperation within the legal and financial sectors can enhance transparency and the overall effectiveness of case management. Many thanks to Prof. dr Nenad Tešić for organizing such a well-structured and inspiring event!

Monika Gajewska - Legal Pro Forum '25 Head of Occupier Business Development I Advisory and Transaction Services at CBRE South Eastern Europe (SEE)

It was a real pleasure to speak at the LEGAL PRO FORUM, on the panel ‘Tamo gde ugled donosi vrednost: Klijenti visokih očekivanja na tržištu premium komercijalnih nekretnina’ Grateful to have shared the stage with such insightful professionals: Ivana Panić, Nemanja Injac and Gordana Jovanovic. The exchange of ideas and experiences was truly enriching. Huge congratulations to the organizing team and Prof. dr Nenad Tešić for putting together such a well-curated and impactful event. Thank you for the opportunity!

Karanović & Partners at the Legal Pro Forum 2025 Tax Expertise in Focus

Our Partner Andrej Jelenković and Senior Associate Filip Šušulić participated in the Legal Pro Forum Conference, held at Hotel Tornik, Zlatibor, from 19 to 21 October 2025.

Andrej Jelenković took part in the panel discussion “Borderline Between Tax Planning and Tax Evasion”, where he shared insights and experiences from various high-profile tax evasion criminal cases. He also served as the moderator of a panel focused on the technical and legal aspects of cybersecurity.

Filip Šušulić was a panellist in the discussion on the selection of arbitrators in arbitral proceedings, a highly topical issue in the arbitration community. He provided his perspective on the strategic importance and potential challenges surrounding arbitrator appointments.

We are especially proud to share that Filip Šušulić received the prestigious “Zlatna Ramonda Award” for “Leading Young Lawyer” on the Serbian legal market. This recognition highlights his outstanding contributions in the legal profession.

Vladimir Dašić, Senior Partner at BDK Advokati - Legal Pro Forum '25

Opening of LEGAL PRO FORUM with my esteemed colleagues; interesting topics around deal trends, client relationships and recent M&A experience which we spiced out with some interesting war stories.

Milosavljevic & DabeticMilosavljevic & Dabetic

And that's a wrap!

As the LEGAL PRO FORUM is drawing to a close, we are very grateful to Prof. dr Nenad Tešić for the effort he put into making the Forum possible.

Our founding partner Aleksandar P. Milosavljevic, LL.M., was one of the speakers and you can find his remarks and that of his colleagues Bojan Stanivuk, Andrej Jelenkovic, Stefan Petrović and Dejan Mrakovic by following the link to our website: https://lnkd.in/dqxwdXBM

We are looking forward to new opportunities within the Legal Pro Forum. Until next year!

Aleksandar P. Milosavljevic, LL.M. Attorney at Law, Founding partner at the Law office Milosavljevic & Dabetic

It has been an incredible honor to speak alongside my colleagues at the LEGAL PRO FORUM!

We have spoken in-depth about all the risks we face when optimizing taxes and creating plans for our clients and what we need to do and know to provide a better service to them. I like to think that we made some very prudent points, and as hard as it is for us to say, the judicial system in Serbia needs to step up and find more capable people and increase its knowledge base regarding all matters related to tax. The situation is far from dire, however, improvements are much needed.

This event brought together some of the greatest legal minds in Serbia and wider, and I would like to thank my dear friend Nenad Tesic for the effort he put into organizing this event and to all those who made it happen. I am looking forward to our next meetings, as I am certain this will grow to be one of the most impactful legal events in the region and beyond!

Vladimir Medan Financial Advisor | Strategic Financial Consultant | Expert in Banking, Insurance, M&A, and Strategic Executive Management

It is a great pleasure to participate in conferences like this, which aim to enhance regional cooperation. The acceleration of trade and financial transactions facilitates faster growth and development across the region. This progress results in increased social wealth for all countries involved, positioning them as more significant economic players within Central Europe. As a consequence, the standard of living and overall wealth of the population improves, becoming a key driver for sustained growth and development. This entire process is supported by harmonized legal frameworks and legislation among these countries, and, more broadly, within the European Union.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Prof. dr Nenad Tešić for organizing such a prestigious event, which brings significant benefits to the entire region.

