The Legal 500 > Europe, Middle East & Africa > Serbia > Banking and finance

‘JPM is a full service commercial law firm that is capable of accepting the most complex assignments, where expertise in different subject matters is requested. This is why they are clients’ logical choice in all complex transactions that require versatile knowledge in different matters that overlap and require deep sector understanding of the industry. JPM is the best law firm in Serbia for the provision of such legal service. This is why it is unique and always a first choice.‘

‘Jelena Gazivoda is the utmost professional and highly trustworthy. She is synonymous with expertise, knowledge, intelligence and leadership – she really is unique on the market.‘

‘Karanovic & Partners provides the highest level of legal support in all matters. The team is highly professional, has immense experience and resources, and is very well organised. Clients are particularly fond of its in-depth knowledge of specific industries and extensive knowledge in financial services.‘

‘A long-lasting and big law firm on the local market, with dedicated legal teams for different industry sectors. The team is transparent and flexible in relation to clients’ needs in terms of Western standards. Its service is the best on the local market that money can buy.‘

‘The team is thorough, highly responsive and detailed. Its legal opinions are most useful and the team is ideal for international lenders.‘

‘Its negotiation skills are the team’s crown jewel and the banking practice is impeccable. If clients need heavy artillery for their legal protection in the Serbian market, this is the right firm.‘

‘Maja Jovančević Šetka is an utterly devoted, resourceful and solutions-oriented lawyer, who always stays close to the ultimate objective. Clients feel confident that she has their best interests at heart and that she will work diligently to provide the best answers. They trust her judgement as they know she is one of the most experienced banking lawyers on the market.‘

‘This is the best banking and finance legal team in the country and probably in the region. Its performance is always superb. The lawyers are impeccably trained, both abroad and locally, they are well experienced when it comes to all areas of banking practice, they have second-to-none matter management skills, and their client service is the best around.‘

‘The practice’s exceptionally high quality of service is provided by a highly professional legal team with a solutions-oriented approach.‘

‘They always perform exceptionally well and to the highest international industry standards. Other client services that are valued are exceptional matter management and people skills that are developed in the lawyers.‘

‘For a small market like Serbia, the team has strength in depth.‘

‘Nikola Babić is a seasoned finance lawyer who is the regional leader for Eurobond transactions. He is also well known for his public finance experience.‘

‘Nikola Babić is the best finance lawyer in Serbia. He knows the law, the products, the market and the clients.‘

‘Nikola Babić is a very well-known banking lawyer who is well connected and business oriented.‘

‘Petar Kojdić is one of the best banking and finance lawyers in the market. He has a broad knowledge base, noteworthy experience, knows the industry exceptionally well and, most importantly, is always reliable.‘

‘Clients are amazed by their professionalism and knowledge of commercial matters, particularly in relation to banking and finance. The team is always available to advise and understand clients’ needs. Its organisational structure allows it to be extremely cost effective when compared to other law firms, providing a premium legal service without running into unnecessary overheads. The practice has the same approach and quality of service as famous international firms.’

‘These are great banking lawyers, who have deep industry knowledge and are effective and responsive.‘

‘This firm delivers exceptional work in the finance sector.‘

‘This is a very skilful and educated team that is a trusted partner to clients. Its advantage is competitive pricing with high levels of competence in several industry areas.‘

‘A very professional team that quickly responds.‘

‘Although the whole team is absolutely fantastic, Vladimir Bojanović stands out as an excellent negotiator.‘

‘Senior associate Petar Delić and managing partner Vladimir Bojanović’s professionalism and understanding of commercial matters are fantastic. They always get the deal done and are able to provide a highly sophisticated legal service, delivering the most reasonable and appropriate advice.‘

‘This is a very client-oriented practice that is always on call to resolve critical or problematic aspects of the subject matter. It delivers solutions rather than finding problems where they shouldn’t exist.‘

‘Nikola Aksić is a highly devoted professional who is eager to make the final result beneficial to the client. He pays attention to finding solutions and presents arguments that make him unique in Serbian banking practice.‘

‘JSP delivers quick turn-around times and efficiency. Clients appreciate having one-partner contact, but even when more lawyers are involved, the work is supervised by a partner.‘

‘The team is capable of handling very complicated cases quickly but with exceptional quality. They perform their tasks very diligently, no matter the issue, value or parties involved.‘

‘The team consists of devoted professionals, with high expertise levels and diligence.‘

‘The firm has a very capable banking and finance team. Its main strengths are attention to detail, prompt rendering of services, reliability and accessibility of partners.‘

‘It has deep knowledge of the market and the ability to engage resources in a short time.‘

‘It has international expertise, cross-border experience, is very client-focused and a true pleasure to work with.‘

‘Uroš Popović is one of the most helpful and quick-responding lawyers around.‘

‘Uroš Popović is a very well-educated partner, with both local and US legal backgrounds. This is a great combination for handling international clients. With him, the client comes first.‘

‘Uroš Popović is a highly skilled lawyer, well connected, has tremendous cross-cultural expertise, and is always willing to go the extra mile for a client’s success.‘