BOPA Bojanovic & Partners > Belgrade, Serbia > Firm Profile

BOPA Bojanovic & Partners
VLAJKOVICEVA 12
BELGRADE 11000
Serbia

Serbia > Banking and finance Tier 2

With the ‘ability to handle complex financial transactions with precision’, BOPA Bojanovic & Partners‘ 13-strong banking and finance group specialises in general banking work, finance, financial regulation, syndicated lending, PPPs, derivatives and structured finance. Other key areas are restructuring, distressed transactions, insolvency, loan restructuring and capital markets. The practice is headed by Vladimir Bojanović, who routinely works alongside Magic Circle and Silver Circle law firms, as well as White Shoe legal practices, on their Serbian matters; while Tanja Dugonjic ‘brings a wealth of experience’. Aleksandra Stojanović departed the firm in October 2024.

Practice head(s):

Vladimir Bojanović; Tanja Dugonjic

Testimonials

‘Distinguishes itself through deep industry expertise and the ability to handle complex financial transactions with precision.’

‘The team is adept at delivering customised solutions across corporate lending, project finance and regulatory compliance, always aligning their advice with clients’ specific needs.’

‘They incorporate innovative technology in order to enhance efficiency, ensuring smoother processes and greater accuracy. Additionally, the practice fosters a diverse, collaborative environment and is committed to clear, transparent billing.’

‘Their combination of technical skill and commercial acumen sets them apart from other firms, making them a trusted partner in the financial sector.’

‘They can easily handle even the most complicated financial transactions, always staying informed of relevant regulatory changes.’

Vladimir Bojanović’s strategic insight, deep industry knowledge and remarkable ability to view complex issues from various angles consistently exceed expectations.’

‘Tanja Dugonjic brings a wealth of experience and a sharp legal mind, offering practical, business-focused solutions with meticulous attention to detail.’

‘Vladimir Bojanović and Tanja Dugonjic provide exceptional client service, and are always accessible and responsive, ensuring that even the most sensitive matters are handled with precision and professionalism.’

Key clients

Morgan Stanley, USA

MasterCard

Piraeus Bank

SCCF Structured Commodity & Corporate Finance

NLB dd Ljubljana

Lego Group

Ariston Group

Warner Bros. Discovery

Lufthansa Group

BlackRock

Costa Coffee

Wizz Air

Fevo

The Export-Import Bank of China

Work highlights

  • Advised NCR Corporation on a complex intra-group reorganisation, through which NCR Corporation divided its business into two separate group structures.
  • Acted (as Serbian legal counsel) for the lender (The Export-Import Bank of China) on a facility agreement with UniCredit Bank Serbia JSC Belgrade (as borrower).
  • Advised MasterCard on banking regulatory issues and the introduction of new loyalty products (cash-back and airport lounge access for cardholders) for MasterCard clients in Serbia.

Serbia > Intellectual property Tier 2

BOPA Bojanovic & Partners' ‘very experienced national and international IP law team’ covers copyright agreements and protection, as well as representation before the The Intellectual Property Office and World Intellectual Property Organisation. The team is also experienced in trade marks and patents, along with the advertising, media and film sectors. ‘Always ensuring clients’ IP assets are fully protected’, Vladimir Bojanović heads up the practice, while Alen Handan‘s IP workload encompasses copyright abuse and protection, advertising, media, trade marks, movie rights, patents and designs. Aleksandra Stojanović departed the firm in October 2024.

Practice head(s):

Vladimir Bojanović

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team has a strong international background which enables it to provide its clients with extremely creative and innovative solutions, which is crucial when dealing with privately-owned businesses.’

‘Ability to provide excellent and client-oriented legal support in various aspects of IP and IT law, while always keeping an eye on costs, thus creating a relationship of trust with its clients.’

‘Very professional and with high standards. Very experienced national and international IP law team with great knowledge of industry practices.’

‘Thorough understanding of IP law and a clear focus on protecting clients’ business interests – a trusted partner in this complex field.’

‘What stands out is their proactive approach – they don’t just react to problems, but help anticipate and mitigate potential risks before they escalate.’