Injac Attorneys Where Reputation Creates Value: Nemanja Injac at the Legal Pro Forum 2025

Managing Partner at Injac Attorneys and a member of the LEGAL MIND CLUB, Nemanja Injac, participated as a panelist at the LEGAL PRO FORUM 2025 conference, held from October 19 to 22 at the Tornik Hotel in Zlatibor. The panel, titled “Where Reputation Creates Value: High-Expectation Clients in the Premium Real Estate Market,” brought together experts who work daily with the most demanding segment of the market — where law, reputation, and trust intersect most directly.


The panel was moderated by Ivana Panić, Partner at Moravčević Vojnović and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr, and featured Nemanja Injac alongside Dr. Gordana Jovanović, Public Notary, and Monika Gajewska, Head of Occupier Business Development at CBRE South Eastern Europe.

The discussion opened numerous questions about the role of reputation and credibility in modern business. The panelists explored what reputation truly means in the context of luxury real estate — how it is built, whether through discretion, long-term transparency, or successful project execution — and whether it can be the decisive factor in closing a deal. At the core of the conversation was the idea that reputation remains one of the most enduring currencies of trust in the legal and business world.


The second part of the panel focused on high-expectation clients — those who seek not only expertise from their advisors and partners but also a deep understanding of values, discretion, and absolute reliability. The discussion addressed approaches to working with such clients, the importance of a personalized relationship, and the notion that in this market segment, trust — more than any contract — determines the course and outcome of cooperation.


The panel also delved into a deeper discussion on luxury, emotion, and values. Participants reflected on what truly defines luxury today — whether it’s the square footage, location, aesthetics, brand, or emotion — and how this concept evolves over time. It was concluded that the true value of luxury is not measured by price, but by the lasting impression it leaves, the relationship with the space, and the attention to detail.


In the final part of the discussion, attention turned to the future of the market — exploring how global trends such as digitalization, sustainability, and the so-called “quiet luxury” are shaping new expectations, as well as how the legal profession responds to clients who simultaneously demand speed, security, and discretion. The discussion also raised the question of how reputation and credibility can endure in the digital age, where trust must be built just as carefully in virtual spaces as in personal relationships.


The LEGAL PRO FORUM 2025 conference, held under the theme “His Majesty – The Client: Trust as the Driving Force in Law and Business,” brought together over 300 legal professionals from across the region — judges, lawyers, notaries, compliance experts, and specialists in ESG and business ethics. Across all panels, the central theme was that trust is the fundamental prerequisite of professional excellence and the key thread connecting law and business.
We extend our gratitude to the organizers and members of the LEGAL MIND CLUB for the outstanding organization, inspiring discussions, and the opportunity to exchange insights on topics that shape modern legal practice.

Vukasin Radulovic, MScEE, MHMVukasin Radulovic, MScEE, MHM, Co-Founder at Heliant - Legal Pro Forum '25

Ko je stariji – potrošač ili pacijent?
Pitanje koje izgleda jednostavno, ali otvara duboku raspravu o granicama tržišne logike u zdravstvu i farmaciji – temi koja dotiče srž onoga što radimo u Heliant-u. Bilo je zadovoljstvo razgovarati o tome kako pomiriti tržišne principe sa etikom, pravima pacijenata i poverenjem u zdravstveni sistem. Veliko hvala kolegama sa panela – Danilo Mijušković-u (Merck Group) i Ljubiši Vuliću (Legal & Compliance, klinička ispitivanja) – na dragocenim uvidima i argumentima, kao i Radomir Cerovicu (Roche) na odličnom moderiranju razgovora. Takođe, zahvaljujem Prof. dr Nenad Tešić-u na pozivu i celom timu LEGAL PRO FORUM-a 2025 na sjajnoj organizaciji. Verujem da samo kroz otvoren dijalog između prava, tržišta i medicine možemo graditi sistem koji je istovremeno efikasan, etičan i human.

PGP Legal

Sa ponosom ističemo da je naš partner Stefan Petrović bio panelista na Legal Pro Forum-u održanom na Zlatiboru. Forum je okupio vodeće stručnjake, uz izuzetno kvalitetnu organizaciju, sadržajna predavanja i profesionalne predavače koji su podigli standard pravnih konferencija u regionu.

Posebno nam je zadovoljstvo što je Stefanu od organizatora, Prof. dr Nenad Tešić, dodeljena nagrada ,,Zlatna ramonda” za mladog lidera u pravu i poslovanju. Čestitke organizatoru na izuzetnom događaju koji inspiriše, povezuje i pomera granice profesije.

