Aleksić & Associates
Established in 1987, Aleksić & Associates is a large full-service Serbian firm based in Novi Sad. The firm has a focus on banking and finance and restructuring and insolvency work. The firm is also active assisting with M&A transactions and project development.
Highlights
The firm has been active in providing legal opinions and legal due diligence on a range of matters in connection to real estate transactions, asset acquisitions, debt collection and general corporate regulatory advice.
Key clients
Banca Intesa a.d. Beograd; Addiko Bank a.d. Beograd; Eurobank Direktna banka a.d. Beograd; Procredit bank a.d. Beograd; AGRISERBIA d.o.o. Aleksa Šantić
Testimonials 2023/2024
“Well organized, doing business on time very professionally.” - Insolvency
“We are provided with quality counsels on matters, and taking into consideration the qualifications that the attorneys possess, we are provided with more than informed decisions on any kind of action that we take.” - PPP/PFI
“Prompt and professional advice; immediate response; kind and cooperative behavior.” - Project finance
Nemanja Aleksić
“Nemanja Aleksić's positive attributes, beside very good law knowledge, are his capability for solving complex problems as well as expediency and efficiency.”
“Nemanja Aleksić's positive attributes are his determination and depth of knowledge while providing the legal counsel, as well as his ability to act at short notice with amazing level of expertise.”
Petar Kolundžija
“Keeping deadlines (or work is done prior to deadline), clear response.”
Ivana Maras
“Well organised, communication and response with no delay.”
Andrejic & Partners
Andrejic & Partners is a Serbian law firm. The firm is based in Belgrade and has a focus on financial and corporate work.
Highlights
The firm advised a client in acquiring two Serbian companies. The transaction closed in December 2024.
The team also advised a client in a financial transaction where the client provided financing for a key equipment to a Serbian company owned by US entity. The transaction closed in September 2024.
JPM & Partners
Established in 1991, Jankovic Popovic & Mitic (JPM & Partners)
is internationally focused and is the exclusive member firm in Serbia for Lex Mundi, the largest law firm network. The firm also has German, French, and Russian international desks due to its extensive cross border work.
The firm has a strong presence in all financial and corporate work and notable cross-border project development work.
JPM & Partners Serbia advised the Toyota Tsusho Corporation on the setting up of a joint venture in Serbia concerning the aluminium battery case manufacturing business via Serbian company Minth Automotive together with Aisin Corporation and Minth Group Limited, by purchasing or subscribing to a 20% stake of shares in the Serbian company. The scope of the work included full scope due diligence and other corporate, commercial, and transactional issues. The project is currently ongoing and led by partner Jelena Stankovic Lukic.
The firm also advised Banatski Dvor on all legal aspects of the implementation of a project to expand the capacity of their underground gas storage. This included project restructuring, commercial matters, banking and finance matters, real estate and construction, and energy mattres. The team acted as lead counsel and the project is currently ongoing.
Microsoft; BASF; Toyota; Porsche; Messer; Underground Gas Storage Banatski Dvor; Transportgas Srbija; Gastrans; PowerChina; Intereuropa
Testimonials 2024/2025
The firm has deep expertise and professionalism across a wide range of legal areas. We appreciate their high level of competence, responsiveness, and strategic thinking, which makes them exceptionally reliable, especially for complex and cross-border matters. (M&A)
We appreciate their ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines and their consistent communication make working with them efficient and reassuring. (M&A)
The JPM team had excellent knowledge and advice on local requirements and practices. They were very flexible and responded to requests promptly with clear and helpful information. (M&A)
I have been cooperating with JPM & Partners team for many years. What I particularly like in cooperating with them is their expertise, business orientation, perfect knowledge of the industry and excellent understanding our needs. They are for sure the best lawyers in Serbia in energy matters. They are highly professional, punctual, precise, well well-established on the market. They are also nice people to cooperate with. The cooperation with them is always professional and smooth. They really understand our needs and always provide the response with any further instructions from our end. (Project Development)
Jelena Gazivoda has great experience in working on most complicated and complex mandates. She leads by example, experience, strategic thinking, and fantastic professional skills and drive. She is a true expert, great negotiator and leader of the team. (Project Development)
Jelena Gazivoda provides excellent solutions. (Restructuring)
Testimonials 2023/2024
“Detailed, analytical and fast response.” - Financial restructuring
“JPM & Partners is a compound team of extraordinary individuals with great knowledge, legal expertise, experience, skills, and a great understanding of the industry and how natural gas transmission system operator's function. They are the sole law firm in Serbia with such expertise and knowledge and capability to act promptly and with clear advice. They have a reasonable approach in every sense - including the prices. They have a long bench of lawyers, and we know that at literary every point in time we can get prompt and valuable advice.” - Project development
“The response time of the team, regardless of the complexity of the task or query was outstanding. The quality of the deliverables has been to the utmost satisfaction of the company and the shareholders. The quality of the services was equal when rendered both in the Serbian and English language.” - Project development
Ivan Petrović
“Advising on the conclusion of contracts for complex services, including engineering, procurement and construction services. Drafting of provisions for such contracts. All services were rendered both in Serbian and English.”
Jelena Gazivoda
“She is always our first choice as a person of outstanding knowledge, reputation, experience, professional and personal integrity. She has long been with the firm acting as its senior partner but is still very passionate about work and resolving legal problems. She is smart, decisive, diligent, dedicated, and a true leader. Always a pleasure to work with - as in addition to her expertise, skills and knowledge she is a great person.”
Marko Mrdja
“Marko is the youngest in the team, but he is learning really fast, and he is really a valuable member of JPM team. He is progressing on a yearly level and is also very dedicated to us as a client. We can also rely on him.”
Nikola Djordjevic
“Nikola is a good lawyer, very diligent and very dedicated to our needs. He is always there for us. He also knows well the industry and he combine this well with good knowledge of tax matters what is also very important for our work.”
Karanović & Partners
Established in 1995 and based in Belgrade,
Karanović & Partners, originally Karanović & Nikolić, is a large firm by local standards, employing more than 50 lawyers, 16 of whom are partners. It has an international network, working in association with firms in Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and North Macedonia. The firm has a focus on all matters in financial and corporate and project development work.
Karanović & Partners advised EFSE as an investor in the issuance of MREL bonds by Raiffeisen Bank Serbia. The transaction was closed in June 2024 and the bonds are listed on the Belgrade Stock Exchange. The team acted as local counsel and was led by partner Maja Jovančević Šetka.
The firm is also advising Bechtel, a US civil engineering group, that is together with the company Enka engaged in the construction of the Morava Corridor, a road connecting Trans-European transport Corridors X and XI. Their work included advising on the main terms of the construction contract, structuring the contract implementation, obtaining construction licenses and permits, as well as other real estate matters. The project is currently ongoing.
BIG CEE; Piraeus Bank SA; Green for Growth Fund and the European Fund for Southeast Europe; OTP; Flutter Entertainment plc; Bechtel International; Windvision Operations; Akuo Energy Central Europe; Shanghai Fengling Renewables; AARSLEFF sp. z o.o.
Testimonials 2024/2025
We appreciate the team’s availability, professionalism, adaptivity, and quick thinking. (Banking & Finance)
I have worked with this team for so many years now, in diverse and complex matters. We continue to work together precisely because of the good rapport we have built, as well as confidence, reliability and transparency that are always present. (Banking & Finance)
What sets this team apart is the professionalism that is constantly at a high level, timely delivery and in-depth expertise. I know that this team will always give it their all and that my team will get the best possible service. (Banking & Finance)
The lawyers I worked with have abundant experience and the latest industry-specific knowledge and insight. Their performance in sophisticated matters has set the bar high, so my colleagues and I now generally have high expectations of them for future challenging endeavours, which I am sure they will fulfil and surpass. (Banking & Finance)
In terms of communication, everything is always clear and straight-forward. Overall, the entire working process is seamless and stress-free. (Banking & Finance)
I was impressed by their promptness and commitment to the task. (Banking & Finance)
They are very professional. (Banking & Finance)
Their services are prompt and to the point. The two main attorneys we interact with are true professionals, they are very responsive, treating our requests with priority. The quality of advice and representation is also at a high standard. (Project Development)
Katarina Gudurić is professional, to the point, punctual and fair. (Banking & Finance)
I have been working with
Darko Jovanović over the years and I admire his abundant market and legal knowledge. He is an excellent lawyer and oversees the team exceptionally. (Banking & Finance)
Dimitrije Radulović brings a fresh perspective on things and new ideas. (Banking & Finance)
Maja Jovančević Šetka is my main point of contact and go-to person at the firm. She is an extremely valuable asset to the team and a highly reliable lawyer. I really enjoy collaborating with her and I appreciate her diligence, thoroughness, awareness, efficiency and negotiation skills. She is generally a very capable woman, a reliable and resourceful partner and a knowledgeable lawyer – a true master of her craft. (Banking & Finance)
