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Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Offices

Krunska 73
11000 Belgrade
Serbia
Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz > The Legal 500 Rankings
Serbia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz‘s practice covers M&A, private equity, outsourcing, restructuring and privatisations, and clients also benefit from the firm’s sector expertise in banking, energy, infrastructure, insurance and life sciences, among other areas. Heading the corporate and M&A group, Radivoje Petrikić has over 25 years’ experience in major transactions and development projects throughout the CEE region; Maja Stepanović has longstanding expertise in corporate, M&A and commercial work in Serbia; and Marija Tešić advises international companies on the commencement and restructuring of business operations in the country.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘We had a very good experience working with this firm.‘
‘Marija Tešić is a very experienced practitioner for M&A transactions.‘
Key clients
Poseidon Group
Mitiska REIM
Celsius Network
Mainstream
Sportina Group
COFCO International
Ahold Delhaize
LEAR Corporation
Johnson & Johnson
A1 Serbia
Cummins
EchoStar Corporation
CenturyLink
AECOM
Lukoil
Work highlights
- Advised Britain’s Poseidon Group and Belgium’s Mitiska REIM on the sale of four retail parks in Serbia to Immofinanz.
- Advised Celsius Network, a cryptocurrency rewards-earning platform, on the acquisition of MVP Workshop, a Serbian-based blockchain product research and development business.
- Assisted Mainstream, a regional cloud enterprise provider, with the sale of shareholdings in two companies.
Serbia > Projects and energy Tier 1
Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz‘s Belgrade team consistently advises on the development of energy projects in Serbia. The team is especially appreciated for its expertise in energy matters. Admitted to practise in both Serbia and Austria, Radivoje Petrikić has longstanding experience in CEE-related project developments. Leading both the Belgrade infrastructure and projects practice and the real estate and construction team, Ivan Gazdić is also an energy law specialist. The second line of key advisers includes attorney at law Marija Marošan, who advises on real estate law.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Flexible services and adaptable to client’s needs.‘
‘Good communication levels.‘
‘A really great team.‘
‘Radivoje Petrikić is exceptional.‘
Key clients
UGT Renewables
Mercuria Energy Trading
TTS Group
Best in Parking – Holding
EBRD
GFA Consulting Group
Dragon Maritime
Interenergo
Elicio
DepoLink
UniCredit Bank
Banca Intesa
Delta Real Estate
Eurobank
Work highlights
- Advised UGT Renewables on the development and construction of solar power plants in Serbia.
- Advised Mercuria Energy Trading on the potential purchase of a portfolio of wind farms and photovoltaic projects.
- Advised TTS Group on the privatisation of Jugoslovensko rečno brodarstvo, a large shipping company.
Serbia > Real estate and construction Tier 1
Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz‘s has recently been especially active in commercial real estate matters involving the hotels and leisure, retail, office and logistics sectors. