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Mihaj, Ilic & Milanovic Law Firm Offices
CIKA LJUBINA 12
11000 BELGRADE
Serbia
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Mihaj, Ilic & Milanovic Law Firm > The Legal 500 Rankings
Serbia > Dispute resolution Tier 1
‘Exceptional for complex, high-profile disputes‘, Mihaj, Ilic & Milanovic Law Firm‘s team is routinely mandated for complex litigation, arbitrations, enforcement work, insolvencies, and white-collar crime matters. The department also acts in labour law-related litigation, IP disputes, and administrative and constitutional litigation. Senka Mihaj is ‘very experienced in arbitration’; Nemanja Ilic‘s track record includes high-stakes, cross-border disputes; and Marko Milanović’s is another key contact in the firm. The practice also features ‘extremely talented strategist’ Jelena Papić and Bojan Janković, who acts in construction, real estate, leisure and hospitality sector disputes.Practice head(s):
Senka Mihaj; Nemanja Ilić; Marko Milanović
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The litigation department is exceptional for complex, high-profile disputes.’
‘They are superb for litigation, with no real competition on the market. Clients can completely trust their disputes to them.’
‘MIM possesses a very capable litigation practice, with a lot of experience in complex litigation matters. They know how to manage sensitive disputes perfectly.’
‘Nemanja Ilić is exceptional for major cases. He is very experienced, speaks with authority, and a real pleasure to work with.‘
‘Senka Mihaj is very experienced in arbitration and responsive – an excellent advocate.’
‘Marko Milanovic is very responsive and a very quick thinker.’
‘Jelena Papić is great to work with. Clients value her work ethics and ability to point out the significant issues in cases.’
‘Jelena Papić is a very quick thinker and extremely talented strategist.’
Key clients
Air Serbia
Belgrade Waterfront/Eagle Hills
Republic of Serbia
BW Galleria
Energy Construction
Galeb Group
Alcon Pharmaceuticals
TMF Group
Elita Cop
Kaizen
Work highlights
- Representing the Republic of Serbia in an investment arbitration dispute against several natural and legal persons (claiming to be foreign investors from Canada and Cyprus).
- Acting for Galeb Group and its subsidiaries in several high-value commercial disputes in Serbia.
- Acting for Air Serbia in over 50 court proceedings, which include high- value commercial litigation, compensation disputes, and labour litigation.
Serbia > Projects and energy Tier 3
Mihaj, Ilic & Milanovic Law Firm acts for local, regional and international companies, investors and developers on the development of biomass thermal power plants, wind power plants, and the development of traditional energy facilities. The team also advises major energy companies on gas and electricity trade. The group is jointly led by energy law specialist Tanja Unguran, who ‘always finds solutions’, and Nemanja Ilic, an adviser on renewable and alternative energy.Practice head(s):
Tanja Unguran; Nemanja Ilic
Other key lawyers:
Dušan Marković
Testimonials
‘A team of highly competent lawyers who provide sound technical expertise in the infrastructure sector and timely, quality advice on major projects.’
‘Exceptional skills and knowledge when dealing with some of the most demanding transactions in Serbia.’
‘Thanks to their experience and knowledge of the law, as well as skilful management of legal projects, the individuals in the team stand out on the market.’
‘Great lawyers and distinctive expertise in projects and energy.’
‘The team consists of partners, senior associates and associates who are extremely well versed and experienced in the energy sector.’
‘Nemanja Ilic is highly experienced, particularly in PPP projects and the energy sector.’
‘The manner with which the legal challenges are handled by Nemanja Ilic gives confidence to clients that all outstanding issues will be resolved properly and diligently.’
‘Tanja Unguran is great – she always finds solutions, even for the most complicated projects.’
Key clients
Energy Construction
Construction Biomass GM
Wood Chips
Elite Cop
OPC Europe
Rafako SA Poland
Rafako Serbia doo
Galeb Group
Duo Bacco
Work highlights
- Acting as lead legal adviser for a major energy sector client that is developing a 103MW wind power plant in Serbia.
- Advising Energy Construction on the development of biomass thermal power plants in Serbia.
- Acts as the main legal advisor on the development of a combined thermal power plant in the south of Serbia.
Serbia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
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’.Practice head(s):
Marko Milanović; Nemanja Ilić
Other key lawyers:
Dušan Marković; Marija Alhaj; Tanja Unguran
Testimonials
‘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.’
‘Highly competent corporate lawyers with deep experience and a strong bench.’
‘Nemanja Ilić has outstanding technical and commercial knowledge – he is a trusted lawyer, with the ability to find strategic solutions and practical advice.’
‘Marko Milanović is excellent – he constantly ensures that clients have high-quality legal advice on all commercial matters.’
‘Marija Alhaj stands out for her responsiveness – she is always available.’
‘Dušan Marković has a great perspective, he is a very good thinker, and stays calm under pressure.’
Key clients
Air Serbia
Belgrade Waterfront Company
Doka Serb
Elite Cop
Energy Construction
Galeb Group
Alcon Pharmaceuticals
Global Seed
Wood Chips Belgrade
Ivicom Holding Gmbh
Work highlights
- 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.
Mihaj, Ilic & Milanovic Law Firm > Firm Profile
The firm: MIM Law was established in 2015 by Senka Mihaj, Nemanja Ilic and Marko Milanovic, with the goal to establish a specialized dispute resolution law firm. Before they established MIM Law, Senka Mihaj, Nemanja Ilic and Marko Milanovic worked as senior lawyers in one of the leading law firms in Serbia. The firm has quickly grown to be recognized as one of the leading dispute resolution law firms in the country, most notably in the area of international arbitration, but also in general civil and commercial disputes. Driven by the growing needs of its clients MIM Law quickly expanded the palette of its legal services. This process was intensified with the arrival of new partner – Ms Tanja Unguran, one of the leading lawyers in the region in the area of tax, corporate, commercial and energy law. Before joining MIM Law, Tanja worked as a partner in some of the largest Serbian and international law firms in Serbia. MIM Law currently has 10 lawyers, experts in different legal areas and industries.
In servicing its clients MIM Law strives to provide a highly specialized and pragmatic legal advice and 100% dedication of its senior lawyers to client needs. With extensive experience in Serbia, Montenegro and throughout the region, MIM Law aims to set a standard for both clients and the market.
Areas of practice: MIM Law is recognized as one of the leading law firms in dispute resolution, including litigation, enforcement proceedings, administrative and misdemeanour proceedings, insolvency/restructuring as well as in the area of white-collar crime. A combination of expertise in dispute resolution and specialized knowledge of tax law, has made MIM Law one of the leading firms in the area of tax disputes. Finally, MIM Law is the firm of choice in the area of international arbitration: the firm represents companies, public enterprises and states in most important commercial and investment arbitrations in the country. The firm’s arbitration cases are held under the auspices of most prominent arbitral institutions, including ICC, ICSID, LCIA, SCAI, as well as Permanent Court of Arbitration at the Serbian Chamber of Commerce.
MIM Law services its clients in corporate and commercial matters, as well as in areas of labour law, competition, banking, real estate and construction. The firm has solid expertise and services clients in specific industry sectors which require advice on specific regulatory issues, such as pharmacy, healthcare, energy, mining, telecommunications, and aviation. The firm’s general legal and sector-specific expertise is complemented by specialized tax advice.
Senka Mihaj: Senka has a long track record of achievement in complex, high-value disputes, and arbitration under Permanent Court of Arbitration at the Serbian Chamber of Commerce, ICC, ICSID, LCIA, SCAI and UNCITRAL rules. Among other, Senka represents the Republic of Serbia in several investment arbitrations. She also acts as counsel in several commercial arbitrations, where she represents, among other, one of the largest companies in Serbia in field of heavy industry, and healthcare institution from Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Nemanja Ilic: Nemanja is focused on litigation, general corporate, labour law, commercial offenses and bankruptcy & restructuring. Nemanja assists Galeb Group, leader in the field of production and sales of electrical tools and industrial equipment, in a complex restructuring. His other clients include Belgrade Waterfront, the developer of the largest real estate project in Serbia, and Air Serbia, the flag carrier of Serbia. Nemanja also represents clients in a number of high-value commercial litigations and labour disputes.
Marko Milanovic: Marko has extensive experience in debt collection, injunction/interim measure proceedings, bankruptcy and restructuring. Marko represents clients in several high profile cases in Montenegro. In addition, Marko assists firm’s clients in general legal matters such as corporate, labour and commercial issues. He also advises a high-profile innovative pharmaceutical company in Serbia and Montenegro.
Tanja Unguran: Tanja is an experienced tax and corporate lawyer. Her tax expertise includes all areas of tax, and full spectrum of tax advisory services: from advice on tax implications of commercial transactions, tax planning, tax compliance, to representation and assistance in tax disputes, in Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Tanja is also an experienced commercial and corporate lawyer who has acted as a lead transactional lawyer in some of the biggest acquisitions in the region. Finally, Tanja is specialized in energy law and has assisted clients in the development and acquisition of some of the first renewable energy projects in Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, including legal, regulatory and tax aspects of these projects.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Arbitration | Senka Mihaj | ||
Arbitration | Aleksandar Fillen | ||
Litigation | Nemanja Ilic | ||
Litigation | Marko Milanovic | ||
Corporate and Commercial | Tanja Unguran | ||
Corporate and Commercial | Marko Milanovic | ||
Insolvency & Restructuring | Nemanja Ilic | ||
Insolvency & Restructuring | Marko Milanovic | ||
Enforcement | Marko Milanovic | ||
Enforcement | Jelena Papic | ||
White Collar Crime | Nemanja Ilic | ||
White Collar Crime | Jovan Vukcevic | ||
Labour Matters | Nemanja Ilic | ||
Labour Matters | Bojan Jankovic | ||
Commercial Offence | Nemanja Ilic | ||
Commercial Offence | Jelena Papic | ||
Misdemeanour & Administrative Proceedings | Nemanja Ilic | ||
Misdemeanour & Administrative Proceedings | Senka Mihaj | ||
Constitutional Appeals & ECHR | Marko Milanovic | ||
Constitutional Appeals & ECHR | Senka Mihaj | ||
Real Estate | Senka Mihaj | ||
Real Estate | Aleksandar Fillen | ||
Pharmaceuticals | Marko Milanovic | ||
Pharmaceuticals | Marko Matovic | ||
Tax Law | Tanja Unguran | ||
Energy Law | Tanja Unguran |
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