Firms To Watch: Commercial, corporate and M&A

Acting for both local and foreign companies, Djokic + Partners' corporate and commercial law practice routinely advises on sizeable transactions in Serbia; the team’s expertise further extends to corporate governance, compliance, contract-related services, and IT sector matters.
The corporate and commercial department at Golubović Simić & Marinković  is led by Danijela Popadic, an adviser to corporations and private equity clients on cross-border transactions; Djordje Simic's wide-ranging expertise encompasses corporate and commercial law, as well as real estate matters.
Law Office Milosevic's corporate, commercial and M&A department is led by name partner Filip Milošević, who assists with M&A deals and due diligence work involving the private equity, TMT, energy, IT, retail, and healthcare sectors.
Corporate law is a core area for Law Office TSG Belgrade, which routinely advises on major M&A transactions, foreign investments, commercial law, and international contracts, as well as corporate governance.

Commercial, corporate and M&A in Serbia

BDK Advokati AOD

BDK Advokati AOD‘s M&A team is consistently sought out to advise on high-end regional transactions. The team’s full-service assistance covers commercial contracts, and the compliance and regulatory side to clients’ businesses. The practice is co-led by Tijana Kojović, who is ‘eager to deliver legal solutions that are nuanced and appropriate’; and Vladimir Dašić, whose workload encompasses M&A, MBOs, joint venture investments, carve-outs and divestitures. The department further features Jelena Hrle, who advises on structured asset acquisitions, share deals, and corporate restructurings; and corporate law and M&A practitioner Tomislav Popović.

Responsables de la pratique:

Vladimir Dašić; Tijana Kojović


Autres avocats clés:

Jelena Hrle; Tomislav Popović


Les références

‘The BDK team as a whole provides timely, precise and very effective legal support in various areas of practice.’

‘Very pleasant to work with.’

‘The BDK team is very professional and provides useful advice on M&A projects. The team is diverse and able to cover all topics from legal, tax and financial angles.’

Principaux clients

Sandberg Capital


Catena Media


Medigroup Systems


Hodler


One Equity Partners


ManPower Group


Google


Telesign


DHL Express


Froneri Adriatic


Genesis Biopharma


Expo Banka


Francisco Partners


ADM


Epam Systems


Farmalogist


Telekom Austria


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Sandberg Capital on its €20m investment in Serbian IT company Quantox Technology, a large regional software development house.
  • Advised Hungarian PE Fund Hodler Asset Management on the acquisition of 45% of shares in SUPERIOR FOODS d.o.o.
  • Acts as exclusive legal services provider to Google in Serbia.

JPM & Partners

JPM & Partners’s full-service corporate practice consistently advises on high-stakes M&A, corporate and commercial law, takeovers, and regulatory issues. The practice also leverages the expertise of its tax, public procurement, and data protection colleagues. A major proportion of the firm’s workload includes multi-jurisdictional transactions. Leading the corporate department, senior partner Nenad Popović is ‘the top choice for all corporate matters‘, while Jelena Gazivoda has longstanding experience in landmark transactions in Serbia and the SEE region. Other names to note are Jelena Stanković Lukić, Nikola Đorđević, Bojana Javorić and Janez Voncina.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nenad Popović; Jelena Gazivoda


Autres avocats clés:

Jelena Stanković Lukić; Nikola Đorđević; Bojana Javorić; Janez Voncina; Zivko Simijonovic


Les références

‘Attention to detail, fast responses, and they care about their clients.’

‘All complex questions are answered speedily and the advice is of high quality.’

‘Clients get the necessary result quickly and for reasonable and transparent remuneration.’

Principaux clients

Dulux Group


Hemslade Trading Limited


Noventiq Holdings PLC


United Star Software


Gomex


Blue Grid SA


Smartsy doo


Proglove


SD Worx People Solutions


Gastrans Ltd.


Public enterprise Srbijagas


Gazprom Joint-stock company


New Frontier Group


Alpski Cvet doo


MTU


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted (as Serbian legal counsel) for Hemslade Trading, which was involved in a longstanding asset-related dispute.
  • Advising Noventiq Holdings PLC on the acquisition of a minority shareholding of 11.175% in Serbian IT company SAGA LLC.
  • Advising Azulis Capital, a private equity firm based in Paris, on the potential acquisition of a minority stake in Advans Group.

Karanovic & Partners

Karanovic & Partners‘ corporate and commercial team is consistently mandated for high-end transactions in Serbia, as well as throughout the SEE. Founding partner Dragan Karanović heads up the corporate and commercial practice, which showcases corporate, commercial, real estate and energy law specialist, Miloš Vučković; and Marjan Poljak, whose track record includes numerous M&A transactions. The department further includes ‘excellent lawyerMiloš JakovljevićIvan Nonković, who advises on M&A, takeovers, privatisations and restructurings; and corporate and commercial law practitioner Goran Radosevic. Other active advisers are Sava Drača, Marko Ćulafić and Jelena Zelenbaba.

Responsables de la pratique:

Dragan Karanović; Miloš Vučković; Marjan Poljak


Autres avocats clés:

Miloš Jakovljević; Ivan Nonković; Goran Radosevic; Sava Drača; Marko Ćulafić; Jelena Zelenbaba


Les références

‘Communication with these lawyers is excellent. They are dedicated to what they undertake and they are professional.’

‘Provides coverage to the client at all times, and the billing policy is value for money.’

