
Stronger Legal Protection of Trade Secrets in Serbia
The Law on Protection of Trade Secrets (“Official Gazette of the RS”, No. 53/2021) entered into force on 5 July 2021, replacing the 2011 Law of the same title and harmonizing the legal regime for protection of trade secrets in Serbia with the relevant EU Directives. This revision mostly consists of clarification and more detailed regulation of certain issues, but the new Law introduces some important novelties as well, which we highlight further in this article.

Mining and Geological Exploration in Serbia – Reshaped Legal Framework
Law on Amendments to the Law on Mining and Geological Exploration (“Official Gazette of RS “, no. 40/2021) enters into force on 30 April 2021.

Exceptional ranking of AVS Legal by Legal 500
AVS Legal is ranked as one of the most prominent law firms in Serbia in the latest research of the international directory Legal 500.

Easier way for foreigners to regulate their status in the Republic of Serbia
In order to expedite the procedure of regulating residence permit and obtaining work permit for the foreigners, significant changes to the relevant regulations are envisaged, the introduction of which has begun in 2019, with amendments to the Law on Foreigners and the Law on Employment of Foreigners.

Ministry’s Guide for safe and healthy work from home is published
Having in mind the Covid 19 pandemic, which requires adapting to the situation by the employees and the employers, the Ministry of Labor, Employment, Veterans and Social Affairs – Directorate for Safety and Health at Work (“Ministry”), published on 18 January 2021 the Guide for safe and healthy work from home (“Guide”), in order to facilitate work from home, for both the employees and the employers.

The application of the Archival Material and Archival Activity Act starts this February
The Archival Material and Archival Activity Act (“Official Gazette RS”, No. 6/2020), will begin to apply on 2 February 2021. Considering that it applies to all creators and holders of archival and documentary material (hereinafter: the “Creators”), the new regime will affect not only the organization of archives and archival activities, but also companies and entrepreneurs in Serbia, especially the matter of new obligations for these subjects and stricter penal policy.

Serbia adopted the Digital Property Act
The previous decade has been marked by major digital technology breakthroughs that outline the new “techno-economic paradigm”, hence in several countries the issue of legal shaping of the newly created financial and business patterns has opened up. Accordingly, on December 17th, 2020, the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Digital Property Act (“Official Gazette of RS”, No. 153/2020), which made Serbia one of the pioneers in establishing a regulatory framework in this domain.

Regulation of the Status of “Digital Nomads“ in Serbia
Regulation of the Status of “Digital Nomads“ in Serbia

IFLR 1000: AVS Legal among the best law firms in the field of finance and corporate law
The International Legal Directory #IFLR1000 has again ranked AVS Legal as one of the leading law firms in Serbia, this time in the field of finance and commercial law.

AVS Legal entered the IFLR 1000 rankings for Project Development!
We are proud to announce that #IFLR1000, the eminent UK-based guide to the world’s best law firms, has ranked AVS Legal among the best Serbian law firms in the area of Project Development in its EMEA guide for 2021. This year’s research undertaken by IFLR 1000 was the most comprehensive research that IFLR has undertaken so far.
This is a clear recognition of our firm’s continuous commitment and dedication to provide unparalleled service and top-notch solutions for our clients.
More information on: https://www.iflr1000.com/Firm/AVS-Legal/Profile/40426#rankings