‘Working with Vladimir Bojanović on IP matters is an incredibly positive experience. Vladimir brings a strategic perspective that is vital when navigating the intricacies of IP law, always ensuring clients’ IP assets are fully protected.’

‘Alen Handan has a very entrepreneurial approach and deep knowledge in the IP and IT law space.’

‘Alen Handan has a sharp eye for detail and is fantastic at managing the finer technical aspects of IP cases.’

Key clients

Paramount Pictures

Netflix

Costa Limited UK

Balkaneum

Nika Bev

WIP Crawl

Thermowatt

AMC Networks

Lego Group

Warner Bros. Discovery

Lufthansa Group

BlackRock

Costa Coffee

Wizz Air

Fevo, Inc

Harman

Work highlights

  • Advising Nika Bev on the transfer and renewal of trade marks from Pivovarna Lasko Union to Nika Bev doo.
  • Advised Harman on the IP issues surrounding the termination of a distribution agreement.
  • Advising Paramount Pictures on the production and post-production of a film to be filmed in Serbia.

Serbia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

Invaluable for guiding clients through complex commercial and M&A transactions’, BOPA Bojanovic & Partners‘ 16-strong corporate and commercial team group also focuses on privatisations, joint ventures management buyouts, corporate structures, LBOs and status changes. Other notable areas are takeover bids, fund structuring, and private equity and venture capital deals. Vladimir Bojanović‘s ‘expertise is ‘highly valued by clients during M&A transactions’, while Tanja Dugonjic maintains a wide-ranging corporate and commercial practice.

Practice head(s):

Vladimir Bojanović; Tanja Dugonjic

Testimonials

‘The team is invaluable for guiding clients through complex commercial and M&A transactions.’

‘The team brings a remarkable international perspective that fuels their ability to deliver highly-creative and innovative solutions – especially valuable for privately-owned businesses.’

‘Clients greatly value their commitment to providing excellent, client-focused legal support across various aspects of corporate and commercial law, all the while being mindful of costs.’

‘Clients are appreciative of the strong contributions that their collective experience brings, particularly in strategic negotiations and corporate law.’

‘Vladimir Bojanović’s expertise is highly valued by clients during M&A transactions. An outstanding corporate lawyer.’

‘Vladimir Bojanović delivers intelligent advice and strategic acumen throughout the process, and he makes sure clients reach goals in the most efficient possible way.’

‘Tanja Dugonjic’s attention to detail and negotiation skills complement Vladimir Bojanović’s efforts quite perfectly – they provided unparalleled legal support.’

‘Tanja Dugonjic is consistently accessible and proactive, demonstrating a pragmatic approach to problem solving. Her unwavering commitment and availability make her an invaluable asset to any legal team.’

Key clients

General Electrics

Google Inc

EMX Royalty Corp

NCR Corporation

Databricks

NEC Corporation

Applus Servicios Tecnológicos

Elementor

Trace One

Diófa Alapkezelő Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság

Ariston Group

EXA Infrastructure

Lego Group

Warner Bros Discovery

Lufthansa Group

BlackRock

Costa Coffee

Wizz Air

Fevo, Inc

Work highlights

  • Advised Google on regulatory compliance and market requirements specific to Serbia’s mapping industry.
  • Advised Ariston Group on acquiring the land necessary for the formation of a construction plot for a new factory.
  • Advised NCR Corporation on an intra-group reorganisation, which involved the division of its business into two separate group structures.

Serbia > Competition Tier 3

BOPA Bojanovic & Partnersexcels at delivering strategic, practical advice across a wide range of competition law matters’. The team’s coverage encompasses merger notifications, concentrations, pre-merger filings, state aid, and distribution and restrictive agreements. It also handles trade-related issues, market investigations, dawn raids, dominant positions, competition compliance, and assessments of market practices and conduct. Department head Vladimir Bojanović ‘brings a wealth of experience’, while maintaining a broad competition and antitrust practice.

Practice head(s):

Vladimir Bojanović

Other key lawyers:

Aleksandra Stojanović

Testimonials

‘With deep expertise and an understanding of regulatory frameworks, they provide strategic, tailored advice that effectively meets business challenges.’

‘What really sets them apart is the fact that they’re proactive, looking ahead to potential issues before they arise.’

‘Proactively offers practical solutions that not only keep clients compliant, but competitive in the marketplace. Go-to advisers for all competition-related matters.’

‘Excels at delivering strategic, practical advice across a wide range of competition law matters.’

‘Their deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, combined with their ability to anticipate market shifts, ensures that clients are always ahead of potential challenges.’

‘Vladimir Bojanović’s strategic foresight and ability to simplify complex legal issues are instrumental in guiding clients’ decisions.’

‘Vladimir Bojanović’s clear communication and insightful analysis help clients understand the implications of regulatory changes.’

‘Vladimir Bojanović brings a wealth of experience and has a knack for simplifying complex regulatory challenges, always providing clear and effective strategies.’

Key clients

NLB dd Ljubljana

Hayat Biotech

Lego Group

Warner Bros Discovery

Lufthansa Group

NEC Corporation

Ariston Group

Trace One

BlackRock

Applus Servicios Tecnológicos

EMX Royalty Corp

Costa Coffee

General Electric

Wizz Air

NCR Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advising NLB dd Ljubljana on the Serbian merger notification aspects of the acquisition of an approximately 75% shareholding in Austrian Addiko Bank.
  • Assisting NCR Corporation with assessing whether merger approval would be needed to complete a corporate restructuring-related transaction.
  • Assisting Applus Servicios Tecnológicos with assessing whether merger approval would be needed to complete an acquisition.

Serbia > Employment Tier 3

Routinely acting for international clients on cross-jurisdictional matters, BOPA Bojanovic & Partners' recent mandates encompass termination procedures, day-to-day-employment advice, employment document drafting and personal data processing. Other notable areas are work management, restructurings, reorganisations, outsourcing, trade union relations, industrial action, cross-border recruitment, immigration and labour disputes. The 14-strong labour and employment department is headed up from Belgrade by Nikola Gvoić, who has ‘outstanding experience across a broad spectrum of employment matters’.

Practice head(s):

Nikola Gvoić

Testimonials

‘BOPA has, with no doubt, the best employment practice on the Serbian market.’

‘Their understanding of employment legislation and practice is in-depth and looks to support the client’s business.’

‘Very pragmatic and business-oriented advice. They understand the needs of clients and act accordingly. Very fast at responding and easy to work with.’

‘Demonstrates exceptional strength in collective bargaining and provides invaluable support in managing employee relations, particularly with senior management.’

‘Their deep understanding of client organisations ensures that their advice is consistently relevant and practical.’

‘Highly recommended for their professional and client-focused approach, which always aligns with clients’ needs.’

‘Nikola Gvoić is a go-to partner and amazing lawyer.’

‘Nikola Gvoić provides high-quality employment law advice. Outstanding experience across a broad spectrum of employment matters, with a sharp focus on the human resources aspects of commercial issues.’

Key clients

Thermo Fisher

Databricks

NCR

Ariston

Gen Digital

Sycomp

Disney

WorkMotion

Croud

AmDocs

Epson

Amp.up

Sony

Gettaxi

Amerisource Bergen

Asics

Hayat Biotech

Oyster

Amazon

Novo Nordisk

Lidl

Ardagh Group

Fevo, Inc

Fivetran

Altium

Xiaomi

Emirates

Wizz Air

Elementor

Alumil

Euralis (Caussade Semences Serbia)

Erricson

Gastrans

Danone

Hewlett-Packard

Atmus Filtration Technologies

Harman

MoonActive

Polygon Labs

ProPharma Group

TomTom

Work highlights

  • Advised Hewlett-Packard’s Serbian affiliate on a high-level manager termination.
  • Advised Databricks on setting up its Serbian entity, which included preparing employment-related documents and policies.
  • Advised Gen Digital on setting up new employment policies and practices, further to the merger between NortonLifeLock and Avast.

Serbia > Projects and energy Tier 3

BOPA Bojanovic & Partnerscontinues to demonstrate the highest level of expertise when dealing with multi-dimensional legal issues in the energy sector’. With notable cross-border strength, the projects and energy team regularly works alongside the firm’s commercial, corporate, M&A, and banking and finance practices. The industry focus of practice head Vladimir Bojanović covers waste management, oil, natural gas and electricity trading, along with power exchanges and transmission and distribution system operators.

