Polenak Law Firm founder Nikola Polenak has passed away.
"It is with a sad and heavy heart that we announce the passing of our founder, mentor, and well-esteemed colleague Nikola Polenak," the firm stated. "Beyond being an outstanding lawyer, Nikola was highly respected by the local legal community and a distinguished figure in both professional and social circles. He embodied the highest ideals of private legal practice – integrity, unparalleled knowledge, and a strong moral compass interwoven with professional ethics."
The firm added: "Nikola will be remembered as a visionary who, in 1976, established the first partnership functioning as a law firm in North Macedonia during the era of ex-Yugoslavia. As noted by the President of the Macedonian Bar Association, he was always accessible and open to cooperation, maintaining professional relationships with the entire legal community and being greatly appreciated and welcomed by all. He has mentored and inspired generations of lawyers, raising the level and quality of legal service throughout his career. Nikola is survived by his wife Zoja, his two sons, and three grandchildren. He will be dearly missed."
