Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners > Belgrade, Serbia > Firm Profile

Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners
HADZI MELENTIJEVA 46
11000 BELGRADE
Serbia

Serbia > Employment Tier 1

Advising multinational, local and regional companies as well as diplomatic missions, Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners specialises in employment and labour matters under the legislation of Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The group’s scope of work includes obtaining stay and work permits for foreign nationals, and it advises Robert Bosch doo Belgrade on day-to-day employment-related issues. Employment and labour law specialist Milica Vesić, who focuses on employer-side work, heads up the team. Vesić’s specialisms include employment and management contracts, M&A-related labour issues, residence and work permits, labour disputes and redundancy proceedings.  

Practice head(s):

Milica Vesic

Other key lawyers:

Dragan Psodorov

Testimonials

‘Available for all questions and answers are received quickly.’

‘They have a large enough number of lawyers that they can respond to all clients’ requests.’

‘Extremely professional lawyers who have extensive knowledge in their specialist areas.’

‘Service is always provided in a timely manner – well-structured approach, addressing the key areas of discussion.’

‘The team is very collaborative, responsive and professional in its verbal and written communications.’

Exceptional cooperation from Milica Vesic.

‘Great work from Milica Vesic.’

‘Dragan Psodorov showcases extremely high professional standards.’

Key clients

Siemens

General Electric

Johnson & Johnson

Robert Bosch

Renault Nissan

Toyota

Vossloh-Schwabe Serbia doo

Freeport McMoRan Explorations

State Lottery of Serbia

MSD – Merck Sharp & Dohme

Teknoxgroup Srbija doo

BSH Hausgeräte

Nokia

Serbia Zijin Mining

SSA Pana

Quality Austria

Alkemy doo Belgrade

Alkemy Play doo Belgrade

Birdseye International Inc

Luma Investment

Elekta Solutions doo

Infrastructure Development and Construction

Birdseye International Inc.

Raico Building Support doo

CPV Tekstil

Frauscher Sensortechnik

Mitros Fleischwaren

NC Services

Trusted Marketing Services

Siemens Energy

Repräsentanz Credo Schweiz

Watson Marlow Representative Office in Belgrade

Sandvik

Gevekom

Intermed Solutions

Harness Inc

Flender

GitLab

Golane

Crewcar Eden

EBB Software

Twilio

Rail Cargo

Organon

Kirchdorfer Gruppe Austria

Vertrical

Layher

Koepfer

Veka

Regentbeleuchtungskörper

Regent Lighting doo Svilajnac

Haix

Work highlights

  • Advises Robert Bosch doo Belgrade on everyday employment-related issues.
  • Advised Flender doo Subotica on a complex redundancy procedure.
  • Advised several clients on various labour law issues triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Serbia > Banking and finance Tier 2

Acting for major companies and banks on banking and finance matters, Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners‘ practice covers insurance-related regulatory issues, foreign exchange deals, subordinated loans, debt restructuring and licence issuances. The team also has notable experience in the fintech sector, where it advises company clients on digital asset management, blockchain and smart contracts. The practice is led by Petar Stojanovic, whose banking and finance track record includes significant NPL deals; and fellow name partner Milan Joksovic, who regularly acts for multinationals on establishing bank accounts, financings, and banking regulatory aspects.

Practice head(s):

Milan Joksovic; Petar Stojanovic

Other key lawyers:

Alex Petrovic

Testimonials

‘A team of professionals that  clients can rely upon in relation to local regulations.’

‘Great quality, efficiency and dedication.’

‘Clients’ long-term cooperation with JSP is the best sign of the quality of its legal work.’

‘An open approach to innovative industries, and deep knowledge of both local and international law.’

‘Excellent, highly educated and experienced lawyers –  highly appreciated.’

‘High levels of knowledge and flexibility – they search for solutions and ask good questions.’

‘Dragan Psodorov – expert, available, responsible, and works to tight deadlines.’

