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Bojovic Draškovic Popovic & Partners
FRANCUSKA 27
11000 BELGRADE
Serbia

Serbia > Employment Tier 1

Bojović Drašković Popović & Partners fields ‘a very experienced team in employment matters‘ that is routinely instructed to advise on complex senior management employment contracts, as well as outsourcing, dismissals and redundancy procedures. The practice is also experienced in handling heavyweight employment disputes. Recent highlights included advising Nordgold on establishing an LLC in Serbia, which included the transfer of hundreds of employees. Vuk Drašković, a longstanding specialist in employment law, heads the firm’s employment group, which also showcases senior associate Miloš Andrejević, who acts across the gamut of employment law work.

Practice head(s):

Vuk Drašković

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Fast reactions, precise answers and practically-oriented advice.’

‘Immediate responses to requests. They handle matters with professionalism, without any delays, and with legally-documented answers. The collaboration is excellent.’

‘Highly professional individuals who provide goal-oriented advice. The team navigates clients through complex litigation proceedings with easily understandable advice.’

‘Truly professional and very responsive lawyers.’

‘A very experienced team in employment matters that is led by Vuk Drašković.’

‘Vuk Drašković is willing to go the extra mile for clients and possesses strong legal knowledge.’

‘Senior associate Miloš Andrejević is a collaborative, high-level professional, who is well organised and very responsive to any query. Working with him was perfect.’

Key clients

Nordgold

Pactera Technologies

Kromberg & Schubert

Colgate-Palmolive Adria

OCSiAL

bpv GRIGORESCU STEFANICA

CWPR Services

Metro Markets

Pepco

The Walt Disney Company

DeFacto

MSC Global Shipping Company

RCM Technologies

Fanuc Serbia

NGL Legal

Nielsen

adidas

Samsung

Philips Domestic Appliances

Work highlights

  • Advising RCM Techologies on its internal HR and employment structure.
  • Advising OCSiAL on setting up an LLC and the transfer of several dozens of employees.
  • Advising Nordgold on setting up an LLC in Serbia and the transfer of hundreds of employees.

Serbia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

Bojovic Draškovic Popovic & Partners‘ ‘very competent and highly experienced individuals‘ advise buyers and sellers at all stages of transactions. The team also regularly works alongside financial advisers on M&A and domestic deals; and is experienced in incorporation work, establishing corporate structures, corporate governance, compliance, and corporate housekeeping. Vuk Drašković, who ‘has outstanding legal expertise‘ leads both the corporate and commercial and M&A practices, which showcase Serbia and US-qualified Uroš Popović; and corporate and commercial law specialist Marija Bojović. Mario Kijanović, Stefan GolubovićMiloš Andrejevića and Milica Pešterić are experienced senior associates.

Practice head(s):

Vuk Drašković

Testimonials

Among the top firms in its jurisdiction.

Known and recognised for its ability to handle both complex, cross-border M&A and local transactions seamlessly.

‘The entire team consists of very competent and highly experienced individuals.’

‘Highly organised and responds promptly.’

‘Extensive knowledge, broad experience, and provides services at a very reasonable fee.’

‘Vuk Drašković has outstanding legal expertise – he is proactive, solutions oriented, and very responsive. He has acted as team leader in some of the biggest M&A transactions in Serbia.’

‘Senior associate Miloš Andrejević is responsive, fluent in English, and has extensive knowledge of the data protection laws.’

Key clients

AerCap Ireland

Dun & Bradstreet

The Walt Disney Company

adidas

Philips

Pepco

Nielsen

Samsung

Zlatni lav pharmacy chain

FitPass

Colgate-Palmolive Adria

Medica doo

Work highlights

  • Advising Zlatni lav Pharmacy chain on the sale of all its capital to Dr Max Group.
  • Advising INFOBIP on the acquisition of all the shares in Netokracija.
  • Advised Dun & Bradstreet on its $818m acquisition of data and analytics company Bisnode.

Serbia > Real estate and construction Tier 2

Bojovic Draškovic Popovic & Partners‘ ‘dynamic team of attorneys‘ are well known for advising on the real estate aspects of business changes and restructuring. Such work frequently concerns mergers, takeovers, joint ventures, spin-offs, and business unit outsourcing. Heading the department, the ‘truly outstandingMarija Bojović is a real estate and construction specialist, and at senior associate level, Mario Kijanović ‘has a lot of experience‘. Clients additionally benefit from the firm’s involvement in modernising Serbia’s infrastructure, real estate, energy and transportation development framework, through Kijanović’s current presidency of the FIC Serbia Infrastructure & Real Estate Committee.