Maja Jovančević Šetka is a very reliable partner. (Banking & Finance)
Milica Volarev is prompt in her responses, has excellent communications skills and keeps on top of a multitude of legal issues / cases we as a company are dealing with. Her legal knowledge is very good and when her competence is limited, she has no issue referring us to a more experienced lawyer in her company who can advise us at the highest level. (Project Development)
Filip Vukovic is highly responsive and attentive, consistently striving to provide prompt and accurate answers. (Banking & Finance)
Testimonials 2023/2024
“Very international, good market knowledge, excellent lawyers.” - Banking
“They work abroad and domestically with various financial documents, among all, with documents facilitating creditors to recover their claims, therefore they are welcome to transfer their knowledge to Serbian banking legal community.” - Banking and finance
“Very professional, able to provide practical, to the point input; very good partner in the region.” - Banking and finance
“I am incredibly pleased to have found a firm that continuously handles a variety of legal matters in an excellent manner, with all lawyers from different departments and jurisdictions working together on a deal as one team. In particular, the fact that Karanovic & Partners operates across the Balkan markets is immensely helpful and they are always my choice when I need reliable legal advice.
The knowledge and capabilities of their team members are truly remarkable. Overall, they have a broad range of specialties and backgrounds, so they can handle any situation no matter how complex it is.”
“What I like about Karanovic & Partners’ service is that it is constantly on an exceptional level. Whenever they provide legal support to us in all relevant matters, their approach is all-encompassing, making them extremely reliable and fully committed. I am confident that they will always pay detailed attention to transactions and their context, going the extra mile to alert us and advise against possible risks and negative outcomes. This proved to be crucial, since all the projects we have done together turned out to be successful so far. It is safe to say that Karanovic & Partners always has our best interest in mind and commits completely to maximizing those interests and benefits.
"The team of lawyers we have worked with has abundant and wide-ranging experience and is quick to respond to our questions and requests. One of their key strengths is the extensive industry-specific knowledge, which makes them more than well positioned to cater to various business needs not only in Serbia but in the SEE region, also."
"The fact that we use their services regularly, especially in complex matters, demonstrates our complete and unquestionable confidence in their advice.” - Banking and finance
“Very professional with a proper setup to respond to all requests of a big non-resident bank.” - Banking and finance
“High level of knowledge and experience, timely responses, easy going communication, experts teams per each industry.” - Financial service regulatory
“Responsive, commercial, practical advice, good understanding of the local law and market practice. Keeps us up to date on local developments.” - Investment funds
“Very responsive, good quality and precise legal advice, knowledge about market standards, practical and business-oriented approach.” - M&A
“Always knowledgeable of the real estate market and proposing balanced agreements that protects both the interest of their clients, but also promotes a swift and fast deal.” - M&A
Maja Jovancevic
“Responsive, commercial, practical advice, good understanding of the local law and market practice. Keeps us up to date on local developments.”
“Maja Jovančević Šetka is someone I personally and the Bank have worked with for many years. Throughout this time, she has never failed our expectations. What is highly recommendable about her is her focus and commitment, her wide-ranging skill set and resourcefulness, as well as her practical approach and seamless communication. She is a solution-oriented lawyer, who will certainly exceed performance expectations.
She not only superbly handles any regulatory issues that come up in Serbia but is also able to provide advice on jurisdictions in the region. She understands our needs well and is very proactive in strategic thinking with the aim of mitigating any possible risk. The result is that she foresees our needs and concerns and is always a step ahead, increasing the Banks benefits. She is very dedicated to all matters we work on together and navigates complex issues seamlessly.”
“She is serious, reliable, demonstrates wide range of knowledge and professionalism, respects agreed.”