Practice head(s):

Vladimir Bojanović

Testimonials

‘Clients emphasise the professionalism of the law firm, which distinguishes itself on the market through its high level of expertise.’

‘The BOPA team is coordinated, works quickly and efficiently, and always comes up with solutions that fully suit clients’ needs.’

‘In addition to their professionalism, clients point out that working with them is very pleasant. Even during sensitive and challenging matters, BOPA’s lawyers always recognise the seriousness and urgency of a particular case, and clients know that they can rely on them. It is a great pleasure to have them on board!’

‘Excellent lawyer-client communication and high level of engagement truly set them apart from other firms.’

‘The team is impressive – despite being relatively young, they are incredibly focused and experienced. Their flexible and innovative approach consistently stands out.’

‘BOPA’s projects and energy department continues to demonstrate the highest level of expertise when dealing with multi-dimensional legal issues in the energy sector.’

‘The team identifies potential obstacles well in advance and develops strategic solutions that work best for clients’ business objectives.’

‘Vladimir Bojanović has an exceptional grasp of the business side of transactions, always guiding clients toward the best strategies, so as to achieve their goals.’

Key clients

General Electric

EMX Royalty Corp

R.Power

Elementor

Trace One

Diófa Alapkezelő Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság

Ariston Group

EXA Infrastructure

Lego Group

Warner Bros. Discovery

Lufthansa Group

BlackRock

Costa Coffee

Wizz Air

Work highlights

  • Advised Ariston Group on the development of a production facility in Nis, Serbia.
  • Advising R.Power on the local regulatory framework governing renewable energy projects, including the requirements for obtaining an energy licence for solar power generation.
  • Assisted EMX Royalty Corp with the preparation of a legal opinion regarding the possible implications under Serbian law of the enforcement of a contract concluded between two Canadian companies for payment of net smelter royalty, in relation to a mining asset in Serbia.

Serbia > Real estate and construction Tier 3

With ‘vast real estate knowledge and experience’, BOPA Bojanovic & Partners' practice encompasses real estate acquisitions, construction, public-private partnerships, FIDIC matters, project developments, and project and real estate finance. It also covers construction and real estate litigation. Real estate and construction head Vladimir Bojanović acts on real estate deals involving the energy, infrastructure, pharmaceutical, healthcare, financial institutions, TMT, automotive, IT, retail and transport sectors. Aleksandra Stojanović departed the firm in October 2024.

Practice head(s):

Vladimir Bojanović

Testimonials

‘Their vast real estate knowledge and experience make complicated transactions smooth.’

‘They are always ready to foresee any complications and clearly state their advice on what can be done, which serves to keep projects on schedule.’

‘Stands out for its responsiveness and commitment to service.’

‘BOPA’s real estate and construction team is truly remarkable in guiding clients through a range of transactions and regulatory issues. Profound knowledge of real estate market and construction law. Its responsiveness and the ability to position the advice to suit particular needs are invaluable.’

‘Clients greatly appreciate their ability to deliver tailored solutions while effectively managing multiple complex legal matters simultaneously.’

‘Their real estate team is particularly impressive, handling even the most complicated and challenging cases with speed and efficiency (often on short notice).’

‘Vladimir Bojanović’s strategic insight and vast experience enable him to guide clients through complex negotiations and ensure that clients’ interests are well protected.’

‘Vladimir Bojanovic has an open-minded and approachable style, which allows him to deliver creative and effective solutions, even to the most challenging questions.’

Key clients

NLB dd Ljubljana

Thermowatt

R Power

Elementor

Trace One

Diófa Alapkezelő Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság

Ariston Group

EXA Infrastructure

Lego Group

Warner Bros Discovery

Lufthansa Group

BlackRock

Costa Coffee

Wizz Air

Work highlights

  • Advised NCR Corporation on the real estate side to a planned intra-group reorganisation.
  • Advised Trigano on the potential acquisition of real estate in Serbia through the purchase of the assets of an entity in bankruptcy.
  • Assisted Thermowatt with plant lease-related negotiations with the landlord.