Practice head(s):

Marija Bojović

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Very well-known and reputable law firm in Serbia.’

‘Dynamic team of attorneys with strong educational backgrounds.’

‘Collaborative, providing creative and practical solutions.’

‘Marija Bojović is truly outstanding, competent, reliable, and vastly experienced.’

‘Senior associate Mario Kijanović is very professional and responsible, and with a lot of experience for a young lawyer.’

Key clients

BMM Logistics

Puratos

Solarina doo

Submarine Burger Center

CWPR Services

Carazo Enterprise

Kima Solar

Pepco

adidas

Infobip

Zlatni lav Farmacy chain

Medica doo

Poseidon

Eurolog system

Work highlights

  • Advising Solarina on the development of a large solar park in Serbia.
  • Advised Puratos on the negotiation and conclusion of a build-to-suit agreement, which will regulate the construction of a production and warehouse facility.
  • Advising BMM Logistics (BMM), a Chicago-based logistics and transportation business, on the real estate aspects of a transaction, through which BMM Logistics is acquiring a significant target in Serbia.

Serbia > Banking and finance Tier 3

Among the top firms in its jurisdiction‘, Bojovic Draškovic Popovic & Partners works with banks and other financial institutions, including asset managers, on either the lender and borrower side. It is particularly active in M&A and aviation-related financings. Experienced partner Marija Bojović leads the banking and finance practice, and is supported at name-partner level by Vuk Drašković and Uroš PopovićMilica Pešterić is the senior associate to note.

Practice head(s):

Marija Bojović

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Among the top firms in its jurisdiction – known and recognised for its ability to handle both complex, cross-border and local transactions seamlessly.’

‘Clients receive a very professional relationship from the beginning. Their team consists of very competent and highly experienced individuals.’

‘Gets the job done to clients’ satisfaction.’

‘This law firm is a perfect partner – small enough to be fast, responsive and flexible, but also with a broad range of experience and high level of commitment.’

‘The lawyers have international education and experience, a business-oriented approach, and solution-oriented advice – excellent value for money.’

‘The team is very responsive, and has extensive experience, in-depth legal knowledge and flexibility – always focused on achieving goals.’

Vuk Drašković is a true expert who thinks ahead – a good listener and pragmatic. He has a lot of experience and his knowledge is his main strength.

Uroš Popović is internationally experienced, client oriented, and a critical adviser.

Key clients

HPS Investment Partners

EBRD

Titan Machinery

Zlatni Lav Pharmacies

Medica doo

AerCap

Halkbank

Coöperatieve Laxey Worldwide WA

Infobip

Work highlights

  • Advising the EBRD on the entire restructuring of €23.9m project financing for the development of a luxury hotel chain in Montenegro.
  • Providing local legal assistance to HPS Investment Partners on the additional €380m financing of Fortenova Group.
  • Advised AerCap Ireland on the lease of two ATR72-600 aircraft to lessee JSC Air Serbia.

Serbia > Competition Tier 3

Bojović Drašković Popović & Partners‘ ‘very competent and highly experienced individuals‘ are well known for obtaining unconditional clearance decisions within enviable time frames. The practice is also highly focused on abuse of dominant market positions, and has longstanding experience in vertical agreements. Serbia and New York-qualified competition head Uroš Popović has extensive experience in regional competition and antitrust matters. Senior associate Mario Kijanović advises on the competition aspects of M&A transactions.

Practice head(s):

Uroš Popović

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

Among the top firms in its jurisdiction.

Known and recognised for its ability to handle both cross-border and local transactions seamlessly.’

‘Maintains a very professional relationship with clients.’

‘The team comprises very competent and highly experienced individuals.’

‘A very experienced team for competition matters that is led by Uroš Popović – highly professional individuals who provide goal-oriented advice. The team navigates clients through complex litigation proceedings with easily understandable advice.’

‘Uroš Popović is professional, competent and reliable. Among his main qualities is his ability to think ahead.’

‘Uroš Popović is always on top of tasks.’

‘Uroš Popović has in-depth knowledge of the legal market, and is willing to go the extra mile for the client.’