Nevena Zivotic, Public Notary/Javni beleznik

Veliko zadovoljstvo i privilegija mi je bila što sam i ove godine učestvovala kao jedan od panelista na konferenciji Legal pro forum, na kojoj je predstavljeno više od 30 panela, na kojima su izlagali eminentni stručnjaci, pre svega, iz oblasti prava, a sa kojima ste mogli da razmenite iskustva, kao i od kojih ste mogli da naučite nešto novo. Htela bih takođe da pohvalim posvećenost i profesionalizam organizatora konferencije koji je ove godine podigao kvalitet, značaj i posećenost konferencije na još jedan viši nivo! Bilo je zadovoljstvo biti deo ovog događaja i radujem se učešću i sledeće godine!

Bojana Veselinovic, Attorney At Law and Patent and Trademark Attorney

Verujem da danas većina nas sumira utiske učešća na LEGAL PRO FORUM'25 i da je ukupan utisak više nego pozitivan. Mogu zaključiti da je i ovogodišnja konferencija ispunila očekivanja! 💼✨
Tokom panela Sadržaj po svaku cenu: Gde prestaju lajkovi, a počinje intelektualna svojina i preduzetništvo imala sam priliku da razmenim mišljenja sa uvaženim kolegama. Iako nažalost nismo uspeli da obradimo sve planirane teme, verujem da smo otvorili važna pitanja i inicirali one teme koje će u narednom periodu imati sve značajniji uticaj na pravnu teoriju i praksu, a tiču se između ostalog odnosa veštačke inteligencije i intelektualne svojine, kao i njihove primene u praksi.
Hvala sjajnim kolegama Igor Prsic, Natasa Hasura, Dragan Milic i Stevan Pajović, čija su znanja, iskustva i energija doprineli tome da diskusija bude istinski inspirativna i hvala profesoru Prof. dr Nenad Tešić koji je osimislio da juče budemo baš u ovom sastavu.

Danilo Mijušković

I had the pleasure of taking part in the panel discussion “Who comes first: the consumer or the patient? Where are the limits of market logic in healthcare and pharma?” at LEGAL PRO FORUM on Zlatibor, together with my esteemed colleagues Radomir Cerovic , Vukasin Radulovic, MScEE, MHMand Ljubiša Vulić. Our discussion focused on key topics shaping the healthcare landscape in Serbia — pricing policies, access to innovative therapies, clinical trials and digitalization of healthcare. It was an excellent opportunity to exchange perspectives on the balance between market principles and patient needs and how regulation can support sustainable access to innovation. Many thanks to the organizer Prof. dr Nenad Tešić for the invitation and a well-structured event!

Nemanja Nikolic, Attorney At Law at N Law office

Održana je još jedna sjajna konferencija na Zlatiboru u organizaciji LEGAL PRO FORUM. Po kvalitetu i broju panelista iz zemlje i inostranstva, kao i po odličnoj posećenosti, ovogodišnji skup je postavio visoke standarde i pokazao koliko pravna zajednica u regionu može biti povezana i dinamična. Na panelu pod nazivom “Kako unaprediti saradnju banaka, društava za upravljanje nenaplativim potraživanjima i advokata, sa sudijama, javnim izvršiteljima i stečajnim upravnicima”, uz izvrsno moderiranje od strane Marko Radovic, PhD, imao sam priliku da razmenim iskustva o aktuelnim temama iz oblasti ustupanja potraživanja sa dragim kolegama i stručnjacima Ivan Marić Predrag Miladinović Zarko Dimitrijevic Darko Glisic.
Zahvaljujem Prof. dr Nenad Tešić na pozivu i čestitam na izvanrednoj organizaciji konferencije. Radujem se narednim susretima i novim prilikama za razmenu znanja i iskustava!

Intesa Invest Beograd

Koja je uloga investicionih fondova u obnovi poverenja u tržište kapitala u našoj zemlji?
-Na ovo pitanje Srdjan Maletic, izvršni direktor Intesa Invest, odgovarao je u okviru panel diskusije održane na ovogodišnjem LEGAL PRO FORUM.
– ,,Investicioni fondovi klijentima pružaju mogućnost da višak likvidnosti kojim raspolažu povere na upravljanje profesionalnim portfolio menadžerima koji imovinu fonda ulažu u različite finansijske instrumente na domaćem i međunarodnom tržištu kapitala. Na taj način ostvaruje se visoka diversifikaciju ulaganja, čime se smanjuje rizik, a povećava verovatnoća za ostvarenjem potencijalno viših prinosa od prinosa na uobičajene oblike štednje,’’ istakao je Srđan i dodao da je naše Društvo posebno posvećeno unapređenju finansijske edukacije, koja je osnov za bolje razumevanje i, samim tim, izgradnju poverenja klijenata u tržište kapitala.