“Maja Jovančević Šetka serves as our main point of contact, showcasing her remarkable ability to collaborate effectively and apply practical expertise in navigating complex issues, practices, and boundaries effortlessly. Her extensive understanding and knowledge of banking and financing law go above and beyond, while her dedicated approach to finding solutions is exceptional in minimizing any potential risks. Maja's extraordinary work truly sets her apart in the legal field.
I would also like to mention and praise from her team the associate Dimitrije Ilić and, for corporate matters, Partner Miloš Jakovljević - both are recommended.”
“Excellent across the board - professional, knowledgeable, communicative, responsive, solution-oriented."
“Knowing banking as business, anticipated needs and trends, able to get and to transfer knowledge, understands banking things better than others.”
Petar Mitrovic
“Very reliable partner; friendly, respectful, listens well and provides creative solutions.”
Radovanović Stojanović & Partners
Radovanović Stojanović & Partners is a commercial law firm focused on all aspects of commercial law with extensive experience and a reputation for business-oriented top-quality service.
Radovanović Stojanović & Partners advised British American Tobacco on a side-stream merger of its Serbian subsidiaries British American Tobacco South-East Europe doo Beograd (as the transferring entity) and British American Tobacco Vranje ad (as the surviving entity). The team acted as lead counsel led by partner Saša Stojanović. The transaction closed on August 2024.
The firm also advised Perose Invest d.o.o. Beograd in the development of a mix-use residential complex. The team, led by Milorad Gajić, advised the client in purchasing the land, performing the due diligence exercise, advised on permitting and zoning issues, drafted sale and purchase agreements and reservation agreements for end customers, prepared drafts of design and construction contracts. The project is currently ongoing.
The team welcomed partner Milorad Gajić to the Project Development team from Karanović & Partners in January 2025.
Wienerberger Group; Panasonic Corporation; Lafarge; British American Tobacco; Netconomy; IKEA; Atalian; Perose Invest d.o.o. Beograd; HSK Development d.o.o. Beograd
Testimonials 2024/2025
Radovanović Stojanović & Partners consistently demonstrates deep expertise in corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. They are particularly strong in handling foreign investment work, with a practical and commercially oriented approach. Their responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to foresee local legal risks while remaining solution-driven set them apart. The team is well-coordinated, professional, and provides clear, actionable advice—even under tight timelines. Their partner involvement and dedication are always evident. (M&A)
Radovanović Stojanović & Partners stands out for its high-profile team, client base and high-end expertise with a highly experienced team handling even the most demanding type of corporate/M&A work. Their attention to details and pragmatic approach is outstanding. (M&A)
High-flying team working under the leadership of a few senior partners who know how to perfectly understand the needs of clients and support them on the most sensitive issues with high technicality, pragmatism and creativity. The general state of mind is oriented towards efficiency and the search for solutions. (M&A)
They are more than our lawyers. If it weren't for them, we would probably have a bulky internal in-house team. They are direct and precise, you will not receive a ten page memorandum from them. (M&A)
We appreciate their respect for deadlines, out of the box thinking, and proposals for concrete solutions. (M&A)
They demonstrate exceptional professionalism and are always willing to provide high-quality advice, even within tight deadlines. (M&A)
They are quick, professional, and experts in their respective fields. (M&A)
The team demonstrated exceptional expertise in M&A. They provided strategic legal advice tailored to the complexity of the transaction, were consistently responsive, and showed deep understanding of both local and cross-border legal aspects. Their ability to foresee risks and propose practical, business-oriented solutions made them an invaluable partner. (M&A)
The firm demonstrates strong local knowledge in various topics related to real estate. (Project Development)
The firm comprises of experts who are highly experienced and knowledgeable in their respective fields. They also provide all services very quickly. (M&A)
They are always there for us. (Project Development)
Their team is incredibly responsive and alert, consistently addressing queries with impressive speed. They excel in out-of-the-box thinking but most importantly, their advice is consistently practical, clear, and actionable, making it genuinely easy to implement and incredibly valuable for our business. (Project Development)
Milorad Gajić is fast, practical and smart. (M&A)
Milorad Gajić has strong local knowledge in all details of a real estate deal. He is very client oriented and easy to work with. (Project Development)
Milorad Gajić takes care of our business as if it were his own. He truly understands our needs and navigates us through Serbia's complex construction, permitting and contractual regulations. Plus, he is always fun to communicate with! (Project Development)
Raško Radovanović responds very well to given tasks and has knowledge of the sector we operate in. (Project Development)
We especially appreciated the leadership of
Saša Stojanović, who brought both precision and calm to the negotiation table. (M&A)
Saša Stojanović is an exceptional legal advisor with a strong focus on corporate, M&A, and transactional matters. He stands out for his sharp analytical skills, pragmatic approach, and deep understanding of both local and international legal frameworks.