Key clients

Zlatni lav Pharmacies

The Association of the Cement Industry

The Walt Disney Company

Pepco

Linklaters

Infobip

MSC Global Shipping Company

adidas Group

Philips

Samsung

Work highlights

  • Advising the Zlatni lav pharmacy chain on the competition aspects of the sale of all its capital to Dr Max Group.
  • Advising Infobip on the competition aspects of the acquisition of Netokracija.
  • Advised Dun & Bradstreet on the competition aspects of its $818m acquisition of data and analytics company Bisnode.

Serbia > Dispute resolution Tier 3

Bojovic Draškovic Popovic & Partners has substantial experience in ICC and UNCITRAL arbitrations, including the enforcement side to arbitral awards. The firm also houses specialists in corporate, commercial and bankruptcy dispute proceedings, as well as labour and IP-related disputes. Marija Bojović is ‘especially knowledgeable in arbitration and complex international matters‘; and Uroš Popović‘s disputes experience covers both Serbia and Montenegro. Senior associate Stefan Golubović is also a key team member.

Practice head(s):

Marija Bojović; Uroš Popović

Testimonials

‘The right size for a firm, with the right proportion of partners to associates, which assures smooth service and client attentiveness at the highest level.’

‘The team is very responsive and has extensive experience, in-depth legal knowledge, and flexibility – always focused on achieving clients’ goals.’

‘Uroš Popović is simply great – a go to counsel for clients.’

‘Uroš Popović is easy to understand, very detailed, and at the same time clear in the delivery of his advice – he knows both the law and business. The same also goes for Vuk Drašković.’

Vuk Drašković is very professional and prompt in his responses.’

Marija Bojović is a renowned senior figure of great experience, who delivers solid advice and is especially knowledgeable in arbitration and complex international matters.

Marija Bojović’s work is excellent on complex matters, and she has in-depth knowledge of legal issues.

Key clients

Mazars

Arlando

DeFacto

Halkbank

Samsung

Philips

adidas

E.ON SE

Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske

Work highlights

  • Acting for Philips in two very sensitive cases concerning alleged harassment.
  • Representing Halkbank in 17 different enforcement, litigation and bankruptcy proceedings.
  • Acting for Samsung in several sensitive employment proceedings.

Serbia > Projects and energy Tier 3

Bojovic Draškovic Popovic & Partners‘ energy practice advises on the entire lifecycle of projects, from planning to construction, financing and operation stages. Energy practice head Uroš Popović covers advice on waste management, biofuels, smart grids, mining, and hydro and wind power; and Marija Bojović heads up the infrastructure practice. The key senior associates are Mario Kijanović and Milica Pešterić.

Practice head(s):

Uroš Popović; Marija Bojović

Key clients

Kima Solar

Solarina doo

CWPR Services

Lederata doo

Netel Group

Vega Energy

Vida Energy

Zora Energy

Stribor

Green Energy Supply

Soyak Holding

Work highlights

  • Advising Solarina on the development of a large solar park in Serbia.
  • Advising Kima Solar on the development of a €40m solar power plant in Serbia.
  • Advising CWPR Services on the process of designing a future wind farm and solar power plant in Serbia.

Montenegro > Leading firms Tier 3

Recent highlights for Bojovic Draškovic Popovic & Partners‘ ‘very experienced team‘ include advising the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the restructuring of the project financing for the development of a luxury hotel chain in Montenegro. The Belgrade-based Montenegro team is headed by Vuk Drašković, who has longstanding experience in corporate and commercial law in the jurisdiction, while Uroš Popović is qualified to practise in both Serbia and the US.

Practice head(s):

Vuk Drašković

Other key lawyers:

Uroš Popović; Mario Kijanović; Stefan Golubović; Miloš Andrejević

Testimonials

A very experienced team of highly professional individuals who provide goal-oriented advice.

The team navigates clients through complex litigation proceedings with easily understandable advice.

Vuk Drašković possesses strong legal knowledge and displays a friendly approach.

Key clients

EBRD

Philips

Samsung

MSC Global Shipping Company

The Walt Disney Company

Tenth Planet

HERE Global

Soyak Holding

Work highlights

  • Advising The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the entire restructuring of the project financing for the development of a luxury hotel chain in Montenegro.
  • Advised Coöperatieve Laxey Worldwide on the sale of a local company.
  • Advised HERE Global on a project involving the  development of mapping and navigation services in Montenegro.

