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Jusufovic & Partners Offices

Jusufovic & Partners
Dobracina 21
Serbia
Visit website +381 (11) 400 31 50

Jusufovic & Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings

Serbia > Dispute resolution Tier 3

Experienced in a wide range of commercial, corporate and financial disputes, Jusufovic & Partners‘ principal figures are Dino Jusufovic, a specialist in commercial litigation, arbitration, bankruptcies, and the enforcement of debts, judgments and foreign arbitral awards; and Tijana Nikolić, whose wide-ranging practice encompasses complex commercial and civil litigation, IP and labour disputes, and public procurement procedures. In September 2023, the firm welcomed ‘great lawyer’ Jelena Milinovic, a former partner at JPM & Partners.

Practice head(s):

Dino Jusufovic

Other key lawyers:

Tijana Nikolić; Jelena Milinovic; Dusan Bajic

Testimonials

‘The best choice for litigation.’

‘Experts in resolving the most complicated and completely unique cases.’

‘The team comprises very efficient lawyers.’

‘Tijana Nikolić and Dino Jusufovic are invaluable assets when navigating complex cross-border disputes.’

‘Tijana Nikolić and Dino Jusufovic handle complex cases with calmness and clarity, giving clear explanations of the process, options, and recommendations, so that clients can smoothly accomplish their objectives. Clients really appreciate their hard work and persistence.’

‘Dino Jusufovic is an excellent lawyer, who is always ready to help and can handle complex legal matters.’

’Jelena Milinovic combines her outstanding expertise with a remarkable understanding of clients’ needs.’

‘Jelena Milinovic is a great lawyer with a unique problem-solving approach that results in either resolution or winning the dispute.’

Key clients

TransPerfect Translations INC.

Lifestone Capital Limited

Metro Cash & Carry doo Beograd

ALUKÖNIGSTAHL GmbH Austria

PWW doo Nis (member of PORR group)

Vizus doo Nis

Bioplay doo Montenegro

Raiffeisen Leasing doo Beograd

AD INTEREUROPA

BMD BAU doo Beograd

Vivex Group doo Beograd

BKS Leasing doo Beograd

Work highlights

  • Representing Bioplay Montenegro in a commercial dispute against Rocketvax AG Switzerland, concerning the breach of an investment and subscription agreement.
  • Advising a construction sector client on a potential construction agreement-related dispute against a main contractor.
  • Representing Metro Cash & Carry doo Beograd in commercial disputes and enforcement proceedings in Serbia.

Jusufovic & Partners > Firm Profile

Jusufovic & Partners law firm was created at the beginning of 2018 by a team of experts who have incorporated their long-standing knowledge and experience acquired during their careers in large law firms into independent practice that successfully operates within the Republic of Serbia and the region, in cooperation with domestic and foreign partners. Starting to grow successfully, JP law firm soon welcomed some of the uprising young attorneys who proved themselves to be capable to handle and ensure a more favorable outcome for rapid and efficient legal services in various areas of practice regarding legal problems their clients may encounter. The firm is highly specialized in dispute resolution and offers superior advisory services to domestic and international clients across a wide range of commercial, corporate, and financial issues.

Jusufovic & Partners has significant experience in complex commercial litigation and business disputes representing large international corporations, small and medium-size enterprises, as well as individual entrepreneurs and investors, both domestic and foreign, states and state-owned companies before state courts, authorities, and institutional/ad hoc arbitrations. They represent clients from different sectors of the economy – financial services, insurance, energy, mining, international trade, and retail, chemical, IT and telecommunications, construction and real estate, industrials (both manufacturing and infrastructure).

Jusufovic & Partners’ team believes that today’s global business environment litigation is unavoidable, therefore, it is extremely important to truly understand the client’s needs and present them a clear picture of the opportunities and risks involved, based on their specific market knowledge and profound expertise. They handle all aspects of litigation, arbitration, bankruptcy and reorganization proceedings, enforcement of debts, judgments and arbitral awards rendered abroad, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Being members of FENCA (Federation of European National Collection Associations) brought them close business relationships with law firms and debt collection agencies worldwide as well as with law firms throughout the region (Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia), which enable them to support their clients facing challenges in SEE region and multi – jurisdictional matters.

Areas of practice: Jusufovic & Partners is a full service law firm, where work is team-based but partner-led, with remarkable experience in dispute resolution including commercial litigation, arbitration, bankruptcy and restructuring, enforcement proceedings, administrative and misdemeanor proceedings, white-collar crime, labor and IP disputes. Jusufovic & Partners advises its clients in corporate and commercial matters, as well as in the areas of mining, real estate and construction, labor and IP law. JP law advises and represents clients from specific industry sectors which require advice on specific regulatory issues, such as mining, energy, aviation.

