Radovanovic Stojanovic & Partners AOD > Belgrade, Serbia > Firm Profile
Radovanovic Stojanovic & Partners AOD Offices
Resavska 31
5th floor
11000 BELGRADE
Serbia
Radovanovic Stojanovic & Partners AOD > The Legal 500 Rankings
Serbia > Competition Tier 2
‘With immense expertise and market experience’, Radovanović Stojanović & Partners AOD acts in a range of proceedings before the competition authorities. The team also comprises experts in multi-jurisdictional merger control filings, and has extensive experience in vertical restraints. With ‘tailor-made solutions for any problem that may occur’, competition and antitrust law head Raško Radovanović is experienced in antitrust compliance programmes, dawn raids, individual exemption procedures, competition authority investigations, and vertical restraints and dominance abuse matters; Anja Tasić is merger control and state aid head; and Živko Kovačević is ‘a committed lawyer’.Practice head(s):
Raško Radovanović; Anja Tasić
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The practice is very well connected in the SEE region – a one-stop-shop, not only in cases concerning Serbia, but also other jurisdictions, such as Montenegro, Albania and North Macedonia.’
‘In addition to Raško Radovanović, clients are particularly impressed by Anja Tasić. She is extremely proactive and professional, always available, and hands on. It is a pleasure to work with her.’
‘The work is very professional and always reliable. It should also be emphasised that the team members have excellent language skills, especially in English and German.’
‘Highly professional team with immense expertise and market experience.’
‘Devoted to the client and its needs, they always manage to find optimal solutions, even in delicate and highly complex matters. RSP sets the standard for competition law firms in Serbia.’
‘Raško Radovanović is extremely competent and has tailor-made solutions for any problem that may occur, which is very much appreciated when dealing with highly complex issues. He and Anja Tasić complement each other well, never failing to steer clients in the right direction.’
‘Anja Tasić’s advice is always prompt, reliable and straight to the point.’
‘Živko Kovačević is a committed lawyer, who possesses a great deal of experience in competition matters and is very reliable.’
Key clients
British American Tobacco (BAT)
Michelin
Yettel
Porsche Holding
Porsche Bank AG (Porsche Finance Group)
Metro Cash & Carry
Wienerberger AG
Samsung Electronics
Mol
MK Group
Carlsberg
Atalian Global Services
Novartis
Decathlon
B&C Gruppe
Brantner
Work highlights
- Representing Porsche Holding in an antitrust investigation, initiated by the Serbian Competition Authority for alleged resale price maintenance in agreements with local dealers.
- Advised Wienerberger AG on the merger control aspects of its acquisition of Terreal Holding.
- Advising Michelin on the antitrust aspects of complex distribution arrangements and related individual exemption proceedings at the Serbian Competition Authority.
Serbia > Employment Tier 3
Fielding ‘true experts providing a premium service’, Radovanovic Stojanovic & Partners AOD‘s employment team comprises sector specialists in IT, retail and FMCG. With ‘remarkable versatility in all areas of employment law’, Nikola Cincović heads up the firm’s employment and data protection law practices. Cincović’s expertise ranges from workforce engagements and restructurings, complex downsizings and labour law disputes, to immigration, health and safety compliance, harassment, whistleblowing, and compensation and benefit schemes.Practice head(s):
Nikola Cincović
Other key lawyers:
Luka Radojević
Testimonials
‘Highly professional team that is available for the client 24/7.’
‘Always able to understand clients’ needs perfectly and address all potential issues quickly.’
‘Nikola Cincović never fails to guide clients in the right direction and towards the best possible outcome.’
‘Nikola Cincović is extremely responsive and has remarkable versatility in all areas of employment law.’
‘Their proactive approach and vast experience make clients feel safe and confident when dealing with employment matters. True experts providing a premium service – warmly recommended!’
‘As a relatively young law firm, they manage to stand out from the competition by being very responsive and sensitive to the particular demands and needs of clients.’
‘Nikola Cincović and Luka Radojević – very competent, diligent, serious, patient, committed to their work, and ready to go the extra mile in order to deliver the best possible results.’
‘Luka Radojević impresses with his ability to think outside the box and resolve complex employment matters.’
Key clients
Siemens
Metro Cash & Carry
Decathlon
British American Tobacco (BAT)
Netconomy
Atalian
SAP Fioneer (ex Hedwell)
KEOS (former Renault Nissan Serbia)
DDC
SKS365
David Pajić DAKA
Q agency
GFA South East Europe
Deftly
Plainly
Mundi Limousine
Rauche Medical
Baker & McKenzie
EY
Mott MacDonald
Fido
ZA Tech
Performatik
Digital Silk
Work highlights
- Advising Siemens on day-to-day and project-related employment matters, including a complete overhaul of its general employment enactments.
- Advising METRO Cash & Carry on day-to-day and project-related employment matters, including a complete overhaul of its employment-related documentation.