Bojović Drašković Popović & Partners is a leading full-service business law firm providing legal services in both Serbia and in Montenegro.

BD2P takes an integrated approach to client service and is organized by practice groups that nurture industry-specific in-depth knowledge.

Clients have consistent access to partners and a responsive team of legal experts to guide them through the challenges of doing business in Southeast Europe.

BD2P has an extensive regional reach through SELA – The South East Legal Alliance. SELA is a regional network of independent law firms advising clients on their operations across South East Europe.

DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
Arbitration Marija Bojovicmarija.bojovic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Banking and finance Marija Bojovicmarija.bojovic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Competition Uros Popovicuros.popovic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Corporate and commercial Vuk Draskovicvuk.draskovic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Corporate and commercial Milica Pestericmilica.pesteric@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Data protection Uros Popovicuros.popovic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Data protection Milos Andrejevicmilos.andrejevic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Dispute resolution Marija Bojovicmarija.bojovic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Dispute resolution Milos Andrejevicmilos.andrejevic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Dispute resolution Stefan Golubovicstefan.golubovic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Employment Milos Andrejevicmilos.andrejevic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Employment Vuk Draskovicvuk.draskovic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Energy Uros Popovicuros.popovic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Energy Milica Pestericmilica.pesteric@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Infrastructure Milica Pestericmilica.pesteric@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Immigration Vuk Draskovicvuk.draskovic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Immigration Milos Andrejevicmilos.andrejevic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Intellectual property Uros Popovicuros.popovic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
M&A Vuk Draskovicvuk.draskovic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Outsourcing Vuk Draskovicvuk.draskovic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Regulatory Vuk Draskovicvuk.draskovic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Restructuring Vuk Draskovicvuk.draskovic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Tax Marija Bojovicmarija.bojovic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Technology, media and telecommunications Uros Popovicuros.popovic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Dispute resolution Uros Popovicuros.popovic@bd2p.com+381 11 7850 336
Number of lawyers : 12
English
French
Italian
Serbian
German
Serbian Bar Association
International Bar Association
Foreign Investors Council
AMCHAM
Association Renewable Energy Sources of Serbia
British-Serbian Chamber of Commerce
French-Serbian Chamber of Commerce
Italian-Serbian Chamber of Commerce
Canadian-Serbian Chamber of Commerce
New York State Bar Association

Bojović Drašković Popović & Partners is fully committed to the principles of diversity. Diversity, equity, differentiation, and uniqueness are among the goals that our law firm strives to achieve when it comes to our team and services. We firmly believe that a strong commitment to diversity enables a company to build a unique team and create a unique combination of an inclusive environment and opportunity for growth and development both individually and as a team.

Hence our belief that an inclusive and diverse workplace makes us stronger and more effective, as it provides the opportunity for an individual to achieve the fullest potential. Not only do we cultivate and nurture existing diversity when it comes to gender, nationality, cultural background, socio-economic status, and sexual orientation, but we also proactively implement these beliefs in our hiring process. We believe that diversity opens up the mind, broadens horizons and generally makes us all better people.

An environment that cultivates diversity awakens social responsibility, which is a duty every individual and every company has to perform to maintain the balance between the economy and the ecosystem. Bojović Drašković Popović & Partners is especially proud to be a socially responsible firm supporting several humanitarian activities and non-profit organizations and events. The sense of responsibility towards the community and the environment, both ecologically and socially, motivates us to move forward and constantly explore new ways to better care about the increasingly globalized society that we are all a part of.

In our effort to cultivate a diversified work culture, we are also trying to make a positive impact on the society:

  • We have created the “We care” platform through which we implement various support programs, both internally and externally;
  • We have been supporters of the Belgrade Dance Festival, a festival that provides tremendous support to both local and international professional dancers, teachers, choreographers and representatives of all artistic fields. We are proud to have been a part of the festival for a few years in a row now, and plan to continue supporting it;
  • We also support UNICEF, NURDOR, and other humanitarian organizations;
  • We continue to support the Belgrade Faculty of Law team for the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court in Vienna.

Bojović & Partners Advises Poseidon Group on Co-Investment Partnership in Capitol Park Sombor with

Bojović & Partners has advised Poseidon Group, a British property investment, development and management company, on the structuring of its co-investment partnership in the retail park project “Capitol Park Sombor with Mitiska REIM, advised by Schoenherr.