BDK Advokati AOD > Belgrade, Serbia > Firm Profile
BDK Advokati AOD Offices
BULEVAR KRALJA ALEKSANDRA 28
11000 BELGRADE
Serbia
BDK Advokati AOD > The Legal 500 Rankings
Serbia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
BDK Advokati AOD‘s M&A team is consistently sought out to advise on high-end regional transactions. The team’s full-service assistance covers commercial contracts, and the compliance and regulatory side to clients’ businesses. The practice is co-led by Tijana Kojović, who is ‘eager to deliver legal solutions that are nuanced and appropriate’; and Vladimir Dašić, whose workload encompasses M&A, MBOs, joint venture investments, carve-outs and divestitures. The department further features Jelena Hrle, who advises on structured asset acquisitions, share deals, and corporate restructurings; and corporate law and M&A practitioner Tomislav Popović.Practice head(s):
Vladimir Dašić; Tijana Kojović
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Testimonials
‘The BDK team as a whole provides timely, precise and very effective legal support in various areas of practice.’
‘Very pleasant to work with.’
‘The BDK team is very professional and provides useful advice on M&A projects. The team is diverse and able to cover all topics from legal, tax and financial angles.’
‘The members of the team have vast market experience and insights – enable clients to gain more trust in the whole process.’
‘The lawyers have high levels of excellence, expertise and commitment.
‘They make an effort to understand clients’ needs and therefore provide the required advice, which combines international experience and excellent knowledge of the local law.’
‘Tijana Kojović is professional, pragmatic and a good listener, who is eager to deliver legal solutions that are nuanced and appropriate.’
‘Vladimir Dašić is extremely pleasant, proactive and responsive.’
Key clients
Sandberg Capital
Catena Media
Medigroup Systems
Hodler
One Equity Partners
ManPower Group
Telesign
DHL Express
Froneri Adriatic
Genesis Biopharma
Expo Banka
Francisco Partners
ADM
Epam Systems
Farmalogist
Telekom Austria
Work highlights
- Advised Sandberg Capital on its €20m investment in Serbian IT company Quantox Technology, a large regional software development house.
- Advised Hungarian PE Fund Hodler Asset Management on the acquisition of 45% of shares in SUPERIOR FOODS d.o.o.
- Acts as exclusive legal services provider to Google in Serbia.
Serbia > Dispute resolution Tier 1
BDK Advokati AOD fields ’an outstanding team for the resolution of all legal issues in Serbia’. Known for its commercial and construction arbitration credentials, the disputes department also handles investment protection claims, human rights litigation, defamation, and white-collar and misdemeanour litigation. Firm founder and ‘superb lawyer’ Tijana Kojović, is a board member at the Belgrade Arbitration Centre, while Milan Dakić is experienced in construction arbitration. The practice additionally includes Relja Radović, who acts in public law and constitutional litigation, international disputes, and arbitration; and the ‘dedicated and responsive’ Aleksandra Đurđević.Practice head(s):
Tijana Kojović
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Testimonials
‘Professional, through and through. BDK is a trusted legal representative.’
‘They consistently offer top-notch guidance on complex legal issues that arise from the cases they act on.’
’They look at things broadly and from all angles. Their advice is always complete, useful, precise, and to the point.’
‘No shortcomings in the service. BDK is known for its speed and accuracy, managing clients’ expectations realistically, adapting their strategy to align with local legal nuances. An outstanding team for the resolution of all legal issues in Serbia.’
‘Tijana Kojović is a superb lawyer, who always goes one step beyond when it is in the best interest of the client.’
‘Milan Dakić is an exceptional lawyer – calm and efficient even under very tight deadlines, and always available to provide precise and quality legal advice.’
‘Relja Radović takes cases very seriously and diligently follows up on them – solid reasoning and thoroughness.’
‘Aleksandra Đurđević is dedicated and responsive.’
Key clients
DHL
Meggle
Pharma Swiss
Mak System Software
CWRP Services doo
Parexel
Fresenius Medical Care Srbija d.o.o.
SP Logistics Holding
Sade Serbia
Hilton Serbia
Metito Utilities Limited
Iron Mountain
Rezon Media Group
Civil Rights Defenders
Renta Trlić
HETA Asset resolution
Work highlights
- Representing Pharma Swiss in long-lasting litigation with a former supplier, which is currently at the counter enforcement stage.
- Representing Sade Serbia in a construction dispute with its consortium partner, regarding a claim for delay damages.