‘Very up to date on the technological side, using the relevant tools to provide professional and fully compliant services. Good internal organisation, providing the client with only one or two people as contact points.’

Principaux clients

Accenture


Pfizer


ElevenEs


Inditex Group


Sanofi


PPF


Wolt


GE Healthcare


DS Smith


Saudi Aramco


Colt Technology Services


Penta FinTech


OTP Hungary


Wargaming


Principaux dossiers


  • Advises Pfizer on a wide range of legal matters, including commercial issues.
  • Advised Accenture on the acquisition of umlaut, an engineering consulting and services firm headquartered in Germany.
  • Advised ElevenEs, a brownfield start-up with an existing R&D centre that aims to pioneer LFP (cobalt free) cathode battery technology to commercialise LFP battery cells for electric vehicles, on all aspects of its business activities.

Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz

Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz‘s team is routinely mandated on both M&A deals and Serbia-related FDI. The group’s recent experience also includes high-stakes restructurings. Radivoje Petrikić has longstanding experience in commercial and M&A deals, and development projects throughout CEE; and Maja Stepanović is a specialist in corporate, commercial and M&A work. The practice further features Marija Tešić, an adviser on status changes, takeover bids and mandatory squeeze-outs; and Srđan Janković, who assists with the regulatory, commercial and compliance aspects of conducting business in Serbia.

Responsables de la pratique:

Radivoje Petrikić; Srđan Janković


Autres avocats clés:

Maja Stepanović; Marija Tešić; Jelena Đorđević; Mila Drljević


Les références

Clients receive prompt and excellent legal support to any legal query.

Maja Stepanović provides really great support regarding legal matters in Serbia.

Principaux clients

Ahold Delhaize


Hansgrohe


Rivian Automotive Inc.


Porsche


Lear Corporation


InterContinental Hotels Group


Warner Music Group


Alma Media Corporation


Lumen Technologies, Inc.


fischer automotive systems GmbH & Co. KG


Honor


HMD Global Oy


Dragon Maritime


Ardagh Group


Cummins Inc.


Tridonic


Greentube Internet Entertainment Solutions GmbH


Škoda Transportation a.s.


Vestas


BMTS Technology


KT&G


EchoStar Corporation


Progress-Werk Oberkirch AG (PWO)


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Delhaize Serbia on day-to-day commercial and corporate activities.
  • Advising Hansgrohe on its investment into a new manufacturing plant in Serbia.
  • Advising Rivian Automotive on its entry on the Serbian market and opening of a research and development centre.

Moravcevic Vojnovic and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr

Recent mandates for Moravcevic Vojnovic and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr‘s corporate and commercial practice include a plethora of private M&A deals, with the group also being active in energy transactions. An M&A adviser to strategic investors and private equity firms, Matija Vojnović heads the corporate and M&A practice alongside retail, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, telecoms and automotive sector specialist, Luka Lopičić. The team also showcases telecoms and energy industry specialist Slaven Moravčević; M&A expert Vojimir Kurtić; ‘exceptional lawyerJovan Barović; and Bojan Rajić, a specialist in contracts and investment incentives.

Responsables de la pratique:

Matija Vojnović; Luka Lopičić


Autres avocats clés:

Slaven Moravčević; Vojimir Kurtić; Jovan Barović; Bojan Rajić; Igor Živkovski


Les références

Experience, knowledge, attitude, professionalism, great collaboration, and an understanding of the M&A process.’

‘This law office is unique in the excellent support it provides to clients. Clients are very pleased with their work.’

‘Efficient and very knowledgeable on M&A practice in Serbia.’

Principaux clients

AIK Banka


CWP Europe


Novelic


Emirates Telecommunications Group Company


BHP


Max Bet doo Novi Sad


Würth Group


Deva Pharmaceuticals


CEVA DSP


Brighton Park Capital


Greiner Packaging International


AMMA Import Export GmbH


Endava


Carlyle Group


Nidec Corporation


Integral Venture Partners


Elektroprivreda Srbije (Serbian power utility company)


Syneos Health


BM Consulting GmbH


Masdar Taaleri Generation


RWE


E.ON


Shoppster DOO Beograd


TN Invest Anstalt


Opportunity Transformation Investments, Inc.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised AIK Banka on the acquisition of Eurobank Direktna.
  • Advised Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (alongside an international law firm) on the acquisition of a controlling stake in PPF Telecom Group’s assets in Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia.
  • Advised United Group on several acquisitions in the region.

Bojovic Draškovic Popovic & Partners

Bojovic Draškovic Popovic & Partners‘ team is widely respected for its advice on cross-border M&A deals, as well as local transactions. The group is also increasingly active in aviation-related matters. Vuk Drašković heads up the firm’s corporate, commercial and M&A groups, which include Uroš Popović, whose recent experience includes advising BMM on its acquisition of majority stakes in two target companies; and Marija Bojović, who assists with corporate and commercial law work. In a boost to the practice, Milica Pešterić, Stefan Golubović and Miloš Andrejevića were made partners in May 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

Vuk Drašković


Autres avocats clés:

Uroš Popović; Marija Bojović; Mario Kijanović; Milica Pešterić; Stefan Golubović; Miloš Andrejevića; Simona Vračar


Principaux clients

Mazars


Infobip Limited


Samsung


Philips


The Walt Disney Company


Pepco


Colgate-Palmolive Adria


MSC Global Shipping Company


OCSiAl S.A.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising INFOBIP on the acquisition of all the shares in Netokracija.
  • Advising Prohuman on the acquisition of majority ownership stakes in two target companies in Serbia.
  • Advising Renomia on the acquisition of a target in Serbia.