Saša Stojanović is always highly responsive, and consistently delivers clear, concise, and actionable advice. His ability to manage multi-jurisdictional deals, coordinate with various stakeholders, and maintain client trust throughout sensitive negotiations is particularly noteworthy. (M&A)
Saša Stojanović excels in particular by combining technicality, creativity, speed of analysis and execution, and finesse in understanding human relationships. He knows how to inspire trust through all of these qualities and through his reliability. (M&A)
Saša Stojanović listens and manages his team in a motivating way, leading them to provide high-quality service. He answers questions precisely and gives real advice, both technical and taking into account the specificities of his client. (M&A)
Saša Stojanović stands out for his strategic thinking, calm and composed negotiation style, and ability to simplify complex legal structures into actionable business decisions. He demonstrates a deep understanding of M&A dynamics, both from a legal and commercial standpoint, and is exceptionally skilled at managing sensitive aspects of negotiations. His communication is clear, concise, and always focused on protecting the client’s long-term interests. (M&A)
Testimonials 2023/2024
“Very responsive, high quality, commercial approach, good fee / quality ratio.” - M&A
“The law firm stands out for their outstanding work, availability and transparency. They are always ready to assist and provide a precise legal advice on short notice.” - M&A
“Their team members provide the best legal advice on the market and are always available. They have an amazing understanding of commercial side of the deal.” - M&A
“Radovanovic Stojanovic & Partners stands out for their highly professional approach and responsiveness. Their corporate/M&A practice understands how to think through key risks while also being commercially minded to making sure we get the deals done.” - M&A
“Amazing people. Attentive partners and strong associates beneath. Capable of scaling and providing a comprehensive suite of solutions. We view the RSP team as our business partners vs our lawyers. Very much feel they are on our team and putting the client first.” - M&A
“Their transaction team provides outstanding services as they know very well how to structure a complicated transaction, always provide a straight-forward legal advice and directions and are available 24/7.” - M&A
“Radovanović Stojanović Partners have a great understanding of local law context, as well as experience in many markets abroad which was vital for our project.” - Restructuring
AVS Legal
AVS Legal is a Serbian law firm established in 2014 by Mirko Vasilic and Milica Steljic. The firm is based in Belgrade. The firm is active in financial and corporate and project development work.
Highlights
The firm provides ongoing corporate support to clients.
The team has also advised on multiple recapitalizations of companies in 2024.
BDK Advokati
BDK Advokati is a Serbian law firm established in 2004. The firm is based in Belgrade. The firm also has offices in Montenegro and Bosnia & Herzegovina and is part of the SEE Legal network. The firm is active in financial and corporate as well as project development work.
Highlights
The firm advised the lender on a long-term loan to Fabrika Decje Hrane d.o.o.. The transaction closed in May 2024.
The team also advised multiple banks on the local law aspects of the SACE-backed loan to the Republic of Serbia. The transaction closed in December 2024.
BIT Law
BIT Law office is a boutique law firm founded in 2009. The firm is based in Belgrade and is active in project development work.
Highlights
The firm advised on the Belgrade Metro infrastructure project. The project began in January 2025 and is currently ongoing.
The team also advised on a project regarding the design and construction of roads and utility infrastructure in Makiško polje.
Bojanović & Partners
Bojanovic & Partners is a Serbian law firm established in 2013. The firm is based in Belgrade. The firm has a focus on banking, M&A and project development work.
Highlights
The firm advised client Axel Johnson on the acquisition of LA FÂNTÂNA S.R.L. from Aquavenue Limited. The transaction closed in November 2024.
The team also provided legal advisory to General Electric on a corporate restructuring including a Serbian subsidiary. The transaction is currently ongoing.
Deloitte Legal
Deloitte Legal is the Serbian presence of the international firm Deloitte Legal. The firm is based in Belgrade. Deloitte Legal is the legal side of the international firm Deloitte. The firm has a focus on financial and corporate and project development deals.
