Established in 2004, BDK Advokati is a full-service firm with offices in Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Montenegro. It opened its office in Podgorica in 2009.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a strong practice in financial and corporate and project development, achieving top tier status for Montenegro in both areas.
Key clients
The firm works closely with the Government of Montenegro/Ministry of Economy and the Montenegrin transmission system operator (CGES). It advises banks like Société Générale and ING Bank.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
The firm was particularly active in banking and M&A work during the research period where it advised clients mainly on asset acquisition, financing and refinancing transactions.
In banking the firm advised banks acting as lenders on financing and refinancing transactions.
The firm advised clients in gaming and mining industries on several asset acquisitions and joint ventures. It also assisted clients in establishment of businesses in Montenegro.
In project development the firm was active in advising construction company on regulatory compliance for project and oil and gas company on hydrocarbon project.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Nomad Foods €615 million acquisition of Fortenova group’s frozen food business group
Podgoricka bank €2 million financing
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Financial services regulatory
"They are timely and always ready to respond to our requests regardless of the working hours."
"They are very timely and devoted. Even in tight schedules, they perform excellently."
M&A
"Legally founded and business-driven pragmatic advice."
Project development : Mining
"Clear, objective advice and information related to legal/regulatory system in the host country."
Bisera Andrijašević
"Very good jurisdiction knowledge and timely, transparent communication."
Luka Popović
"Clear, analytical, professional."
"Smart and responsive."
"He is very competent. He is good at problem-solving and offering solutions."
"He is always accessible and very good at immediate advice and problem-solving."
