BDK Advokati > Podgorica, Montenegro > Firm Profile

BDK Advokati Offices

BDK Advokati
CETINJSKA 11
THE CAPITAL PLAZA
81000 PODGORICA
Montenegro
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BDK Advokati > The Legal 500 Rankings

Montenegro > Leading firms Tier 1

BDK Advokati is well regarded for its strong offering in M&A, as well as handling large transactions in the banking and finance and energy sectors. The practice is co-headed by Serbia-based Dragoljub Cibulić and Luka Popović, who has an excellent reputation for acting for hospitality, energy and gambling sector entities in transactional matters. Bisera Andrijašević is proficient in competition law, and is equally adept at assisting healthcare clients with regulatory work.

Practice head(s):

Luka Popović; Dragoljub Cibulić

Other key lawyers:

Bisera Andrijašević

Testimonials

‘As a client, you never feel left alone or passed around in the firm. Collaboration is very efficient with very timely responses.’

‘Luka Popović stands out. His professionalism and calm nature makes him a very well-respected lawyer in Montenegro.’

Key clients

Fortenova and Mercator-CG

Net Holding

EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM)

Zorlu Enerji

Tara Resources

Energean

Alcazar Energy

Hoffmann La Roche

NLB Slovenia / NLB Montenegro

Hotusa Group

HDI International

Work highlights

  • Advised Alcazar Energy on the acquisition of the 118 MW ‘Bijela’ wind farm project in Montenegro, and assisted the client throughout the development of the project.
  • Advising Spanish hotel group Hotusa on its long-term hotel lease arrangement and opening its first hotel in Montenegro.

Serbia > Competition

Routinely managing multi-jurisdictional filings in the Western Balkans, BDK Advokati AOD's four-member competition law team is particularly experienced in the agribusiness, food processing and life sciences sectors. The practice covers assessments of commercial contracts, commercial policies and business models, as well as competition compliance, infringement proceedings, notifications of concentration proceedings and applications for individual exemptions of restrictive agreements. The practice is co-led by the ‘very capable’ Tijana Kojović, who is notably active in the firm’s antitrust work; and Bisera Andrijašević in Montenegro, who focuses on life sciences-related competition issues.

Practice head(s):

Tijana Kojović; Bisera Andrijašević

Testimonials

‘Available to clients 24/7, with tailor-made communications to each client.’

‘A very dedicated and professional team.’

‘A significant advantage is its ability to make legal information accessible in a clear and simple way. ‘

‘They know how to get to the bottom of matters and not give up or turn a corner at any stage of the work.’

‘Tijana Kojović is very capable and focus oriented.’

‘Tijana Kojović is a strong expert in her field, offering swift responses and solutions.’

‘Bisera Andrijašević is a very friendly and hard-working professional.’

‘Bisera Andrijašević excels – outstanding expertise and rapid problem-solving abilities. Bisera’s efficiency when addressing intricate problems and effectively managing risks is remarkable. Her proactive approach and meticulous attention to detail distinguish her from competitors.’

Key clients

Open Pass

Podravka

NLB Skladi

Atlantic group

Mivela Mg

Midea Electrics Netherlands

Mutares SE & Co

Waberer’s

M+ Grupa

Ledo Podgorica

Ledo Čitluk

Duferco

Fortenova

Mercator

Coca-Cola HBC

CC Beverages Holdings

Orbico

Enlight

Froneri

Work highlights

  • Assisting Podravka with the coordination of merger approval processes in six countries and the preparation of merger filings in three countries (Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia), in relation to the acquisition of Fortenova’s agribusiness in Croatia.
  • Providing competition law-related advice to Atlantic Group in relation to the acquisition of Strauss Group.
  • Representing Open Pass in merger control approval proceedings in Serbia and Montenegro.

BDK Advokati > Firm Profile

BDK Advokati (BDK) is a full-service regional law firm assisting clients in Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia. With more than 35 specialist lawyers and more than 50 professionals in total, we are able to offer clients legal expertise in all areas of law and industry sectors of relevance for their business.

The firm’s work is team-based but partner-led and organised around practice areas and industry sectors.

We advise clients on deals, support and represent them in contentious situations and provide legal advice in support of their business. Our focus is on helping our clients resolve complex situations that require expertise that is above the market standard.

We also support clients in an efficient manner on standard challenges they face in the course of their business. Our efficiency is guaranteed by institutionalized know-how, organized processes and the use of legaltech that does not compromise on the quality of our work product.

The firm’s approach assumes specialisation in different areas of laws and knowledge of specific industry regulations.

We do not perceive ourselves only as lawyers who need to fix an existing problem or answer a client’s specific query. We work ahead of problems, by recognising that global legislative and business trends are reflected in Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia.

Lawyer Profiles

Photo Name Position Profile
Bisera Andrijašević photo Mrs Bisera Andrijašević Partner View Profile
Luka Popović photo Mr Luka Popović View Profile

Staff Figures

Number of lawyers : 35
at this office : 6

Languages

Bosnian
Croatian
English
French
German
Italian
Montenegrin
Russian
Serbian
Spanish
Macedonian

Memberships

International Bar Association
AmCham

Other

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