Highlights
The firm advised Telekom Srbija in the sale of a tower portfolio to Actis. The transaction closed in January 2024.
The team also provides ongoing corporate advice to Dell group and its Serbian businesses.
Djokic + Partners
Djokic + Partners is a Serbian law firm based in Belgrade. The firm is active in financial and corporate work.
Highlights
The firm advised a client on the development and construction of retail park which the client is constructing in Negotin. The project is currently ongoing.
The team also advised a client on the sale and purchase agreement of the retail park in Kikinda. The transaction closed in December 2024.
Doklestic Repic & Gajin
Doklestic Repic & Gajin
is a Serbian law firm established in 2013. The firm is based in Belgrade. The firm has a focus on financial and corporate work.
Highlights
The firm advised a client on the expansion of their production facilities into Serbia. The advice is currently ongoing.
The team is also providing legal support to a client on a deal involving the sale and transfer of their business in Serbia. The advice is currently ongoing.
Harrisons
Harrisons is a Serbian law firm established in 1999 by Mark Harrison. The firm operates in London, Belgrade and Podgorica. The firm has a focus on both financial and corporate and project development work.
Highlights
The firm acted as Serbian counsel to a consortium of banks as the Initial Purchases in connection with an offering of of €750,000,000 6.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2031. The work was completed in December 2024.
The team also advised the lender on the financing to Elektromreža Srbije (EMS) for the refurbishment and digitalization of a substation. The project is currently ongoing.
Law Office Milosevic
Milosevic Law Firm is a Serbian law firm established in 1991. The firm is based in Belgrade and has a focus on financial and corporate work.
Highlights
The firm advised a Chinese commercial bank in regard to a loan facility for second phase of project of construction of the sewage infrastructure in nine locations across Serbia. The project is currently ongoing, but the facility agreement was signed in June 2024.
Team also assisted a utility-scale renewables developer in process of development of wind power plant projects in Serbia. The project is currently ongoing.
Law Office of Miroslav Stojanović cooperating law office of Wolf Theiss
Law Office Miroslav Stojanović cooperating law office of Wolf Theiss
is a Serbian law firm working with international law firm Wolf Theiss. The firm is based in Belgrade. Wolf Theiss is an international law firm established in Austria in 1957. The firm has a focus on financial and corporate as well as project development matters.
Highlights
The firm advised a private equity firm on the acquisition and restructuring of Birdseye Security Solution. The transaction closed in July 2024.
The team also advised the International Fiance Corporation on the purchase of up to EUR 50 million in local currency equivalent (RSD) senior preferred bonds to be issued by Raiffeisen Serbia in two or more tranches. The transaction closed in June 2024.
Marjanovic Law
Marjanovic Law is a Serbian law firm. The firm is based in Belgrade. The firm has a focus on financial and corporate deals.
Highlights
The firm advises the buyer in an acquisition of a company. The acquisition occurred in 2023 but cooperation with the client is ongoing.
The firm also provides ongoing commercial and corporate advice to multiple clients.
Mihaj Ilic & Milanovic Law Firm
Mihaj Ilic & Milanovic Law Firm is a boutique law firm based in Belgrade. The firm was founded in 2015 and specializes in corporate and project development matters.
Highlights
The firm advises a clean energy company on the development of multiple biomass thermal power plants in Serbia. The projects are currently ongoing.
MMD Advokati
MMD Advokati
is a Serbian law firm. The firm is based in Belgrade. The firm has a focus on M&A and project development work.
Highlights
The firm advised the buyer in the process of acquisition of 100% of the shares in two companies. The transaction closed in December 2024.
The firm also advises the lender in regards to a loan to Serbia to support the reform of capital markets. The transaction is currently ongoing.
Moravčević Vojnović i Partneri in cooperation with Schoenherr
Moravčević Vojnović and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr
was established in 2002 and is based in Belgrade. Established in 1950, Schoenherr is a leading Austrian firm with a European network that includes offices in 15 jurisdictions. The firm is focused on financial and corporate as well as project development matters.
Highlights
The firm advised United Group B.V. on the sale of SBB doo Belgrade. The transaction closed in April 2025.