- Providing day-to-day legal support to DHL in a number of commercial litigation matters, as well as criminal, misdemeanour and business offence proceedings.
Serbia > Projects and energy Tier 1
BDK Advokati AOD fields an ‘outstanding team for the resolution of any legal matter’. Advising sponsors, government authorities, contractors, lenders and acquirers, the team is consistently mandated for high-end infrastructure and energy projects in Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Greenfield real estate, energy and infrastructure project specialist Dragoljub Cibulić ‘manages projects in a really good way’; Milan Dakić advises on real estate, construction and environmental law; Dragoljub Sretenović advises on project financing; and Tijana Kojović assists with complex projects. The team further comprises greenfield property development adviser Djordje Zejak.Practice head(s):
Dragoljub Cibulić
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Testimonials
‘The quality of BDK’s advice leads clients to rely on them for overall legal support during the implementation of projects.’
‘The firm stands out for its availability, responsiveness and outstanding expertise in construction contracts and arbitrations involving FIDIC-based and Design & Build contracts.’
‘Commercial sense and ability to adapt advice to changing circumstances.’
‘They look at things broadly and from all angles. Their advice is always complete, useful, precise, and to the point.’
‘BDK is known for its speed and accuracy, managing clients’ expectations realistically and adapting their strategy to align with local legal nuances.’
’An outstanding team for the resolution of any legal matter clients face in Serbia.’
‘Dragoljub Cibulić manages projects in a really good way. His quality answers and opinions are at a very high level.’
‘Milan Dakić is an exceptional lawyer – calm and efficient, even under very tight deadlines, and always available to provide precise and quality legal advice.’
Key clients
Metito Utilities Limited
Respect Energy S.A.
Big Energia Holdings Kft.
MK Group
International Finance Corporation
Enlight Renewable Energy
New Energy Solutions
VGP
ALFI Renewable Energy Fund
Mercuria Energy Trading
Logo
EBRD
Proparco
DEG
OeEB
Interenergo
Work highlights
- Advising VGP, a large European logistics developer, on the development of a Belgrade logistics hub near Belgrade airport.
- Advising Respect Energy, a Polish renewable energy trader, on the attempted acquisition of the 150MW Crni Vrh wind farm project in Serbia.
- Assisting MetitoUtilities with the acquisition of a brownfield water treatment facility project.
Serbia > Real estate and construction Tier 1
The real estate and construction practice at BDK Advokati AOD houses specialists in commercial real estate, regional-level construction, and FIDIC work. The team is also active in construction-related arbitrations. Heading up the group, senior partner Dragoljub Cibulić is well known for his expertise in greenfield real estate, energy and infrastructure projects. Key support is provided by Milan Dakić, a specialist in real estate, construction and environmental law, who is particularly experienced in FIDIC contracts and construction arbitration; and Đorđe Zejak, whose practice extends to greenfield property developments and commercial leases.Practice head(s):
Dragoljub Cibulić
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Key clients
VGP
EU delegation in Serbia
Indotek
DHL
BIG CEE
Enlight Renewable Energy
Decathlon
Aviv Arlon
Metito Utilities Limited
EPAM Systems
Respect Energy S.A.
Eaton
Work highlights
- Advising VGP on the acquisition and development of a large logistics centre in Belgrade.
- Advising Metito Utilities, an international operator of wastewater treatment facilities, on the development of a wastewater treatment facility in northern Serbia.
- Advising a large Polish renewable energy trader on the attempted acquisition of the 150MW Crni Vrh wind farm project.
Serbia > Banking and finance Tier 2
BDK Advokati AOD‘s full-service banking and finance department is routinely mandated by international financial institutions and commercial banks, as well as sovereign and corporate borrowers. Beyond major lending deals, the group has expertise in payment services, financial derivatives, regulatory work, clearing and settlement services, and digital assets and fintech. The principal advisers are Tijana Kojović, whose wide-ranging practice includes transactional matters; Dragoljub Cibulić, an expert in greenfield real estate, energy and infrastructure projects; and Dragoljub Sretenović, who advises banks and corporate borrowers on acquisition, project, and working capital financing.Practice head(s):
Tijana Kojović; Dragoljub Sretenović
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Testimonials
‘A professional team that is dedicated to problem solving.’
Key clients
Metito Utilities Limited
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
BNP Paribas SA
JPMorgan Chase Bank
BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV
Work highlights
- Advising Metito Utilities, an international operator of wastewater treatment facilities, on the development and financing of two projects in Serbia.
- Advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the Serbian law aspects of a loan of up to €55m to HTEC.
- Advising several financial institutions on the provision of a €900m-plus financing for the construction of the Morava Corridor motorway.
Serbia > Competition Tier 2
‘A great local team with an international mindset’, BDK Advokati AOD‘s areas of specialism include the assessment of commercial contracts, commercial policies, business models, and transactions. The team also stands out for its state aid law specialism, along with the firm’s competition law expertise in the life sciences and telecoms sectors. The group additionally assists with compliance matters and infringement proceedings. The principal figures are Tijana Kojović, who ‘has extensive knowledge of competition law’, and Montenegro-based Bisera Andrijašević, an adviser on the competition and regulatory issues concerning life sciences.Practice head(s):
Tijana Kojović; Bisera Andrijašević
Testimonials
‘A great local team with an international mindset. Clients are always happy to work with them.’
‘BDK Advokati provides unique and tailor-made competition advice.’
‘Tijana Kojović – a very focused and experienced lawyer who is always approachable.’
‘Bisera Andrijašević – an excellent, friendly, smart lawyer, who is easy to work with.’
‘They are knowledgeable not only about Serbian competition law and practice, but also EU regulation and court practice.’
‘Great team – quality work, responsive, friendly, and moderate fees.’
‘Tijana Kojović has extensive knowledge of competition law and also a very friendly approach to clients.’
‘Bisera Andrijašević impresses with her competition law knowledge and communication skills. If it is already not yet the case, she will become one of the star players on the Serbian competition law market.’
Key clients
Nomad foods
Mutares SE & Co
Paulaner Group
Fortenova Grupa
Manpower Group
Froneri Adriatic
Logo company limited
Roche
Letter one
Aquadrill
Orbico Group
Open pass limited
Work highlights
- Representing Mutares before the Serbian Commission for Protection of Competition, concerning Mutares’ acquisition of Arriva’s bus operator in Serbia.
- Representing Paulaner before the Serbian Commission for Protection of Competition in a merger notification case, concerning Paulaner’s acquisition of an Oettinger Braurei GMBH production site.
- Advising Fortenova on the merger filing case before the Serbia and Montenegro competition authorities, concerning the sale of Sberbank’s stake in Fortenova Grupa to Indotek.
Serbia > Employment Tier 2
BDK Advokati AOD‘s ‘always available’ practice covers the full scope of employment law work, its expertise extending to immigration, employment litigation, and data protection and privacy. The group also works alongside the firm’s tax team on the tax aspects of hiring arrangements and incentives. The ‘exceptional’ firm founder and managing partner Tijana Kojović leads the department in which Marija Gligorević, whose ‘expertise is impressive’, advises on hirings, sensitive terminations and mass redundancies. Gligorević is also active in relation to labour law compliance work, such as non-discrimination, anti-mobbing and whistleblowing.Practice head(s):
Tijana Kojović
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Testimonials
‘The team is always available and fast at sending answers.’
‘Legal opinions are clear and understandable to non-legal persons.’
‘Tijana Kojović is exceptional – great knowledge and availability.’
‘Marija Gligorević understands what clients need.’
‘Tijana Kojović has unique corporate, commercial and employment law experience.’
‘Tijana Kojović – great knowledge and very strong market and practical knowledge.’
‘Marija Gligorević is always available and straightforward. Her legal expertise is very strong and she proactively offers different solutions.’
‘Marija Gligorević is great. Her expertise is impressive and her advice practical – always responsive, and she has a good understanding of clients’ needs. Highly recommended.’
Key clients
EPAM Systems
Adient Interiors
Apex Group
Froneri Adriatic
DHL International
Roche
Parexel
Smith Micro
Frikom
MAK System
Rush Street Interactive LP
Metito Utilities Limited
Valantic GmbH
CEE CAT Capital
Meggle
Logo doo
Work highlights
- Provides full-service employment-related support to EPAM.
- Provides employment law advice to an Apex subsidiary in Belgrade.
- Provides full-service legal support to DHL on employment matters.