Key clients

AVAG Holding

Merck Sharp & Dohme

MCM 965

Vizlore Digital Asset Management

Organon

Infrastructure Development and Construction

GrECo International

GLA Holding

Koepfer

Freedom Finance Europe

Elekta

Tradeunique

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology

Unicus Emea doo Beograd

Work highlights

  • Advised Freedom Finance Europe on the regulatory requirements for the provision of cross-border financial advisory services.
  • Advised GLA Holding on banking matters, such as the refinancing of loan agreements.  
  • Advised Elekta Solutions on a high-value bank warranty.

Serbia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners‘ corporate and commercial law practice advises the firm’s long-term foreign and domestic clients on day-to-day matters such as management changes, establishing of branch offices, and obtaining regulatory permits. The firm also has niche expertise in Serbia’s automotive industry, in addition to regularly acting for the commercial and consular departments of foreign embassies. Milan Joksovic is highly focused on significant corporate, M&A and greenfield investment projects, while Petar Stojanović has extensive M&A experience. Other active partners include Srdjan Tolpa and Goran Vučić, who routinely act on large-scale transactions.

Practice head(s):

Milan Joksovic; Petar Stojanović

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team has a unique perspective that transcends global and local perspectives. Collaboration is always smooth.’

‘Very efficient adaptation to the client’s level of legal knowledge, guaranteed supervision by senior staff, and excellent quality-price ratio.’

‘The firm is very open to cooperation, responds very quickly, and is very proactive in its legal advice.’

Excellent, highly-educated and experienced lawyers.

‘Quality, efficiency and dedicated to the work.’

‘Petar Stojanović and Goran Vučić are phenomenal. They know how to listen, and know how to work business perspectives into legal matters.’

‘Petar Stojanović and Goran Vučić are very professional and expert in the areas in which they work.’

‘Milan Joksovic and Srdjan Tolpa provide excellent support in the field of company law.’

Key clients

Robert Bosch

Nelt Group

General Electric

Export Development Canada

BSH Hausgeräte

Siemens

Scania

Koepfer Group

GLA Holding

Renault Nissan

Nokia Solutions and Networks

PragmaticPlay

Qatari Diar Montenegro

Navan Digital Group

Farmina

SSA Pana

BTL Medical Technologies

Raico Bautechnic

Mitros Fleischwaren

Regent Beleuchtungskörper

Balkan Metals Corp

Teknoxgroup Srbija

Merck Sharp Dohme

GrECo International

Elekta Solutions

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology

Croatia Records

Alkemy

Kepler Interactive

Supper Technologies LLC London

Alithya

MD International

Alek Kavcic Foundation Serbia and USA

Notino

Organon

Pharmalex

Maureva

Work highlights

  • Advised Balkan Metals on the acquisition of a mineral explorer company.
  • Advised Alithya on the acquisition of Datum (known for IP-enabled digital transformation services).
  • Advised GLA Holding on the sale of a large-scale solar park through the sale of its subsidiary.

Serbia > Dispute resolution Tier 2

Prepared for all issues‘, Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners is regularly mandated by both foreign and domestic clients to act before Serbian and Montenegrin courts in high-stakes litigation. The team’s broad expertise ranges from commercial, employment and environmental disputes, to bankruptcy issues, IP infringements, administrative disputes and enforcement proceedings. It also provides representation in ad hoc and institutional international arbitrations. In Serbia’s arbitration space, Dragan Psodorov acts both as counsel and arbitrator, while Petar Stojanović‘s recent track record includes major commercial litigation. Milan Joksović also has a longstanding dispute resolution practice.

Practice head(s):

Petar Stojanović; Dragan Psodorov

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team and its approach is very professional.’

‘The lawyers are highly professional, listen to clients’ needs, and are prepared for all issues.’

‘The team handles international clients very well and collaboration is always smooth.’

Exceptional ability to undertake thorough and in-depth analyses of legal situations within the available time frames.