The team also advised clients on Serbian law in regards to their capacity as finance parties with an English law governed facilities agreement. The agreement was signed in June 2024.
MVJ Marković Vukotić Jovković
MVJ Markovic Vukotic Jovkovic is a Serbian law firm established in 2017. The firm is based in Belgrade. The firm has a focus on financial and corporate and project development.
Highlights
The firm provided legal counsel to Renesas Electronics Corporation in their acquisition of 100% shares in Altium Limited. The transaction closed in August 2024.
The team also advised Oldcastle APG, CRH on the acquisition of a controlling interest in Yardzen. The transaction closed in November 2024.
Nikcevic & Kapor
Nikcevic & Kapor is a Serbian law firm. The firm is based in Belgrade and active in project development.
Highlights
The firm is advising a Chinese contractor on the designing and construction of an expressway in Belgrade. The project is currently ongoing.
The team is also advising a client on multiple projects involving the construction of solar power plants and other green energy projects. The projects are currently ongoing.
SOG in cooperation with Kinstellar
SOG in cooperation with Kinstellar
is a Serbian law firm in a cooperation with international law firm Kinstellar since 2023. The firm is based in Belgrade. Kinstellar is an international law firm focused on emerging Europe and Central Asia. The firm has a focus on financial and corporate and project development work.
Highlights
The firm acted as Serbian legal counsel to the lenders in regards to a secured financing provided to the global investment company Actis. The transaction closed in February 2024.
The team also acted as Serbian counsel to a US investment firm in its strategic investment in DE-YAN. The transaction closed in November 2024.
Stankovic & Partners
Stankovic & Partners is a Serbian law firm established in 2010. The firm is based in Belgrade and has a focus on financial and corporate as well as project development deals.
Highlights
The firm advised a client on an acquisition finance facility for the purchase of a number of companies in the construction sector in the Republic of Serbia and Republika Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina). The advice is currently ongoing.
The projects team is also advising a client on a project for the development of a recycling deposit return system at a national level in Serbia. The project is currently ongoing.
ŠunjkaLaw
ŠunjkaLaw was founded in 2000. It has an office in Vojvodina.
The firm is experienced in advising creditors on cross-border restructuring and insolvency mandates and advises foreign clients on acquisitions. In addition, the firm is active in joint ventures, and private equity.
Highlights
During the research period the firm was active in financial and corporate. It advised mostly acquirers and sellers in acquisitions in various industries, especially technology and telecommunication, food and beverage, social infrastructure, healthcare and industrials and manufacturing.
Key clients
Among its clients are Madhead Games, Atrium Consulting, Celjske Mesnine Z Dežele, Agricom Company Group, Atrium Property Services, Alba Invest doo Beograd and DR Techno VB doo Novi Sad.
Testimonials 2024/2025
We appreciate their speed and efficiency. (Banking & Finance)
Ajša Stojković
has excellent legal knowledge. (Banking & Finance)
Ivana Maraš is professional and efficient! (Banking & Finance)
Testimonials 2023/2024
"Knowledge, professionalism, quick responding and proactive." (Banking & Finance)
Tasić & Partners
Tasic & Partners is a Serbian law firm established in 2009. The firm is based in Belgrade and has a focus on project development.
Highlights
The firm assisted on the Belgrade–Niš Railway Modernization project, which is currently ongoing.
The team also acted for the concessionaire in regards to a project concession for the design, financing, construction, management, maintenance, and transfer of three garages. The project is ongoing.
Vuković & Partners
Vukovic & Partners is a Serbian law firm based in Belgrade. The firm has a focus on financial and corporate work, particularly in the technology, bankruptcy, greenfield investments, real estate and construction sectors.
Highlights
The firm advised ODM Collections on the acquisition of the NPL portfolio offered by the Banca Intesa Beograd. The transaction closed in March 2024.
The team also advised a client on the acquisition of a company specialized in performing technical inspections and analysis of vehicles. The transaction closed in June 2024.
ZSP Advokati
ZSP Advokati is a law firm based in Belgrade. The firm has a focus on financial and corporate deals.
Highlights
The firm advised the lender in the refinancing of Crowne Plaza Belgrade. The transaction closed in December 2024.
The firm advised another lender in the financing of the development of a retail park in southern Serbia. The transaction closed in June 2024.