BOPA Bojanovic & Partners

BOPA Bojanovic & Partners' corporate and commercial department has ‘particularly strong expertise in corporate and commercial matters’. The team advises at every stage of the deal process, including due diligence reviews, transaction structuring, drafting and negotiating documents, obtaining merger approvals, deal-related employment issues, and regulatory matters. Group head and cross-border transaction specialist Vladimir Bojanović is ‘a great corporate lawyer’, while Aleksandra Stojanović is a June 2023 recruit from Doklestic Repic & Gajin, who focuses on corporate law and M&A transactions, as well as banking and finance, real estate, projects, mining, and energy work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Vladimir Bojanović


Autres avocats clés:

Aleksandra Stojanović


Les références

‘BOPA’s team consists of knowledgeable senior and experienced lawyers, who provide high-quality legal assistance and are prompt to respond to enquiries.’

‘Vladimir Bojanović and Aleksandra Stojanović are both outstanding lawyers – great negotiation skills and always able to find solutions that simply work.’

‘Vladimir Bojanović and Aleksandra Stojanović always exceed clients’ expectations. Clients really could not wish for a better team! ’

Principaux clients

General Electrics


EMX Royalty Corp


NCR Corporation


Databricks


NEC Corporation


Applus Servicios Tecnológicos


Elementor LTD.


Trace One


Diófa Alapkezelő Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság


Ariston Group


EXA Infrastructure


Lego Group


Warner Bros. Discovery


Lufthansa Group


BlackRock


Costa Coffee


Wizz Air


Fevo, Inc


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised General Electric on a complex corporate restructuring.
  • Advised NCR Corporation on a complex intra-group reorganisation.
  • Advised Diófa Alapkezelő Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság on structuring an asset acquisition transaction.

Doklestic Repic & Gajin

Doklestic Repic & Gajin focuses on M&A, joint ventures, buy-outs, divestments, and spin-offs. The team’s assistance extends to due diligence, deal structuring, transactional documents, merger approvals, and employment and regulatory issues. Slobodan Doklestic heads up the department, which includes Dragan Gajin, who is experienced in the real estate development, finance, mining, energy, logistics and pharmaceutical sectors. Ljubinka Pljevaljcic is also an active team member, while Dejan Peric and Jovana Spasojevic are 2023 hires from AVS Legal and Karanovic & Partners, respectively. Milos PandzicAleksandra Stojanović and Tanja Glisic all recently departed the firm.

Responsables de la pratique:

Slobodan Doklestic


Autres avocats clés:

Dragan Gajin; Ljubinka Pljevaljcic; Dejan Peric; Jovana Spasojevic


Les références

‘Hands-on experience in local (legal) matters. Proactive and super-responsive team.’

‘A go-to firm for businesses in Serbia.’

‘Outstanding market knowledge and hands-on experience, especially in public procurement and M&A sectors.’

Principaux clients

Philip Morris


Naftachem


AmRest


BalkanTel


Balkan Gold (subsidiary of Erin Ventures Inc.)


Proteini.si


Tarkett


Beijing New Building Materials


Medicover


Petrol d.d.


Generali Investments


AIK Bank


ProNatal Group


Veolia


DTD Holding


Al Rawafed Serbia


Hewlett Packard


Valvoline Inc


NLB Bank


KWS Group


MENU Technologies


Adecco Group


NLB Bank NELT & Co


Admiral Markets


Vision Fund International


Yandex


CrossCom Inc


Shamrock Trading Corp


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted an international law firm with the legal due diligence on Syneos Health’s subsidiary in Serbia.
  • Acted for Nordex Energy on the financing of the development of a wind farm project in Serbia.
  • Assisted an international law firm with the confirmatory legal due diligence for Veolia Energy Hungary, in relation to a public-private partnership project in Serbia.

Gecic Law

With an ‘approach that helps clients overcome all challenges’, Gecic Law fields experts in M&A, corporate law, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance. The firm’s industry specialisms encompass telecoms, financial services, energy, and real estate. It is particularly sought after for complex international transactions. Corporate and M&A leader Ognjen Colić, who ‘always identifies the most commercially important points’, specialises in M&A deals, commercial agreements, and regulatory compliance. The group also includes Nemanja Sladaković, an adviser on corporate law, M&A, and energy, while Milos Petakovic advises on restructuring, investments, and takeover procedures.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ognjen Colić


Autres avocats clés:

Nemanja Sladaković; Milos Petakovic; Branko Gabrić; Bogdan Gecić


Les références

‘The team is small but the lawyers are very capable and commercial.’

‘Exceptional service and approach that helps clients overcome all challenges they come across.’

‘Working with Gecic Law, the client always feels special.’

Principaux clients

Ardent Group (OMR Group)


Nanocraft


Kinross Gold Corporation


Affinity


Nutanix


Telekom Group


CIBT Inc


DKV EURO SERVICE GmbH


Senis Group


ExamRoom.AI


TÜV Rheinland


Toyota Serbia


TS Ventures Fund


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Nanocraft on its establishment.
  • Advised Telekom Group on its debut issue of a €500m Eurobond on the international debt market.
  • Advised CIBT Inc on its establishment in Serbia, as well as its commercial operations.

Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners

Delivering ‘fit-for-purpose solutions’, Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners' commercial, corporate and M&A department is particularly active in automotive sector matters. It is also increasingly involved in medical equipment and railway industry-related work. The team further advises foreign and domestic clients on their day-to-day corporate issues, including management changes, setting up branch offices, and obtaining regulatory permits. Milan Joksovic is ‘an outstanding expert’, while Petar Stojanović has longstanding M&A expertise. The practice also features Srdjan Tolpa, who regularly plays key roles in the firm’s largest deals, and Goran Vučić, who provides ‘business-friendly solutions’.

Responsables de la pratique:

Milan Joksovic; Petar Stojanović


Autres avocats clés:

Srdjan Tolpa; Goran Vučić


Les références

‘Very client oriented. Understands the unique business strategies of clients and adapts to them.’

‘Petar Stojanović and Goran Vučić are always a pleasure to work with, even when the issues are demanding.’

‘Very rapid responses, excellent communication, and solid business understanding.’

Principaux clients

Siemens


Robert Bosch


BSH Hausgeräte


Renault Nissan Group


Freeport-McMoRan


Toyota Alpe Adria


QATARI DIAR


APPLE


Rail Cargo Austria (ÖBB)


Nokia Solutions and Networks


Deutsche Bahn


Scania


State Lottery of Serbia


Flender


SSA Pana


Salinen AG


Jaggaer


VanWaveren Saaten


Haix


Koepfer


Vertrical


Mitros Fleischwaren


Regent Beleuchtungskörper


GLA Holding Austria


PragmaticPlay


FCC Austria Abfall Service AG


VTG


Kirchdorfer Gruppe Austria


Sandvik


Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)


Organon


Teknoxgroup Srbija


Notino Malta


SavAntiVir doo


GrECo International


Elekta Solutions


Nelt Co.


Croatia Records


Alkemy


MD International


Alek Kavcic Foundation Serbia and USA


Denta BP Pharm doo


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Apple on the legal framework for video content it makes available to Apple TV App users in the Republic of Serbia.
  • Advised Alithya on the acquisition of Datum, which enables digital transformation services for data-rich insurers and other regulated entities, such as state governments.
  • Advised Kirchdorfer Group on the sale of its Serbian entity holding, a stone quarry in Serbia.

Law Office Miroslav Stojanovic, in cooperation with Wolf Theiss

With ‘unparalleled knowledge of Serbian M&A’, Law Office Miroslav Stojanovic, in cooperation with Wolf Theiss‘ corporate and M&A team is increasingly involved in M&A deals in the IP, IT and healthcare industries. The principal figures are Belgrade managing partner Miroslav Stojanović, who is qualified to practice law in both Austria and Serbia; Nataša Lalović-Marić, who maintains a broad commercial practice; and M&A and investment law expert Anđelka Todorović. The practice also includes Aleksandar Ristić, who routinely assists foreign clients with their investments in Serbia, including both greenfield and brownfield projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Miroslav Stojanović; Nataša Lalović Marić; Anđelka Todorović


Autres avocats clés:

Aleksandar Ristić; Marijana Zejaković; Marko Tešanović; Milan Novakov; Jovan Mićović


Les références

Excellent team for M&A. Responsive, pragmatic, business minded, and with excellent English. Highly recommended.’

‘Local expertise, specialisms and great leadership.’

‘Efficient, practical, solutions oriented, and available.’

Principaux clients

Sona BLW Precision Forgings


Gaming Innovation Group (GiG)


Suez SA (Vigie SA)


Agrofert a.s.


Aussafer Due S.r.l.


Limbach Group


Mondelez International, Inc.


Sunlight Group Energy Storage Systems Industrial and Commercial Single Member


Electron Holding Zrt.


Emil Frey Holding AG


Toyo Tire Corporation


AHV International


AllianceAPI Corporation


Nidec Corporation


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Sona BLW Precision Forgings (known for transmission solutions for battery electric vehicles) on the acquisition of a majority stake in Serbian tech company Novelic d.o.o. Beograd.
  • Advising Gaming Innovation Group, an iGaming company offering cloud-based product and platform services and performance marketing to its B2B partners, on the Serbian aspects of the acquisition of AskGamblers and associated online casino brands, JohnSlots and NewCasinos.
  • Advising Agrofert, a Czech-based chemical manufacturing company, on its participation in a tender procedure for the €810m acquisition of a fertiliser business in Serbia and other CEE/SEE jurisdictions.

Prica & Partners

The ‘best in class’ for some clients, Prica & Partners‘ track record includes several groundbreaking transactions. The practice covers corporate and commercial deals, M&A, incorporations, contract drafting, corporate governance, shareholder issues, divestments, and restructuring. Co-leading the department, Danica Gligorijević is a specialist in M&A and corporate law, as well as energy, infrastructure and taxation; and Ana Čalić Turudija‘s experience includes a raft of M&A deals. The practice also features Mihajlo Prica, an adviser on corporate, M&A and commercial matters, and Ana Krstić, who also assists with corporate and commercial transactions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Danica Gligorijević; Ana Čalić Turudija


Autres avocats clés:

Mihajlo Prica; Ana Krstić


Les références

‘The commercial and corporate team at Prica & Partners is exceptional to work with as it is consistently responsive, and its ability to navigate complex business issues is excellent. Recommended without hesitation.’

‘Prica & Partners is dedicated to its clients.’

