MMD Advokati has advised Hungarian real estate group Kesz Holding on the sale of its Serbian subsidiary Kesz Properties, to Nova Vizantija. Sole practitioner Tijana Komazec reportedly advised Nova Vizantija.

Serbia’s legal and business environment in 2025 has faced a period of adjustment, with slower economic dynamics influenced by political uncertainty and reduced investment activity. Nevertheless, Wolf Theiss Partner Natasa Lalovic Maric notes that the market continues to show meaningful pockets of resilience, supported by selective transactional activity and steady legislative developments that signal a more stable and constructive outlook moving forward.

Zivkovic Samardzic has advised Yuhor on its acquisition of Food Star Plus.

Moravcevic Vojnovic and Partners, in cooperation with Schoenherr, has advised MK Group on the acquisition of Dijamant from Fortenova grupa.

In the era of information exchange through modern information and communication technologies, it has inevitably come about that commerce, including the making of offers as well as the conclusion of contracts themselves, is conducted electronically. This trend has also been recognized by the legislator, who has regulated, through statutory acts, the rules and conditions for the validity of contracts concluded electronically.

The Government of the Republic of Serbia, acting upon the proposal of the Ministry of Energy, has designated Transportgas Srbija d.o.o. Novi Sad as the transmission system operator responsible for regulating and administering the natural gas market.

ZSP Advokati, working with Kuzmanovic & Associates, has advised Unija ETL on its acquisition of a majority stake in Ekonomik Accountants. Keker, Bujkovic & Pejovic advised the sellers.

Moravcevic Vojnovic and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr has advised Kafeterija on its acquisition of Loft.

In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.

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The real estate market in Serbia has experienced a dynamic year in 2025, shaped by steady domestic demand and renewed interest from international investors. Residential and commercial segments have continued to be stable, supported by rising activity in major urban areas. Logistics and industrial properties remain among the strongest performers, driven by the expansion of regional distribution hubs, sustained interest in warehouses, and long-term commitments from manufacturing companies. Investors are increasingly looking beyond Belgrade and into regional centers, where development pipelines offer competitive yields. As investor expectations grow, understanding Serbia’s legal and regulatory landscape has become as important as assessing broader market fundamentals.

Vukovic & Partners has advised Link TLD on its acquisition of the Tri Lista Duvana office building in Belgrade.

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Karanovic & Partners has appointed Senior Partner Marjan Poljak as the firm's new Managing Partner. 

The European Commission has recognised the regulatory disparities that exist between EU Member States and the candidate Balkan countries. To address these differences, it has identified the need to assess national legal frameworks and provide recommendations to Balkan countries for aligning them with EU standards.

Under Serbian law, acquisition of title to real estate is traditionally based on a valid legal ground (iustus titulus) and registration as the decisive act of acquisition (modus acquirendi). Registration therefore has constitutional relevance, producing erga omnes effects and enabling reliance by third parties.

The Amendments to the Law on Factoring entered into force on 12 December 2025 (“Amendments”). The Amendments introduce developments in the legal and regulatory framework for factoring in Serbia, aiming to align it with international standards and best market practices, ensure compliance with AML and CTF principles, and enhance transparency and the efficient functioning of the factoring market.

IVVK Lawyers has advised Temo Power on its acquisition of Ganom, the holder of development rights for the Jagnjilo solar power plant project near Mladenovac, Serbia.