Serbia > Dispute resolution Tier 4

With ‘expertise in managing complex disputes’, BOPA Bojanovic & Partners‘ eight-member team at comprises experts in sports, construction, insolvency and banking-related disputes. Heading the group from Belgrade, Filip Blagojevic is a sports industry specialist, whose ‘strategic thinking is second to none’. Blagojevic regularly acts as arbitrator at the Serbian Football Association.

Practice head(s):

Filip Blagojevic

Testimonials

‘The dispute resolution team consistently provides outstanding legal support during challenging times.’

‘Their expertise in managing complex disputes, combined with a strategic and methodical approach, leads to successful outcomes.’

‘The dispute resolution team is an invaluable asset for managing legal challenges.’

‘Their ability to thoroughly assess situations and provide clear, actionable strategies consistently impresses.’

‘Filip Blagojevic is incredibly responsive, always taking the time to clarify options and ensure clients understand the implications of decisions.’

‘Filip Blagojevic’s dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients is evident in every interaction.’

‘Filip Blagojevic combines sharp legal skills with a calming presence, which is especially reassuring during high-stress situations.’

‘Filip Blagojevic is great at breaking down complex legal issues into simple, understandable terms, and his strategic thinking is second to none.’

Key clients

Internationales Bankhaus Bodensee

Serbian Wrestling Federation

FIFPRO

SPFN

PSAPP

FC Kolubara

Football Association of the Region of Western Serbia

Eco Bio Elektro

Gazprom

Puma

11wins

Lokomotiva Zagreb

HCM

Work highlights

  • Assisted Filip Djuricic with the settlement of his contractual termination with his then-club Sampdoria (Italy).
  • Represented Vladimir Milenkovic before CAS in relation to the enforcement of a FIFA decision against a football club.
  • Assisted Dejan Stanivukovic with filing a damages compensation claim against a football club before FIFA.

Bojanovic & Partners is a full-scale commercial law firm providing broad spectrum of legal services across all industry areas. The team is composed of senior lawyers educated both locally and abroad in civil law and common law jurisdictions. This enables the firm’s lawyers to fully understand the client’s needs, ideas, requirements and expectations, and to provide them with the legal advice that creates added value for their business. Over the years, Bojanovic & Partners gathered a team of lawyers with expertise across all industry sectors. Furthermore, in 2016, the firm established a network affiliation with distinguished and reputable independent law firms from Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Slovenia, which enriched the spectrum of legal services and allow the firm to handle regional deals with ease. In addition, in order to meet the needs of German and French speaking clients, the firm developed specialized German and French desks. These desks are composed of German and French speaking lawyers, educated at leading universities and trained at leading international law firms in Germany, France, Austria and Serbia.

We are a full-scale law firm providing legal advice across all industry sectors: banking and finance, corporate M&A, competition and antitrust, commercial, employment, real estate, dispute resolution, insolvency, restructuring and reorganizations, private equity and venture capital, regulatory, compliance and white-collar crime, tax, IP – intellectual property, energy and infrastructure, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals. Among all the above mentioned areas of our expertise, we provide a short overview of our core practices:

Corporate M&A: Our clients include multinational, international and domestic companies operating in Serbia, as well as their majority and minority shareholders and management. Together with our regulatory specialists, our corporate/M&A team offers industry-specific know-how across the following sectors: energy, financial institutions, TMT, automotive, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and FMCG.

Banking and finance: Our team of trained professionals counts with experience in all areas of banking and finance. Due to our in-depth sector and industry knowledge of such regulated industries as banking and finance, we have grown a client list that includes financial institutions, banks, corporations, insurance companies, private pension funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, governmental bodies, private companies, and private wealth individuals.

Employment: We advise clients on all legal aspects of labour and employment law. Our clients include leading multinational, international and domestic companies, international and governmental agencies and organizations, as well as individuals. Additionally, some of our clients include famous athletes for whom we regulate their employment status with their sport-clubs, as we are one of the very few (if not the only) law firms having a specialized sports law department.

Energy: Our energy practice is one of the strongest in the region, and the firm gained some of the landmark deals in the history of Serbia.