‘A well-organised team, with excellent and extensive legal knowledge.’

Principaux clients

AstraZeneca


Airbnb


Wizz Air Hungary Ltd.


Corteva


Procter & Gamble


Grundfos


adidas


dm-drogerie markt


Borealis


Syngenta


IGT-Europe B.V.


Inos Balkan


Shell


Abbott Laboratories


Viasat


AbbVie


KEPT


Obilet


Klett


Transagent


Istrabenz


MET


Qcerris


Hendor Capital


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised MET Holding on the restructuring of its subsidiary in Serbia.
  • Advised the UK’s Hendor Capital on the restructuring of its subsidiary in Serbia.
  • Advising dm-drogerie markt, a Germany-headquartered European retail chain, on all aspects of its business in Serbia.

Harrisons Solicitors

English law firm Harrisons Solicitors has longstanding experience in advising on acquisition and sale transactions. The practice notably stands out for its Middle East and North Africa market expertise, particularly in relation to investments from Abu Dhabi into Serbia. Areas of recent growth include advice to IT start-up companies and agriculture-related deals. The principal figures are name partner Mark Harrison and Goran Martinovic, who heads up the firm’s M&A work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Mark Harrison


Autres avocats clés:

Aleksandar Jovicevic


Les références

‘The team is very solid, professional, and has high-level communication skills.’

‘They deliver on time with ease.’

‘Individuals with knowledge of different areas and unique in their ability to resolve problems quickly.’

Principaux clients

Al Dahra


Al Rawafed


Citibank


International School of Belgrade


British Embassy Belgrade


Australian Embassy Belgrade


Nordeus


Tenderly


VoiceWorks


FCA Srbija (Fiat)


Integral Group


Amazon


Arcadis


Cognativ


Orgnostic


Totient


Al Dahra Rudnap d.o.o.


Harsco


Gladbrook


Havi Logistics


Spearhead


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Al Dahra (Abu Dhabi) on its continuing development within the agricultural sector.
  • Advising Al Rawafed (Abu Dhabi) on its continuing development within the agricultural sector.
  • Advising Tenderly, a Serbian start-up IT company, on the corporate and commercial aspects of its Serbian operations.

MMD Advokati

MMD Advokati‘s ‘very client-oriented team’ predominantly focuses on transactional work, such as complex M&A, corporate advice (including restructurings), and investment-related subsidies and incentive schemes. Heading up the M&A and corporate law department, Rastko Mališić‘s experience includes assisting companies with both entry onto the Serbian market and their greenfield investments. Mališić is supported by Miodrag Klancnik, whose wide-ranging practice encompasses M&A, and Cedomir Jelesijevic, another active practitioner for transactions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rastko Mališić


Autres avocats clés:

Miodrag Klancnik; Cedomir Jelesijevic


Les références

‘Excellent cooperation, professionalism and experience.’

‘Very enthusiastic, up to date and affordable.’

‘They are a real pleasure to work with. This means that they always give clear and punctual advice, and help clients with all all elements of the deal.’

Principaux clients

Valament


Champel International SA


Gebr Heinemann


Letač


Vantage Leasing


City Park One


Think Big


Barry Callebaut


Puratos


Aktiva Skupina


Balesso


Vantage Leasing


Jub


Ikea


Robert Bosch


LearnUpon


DDOR Garant


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Switzerland’s Valament on the acquisition of casino-related websites (and several smaller domains) in Serbia.
  • Advised City Park One on the acquisition of a large condominium complex in north Serbia.
  • Advised Swiss company Champel International SA on the sale of its Serbian subsidiary.

MVJ marković vukotić jovković

MVJ marković vukotić jovković‘s ‘well-rounded team‘ is particularly focused on the M&A, corporate restructuring, financing and development aspects of renewable energy projects. The group also assists with real estate-related M&A deals, and has additional agriculture, fintech, IT and retail sector expertise. Senior partner and M&A and restructuring specialist, Marko Jovković, ‘offers constructive solutions to every problem’, while Stefan Jovičić focuses on joint ventures, and M&A and private equity transactions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Marko Jovković


Autres avocats clés:

Stefan Jovičić


Les références

‘MVJ is a great, enthusiastic firm with impressive individuals.’

‘MVJ stands out for its expertise, constructive approach and availability.’

‘They provide incredibly friendly support and they understand company clients well. The quality of the service is highly client focused.’

Principaux clients

Air Serbia


Siemens Healthcare


MK Group


Bambi


IKEA


H&M


BIG-CEE


Yunex Traffic


Petrol


Viber


Fashion Company


Victoria Group


Xella Serbia


Victory Gardens


Tesla Capital


Mikro Kontrol


Ingram Micro


CRH Serbia – Moravacem


Ariel Property Advisors


LIDL


Siemens


IKEA


Optim Project Management


De Heus


Viber


CNE Central Northern European O.I. GmbH


Jos. H. Lowenstein & Sons, Inc.


Kentaur A.S.


Accor


Kappastar Group


Valastone AG


Kadena Properties


N.E.G. New Europe Gaz


China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd.


Ingram Micro


Skyboard Advertising


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Victoria Group on its absorbing of five entities.
  • Advised BIG CEE on the acquisition of PKS-Latex.
  • Advised MK Group on the demerger and merger of its subsidiaries.