Srdjan Maletic Executive director (CEO) of Intesa Invest ad Beograd, investment funds Management Company, member of Intesa Sanpaolo group

Zadovoljstvo mi je što sam imao priliku da učestvujem na LEGAL PRO FORUM, na panelu posvećenom jednoj od najvažnijih tema za budućnost domaće ekonomije – obnovi poverenja u tržište kapitala. U fokusu mog izlaganja bili su investicioni fondovi, a neka od značajnijih pitanja na koja sam odgovorio bila su:
-Zašto bi prosečan građanin razmotrio ulaganje u fondove?
Zato što fondovi nude mogućnost da novac radi za vas – dugoročno, uz prednosti diversifikacije i profesionalnog upravljanja.
-Kakav je nivo razvoja tržišta investicionih fondova u Srbiji?
Tržište dinamično raste, ali je i dalje ispod svog potencijala. Potrebna su, pre svega, ulaganja u edukaciju, a od velikog značaja su i poreski podsticaji.
-Da li imamo dovoljan nivo finansijske pismenosti?
Napredujemo, ali je pred nama još mnogo posla. Edukacija klijenata je u osnovi pristupa razvoju odnosa sa klijentima koji primenjujemo u @Intesa Invest Beograd.
-Kako gradimo poverenje?
Osim kroz edukaciju, kroz otvorenu i transparentnu komunikaciju i doslednost. Naš cilj nije samo upravljanje novcem, već i izgradnja dugoročnog poverenja.
Hvala organizatorima na prilici da podelim iskustva i viziju razvoja tržišta kapitala kroz investicione fondove, kao i moderatoru Mirjana Radović i sjajnim učesnicima panela Anina Milanović i Aleksandar Djurdjevic, LL.M. (Bucerius Law School)

VISTA RICA Društvo za upravljanje otvorenim investicionim fondovima sa javnom ponudom i alternativnim investicionim fondovima

Naš kolega Igor Tadić, direktor sektora za pravne poslove, učestvovao je na panelu na LEGAL PRO FORUM-u, koji se ove godine održava na Zlatiboru. Tema panela bila je prelistavanje aktuelnih zakona u 2025. godini, gde je govorio o izmenama zakonskih propisa koji se odnose na poslovanje investicionih fondova.

Maksim Milošević Attorney At Law at Four Legal Attorneys at Law - Partner at CBSA -

LEGAL PRO FORUM јe i ove godine ispunio očekivaњa!

Raduјem se što vidim veliki broј obјava na tu temu јer svi dele moјe mišљeњe da kvalitet raste iz godine u godinu.

Meni јe posebno drago da sam prisustvovao panelima moјih dragih kolega i priјateљa Ivana (Obucina) Jakovljevic, Jovana Veličković, PhD, Anina Milanović kao i nekih koјi nisu prisutni na ovoј mreži poput Miloša Bјelanoviћa.

Na mom panelu dobro poznati govornici Katarina Dolovic, Snezana Dabic Nikicevic, Nevena Zivotic, kao i Uroš Novakoviћ i prof. dr Angel Ristov kao moderator. Moј subјektivni utisak јe da јe baš naš panel bio naјposeћeniјi i naјinteresantniјi zbog kreativnog naziva јedne veoma životne teme bračnih odnosa i imovinskih režima.

Na kraјu mi јe posebna čast što mi јe Prof. dr Nenad Tešić uručio Zlatnu ramondu za mladog lidera u pravu i poslovaњu za 2025. јer јe ovo godina velikih poslovnih izazova za mene kako u Four Legal, tako i u CBSA | Cross-Border Successions Alliance i Pravni kompas – Podcast o naslednom pravu.