‘Petar Stojanović is not only a top-level lawyer, but also a highly educated professional with high ethical standards.’

‘Petar Stojanović and Goran Vučić are phenomenal and know how to listen.’

‘Goran Vučić is not only exceptionally punctual, but also a very capable, quick-thinking lawyer who is able to find the best solution for clients during very complicated legal scenarios.’

‘Dragan Psodorov is extremely helpful, always responds to calls and enquiries, and delivers great results – a very sharp lawyer with excellent communication and client skills. It is a pleasure to work with him.’

Key clients

Nelt Group

State Lottery of Serbia

Government of Montenegro

Sonuba doo – Member of Mercury Group

Montecco

AZVI

Rubau

Export Development Canada

GrECo International

Siemens

Robert Bosch

Renault Nissan

Audi AG

Sandvik

Evroins osiguravanje

Mitros Fleischwaren

Dassault Systemes

DIANA E-commerce Corporation

Pegaso

Magus

Evarvest

Fondacija Alek Kavcic

Alek Kavcic Foundation

Boris Malagurski

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology

BSB Group

RTC ad

Rail Cargo Austria

Work highlights

  • Representing Rubau, a Spanish construction company, in ICC arbitration.
  • Representing the State Lottery of Serbia in IP litigation before the Commercial Court in Belgrade.
  • Representing Nelt Group companies in several litigation procedures, included representation in court proceedings and preparatory work for BIT-related arbitrations.

Serbia > Projects and energy Tier 2

A reliable legal partner‘, Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners‘ energy and projects practice is well known for substantial mining-related projects. The team is also experienced in gas pipeline projects, as well as regulatory issues. Milan Joksović focuses on corporate law, M&A and greenfield investment projects; fellow name partner Petar Stojanović has a strong reputation for significant mining and energy projects in both Serbia and Montenegro. Other highly regarded practitioners are Srdjan Tolpa, an expert in assisting international companies with their projects in Serbia; and Goran Vučić, who ‘provides the best possible solutions‘.

Practice head(s):

Milan Joksović; Petar Stojanović

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Professional team, professional approach and great service.’

‘Experienced professionals who are patient and knowledgeable.’

‘Quality, efficiency and dedication to work.’

‘Excellent, highly educated and experienced lawyers.’

‘A competent and professional team with fast and reliable responses to any legal issue.’

‘JSP is a reliable legal partner, as it understands the industry, contracts and construction sector players.’

‘Its legal advice is understandable, concise, and to the point, with a high level of understanding of construction issues.’

‘Goran Vučić has high levels of expertise and good organisational skills, and provides the best possible solutions.’

Key clients

Robert Bosch

Koepfer

Siemens

Regent Lighting

Kamen i Pesak

Teknoxgroup Srbija doo

Infrastructure Development and Construction

DV Technologies

Gradina Kamenolom

Balkan Metals Corp

GLA Holding

FCC Austria Abfall Service

Work highlights

  • Advising Infrastructure Development and Construction on the energy law implications of the construction of the Serbian section of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline project.
  • Advised Balkan Metals Corp on the acquisition of a mineral explorer company.
  • Advised FCC Austria Abfall Service on a waste treatment project in Serbia.

Serbia > Real estate and construction Tier 2

Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners‘ ‘level of legal expertise in real estate and construction is second to none‘. Instructed by contractors, and state-owned and private employers, the practice has a strong reputation for infrastructure development projects in both Serbia and Montenegro. Milan Joksović advises multinationals on strategic real estate issues, such as relocations, factory construction projects, purchases, and commercial leases; and Petar Stojanović also has an active real estate practice. The second line of practitioners features Srdjan Tolpa, whose experience includes land acquisitions, and real estate and infrastructure project expert Goran Vučić.

Practice head(s):

Milan Joksović; Petar Stojanović

Testimonials

‘JSP provides comprehensive legal advice with a deep understanding of the construction industry.’