JP law’s main goal is to build a long-term relationship with clients in order to provide them with high quality legal support and to find the best long-term solution for their legal and financial problems, which implies tailoring their legal services to their client’s needs.

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Arbitration Dino Jusufovic dino.jusufovic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50
Arbitration Jelena Milinovic jelena.milinovic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50
Litigation Dino Jusufovic dino.jusufovic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50
Litigation Jelena Milinovic jelena.milinovic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50
Mining & Energy Dino Jusufovic dino.jusufovic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50
Corporate and Commercial Tijana Nikolic tijana.nikolic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50
Corporate and Commercial Dusan Bajic dusan.bajic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50
Bankruptcy & Restructuring Dino Jusufovic dino.jusufovic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50
Bankruptcy & Restructuring Tijana Nikolic tijana.nikolic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50
Debt Collection Dino Jusufovic dino.jusufovic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50
Debt Collection Dusan Bajic dusan.bajic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50
Intellectual Property Tijana Nikolic tijana.nikolic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50
Intellectual Property Dusan Bajic dusan.bajic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50
Intellectual Property Marina Miljakovic marina.miljakovic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50
Labor Matters Tijana Nikolic tijana.nikolic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50
Labor Matters Marina Miljakovic marina.miljakovic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50
Real Estate Dusan Bajic dusan.bajic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50
Real Estate Tijana Nikolic tijana.nikolic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50
Mediation Dusan Bajic dusan.bajic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50
Misdemeanor & Administrative Proceedings Jelena Milinovic jelena.milinovic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50
Misdemeanor & Administrative Proceedings Marina Miljakovic marina.miljakovic@jplaw.rs +381 11 400 31 50

Lawyer Profiles

Photo Name Position Profile
Dušan Bajić photo Mr Dušan Bajić Senior Associate View Profile
Dino Jusufović photo Mr Dino Jusufović Managing Partner View Profile
Jelena Milinovic photo Mrs Jelena Milinovic Partner View Profile
Marina Miljaković photo Mrs Marina Miljaković Senior Associate View Profile
Tijana Nikolić photo Mrs Tijana Nikolić Partner View Profile

Staff Figures

Lawyers : 10

Languages

English
German
Russian

Memberships

Serbian Bar Association
Serbian Arbitration Association

Other

: Members of FENCA (Federation of European National Collection Associations)
: Members of Russian Business Club, Serbia

Client Testimonials


CLIENT: Mark Bryant, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: LIFESTONE CAPITAL LIMITED
TESTIMONIAL: Through my work with Jusufovic & Partners, I discovered that team members of this practice are not only committed to long-term connection with their clients, but they are also a great example of remarkable efficiency, reliability and thinking outside the box, that go hand in hand with their profound knowledge of legislation and legal practice. They approach problems in non-traditional ways, which helps them solve sometimes unsolvable problems.

CLIENT: Robert Sidorsky, Attorney at law
COMPANY/FIRM: Russo PLLC, New York City
TESTIMONIAL: Dino Jusufovic and Jusufovic & Partners have been an invaluable asset in navigating a complex cross-border litigation in the Serbian commercial court on behalf of our client. Mr. Jusufovic has provided invariably sound and knowledgeable advice about both the procedural aspects of the case and substantive matters of Serbian law. We particularly rely on Mr. Jusufovic for his ability to combine practical advice with a deep understanding of the contractual and commercial principles under Serbian law. Most importantly, he has been a committed and highly responsive partner in formulating a strategic and coordinated approach at every stage of the process.

CLIENT: Sasa Knezevic, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: ALU KOENIG STAHL
TESTIMONIAL: Dino Jusufovic has been involved in our firm business since day one and through that period he became an irreplaceable part of our team. I must emphasize that my ideas and concerns have always been taken seriously, and it was imperative for him to make the time to timely and thoroughly communicate with me regarding my ongoing legal proceedings and all other legal questions. In addition to the above, during the years, our relations became less exclusively business and more friendly.

CLIENT: Pedja Petronijevic, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: GTC SERBIA
TESTIMONIAL: This is a full-scale law firm with leading experts from various fields of law which are dedicated and passionate about what they do and – of course – always up for a challenge. Approachable, reliable, pragmatic, well organized and highly professional. Deadlines are always met, response is quick and agreements are always fulfilled.

CLIENT: Jozef Nadj, member of the executive board of Credit Agricole Bank Serbia
COMPANY/FIRM: CREDIT AGRICOLE BANK
TESTIMONIAL: Jusufovic & Partners is one of the leading Serbian law firms providing extensive legal services in all practice areas we require. They are getting things done with tremendous punctuality and commitment.