- Advising BAT on day-to-day and project-related employment matters, including introducing full remote and hybrid work regimes.
Serbia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Radovanovic Stojanovic & Partners AOD fields sector experts in automotive, IT, gaming, construction, FMCG, and financial services. Corporate and M&A head Saša Stojanović advises on large-scale M&A deals, joint ventures and corporate restructurings, along with real estate and banking matters. Djordje Vicic is also a key corporate and M&A team member.Practice head(s):
Saša Stojanović
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The firm offers a comprehensive and high-quality service, and is always available, even at short notice. Excellent case management.’
‘The team is very responsive, highly practical, and attentive to clients’ needs and objectives.’
‘Saša Stojanović is very responsive, and provides fast and reliable advice. Anther important team member that clients highly value is Djordje Vicic.’
‘They have a profound understanding of clients’ industries and try to dive into their problems to understand the issues properly.’
‘They provide clear and concise advice, anticipate potential challenges in the future, have the bigger picture in mind, and warn clients if they might be going in the wrong direction.’
‘Saša Stojanović is a very capable, experienced, and business-oriented lawyer.’
‘Saša Stojanović understands the business needs of clients, and his advice is always on point and on time.’
‘Clients find Saša Stojanović to be a highly competent professional who demonstrates excellent knowledge and negotiation skills.’
Key clients
MK Group
Wienerberger AG
EBB Gamma Holding GmbH (Member of Soravia Group)
Yettel
SKS 365
MK Holding Limited
Plainly DOO
Netconomy
SAP Fioneer doo
ZA Tech
Atalian
British American Tobacco (BAT)
Porsche Holding
Michelin
Decathlon
Mavic Group DOO
ISIC Service Office d.o.o. (member of ISIC Association)
Logo DOO
Work highlights
- Advised EBB GAMMA HOLDING GMBH (Member of Soravia Group) on the sale of all the shares in PRIGAN DOO, which owns the Radisson Collection-Old Mill Hotel in Belgrade.
- Advised the shareholders of Plainly DOO, a Serbian IT company, on the proposed sale of all its shares.
- Advised MK Group on the establishment of a joint venture with Slovenia’s ALFI Green Energy Fund for the development of a 103.3-megawatt wind farm in Serbia.
Radovanovic Stojanovic & Partners AOD > Firm Profile
Radovanovic Stojanovic & Partners is a commercial law firm with a business-oriented approach devoted to establishing exceptionally constructive and synergetic relationships with its clients.
Services: Radovanovic Stojanovic & Partners advises on all areas of commercial law and resolves complex legal matters promptly and professionally in order to secure a firm legal path to successful business operations of its clients.
Among the firm’s frequent clients are companies from the automotive, FMCG, banking, insurance, construction, retail, real estate, telecommunications and IT industries. The firm frequently plays a major role as legal advisor in many large-scale deals, prominent investigations and compliance matters in Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina.
International: Radovanovic Stojanovic & Partners is acting as international legal counsel and single point of contact to many clients in their cross-border matters. The firm’s close cooperation with the leading independent law firms in many jurisdictions enables it to resolve clients’ complex legal matters promptly, professionally and with the same high-quality standards worldwide.
The firm’s German desk includes lawyers who gained their extensive professional experience in leading Austrian and German law firms as well as top graduates from leading Austrian and German universities. By combining its legal expertise with the linguistic and cultural knowledge, the firm is the first port of call for German speaking clients requiring professional legal advice.
Team: The firm’s team members are highly recommended top-tier specialists with extensive international experience who deliver practical solutions tailored to clients’ needs.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate/M&A | Sasa Stojanovic | sasa.stojanovic@rspartners.rs | |
| Competition/Antitrust | Rasko Radovanovic | rasko.radovanovic@rspartners.rs | |
| State Aid | Anja Tasic | anja.tasic@rspartners.rs | |
| Employment | Nikola Cincovic | nikola.cincovic@rspartners.rs | |
| Banking, finance and capital markets | Sasa Stojanovic | sasa.stojanovic@rspartners.rs | |
| Compliance | Rasko Radovanovic | rasko.radovanovic@rspartners.rs | |
| Data Protection | Nikola Cincovic | nikola.cincovic@rspartners.rs | |
| Commercial | Rasko Radovanovic | rasko.radovanovic@rspartners.rs | |
| Real Estate | Sasa Stojanovic | sasa.stojanovic@rspartners.rs | |
| Dispute Resolution | Rasko Radovanovic | rasko.radovanovic@rspartners.rs |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Nikola Cincović | Partner Attorney-at-law | View Profile |
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Živko Kovačević | Attorney-at-law | View Profile |
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Luka Radojević | Luka is an attorney at law and a member of our employment… | View Profile |
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Raško Radovanović | Partner Attorney-at-law | View Profile |
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Dr Saša Stojanović | Partner attorney-at-law | View Profile |
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Anja Tasić | Partner Attorney-at-law | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 10Languages
Serbian English German Greek Bosnian Croatian MontenegrinMemberships
Serbian Bar Association IBA (International Bar Association)Client testimonial
CLIENT:
COMPANY/FIRM: MK Holding Limited
TESTIMONIAL: Radovanović Stojanović & Partners is an excellent port of call for international M&A transactions with a Serbian element. Members of their team have a straightforward approach supported by excellent knowledge and are leading individuals in M&A not only in Serbia but in the entire SEE region. Exceptional availability, engagement and quality is what the firm stands out with.