Serbia > Intellectual property Tier 2
In addition to its particular expertise in data protection law, BDK Advokati AOD‘s IP practice covers the protection of trade marks, copyright, industrial design, and unregistered rights. Other areas of strength are patents, IP litigation, IP-related agreements, cyberspace issues, and advertising. IP specialist Bogdan Ivanišević heads up the firm’s IP, media and entertainment, data protection, and e-commerce practices. Notable support is provided by Anja Gligorević, an experienced member of the IP and data protection departments, and Pablo Pérez Laya, whose practice covers IT, data protection, telecoms and commercial contracting.Practice head(s):
Bogdan Ivanišević
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Key clients
Universal City Studios LLC
Telesign
Sisvel SpA
Epam Systems Inc
Froneri
ABBYY
Sandberg Capital
Ficosota
Genesis
Work highlights
- Defending Universal City Studios (UCS) against a court case initiated in Serbia against UCS, and a local film distributor, by a local individual who claims copyright infringement of his alleged screenplay.
- Performed a comprehensive GDPR compliance review for Telesign of its data processing activities in the context of user verification, digital identity, and omni-channel communications.
- Acting as Google’s data protection representative in Serbia.
BDK Advokati AOD > Firm Profile
The firm: BDK Advokati (BDK) was established in 2004 by the current managing partner, Tijana Kojovic, in Belgrade. The firm quickly grew in terms of fee-earners (currently 30+), as well as territorial coverage. From the outset, the firm has also been active in transactions, regulatory advice and litigation taking place in the neighbouring markets of Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina. This experience was strengthened with the opening of offices in Podgorica in 2009 and Banja Luka in 2013.
Areas of practice: BDK Advokati is a full-service law firm for corporate, institutional and white-collar/HNW clients, with offices in Belgrade (Serbia), Podgorica (Montenegro) and Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina). The firm’s work is team-based but partner-led, and organised around various practice areas: banking and finance; competition; consumer protection; data protection and privacy; dispute resolution; distressed situations and insolvency and restructuring; employment; immigration; intellectual property; mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial; real estate and construction; tax; and industry sectors: energy and natural resources; gaming; information and communications technology (ICT); infrastructure; life sciences and healthcare; media and entertainment, payment services.
The firm takes pride in combining legal expertise with the knowledge of EU law and EU-level regulatory trends, commercial awareness and premier standards in legal services business. The firm’s approach assumes specialisation in different areas of laws and knowledge of specific industry regulations. Lawyers are required to be broad-minded and knowledgeable in inter-related fields and equipped to recognise legal issues and trends in clients’ industries.
BDK is a member of the South East Europe Legal Group (SEE Legal), an organisation assembling leading independent law firms from 12 jurisdictions in South East Europe, which allows the team to assemble quickly regional teams for cross-border transactions involving jurisdictions outside the firm’s direct coverage.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and finance | Tijana Kojovic | ||
Competition | Tijana Kojovic | ||
Compliance & Internal Investigations | Branko Gabric | ||
Consumer protection | Bogdan Ivanisevic | ||
Corporate and commercial | Tomislav Popovic | ||
Data protection and privacy | Bogdan Ivanisevic | ||
Dispute resolution | Tijana Kojovic | ||
Distressed situations/insolvency and restructuring | Tijana Kojovic | ||
Employment | Tijana Kojovic | ||
Energy and natural resources | Dragoljub Cibulic | ||
Gaming | Luka Popovic | ||
Immigration | immigration@bdkadvokati.com | ||
Information and communication technologies (ICT) | Pablo Perez Laya | ||
Infrastructure | Dragoljub Cibulic | ||
Intellectual property | Bogdan Ivanisevic | ||
Life sciences and healthcare | Bisera Andrijasevic | ||
Mergers and acquisitions | Vladimir Dasic | ||
Media and entertainment | Bogdan Ivanisevic | ||
Payment services | Dragoljub Sretenovic | ||
Real estate and construction | Dragoljub Cibulic | ||
Real estate and construction | Milan Dakic | ||
Tax | Tomislav Popovic | ||
Spanish desk | Pablo Perez Laya |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Dragoljub Cibulić | View Profile | ||
Mr Milan Dakić | View Profile | ||
Mr Vladimir Dašić | View Profile | ||
Ms Marija Gligorević | View Profile | ||
Mr Bogdan Ivanišević | View Profile | ||
Dr Tijana Kojović | View Profile | ||
Mr Tomislav Popović | View Profile | ||
Mr Dragoljub Sretenović | View Profile | ||
Mr Djordje Zejak | Senior associate, Attorney at law | View Profile | |
Mrs Aleksandra Đurđević | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 33 at this office : 26Languages
Bosnian Croatian English French German Italian Montenegrin Russian Serbian SpanishMemberships
International Bar Association South East Europe Legal Group (SEE Legal)Other
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