Predrag Miladinović Attorney at Law | Financial Growth, Business Development

Pitanje netransparentnosti podataka o problematičnim kreditima i posledicama koje slede iz toga najbolje je objasnila Margot Robbie u čuvenoj sceni iz The Big Short.
Na ovogodišnjem LEGAL PRO FORUM govorio sam o važnosti transparentnosti u transakcijama problematičnih aseta, analizirajući standarde koje je Evropska unija postavila kroz:
– EBA NPL Data Templates,
– EU NPL Directive, i
– Implementing Regulation za setove podataka koja uvodi obavezne formate podataka pri prodaji kredita.
Za razliku od bankarskih transakcija prodaje problematičnih aseta koje delimično slede standarde EU u ovoj oblasti, u Srbiji, međutim, čak ni kod najvećih prodaja imovine u stečaju ili izvršenju, potencijalni kupci nemaju mogućnost da sprovedu ni osnovni tehnički, pravni i ekonomski due diligence.
Posledica su samoobjašnjive, aseti duže ostaju van ekonomske funkcije, a poverioci se namiruju ispod realnog potencijala.
Da bismo nastavili sa unapredjivanjem tržišta problematičnih aseta, potrebna su najmanje dva suštinska regulatorna unapredjenja u ovoj oblasti.
Prvi korak je jasno statusno i regulatorno uređenje društava za upravljanje potraživanjima – ko sme da kupuje, upravlja i servisira potraživanja.
Drugi korak je uspostavljanje minimalnih standarda transakcione transparentnosti – obavezni “data setovi”, digitalni uvid u dokumentaciju, i mašinski čitljivi podaci o pravnom, tehničkom i ekonomskom stanju aseta, pa čak i u postupcima prinudnih namirenja.
Tek tada tržište problematičnih aseta može postati stabilno, simetrično informisano i efikasno – tržište koje više liči na berzu nego na improvizaciju.

Hvala sjajnom moderatoru Marko Radovic, PhD, kolegama sa panela Ivan Marić, Zarko Dimitrijevic, Nemanja Nikolić i Darko Glisic, a posebno profesoru Prof. dr Nenad Tešić na organizaciji i pozivu da govorim, i publici na inspirativnoj diskusiji.

Branislav Žeravić Commercial Legal Affairs Manager at Delhaize Serbia

Velika mi je čast što sam bio deo LEGAL PRO FORUM, kao učesnik panela „Potrošač je uvek u pravu: kako povući granicu između zaštite potrošača i zloupotrebe prava“, zajedno sa koleginicama Kristina Buha, Jelena Simic i Lidija Pejcinovic.

Hvala moderatoru panela, prof. dr Borko Mihajlović, na odlično vođenoj diskusiji, i Prof. dr Nenad Tešić na izuzetnoj organizaciji konferencije koja je okupila vrhunske stručnjake i otvorila značajne teme iz različitih oblasti prava.

Djordje Novcic Partner at JPM I Partners

I’m truly grateful to have taken part in LEGAL PRO FORUM — an excellent opportunity to connect with so many colleagues in one place, something we rarely get to do.

 It was a real pleasure to exchange insights and experiences during our panel discussion, and I’d like to extend my heartfelt thanks to my fellow panellists Jovan Nikcevic, Senka Mihaj, Marija Sobat, Sara Pendjer, Filip Šušulić LL.M. (Cantab) for such an engaging and thought-provoking conversation.
Events like this are a powerful reminder of the value of staying connected and continuing to learn from one another.
Until next time!

Blagoje Milosevic, International Arbitration Associate | LL.M., Bucerius Law School

This post is the first of two — starting with some reflections on the LEGAL PRO FORUM.

It was a real privilege to take part in the panel “Choosing a Reliable Seat of Arbitration: One Decision, a World of Implications”, where we discussed the comparative perspectives of the UK, France, Germany, and Serbia as seats of arbitration. I had the opportunity to present the many benefits of choosing Germany as a seat, and to learn about exciting developments from other leading arbitration centers around the world.

My sincere thanks to our moderator Milena Djordjevic and my fellow panelists Ivana (Obucina) Jakovljevic, Dragan Psodorov, Jelena Todić, and Marija Scekic for such an insightful exchange of perspectives – and to the participants from the second arbitration panel – Marija Sobat, Senka Mihaj, Sara Pendjer, Jovan Nikcevic, Filip Šušulić LL.M. (Cantab), and Djordje Novcic – for contributing to a dynamic and complementary discussion.
Special appreciation goes to Prof. dr Nenad Tešić for his exceptional organization and leadership, which made this year’s Forum such a success.
Looking forward to seeing many of you again next year – and to continuing these conversations at future events!