CLIENT:
COMPANY/FIRM: Soravia Group
TESTIMONIAL: Radovanović Stojanović & Partners is our first choice for deals in Serbia. The team’s strengths are their international experience, amazing response times and high-quality legal advice. In comparison to other law firms present in the region, they always go the extra mile and deliver practical solutions tailored to our needs. Excellent negotiation skills.
CLIENT:
COMPANY/FIRM: British American Tobacco
TESTIMONIAL: The team is very responsive, highly practical and attentive to our needs and objectives. Above all, they have profound understanding of our industry and truly recognize our needs and requirements. At all times, they provide a clear and concise advice supported by practical solutions, which helps us in taking the right decision at the right time.
CLIENT:
COMPANY/FIRM: ISIC Association
TESTIMONIAL: Radovanović Stojanović & Partners’ employment team is comprised of true experts with a professional, insightful, and strategic approach to each matter. Their devotion to the client is outstanding. The team solves even the most complex legal issues by providing a practical and concrete legal advice.
CLIENT:
COMPANY/FIRM: Decathlon
TESTIMONIAL: Devoted lawyers of Radovanović Stojanović & Partners law firm do an excellent job, are always extremely responsive and can suggest efficient and practical solutions. Their proactive, thorough and deliberate approach is remarkable. The firm is a highly recommendable legal advisor and trusted legal partner, who is always a pleasure to work with.
Notable cases
- In 2021, Radovanović Stojanović & Partners, as lead counsel, advised AIK Banka a.d., Gorenjska Banka d.d. and Agri Europe Cyprus Limited on the acquisition of Sberbank Europe AG’s subsidiary banks in Serbia (Sberbank Srbija a.d. Beograd), Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sberbank BH d.d. Sarajevo and Sberbank a.d. Banja Luka), Croatia (Sberbank d.d.), Hungary (Sberbank Magyarország Zrt.) and Slovenia (Sberbank banka d.d.), with total assets of EUR 7.329 bn, 162 branches and approximately 600,000 clients (as of YE 2020). The firm also advised on the regulatory and merger control aspects of the Project. This included the preparation of six regulatory filings to central banks and seven merger filings to national competition authorities – Radovanović Stojanović & Partners coordinated all the filings and acted as a single point of contact for the clients.
- Radovanović Stojanović & Partners advised Soravia Group on the sale of the New Mill office building located in Belgrade, Serbia. The firm advised the client on the entire sale process, including the deal structuring and all transaction documents.
- Radovanović Stojanović & Partners acts for British American Tobacco, the world’s leading tobacco producer in competition/antitrust matters and advises BAT on distribution arrangements, individual exemption requirements, commercial conditions as well as commercial campaigns.
- Radovanović Stojanović & Partners provides full legal support to Decathlon – one of the world’s leading retail sportswear, equipment and accessories company. This includes day-to-day advisory on employment, data protection, commercial, corporate, tax, and general compliance matters.
Notable Cases
- In 2021, Radovanović Stojanović & Partners, as lead counsel, advised AIK Banka a.d., Gorenjska Banka d.d. and Agri Europe Cyprus Limited on the acquisition of Sberbank Europe AG’s subsidiary banks in Serbia (Sberbank Srbija a.d. Beograd), Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sberbank BH d.d. Sarajevo and Sberbank a.d. Banja Luka), Croatia (Sberbank d.d.), Hungary (Sberbank Magyarország Zrt.) and Slovenia (Sberbank banka d.d.), with total assets of EUR 7.329 bn, 162 branches and approximately 600,000 clients (as of YE 2020). The firm also advised on the regulatory and merger control aspects of the Project. This included the preparation of six regulatory filings to central banks and seven merger filings to national competition authorities – Radovanović Stojanović & Partners coordinated all the filings and acted as a single point of contact for the clients.
- Radovanović Stojanović & Partners advised Soravia Group on the sale of the New Mill office building located in Belgrade, Serbia. The firm advised the client on the entire sale process, including the deal structuring and all transaction documents.
- Radovanović Stojanović & Partners acts for British American Tobacco, the world’s leading tobacco producer in competition/antitrust matters and advises BAT on distribution arrangements, individual exemption requirements, commercial conditions as well as commercial campaigns.
- Radovanović Stojanović & Partners provides full legal support to Decathlon – one of the world’s leading retail sportswear, equipment and accessories company. This includes day-to-day advisory on employment, data protection, commercial, corporate, tax, and general compliance matters.