NKO Partners

NKO Partners fields sector specialists in energy, mining, real estate, telecoms, media, and food and drink, as well as pharmaceuticals, banking, publishing and retail. The firm’s corporate and transactional workload encompasses M&A, corporate restructuring, takeover bids, management buyouts, joint ventures, and privatisations. The department is co-led by real estate industry expert Djordje Nikolic; and Djuro Otasevic, who focuses on M&A, corporate and commercial law, along with mining and telecoms-related work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Djordje Nikolic; Djuro Otasevic


Autres avocats clés:

Branko Jankovic


Les références

A number one port of call for Serbian legal advice.’

‘As well as providing excellent advice, they are quick and good value for money compared to other firms.’

‘The team of associates are all of an excellent standard.’

Principaux clients

SAGA


Marbo


PepsiCo


Indotek


Dr. Max


Emmezeta


CTP Group


Heineken


Mundoro


Metro Cash & Carry


Konica Minolta


Dundee Precious Metals


Two Desperados


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised a group of Saga’s minority shareholders on Noventiq’s multimillion buyout of their equity.
  • Advised CTP on over 20 acquisitions in Serbia.
  • Advised Dr Max, the Prague-headquartered pharmacy group, on its acquisition of pharmacy chains in Serbia.

SOG in cooperation with Kinstellar

In July 2023, Joint law office Marić in cooperation with Kinstellar merged with SOG Law Firm to become SOG in cooperation with Kinstellar, which houses experts in cross-border transactions, and regularly leverages the firm’s private equity and capital markets specialisms. The firm’s clients include energy, mining and telecoms companies. Milan Samardžić is experienced in advising foreign companies on entering the Serbian market, while Aleksa Bošnjović specialises in corporate and commercial law.

Responsables de la pratique:

Milan Samardžić


Autres avocats clés:

Aleksa Bošnjović


Principaux clients

PowerChina Resources


Lafarge


Kadena Properties


Alfi Private Equity Fund


Renault Group


Conexio


World Bank Group


GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)


ICT Hub d.o.o, Belgrade


ITOCHU FIBRE LIMITED


Stankovic & Partners (NSTLAW)

Stankovic & Partners (NSTLAW) routinely advises on cross-border corporate M&A matters involving global corporations and banks. The group is particularly active on behalf of international businesses establishing operations in Serbia. The practice additionally assists with ongoing commercial issues, such as project documentation, joint ventures, and supply and distribution agreements. Nenad Stankovic and Andrej Savin both advise on international commercial law issues, while Tijana Milišić also assists with corporate and commercial matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nenad Stankovic


Autres avocats clés:

Andrej Savin; Andjelka Radovanović; Sara Pendjer; Luka Marosiuk; Mitar Simonovic; Tijana Milišić


Principaux clients

RCL Systems


NLB Srbija


Titantex SRL Unipersonale


Teddy S.p.A.


Beauvallon Europe S.A., SPF


Brif Tres doo  and Brif-TC doo, Beograd


Aelius SARL Luxembourg, affiliate of EMS SA


Apatinska pivara, member of Molson Coors Group


Monster Energy


Proleter AD


TMB Diamond Voćar doo Pancevo


GOPA, Germany (member of GOPA Consulting Group)


Crveni signal


Galenika


Sitel DOEL


Hauzmajstor


Uniqa Insurance


Coropi Holdings


Kalemegdan Investments Limited


Par Technology Corporation


Tide


Devellop doo


Dirigent Acoustics


Ferrobeton SRB


Eco signal


Takeda GMBH


Lucky Star Junior


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising UK company Transcend Packaging on its acquisition of shares in Serbian company Roda Pack, which involved highly complex corporate aspects.
  • Advising Apatinska Pivara on various commercial matters, including the negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements with distributors and retailers.
  • Assisting pharmaceuticals company Galenika with a number of important corporate matters, including shareholder meetings and dividend distributions, as well as corporate compliance issues.

Vukovic & Partners

'Always delivering beyond expectations’, Vukovic & Partners' corporate, commercial and M&A team regularly advises on cross-border mandates, predominantly within the energy, transport, finance and FMCG industries. The track record of Dejan Vuković includes leading on privatisation, corporate restructuring and M&A matters; and Dejan Plamenac, who manages the firm’s corporate and commercial law department, is a ‘valuable and effective asset to company clients’. Igor Joksović and Nikola Hanžek are other active practitioners.

Responsables de la pratique:

Dejan Vuković; Dejan Plamenac


Autres avocats clés:

Igor Joksović; Nikola Hanžek


Les références

‘Vukovic & Partners offers a very broad spectrum of expertise in many different disciplines, which are a great asset for a company seeking a single go-to solution for all its problems.’

‘Clients value the knowledge and empathy of the employees, who always remain in close contact.’

‘Covers all aspects of local and international law, tailors its services to the client’s needs, and provides a highly reliable service – adaptable to the complexity of ever-changing situations and delivers high-level results at all times.’

Principaux clients

Dry Docks World


ATEH Resolution GmbH


P&O Ports FZE


ODM Collections Ltd. Belgrade


Sava Re d.d.


Lynx Cap Group


Adriatic 42 Ltd. Herceg Novi


DP World Jsc. Novi Sad


Eurobau Connect AG Ltd. Belgrade


Enna Fruit Ltd. Belgrade


WorleyParsons Energy Services Llc.