Ivana (Obucina) Jakovljevic Attorney at law (Serbia) I Solicitor (England and Wales)

Juče smo pričali o tome zašto je izbor sedišta arbitraže važan.
Hvala Milena Djordjevic na odličnom moderiranju i kolegama kopanelistima Marija Scekic Dragan Psodorov Jelena Todić i Blagoje Milosevic na jako zamiljivom razgovoru. Nama je bilo super, nadam se da je učesnicima bilo korisno 🙂
LEGAL PRO FORUM i Prof. dr Nenad Tešić – bravo za organizaciju, vidimo se opet!

Lazar Jovevski Ph.D of Labour and social law, professor, consultant, head of labour and social department on Faculty of Law

The event that brought together legal professionals from the region, LEGAL PRO FORUM 25.
I can say that it was a pleasure to be part of this Conference and to share my own insights on labor relations and the collective bargaining system as a representative from Macedonia.

Aleksandar Djurdjevic, LL.M. (Bucerius Law School) Solicitor (Leveraged Finance) at Freshfields | PhD candidate at Bucerius Law School

It was a pleasure to be part of the panel at LEGAL PRO FORUM, diving deep into Capital Markets and Investment Fund Trends in Serbia and EU. The exchange of ideas and experiences with our moderator Mirjana Radović and co-panelists Anina Milanović and Srdjan Maletic reminded me how powerful collaboration and open dialogue can be in driving progress.
Excited to keep the conversation going!
Many thanks to Prof. dr Nenad Tešić for organizing!

T-S Legal in association with GRATA International Advokatska kancelarija Simić Pajović

Naš kolega Stevan Pajović, partner i advokat u T-S Legal, bio je panelista na ovogodišnjem LEGAL PRO FORUM-u, održanom na Zlatiboru.
Na panelu pod nazivom „Sadržaj po svaku cenu: Gde prestaju lajkovi, a počinje intelektualna svojina i preduzetništvo?“, Stevan je, zajedno sa ostalim panelistima, razmenio mišljenja i iskustva o temi koja povezuje pravo, preduzetništvo i digitalni svet.
Čestitke organizatorima na uspešnom događaju koji je pokrenuo brojne inspirativne razgovore i dao značajne uvide kroz razmenu iskustava stručnjaka iz različitih oblasti.

Marija Tasic PhD Senior Partner at Tasić&Partners | Licenced lobbyst

Bila mi je velika čast i zadovoljstvo da na poziv organizatora Prof. dr Nenad Tešić-a učestvujem na konferenciji LEGAL PRO FORUM 2025 i budem jedan od panelista na panelu Pravnici u službi javnog interesa: Javno-privatna partnerstva i javne nabavke.
Panel je moderirao profesor dr Vuk Cucic koji je otvorio nekoliko važnih pitanja u vezi sa ovom temom, kao Andreja Pajevic, advokat Vladimir Ivic i Ivan Šoškić.
Legal Pro Forum 2025 je bio izuzetno mesto susreta stručnjaka, kolega, mlađih pravnika i razmene znanja i iskustva.

MILIĆ Legal

Još jedan LEGAL PRO FORUM je završen.
Konferencija je i ove godine okupila na Zlatiboru najeminentnije pravnike, profesore, advokate i stručnjake iz Srbije i regiona, u okviru dva dana izuzetno sadržajnih panela, diskusija i razmene iskustava.
Za nas je bilo izuzetno važno i korisno da ponovo budemo deo ovog izuzetnog događaja i da doprinesemo razgovorima o temama koje oblikuju savremenu pravnu praksu.
Dragan Milic je trećeg dana konferencije učestvovao na panelu
„SADRŽAJ PO SVAKU CENU: GDE PRESTAJU LAJKOVI, A POČINJE INTELEKTUALNA SVOJINA I PREDUZETNIŠTVO?”, dok je
Boris Moljević drugog dana diskutovao na panelu
„VERUJUĆI ALGORITMU: PRAVNI I ETIČKI IZAZOVI U ODNOSIMA PRUŽALACA USLUGA ZASNOVANIH NA AI I KLIJENATA.”
Zahvalnost prof. dr Prof. dr Nenad Tešić na izvanrednoj organizaciji i pozivu da ponovo budemo deo jednog od najvažnijih pravničkih događaja u regionu.
Do sledećeg susreta na Zlatiboru!

Jovana Veličković, PhD Founding Partner | Velickovic Law | Dispute Resolution

Iako je LEGAL PRO FORUM još uvek u toku moram da podelim utiske sa prvog radnog dana, koji su i više nego pozitivni. Imala sam priliku da učestvujem u okviru panela “Prelistavanje poslovno pravne prakse 25”.

