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Last week (9 and 10 May 2024), our team represented CMS RRH Competition practice at the “Meet to Compete Competition Law and Policy Conference – Tools for New Rules” held in Opatija, Croatia. Dieter Zandler from CMS Austria, Marija Zrno Prošić, Dina Čeliković and Filip Bjelinski from Croatia, Srđan Janković and Maja Živanović (Serbia, Montenegro & North Macedonia), and Robert Kordić and Gašper Hajdu from Slovenia, together spent two wonderful days in interactive discussions with representatives of competition authorities, judges, attorneys, in-house lawyers, and other legal practitioners from all over the Europe. During the first day of the conference, discussions centered on topics including concentrations and FSR, the implications of the "effects-based approach," and recent developments in the Central and Southeast Europe (CEE & SEE) region. The team spent their first conference day pleasantly networking at the coffee break powered by CMS and in the evening at the cocktail and dinner with conference attendees. The second day of the conference was all about workshops covering topics such as exclusionary abuses of dominance, horizontal agreements and disagreements, RPM, etc. Our Marija Zrno Prošić led a focused workshop on the most common vertical restraints, using practical examples from the field and engaging with the audience through survey questions to enhance interaction and understanding. The audience reactions were very positive and discussions continued after the workshop. Overall, we were happy to have our close-nit competition team at this conference, as such events with regional outreach are crucial in fostering collaboration, enhance understanding of regulatory nuances, and promote best practices across different jurisdictions. About the Conference The Conference traditionally offers a platform for discussion about recent antitrust developments, with a particular focus on Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and South-East Europe (SEE). The Conference is supported by the Croatian Competition Agency, universities and local organizations, with great speakers from the OECD, European Commission, universities, industry and regulators from the entire region and Europe.  

CMS wins Chambers Europe 2024 award for Central and Eastern Europe. ​​​

CMS Austria and CMS North Macedonia were awarded the 2023 Deal of the Year.

12 October 2023 We are delighted to receive the Women in Law Award for Best Law Firm 2023, which confirms our ongoing commitment to diversity and equality in the legal industry. Our efforts to promote gender diversity, create a fair and inclusive working environment, and support initiatives such as the Ladies League have enriched our culture. Our CMS Diversity and Inclusion charter as well as our internal initiatives reflect our passion to promote women and diversity and to create an inclusive legal industry. We are grateful for this recognition and look forward to a future that is even more diverse, inclusive and sus­tain­able.    Spe­cial thanks to Future-Law, Women in Law Austria and the Association of Austrian Corporate Lawyers - VUJ for the award and to our Ladies League team: Denisa Brighton, Daniela Karollus-Bruner, Daniela Krömer, Jelena Nushol Fijačko, Andrea Potz, Maria Orlyk, Nedzida Sa­li­hovic-Whalen, Gabriela Staber, Marija Tesic and Döne Yalçın.

The co-Head of the Real Estate and Construction practice at CMS Belgrade and CMS Podgorica, Marija Marošan, has been promoted to Counsel after more than 12 years of advising international companies on real estate and construction law matters. Marija Marošan started her legal career after obtaining her master’s degree in Land Management from Kunglinga Tekniska Högskolan in Stockholm, in a reputable law office in Belgrade. Since joining the team of CMS in Belgrade in 2013, she has been providing legal support to pre-eminent clients on some of the largest and highly complex and sensitive real estate and energy projects both in Serbia and in Montenegro. Her extensive experience includes advising clients on the property development, sales and acquisitions, leasing, construction (including zoning, permitting, FIDIC and other forms of construction contracts), conversion, etc.  Marija also has an extensive track record with renewable energy and infrastructure projects both in Serbia and in Montenegro and has advised numerous clients regarding real estate and regulatory aspects of the development, operation, and financing of renewable energy and infrastructure facilities, energy efficiency projects, PPPs. Her admirable work and dedication to providing excellent service to clients and her outstanding expertise have led to her becoming the co-Head of the Real Estate and Construction practice at CMS Belgrade and a very prominent member of the Energy and Climate Change team. She shares her expertise and know-how and provides invaluable support to the CMS team in North Macedonia in advising on complex matters of law relevant to various renewable energy projects. We are proud to announce this new step in Marija’s career and wish her continued growth and success within the CMS family!  

The team of six competition lawyers from CEE shared the experience from their respective countries on the topic of exchange of sensitive information

Following the successful sale of Delta City shopping mall in Belgrade Serbia, Hystead Limited, a London-based company and investor in the Western Balkans, has signed an agreement to sell Delta City Mall in Podgorica, Montenegro to Israeli company BIG Shopping Centres. Delta City Podgorica is the largest shopping mall in Podgorica and one of the most developed commercial facilities in Montenegro. The transaction value is EUR 95 million. Having advised Hystead Limited in the sale of Delta City Belgrade, CMS Belgrade has been engaged again, together with CMS Podgorica, to provide legal assistance in the divestment of Delta City Podgorica. Full legal support in negotiations and structuring of the transaction and signing of the sales agreement has been provided by the team of CMS experts led by partners Maja Stepanović (Corporate/M&A) and Milica Popović (Banking & Finance). Other team members included partner Ivan Gazdić (Real Estate & Construction) and attorney Tamara Samardžija (Corporate/M&A).