Kopa Investment Corporation Ltd. Belgrade


Stock International Ltd. Representative Office Belgrade-Savski venac


Niksen Investment Ltd. Belgrade


Two Dots Ltd. Belgrade


ODM Collections Ltd. Podgorica


ODM Collections Ltd. Sarajevo


DP World FZE


Lerta Energy HU


MSG Global Solutions AG


Global Benefits Europe


Nyholmen Invest AS


World Bank


United States Agency for International Development (USAID)


Jugo-Kaolin Ltd. Belgrade


Amiy Ltd. Belgrade


Goldair Handling Ltd. Belgrade


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Dry Docks World on the local aspects of the acquisition of the concession rights for the development of Bijela Shipyard.
  • Advised ATEH Resolution GmbH on a high-value purchase of distressed assets from Heta Asset Resolution AG.
  • Advising P&O Ports FZE (as transferor) and DP World FZE (as transferee) on the share transfer procedure of DP World JSC Novi Sad.

Zivkovic & Samardzic Law Office

Zivkovic & Samardzic Law Office's ‘exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced‘ corporate and M&A department acts for major commercial, financial and industrial businesses on complex business transactions. The practice is co-led by Branislav Živković, who is responsible for coordinating cross-border deals within the LGP Legal Solutions Network; and corporate and M&A practitioner Sava Pavlović, who is an expert in IT, media and telecoms-related matters. Former partner Igor Živkovski exited the firm in October 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

Branislav Živković; Sava Pavlović


Les références

‘This is a very impressive team. Extremely focused and experienced, and its approach is highly flexible and innovative.’

‘Clients highly appreciate the excellent lawyer-client communications and how the team engages with them.’

‘The team is always available and highly professional. It has strong skills and is very client oriented, which really helps clients achieve their commercial objectives.’

Principaux clients

Kopernikus Corporation


Nestlé Adriatic


Titan Cementara Kosjerić


Prva Televizija


B92


Erste Bank a.d. Novi Sad


Grundfos


FireFly Productions


Trickest Hive


Dr. Oetker


Joberty


OTASync


Arriva Group


City Expert Global


Alternative Investment Fund Management Company Fifth Quarter Ventures doo Novi Sad


HDL Design House doo Beograd


Hunch Insights


Yango Delivery


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised TITAN Cementara Kosjerić on its merger with Stari Silo Company, an affiliated company for the development of building projects.
  • Provided support to the Arrive Group on the sale of its business in the Republic of Serbia.
  • Advised the shareholders of Eurobank Direktna a.d. Beograd on its sale to AIK Banka a.d. Beograd.

Atanaskovic - Bozovic Law Firm

Housing sector specialists in IT services, energy, construction, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, Atanaskovic - Bozovic Law Firm advises on board and general assembly decisions, business structuring, FDI, M&A, due diligence, negotiations with state authorities, and the incorporation of company acts. Uroš Atanasković and Vuk Božović are both corporate and commercial law experts.

Responsables de la pratique:

Uroš Atanasković


Autres avocats clés:

Vuk Božović; Marko Mrvic; Milena Raskovic


Principaux clients

Iron Mountain d.o.o.


Vet Smart d.o.o.


SIT Programming School AG


Inception d.o.o.


D.Med Healthcare d.o.o.


Boehringer Ingelheim


French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Serbia


Eurotay d.o.o. Kraljevo, Serbia


Hitit Mobilya


Acronis International GmbH


Constructor AG


Crowe RS Belgrade


VZ HYBRID COMPUTE (UK) LIMITED


Saisei d.o.o.


Advice International Services LLC


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Iron Mountain on negotiating and executing a software development agreement.
  • Advised Hitit Mobilya on the legal aspects of the construction of St. Regis Hotel in the Tower of Belgrade – Belgrade Waterfront Project.
  • Advising VetSmart doo on its collaboration with a software development company and the sale of a majority stake to an investment fund.

BIT Law Office

Fielding ‘real experts’, BIT Law Office‘s commercial law practice advises on both high-end transactions and corporate restructurings. Djordje Igric‘s practice covers M&A, corporate issues, deal negotiations, privatisation, and restructuring; and Boris Baklaja advises oil and gas, mining, construction, pharmaceutical and distribution companies on their acquisitions and business operations.

Responsables de la pratique:

Djordje Igrić


Autres avocats clés:

Jovan Crnogorčević; Dušan Delić; Boris Baklaja


Les références

‘Highly professional approach, good at listening and problem solving, reliable, fast responses, and always available for the client.’

‘BIT has outstanding legal expertise and a great client-oriented approach.’

‘Valued for its legal understanding, dedication, and proactive communication.’

Principaux clients

Veridos GmbH


Arthur D Little


Advans Group


Instant Factoring


Inbox Kitchen


Elsys Group


RBI Group


SteCo


Fush doo Beograd


3 Lite doo Beograd


Lupa Technology doo


Boje su u nama doo Beograd


Adoc doo Beograd


MCR Globex Group doo Beograd


Encon doo Beograd


ABL Production doo Čačak


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Veridos GmbH on the acquisition of a controlling interest in a Serbian IT company.
  • Advised Arthur D Little on expanding its operations into Serbia.
  • Advised Advans Group on the divestment of a minority ownership package.

Deloitte Legal Serbia

Deloitte Legal Serbia‘s ‘track record is impressive’. The practice advises on corporate, compliance and regulatory matters, along with M&A, joint ventures, privatisations, and corporate restructuring. Stefan Antonić is an international commercial law expert, while Mirjana Mladenović focuses on M&A, corporate issues, and restructuring and insolvency.