Moderator panela je bio dr Marko Knežević, vanredni profesor na Pravnom fakultetu u Novom Sadu na predmetu građansko-procesno pravo (po mom mišljenju izuzetan stručnjak za procesno pravo), a ostali učesnici g. Predrag Ćatić ispred Udruženja banaka Srbije i drage kolege advokati Olga Šipka, Special Counsel, Kinstellar, Co-head of the firm-wide Competition & State Aid service i Raško Radovanović, partner u kancelariji Radovanović Stojanović & Partners AOD.
U okviru panela smo razgovarali o dostupnosti prakse u oblastima kojima se bavimo, a nakon toga o pojedinim pitanjima koja su se pojavila u praksi.
Imajući u vidu spisak ostalih učesnika, njihovo znanje i postignuća, uobičajena fraza koja se koristi na ovoj mreži „ da mi je čast bila“ da budem deo ovog panela je jedina koja bi mogla da bude adekvatna.
Meni lično su posebno inspirativni bili razgovori tokom pripreme panela sa kolegama koji se bave pravom konkurencije, pre svega iz ugla parničnog advokata i pravne zaštite koja se u ovoj oblasti može ostvariti u parničnom postupku, a nakon utvrđenja povrede prava od strane Komisije. Koliko mi je poznato ovakvih sporova nije bilo, ili barem nemamo saznanja o njihovom postojanju, pa ću ih uvrstiti u spisak tema kojima ću se baviti u narednom periodu za sada iz „apstraktnog“ ugla, možda će neka zapažanja biti od koristi ukoliko spor ove vrste nastane u praksi.
Zahvaljujem se prof. dr Nenadu Tešiću na pozivu za učešće i nakon druge godine održavanja foruma može se reći da će prerasti u jedan od najvažnijih događaja iz domena poslovnog prava.

Sara Pendjer Lawyer - junior partner at Stankovic & partners law office| LL.M International Business Law | LL.M European Integrations | CEU alumna

Kako vodeće svetske advokatske kancerlarije biraju pouzdane arbitre i arbitražne institucije? Volim panele na kojima u minutu petom dinamika diskursa promeni kurs inicijalno dogovorene strukture.

Ovaj je bio takav; ovaj je bio drugačiji.
Hvala vam – Senka Mihaj, Marija Sobat, Filip Šušulić LL.M. (Cantab), Jovan Nikcevic, Djordje Novcic.
Hvala ti – Prof. dr Nenad Tešić na poverenju, organizaciji i pozivu (tim redom).

Kristina Buha • Regulatory Compliance | Financial Sector Advisory

Razgovarati s Nebojša Lukač, Verica (Božić) Aljinović, Sanja Prvulović, Borko Mihajlović, Branislav Žeravić, Jelena Simic i Lidija Pejcinovic bilo je više zadovoljstvo nego obaveza. Radujem se sledećoj prilici za druženje.
Hvala LEGAL PRO FORUM i Prof. dr Nenad Tešić što ste nas okupili.

Ljiljana Medan • Associate at Moravčević Vojnović i Partneri in cooperation with Schoenherr

Moderating for the first time at a conference is always memorable, but doing so alongside my father and role model Vladimir Medan made the experience truly unforgettable. As a lifelong professional whose high standards continue to shape my own approach, his presence made this moment not only personal but profoundly motivating.
It was an honour to moderate the panel “The Legal Diaspora: Serving my People from Abroad” where we explored the academic and professional journeys of legal experts educated abroad and their continued engagement with our homeland.
I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to Prof. dr Nenad Tešić for the invitation and the outstanding organization of LEGAL PRO FORUM 2025, as well as to my inspiring panelists — Velimir Zivkovic, Aleksandar Djurdjevic, LL.M. (Bucerius Law School), Stefan Nesic, Andrija Djurovic, Bojana Bilankov, Marija Momic, Miroslav Đurić, Ljubica Kaurin-Dragićević, Milan Gajic, LL.M., MAIS, Tamara Kenworthey (Marinkovic), Mina Mihaljcic and Doris Stevanović, LL.M. — who shared their paths with clarity, purpose, and authenticity.
If there’s one key takeaway from our conversation, I believe it is this: Opportunities rarely just happen — more often, they’re created through intention, resilience, and consistent effort.