Department Name Email Telephone
Managing Partner Vladimir Bojanovic [email protected] +381114145280
Photo Name Position Profile
Aleksandar  Gemaljević photo Mr Aleksandar Gemaljević Barristers Clerk
Maja Čeleketić photo Ms Maja Čeleketić Barristers Clerk
Partners : 5
Senior Associates : 20
Associates : 8
Serbian
Englisch
French
German
Spanish
Montenegrin
Bosnian
Croatian
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Serbian Bar Association
SPEA – Serbian Private Equity Association
Adriala – association of legal experts
AmCham American Chamber of Commerce
IBA – International Bar Association

 

BOJANOVIC & PARTNERS

Our Diversity Policy forms fundamental part of our Corporate Social Reasonability Policy.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) POLICY

POLICY BRIEF & PURPOSE

Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy refers to our responsibility toward our environment. Our firm’s existence is not lonely. It is part of a bigger system of people, other organizations and nature. The social responsibility of a business is to give back to the world just as it gives to us.

WHAT IS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY?

Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy outlines our efforts to give back to the world as it gives to us.

POLICY ELEMENTS

We want to be a responsible business that meets the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.

Our firm’s social responsibility falls under two categories: compliance and proactivity. Compliance refers to our firm’s commitment to legality and willingness to observe community values. Proactivity is every initiative to promote human rights, help communities and protect our natural environment.

1. Compliance
a) Legality

Our firm will:

  • Respect the law
  • Honour its internal policies
  • Ensure that all its business operations are legitimate
  • Keep every partnership and collaboration open and transparent

b) Business ethics
We will always conduct business with integrity and respect to human rights. We will promote:

  • Safety and fair dealing
  • Respect toward the clients
  • Anti-bribery and anti-corruption practices

c) Protecting the environment
Our firm recognizes the need to protect the natural environment. Keeping our environment clean and unpolluted is a benefit to all. We will always follow best practices when disposing garbage and using chemical substances. Stewardship will also play an important role.

d) Protecting people
We will ensure that we:

  • Do not risk the health and safety of our people and community.
  • Support diversity and inclusion.
  • Protect human rights.

Our firm is dedicated to protecting human rights. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and will abide by all fair labor practices. We will ensure that our activities do not directly or indirectly violate human rights.

2. Proactivity
a) Donations and aid

Our firm may preserve a budget to make monetary donations. These donations will aim to:

  • Advance the arts, education and community events.
  • Alleviate those in need.

b) Volunteering
Our firm will encourage our people to volunteer not only in legal work. They can volunteer through programs organized internally or externally. Our firm may sponsor volunteering events from other organizations.

c) Preserving the environment
Apart from legal obligations, our firm will proactively protect the environment. Examples of relevant activities include:

  • Recycling
  • Conserving energy
  • Organizing reforestation excursions
  • Using environmentally-friendly technologies

d) Supporting the community
Our firm may initiate and support community investment and educational programs.

e) Learning
We will actively invest in R&D. We will be open to suggestions and listen carefully to ideas. Our firm will try to continuously improve the way it operates.

 


 

CLIENT: Simo Tankosić
COMPANY/FIRM: Fipos
TESTIMONIAL: This law firm stands out for its efficiency. They always deliver more than expected in a sense of dedication and punctuality. We find them very reliable.


CLIENT: Simon Bračun
COMPANY/FIRM: Kavčić, Bračun & Partners
TESTIMONIAL: Highly qualified team that brings together multi-disciplinary professionals. Recently, we have been collaborating with Bojanović Partners in the advisory to NLB Group, the largest banking and financial group in Slovenia regarding the complex transaction including more than 1000 NPL portfolios.


CLIENT: Pavle Ristić
COMPANY/FIRM: Crowe RS
TESTIMONIAL: We collaborated on different tax matters and I would definitely point out the approachable manner and flexibility of their lawyers that go hand in hand with their legal expertise.


CLIENT: Dejan Knezović
COMPANY/FIRM: Knezović & Associates
TESTIMONIAL: This is a full-scale law firm with exceptional regulatory specialists. Their banking and finance team is very precise and highly professional in their work.