The Legal 500 > Europe, Middle East & Africa > Serbia > Projects and energy

‘This is a most experienced and professional team that acts on very complex matters.‘

‘Dragoljub Cibulić is highly recommended thanks to his professionalism and expertise.‘

‘Milan Dakić is a brilliant lawyer.‘

‘JPM has for years been absolutely dominant on the legal energy market in Serbia. It has been involved in the most important energy projects realised in the natural gas sector. No firm on the Serbian legal market has such a team, expertise or understanding of the natural gas industry.‘

‘It has an excellent understanding of Serbia’s regulatory framework and practice, and it has very good communication lines with various regulators. The team is proactive and gets things done.‘

‘JPM provides a unique offering of high-quality and experienced local law advice across a broad spectrum of sectors. This is supplemented by JPM being better connected to governmental and regulatory authorities than most other firms in the market. The responsiveness is superb and fee earners across the board have a very high level of English, which makes for very efficient working and clear guidance.‘

‘Jelena Gazivoda is a person of ultimate trust. She is very smart, sharp, intelligent, dedicated, responsive, solutions oriented and the driving force of the JPM team.‘

‘Jelena Gazivoda is the best energy lawyer on the Serbian market. In addition to her high professionalism, knowledge and experience she is a person of character, a true leader and the one to whom clients can devote the most complex tasks.‘

‘Jelena Gazivoda inspires through her leadership and she has the same effect on her clients.‘

‘Nikola Đorđević is hardworking and very dedicated. He also knows the industry very well.‘

‘The lawyers of Schoenherr in Belgrade are responsive, hardworking and efficient, and they provide clear and reliable advice on Serbian law. They are very experienced in large-scale construction projects procured through international contracts.‘

‘The lawyers’ level of English is high, they support clients during the drafting of contracts, and give ongoing legal advice during the execution stage of construction contracts in Serbia. Their experience in international arbitration proceedings is also especially valuable in avoiding disputes.‘

‘The overall experience, including everyday communications, fulfilment of agreed schedules, quality of advice and reliability represent good value for money and makes the firm a real partner in all business situations.‘

‘The firm has developed a full-range projects and energy practice over the years, not just in Serbia but also in the region, and it handles complex projects with great success. Apart from the main partner Miloš Laković, the practice comprises senior lawyers and is supported by other brilliant teams.‘

‘Miloš Laković has outstanding industry focus, which is very rare for Serbia. He has both legal and leadership skills.‘

‘Senior associate Aleksandra Petrović completes the team. She is a great individual and very professional, and can be relied on in all business situations with the confidence that clients’ business activities are covered legally.’

‘The team has great projects and energy expertise. It is always available to advise and it understands clients’ needs. The practice is also extremely cost-effective.‘

‘This is a great team that is efficient, organised and highly versatile.‘

‘It is a firm with some of the most prestigious mandates in the energy sector.‘

‘The lawyers’ experience is unrivalled in the region and the practice is truly a role model firm for energy deals.’

‘This is a premium law firm for truly premium clients.‘

‘Vladimir Bojanović is a person to call to get the deal done.’

‘Vladimir Bojanović is a great energy lawyer. His case management skills are remarkable.‘

‘JSP is a local firm that is top-notch in its legal analysis, creativity and responsiveness.‘

‘The whole JSP team is very professional and reliable. It is a pleasure working with its lawyers.‘