Doris Stevanović, LL.M. Attorney at Law / Avvocato - CMS law firm

I’m truly grateful to have been part of the panel at the LEGAL PRO FORUM and to share my thoughts on a topic that means a lot to me — and, I believe, to many colleagues and students who have studied law abroad or are planning to do so. It was interesting to hear insights from our lawyers across the 🌎 and I’m genuinely proud that we have such brilliant people in the legal field. A special thanks to inspiring Professor Prof. dr Nenad Tešić for including me in this meaningful discussion and for organizing the panel. #TheLaw connects us all, wherever we are.

Kristina Jevtić Teaching Associate in Company Law at University of Belgrade Faculty of Law | LL.M in Company Law | Ph.D. student in Business Law

I spent past three days on Zlatibor attending the LEGAL PRO FORUM conference. It was a great honor and pleasure to be one of the many speakers at this exceptional event. I would like to extend my congratulations to Prof. dr Nenad Tešić for the excellent organization and for the opportunity to take part.

My presentation focused on the new Law on the Central Register of Beneficial Owners. I emphasized its importance for all companies in Serbia, particularly in light of stricter reporting obligations, enhanced verification mechanism, and overall effort to align with EU standards in the prevention of money laundering.

Dr. Milena Nikolic PhD in Law (University of Belgrade) Cybersecurity Contract Manager Siemens Energy

I was delighted to join this year’s LEGAL PRO FORUM panel on the Importance of Information Security, alongside Andrej Jelenkovic and Andrej Stojic-great colleagues whose insights made the discussion both sharp and inspiring.

We explored why cybersecurity can no longer be treated as a side topic — from NIS2 and the Serbian Proposed Law on Information Security, to the broader question of how legal and technical communities must move in sync if we want to truly be part of the EU’s digital single market.
A heartfelt thank you to Prof. dr Nenad Tešić for the kind invitation and for creating an event that continues to leave a lasting impression. This year was particularly inspiring thanks to the students who joined us — curious, engaged, and asking all the right questions.

Darko Stevanović Teaching Assistant at the University of Belgrade Faculty of Law. PhD student at the University of Belgrade Faculty of Law, Civil Law Department.

Još sam pod utiscima sa ovogodišnje LEGAL PRO FORUM konferencije na Zlatiboru, koja je okupila vodeće stručnjake iz oblasti prava i više od sto učesnika, što samo potvrđuje koliko je ovaj događaj postao važan za pravnu zajednicu.
Posebno mi je drago što sam i ove godine imao priliku da budem deo XX HARMONIUS – Western Balkans Legal Hub škole prava, koja više od dve decenije okuplja pravnike i neguje tradiciju razmene znanja i ideja. Izlagao sam rad na temu pravne sudbine vanknjižne svojine u izvršnom postupku, koji će uskoro biti objavljen u časopisu Harmonius. Posebno mi je značajno što se, na neki način, zatvara krug, pre tri godine, u istom časopisu, objavio sam svoj prvi rad na temu vanknjižne svojine. Panta rei! Ideje se menjaju, nadograđuju i nastavljaju svoj tok, pa se i ovaj rad može posmatrati kao nastavak misli i pravne ideje koja me i dalje inspiriše.
Veliko hvala Prof. dr Nenad Tešić na pozivu, prilici i odličnoj organizaciji čitavog događaja. Sa zadovoljstvom iščekujem konferenciju i nova okupljanja sledeće godine.

Janko Dubljanin Student at Pravni fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu / University of Belgrade Faculty of Law

Drugu godinu za redom imao sam čast da učestvujem na Legal Pro Forumu u organizaciji HARMONIUS – Western Balkans Legal Hub, ovaj put ne kao panelista, već kao deo organizacije.
Posebnu zahvalnost na pruženoj prilici i ukazanom poverenju dugujem Prof. dr Nenad Tešić , uveren da će Forum iz godine u godinu uspešno utvrditi poziciju najvećeg regionalnog stecišta sadašnjih i budućih pravnih stručnjaka!
For the second year in a row, I had the honor of participating in the Legal Pro Forum organized by HARMONIUS – Western Balkans Legal Hub, this time not as a panelist, but as part of the organizing committee.
I owe special thanks for the opportunity and the trust shown to Prof. dr Nenad Tešić, Ph.D., convinced that the Forum will successfully establish the position of the largest regional meeting place for current and future legal experts year after year!