CLIENT: Miljana Mladenovic, deputy general manager
COMPANY/FIRM: PIRAEUS RENT
TESTIMONIAL: They are always focused on advising clear solutions for any legal challenge I might encounter. They have deep understanding of their clients’ needs and I can always expect a short response time even in case of complex matters.

CLIENT: Aleksandar Cvetkovic, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: Organization for Collective Administration of Performers’ Rights -PI
TESTIMONIAL: They are highly adaptive, professional, and competent. Our cooperation with Tijana Nikolic stretches many years back and during that time we established strong business and friendly connections.

CLIENT: Pavle Nikezic, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: CES MECON SERBIA
TESTEMONIAL: I can count on it that they will always provide straightforward solutions and tailor-made advice for any legal problem or dilemma. Their pro-active approach and advanced thinking made them one of the most promising and uprising law firms in Serbia.

Notable Cases


Work highlights:

  • Successfully represented SLOVENIAN RAILWAYS, RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY in litigation proceedings against the leading Serbian construction company for debt collection claim arising from reconstruction of one of the longest streets in Belgrade. The Court has rendered judgment in favor of our client.
  • Advising and representing the client from translation, e-discovery, and language services industry sector on a high-profile multimillion-dollar dispute against developer, related to Software development agreement.
  • Advising and representing the client from financial services industry sector on a multimillion-dollar dispute against lessee, related to determination of ownership title over complex mining equipment. Parties have concluded court settlement by which lessee basically had recognized the statement of claim of our client.
  • Advising and representing the client from mining industry on a high-profile multimillion-dollar dispute against former operator of the mine, regarding the damage compensation and breach of the contract.
  • Advising and representing the client from mining industry in several high-profile disputes related to determination of ownership title over mining equipment, fixed assets, and spare parts, as well as regarding compensation of market value of extracted ore.
  • Advising the client from real estate industry related to different potential disputes with the tenants of premises in the shopping mall.
  • Advising the client from construction industry regarding the major debt collection matter, related to bankruptcy proceedings and assets in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Advising the client from mining industry regarding the potential dispute with former landowner, related to acquisition of land in enforcement procedure.

Spotlights

Jusufović & Partners

Jusufovic & Partners law firm was created at the beginning of 2018 by a team of experts who have incorporated their long-standing knowledge and experience acquired during their careers in large law firms into independent practice that successfully operates within the Republic of Serbia and the region, in cooperation with domestic and foreign partners.

Starting to grow successfully, JP law firm soon welcomed some of the uprising young attorneys who proved themselves to be capable to handle and ensure a more favourable outcome for rapid and efficient legal services in various areas of practice regarding legal problems their clients may encounter. The firm is highly specialized in dispute resolution and offers superior advisory services to domestic and international clients across a wide range of commercial, corporate, and financial issues.

Jusufovic & Partners has significant experience in complex commercial litigation and business disputes representing large international corporations, small and medium-size enterprises, as well as individual entrepreneurs and investors, both domestic and foreign, states and state-owned companies before state courts, authorities, and institutional/ad hoc arbitrations. They represent clients from different sectors of the economy – financial services, insurance, energy, mining, international trade, and retail, chemical, IT and telecommunications, construction and real estate, industrials (both manufacturing and infrastructure).

Jusufovic & Partners’ team believes that today’s global business environment litigation is unavoidable, therefore, it is extremely important to truly understand the client’s needs and present them a clear picture of the opportunities and risks involved, based on their specific market knowledge and profound expertise. They handle all aspects of litigation, arbitration, bankruptcy and reorganization proceedings, enforcement of debts, judgments and arbitral awards rendered abroad, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Being members of FENCA (Federation of European National Collection Associations) brought them close business relationships with law firms and debt collection agencies worldwide as well as with law firms throughout the region (Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia), which enable them to support their clients facing challenges in SEE region and multi – jurisdictional matters.

Areas of practice: Jusufovic & Partners is a full-service law firm, where work is team-based but partner-led, with remarkable experience in dispute resolution including commercial litigation, arbitration, bankruptcy and restructuring, enforcement proceedings, administrative and misdemeanour proceedings, white-collar crime, labour, and IP disputes. Jusufovic & Partners advises its clients in corporate and commercial matters, as well as in the areas of mining, real estate and construction, labour, and IP law. JP law advises and represents clients from specific industry sectors which require advice on specific regulatory issues, such as mining, energy, aviation.

JP law’s main goal is to build a long-term relationship with clients in order to provide them with high quality legal support and to find the best long-term solution for their legal and financial problems, which implies tailoring their legal services to their client’s needs.