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Mar 31, 26

SUBMIT NEWS

Mar 31, 26

SUBMIT NEWS

David Kolacek Joins KKCG as Group Chief Legal Officer

Former Clifford Chance Senior Partner David Kolacek has joined KKCG as Group Chief Legal Officer.

Before joining KKCG, Kolacek was with Clifford Chance between 2008 and 2025. Prior to that, he worked at White & Case as an Associate between 1994 and 2005 and as a Partner between 2005 and 2008.

According to KKCG, in his new role, David will help the team “navigate an increasingly complex landscape as we continue our expansion in entertainment, energy, technology, and real estate. We look forward to benefiting from David’s insight and expertise as we build the next chapter of KKCG’s international growth.”

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Veljko Smiljanic Returns to Private Practice to Establish Tria Partners

Before setting up Tria Partners, Smiljanic worked for United Mead as the company's Head of Legal from 2021 to 2025. Earlier, he worked for Karanovic & Partners as a Senior Associate from 2011 to 2021.

Efthalia Sarri Returns to Private Practice as KG Law Firm Partner

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She joined the company in 2017 as the Legal Director. Since then, she has held multiple roles in the organization, including Legal Director, Multi Country Region, CEE between and Corporate, External and Legal Affairs Lead, Central Europe.