Responsables de la pratique:

Stefan Antonić; Mirjana Mladenović


Autres avocats clés:

Jelena Zelenbaba; Igor Denčić


Les références

‘Deloitte Legal Serbia’s integration into the global Deloitte network gives clients access to comprehensive, business-focused legal solutions.’

‘Stefan Antonić’s adaptability and effective communication skills sets him apart from competitors, making him a top choice for legal services.’

‘Mirjana Mladenović – very thorough and quick work, with great expertise.’

Principaux clients

Telefónica Tech


Telekom Srbija a.d. Beograd


Mtel ad Banja Luka


Gjirafa Dega Ne Kosove


MIG Poland


Huawei Technologies Serbia


AVON Cosmetics Serbia and Montenegro


Speedata


GMS


Richemont (RGL Europe BV)


The Serbian Development Fund


Caterpillar Financial Services


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised European tech services provider, Telefónica Tech, on its €350m acquisition of BE-Terna.
  • Advised Telekom Srbija on the acquisition of regional telecoms operators.
  • Advised on the potential acquisition of a Serbian retail trade company.

Mihaj, Ilic & Milanovic Law Firm

Mihaj, Ilic & Milanovic Law Firm‘s corporate, commercial and M&A department regularly aligns with the firm’s real estate, energy and infrastructure project practices. Marko Milanović advises pharmaceutical, financial, construction, real estate, manufacturing, and oil and gas clients; Tanja Unguran is an energy expert; and Nemanja Ilić is ‘a trusted lawyer’.

Responsables de la pratique:

Marko Milanović; Nemanja Ilić


Autres avocats clés:

Dušan Marković; Marija Alhaj; Tanja Unguran


Les références

‘The lawyers are an absolute pleasure to work with – some clients could not imagine doing important transactions with any other lawyers.’

‘Lawyers that are consistently available at any hour during stressful times.’

‘What makes them stand out is that throughout each step of a transaction, clients feel that they are genuinely devoted to getting the best result and not just finalising the deal.’

Principaux clients

Air Serbia


Belgrade Waterfront Company


Doka Serb


Elite Cop


Energy Construction


Galeb Group


Alcon Pharmaceuticals


Global Seed


Wood Chips Belgrade


Ivicom Holding Gmbh


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Air Serbia on a number of complex corporate and commercial matters.
  • Advised Belgrade Waterfront on general corporate and commercial matters.
  • Acts as general legal counsel for Galeb Group and its subsidiaries.

Radovanovic Stojanovic & Partners AOD

Radovanovic Stojanovic & Partners AOD fields sector experts in automotive, IT, gaming, construction, FMCG, and financial services. Corporate and M&A head Saša Stojanović advises on large-scale M&A deals, joint ventures and corporate restructurings, along with real estate and banking matters. Djordje Vicic is also a key corporate and M&A team member.

Responsables de la pratique:

Saša Stojanović


Autres avocats clés:

Djordje Vicic


Les références

‘The firm offers a comprehensive and high-quality service, and is always available, even at short notice. Excellent case management.’

‘The team is very responsive, highly practical, and attentive to clients’ needs and objectives.’

‘Saša Stojanović is very responsive, and provides fast and reliable advice. Anther important team member that clients highly value is Djordje Vicic.’

Principaux clients

MK Group


Wienerberger AG


EBB Gamma Holding GmbH (Member of Soravia Group)


Yettel


SKS 365


MK Holding Limited


Plainly DOO


Netconomy


SAP Fioneer doo


ZA Tech


Atalian


British American Tobacco (BAT)


Porsche Holding


Michelin


Decathlon


Mavic Group DOO


ISIC Service Office d.o.o. (member of ISIC Association)


Logo DOO


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised EBB GAMMA HOLDING GMBH (Member of Soravia Group) on the sale of all the shares in PRIGAN DOO, which owns the Radisson Collection-Old Mill Hotel in Belgrade.
  • Advised the shareholders of Plainly DOO, a Serbian IT company, on the proposed sale of all its shares.
  • Advised MK Group on the establishment of a joint venture with Slovenia’s ALFI Green Energy Fund for the development of a 103.3-megawatt wind farm in Serbia.

Subotic & Jevtic - Attorneys at Law

Subotic & Jevtic - Attorneys at Law‘s ‘handles a diverse range of commercial law matters‘. The entirely women-led practice features Julijana Jevtić, who has longstanding experience in acting for multinational clients, governments and financial institutions on M&A, privatisations and restructuring; and Milica Subotic, who is ‘appreciated for her outstanding economic insight’.

Responsables de la pratique:

Julijana Jevtić


Autres avocats clés:

Milica Subotic


Les références

‘Very competent and knowledgeable, especially in M&A and corporate law.’

‘A team that delivers timely and practical advice, and handles a diverse range of commercial law matters.’

‘Julijana Jevtić and Milica Subotic are a great combination – experience, commitment and passion for the work.’

Principaux clients

Agri Business Partner d.o.o. Sombor, Serbia


Novo Nordisk Pharma d.o.o. Serbia


Wienerberger d.o.o.


Air Serbia


Atlantic Grupa d.d.


SkySpecs


Blumind d.o.o.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising SkySpecs on the acquisition of Blumind Serbia, part of i4SEE Austria.
  • Advising PP Vojvodina on the delisting of shares from the Belgrade Stock Exchange.