‘Punctual, efficient and available to clients.’

‘Clients feel safe in the team’s hands when it comes to legal matters.’

‘The level of legal expertise in real estate and construction is second to none.’

‘Petar Stojanović and Goran Vučić are both great professionals who are dedicated to protecting clients’ interests.’

‘Petar Stojanović and Goran Vučić’s honesty, punctuality, thoroughness and high levels of legal expertise have been fundamental for the firm’s longstanding relationships with clients.’

‘Dragan Psodorov is a very experienced lawyer, who has great knowledge of construction law and the industry. At the same time, he is fast and efficient, and provides precise advice.’

‘Dragan Psodorov is recommended to any player in this field that needs legal advice in Serbia.’

Key clients

The Government of Montenegro

Robert Bosch

Infrastructure Development and Construction

Sonuba doo – Member of Mercury Group

Qatari Diar Montenegro

IT Tel

BSH Hausgeräte

Koepfer

PragmaticPlay

Kamen i Pesak (Kirchdorfer Kies und Transportbetonholding)

Jaggaer

Farmina pet foods

Regent Lighting

TradeUnique

Rubau

Azvi

Teknoxgroup Srbija

Sandvik Minining and Rock Technology

Asmec Consulting

Dynamic Technology

Unicus Emea doo Beograd

Work highlights

  • Continues to advise the Government of Montenegro on the implementation of the contract for the construction of the Bar-Boljare highway.
  • Advised Infrastructure Development and Construction on the construction, maintenance and finalisation of the Serbian part of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline project.
  • Advised Koepfer on the acquisition of state-owned land and the construction of a factory in Serbia.

Serbia > Competition Tier 3

Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners‘ ‘excellent, highly educated and experienced lawyers‘ specialise in competition law under Republic of Serbia and Montenegro legislation. The team is particularly active in advising on M&A and transaction-related competition issues. The practice is jointly headed by Milan Joksovic, who assists major multinationals in Serbia with compliance with competition legislation, distribution agreements, and representation before the Serbian Commission for Protection of Competition; and fellow senior partner Petar Stojanovic.

Practice head(s):

Milan Joksovic; Petar Stojanovic

Other key lawyers:

Goran Vučić; Dragan Psodorov

Testimonials

‘The team has a unique perspective that transcends global and local points of view. Lawyers who speak English, and deal well with international clients, but are very well versed in local Serbian legal intricacies. Collaboration is smooth, whether by Zoom or in person.’

‘A loyal partner that is very professional, fast, and (even more importantly) efficient. Clients never face any delays or lack of service. Behind this is not just technology, but people who make the collaboration respectful and effective.’

‘Sound, pragmatic and implementable advice.’

‘Strong experience and practice in terms of distribution, corporate law, and competition clearance questions.’

‘Quality, efficiency and dedication.’

‘Excellent, highly educated and experienced lawyers – highly appreciated. Clients’ long-term collaborations with JSP are the best indication of the quality of its legal work.’

Petar Stojanovic and Goran Vučić are phenomenal. They know how to listen, and know how to work business perspectives into legal matters.’

‘Dragan Psodorov has shown himself to be valuable to clients.’

Key clients

Robert Bosch

Elekta Solutions

Renault Nissan

FreeportMcMoran

Miteco

Merck Sharp & Dohme

GrECo International

Kärcher

Organon

Harness

Dolby

GitLab

Fondacija Alek Kavcic

Alek Kavcic Foundation (USA)

Farmina Food

FAB TERGSTE

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology

IBM

Work highlights

  • Representing Fondacija Alek Kavcic before the Commission for Protection of Competition in an abuse of dominant position procedure concerning the primary school book market.
  • Advised Robert Bosch on various competition law matters, including employee education and contract distribution.
  • Advised Merck on the local aspects of a global spin-off, further to which Organon was created.

