What we say about the firm's legal practice in Serbia
Competition
Within Competition, Karanovic & Nikolic is a first tier firm,
At Karanovic & Nikolic, practice head Rastko Petakovic specialises in complex national and international mergers, and is also increasingly focused on anticompetitive matters, such as abuse issues, and litigation. Recent instructions include advising MK Group on a series of merger filings concerning the acquisition of four sugar factories, a mountain resort and several agricultural companies.
Corporate, M&A and privatisation
Within Corporate, M&A and privatisation, Karanovic & Nikolic is a first tier firm,
At Karanovic & Nikolic, clients ‘highly appreciate the efforts and legal support’ of Dragan Karanovic and Slobodan Doklestic, who demonstrate ‘experience and commitment’. Recent work for the team includes advising fashion retailer Inditex on its acquisition of seven companies in Serbia and Montenegro. The team is praised for its skill in interpreting complex Serbian legislation, and is also ‘very skilled in general regulation and has good connections with local authorities’. Jelena Vuckovic is also recommended.
Legal market overview
Within Legal market overview Leading individuals
Real estate
Within Real estate, Karanovic & Nikolic is a first tier firm,
Karanovic & Nikolic is acting for Airport City Belgrade regarding a 120,000sq m commercial and residential complex development. The team is also acting for international retailer JYSK Nordic on the leasing and acquisition of locations in Serbia. Jasna Milosavljevic leads the team.