Živković Samardžić, one of the Serbia’s leading law firms, today announced the promotion of three lawyers to senior associates, effective January 1, 2016: Kruna Savović in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications Department, Marko Trišić in the Dispute Resolution Department and Igor Živkovski in the Corporate and M&A Department.
The senior associate is a new tier at Živković Samardžić, forming part of firm’s wider focus on developing and attracting talent.
“The creation of the senior associate role is one part of a wider drive to invest in our people across the business, by recognising their dedication and contribution to our growth. Our first class of senior associates is not only an outstanding group of lawyers. They represent future leaders of our firm. We also continue to take on new trainees, taking on eight this year. Two of our former trainees were promoted to associates in December 2014 and two more in 2015.“ said Managing Partner Branislav Živković.
Kruna Savović, Technology, Media and Telecommunications Senior Associate, joined Živković Samardžić in 2008, after graduating at the University of Belgrade Faculty of Law earlier in the same year. She specialises in Media Law and Intellectual Property. Kruna is a trusted advisor to a number of national broadcast, print and on-line media and their associations. She is also an experienced media and intellectual property litigator.
Marko Trišić, Dispute Resolution Senior Associate, who will also serve as a Deputy Head of Živković Samardžić’s Dispute Resolution practice, top-ranked in Chambers Europe for two consecutive years. Marko graduated at the University of Belgrade Faculty of Law in 2010 and is with Živković Samardžić since 2012, after two years at a reputable law firm in Belgrade. He specializes in Commercial law and Dispute Resolution.
Igor Živkovski, Corporate and M&A Senior Associate, graduated at the University of Belgrade Faculty of Law in 2010 and is with Živković Samardžić since 2013, after two years with a reputable law firm in Belgrade and six months internship at the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). He specializes in Corporate and M&A. Moreover, Igor is an experienced Tax Lawyer.