Serbia > Intellectual property Tier 3

Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners‘ 'excellent team' routinely advises on IP rights, such as trade marks, patents, industrial designs and copyright. It also assists with a range of IT-related IP rights, including registration, transfer, infringement and M&A-related work. Heading up the IP group, Alex Petrović specialises in technology related-matters, including virtual currencies, electronic gambling, digital rights infringement, open source licensing and cybersecurity. Fellow senior partner Dragan Psodorovexecutes any given task efficiently‘.

Practice head(s):

Alex Petrovic

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team has a unique perspective that transcends global and local points of view. Its lawyers speak English and handle international clients very well – they are also very well versed in local Serbian legal intricacies.’

‘One of the best and biggest offices in Serbia.’

‘An excellent team that is very diversified.’

‘JSP has an impressive portfolio of clients and a strong network of collaborators in both Serbia and abroad.’

‘Due to the implementation of new technologies in the everyday work, all team members are always available and ready to answer any legal query.’

‘The quality of the work done by JSP is incomparable to other law firms in the country. It is outstanding.’

‘Excellent, highly educated and experienced lawyers who are highly appreciated.’

‘Dragan Psodorov is always available and executes any given task efficiently.’

Key clients

telXira

GreatOdds

Dassault Systemes

Docentric

William Hill

PDFTron

EasyPark

EuroArt

PTC Inc

mLogica

bWin

tekSavvy

GreenTube

Robert Bosch

State Lottery of Serbia

Teknoxgroup Srbija

Croatia Records

Bell Chemicals

Beohemija

GrEco International

La Fantana

Tikveš Winery

Foundation Alek Kavčić

Data Tech International

Serum Institute of India

Van Gogh (Rock band)

Work highlights

  • Advised Swiss company TelXira on the protection of digital IP in Serbia.
  • Advised the EasyPark franchise on the protection of digital IP rights in Serbia.
  • Acted for the Alek Kavcic Charitable Foundation in highly publicised IP disputes with publishers of schoolbooks for primary schools.

Montenegro > Leading firms Tier 2

Specialising in real estate, corporate and tourism law, along with dispute resolution, Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners consistently acts for foreign investors and public sector clients in Montenegro. The ‘pragmatic‘ Montenegrin desk is led by name partner Petar Stojanovic, who divides his time between Belgrade and Montenegro, and whose extensive experience includes privatisation projects in Montenegro, as well as M&A and foreign investments. Goran Vucic is on hand in Belgrade for Montenegro-related, large-scale transactions, in addition to assisting with day-to-day legal matters, particularly in relation to public procurement and private tender procedures.

Practice head(s):

Petar Stojanovic

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

JSP consistently provides a pragmatic and (when needed) an innovative approach.

The firm covers a very vast range of legal fields, and thus can truly be designated as a full-service law firm. A productive cooperation with local lawyers is a real plus – in short, the firm has a history of proven reliability.

Petar Stojanovic is a true leader of the team. He is also always accessible and ready to offer viable solutions to different issues – very experienced in a broad range of legal matters.

Key clients

Government of Montenegro

Qatari Diar

Mercury Group

Nelt Co

Alkemy

Teknox – Caterpillar

Meridian Bet

Renault Nissan

Montecco

Monteput doo

Work highlights

  • Advising the Government of Montenegro on a highway construction contract.
  • Advising the Montenegrin subsidiary of Qatari Diar on the development of a major real estate project in Montenegro (Blue Horizons).
  • Advising Sonuba Montenegro doo on a planned investment in a tourist complex development.

The firm: Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners was founded in 1987 by Milan Joksovic, currently name partner with Petar Stojanovic, who joined the firm in 1999.

The firm has consistently grown in size, expanding its practice areas especially since 2000 – the commencement of the privatisation process in Serbia. The firm currently has 13 partners, specialising in different fields of law.

Areas of practice: JSP is a full-service law office, serving an international and domestic business and private clientele.

The principal field of practice is corporate and commercial law where JSP offers services in domestic and international corporate affairs. The firm is recognised for its expertise in work with an international element, which includes foreign investments in Serbia and in Montenegro, mergers and acquisitions, investment through the privatisation process, the establishment of enterprises and representative (branch) offices, investment in domestic enterprises, joint venture agreements, greenfield and brownfield investment, and a wide range of commercial contract issues. The firm’s office represents foreign clients in resolution of disputes and litigation before courts in Serbia and in Montenegro and international arbitrations. JSP provides services in various fields of law, including civil, labour, immigration, real estate, property, intellectual property and patent, telecommunications, competition, energy, capital markets, international private law and information technology (IT).

JSP’s broad client base includes corporate, governmental and private entities. The firm provide continuing, long-term legal advice to a large number of international corporate clients. The firm is selected as counsel of choice by the German and Austrian embassies in Belgrade, and is listed as recommended attorneys by several other embassies in Serbia.

JSP maintains a network of established connections with renowned law offices around the world and co-operates with investment banks and other financial institutions, all in the field of privatisations, international tenders and foreign investing in Serbia and in Montenegro.

Milan Joksovic holds the position of counsel of choice of the German and Austrian embassies in Belgrade and has an established relationship with other embassies and foreign trade chambers in Serbia. He continuously advises many international corporate clients in Serbia and Montenegro. He specialises in international commercial and company law, but also covers the fields of contracts, investment, insurance, transportation and arbitration.

Petar Stojanovic specialises in the field of corporate and commercial law, especially with respect to foreign investment in Serbia and Montenegro. His extensive experience in the field ranges from the first privatisation in Montenegro, to his engagements by the Privatisation Agency of the Republic of Serbia, Deposit Insurance Agency of the Republic of Serbia and foreign investors in numerous privatisation and international tenders and/or restructuring procedures. In that sense, as a senior partner in JSP he is the project manager in the fields of privatisations and restructuring, M&As, joint venture and public-private partnership, projects and real estate development projects. In addition to the above mentioned, Petar Stojanovic is experienced in the following fields: capital markets, telecommunications, real estate, labour law and international arbitrations.

DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
Administrative Milan Joksovic
Administrative Aleksandar Dragicevic
Aviation Petar Stojanovic
Aviation Milan Joksovic
Capital markets Petar Stojanovic
Competition Petar Stojanovic
Competition Milan Joksovic
Corporate and commercial Petar Stojanovic
Corporate and commercial Milan Joksovic
Dispute resolution- litigation and arbitration Petar Stojanovic
Dispute resolution- litigation and arbitration Milan Joksovic
Employment Petar Stojanovic
Employment Milan Joksovic
Foreign direct investment Milan Joksovic
Foreign direct investment Petar Stojanovic
Insolvency/corporate restructuring Petar Stojanovic
Insolvency/corporate restructuring Milan Joksovic
Insurance Milan Joksovic
IP Dragan Psodorov
IP Milan Joksovic
M&A Petar Stojanovic
Media and entertainment Milan Joksovic
Private client and trusts Milan Joksovic
Private client and trusts Petar Stojanovic
Privatisation Petar Stojanovic
Privatisation Milan Joksovic
Public procurement Petar Stojanovic
Public procurement Milan Joksovic
Real estate/construction Petar Stojanovic
Real estate/construction Milan Joksovic
Telecommunications and IT Petar Stojanovic
Telecommunications and IT Alex Petrovic
PhotoNamePositionProfile
Milan Joksovic photoMr Milan JoksovicFounder and senior partner, specialized in international commercial and company law, but…
Alex Petrovic photo Alex PetrovicSenior partner
Dragan Psodorov photoMr Dragan PsodorovSenior partner
Petar Stojanovic photoMr Petar StojanovicSenior partner
Srdjan Tolpa photoMr Srdjan TolpaPartner
Goran Vucic photoMr Goran VucicPartner
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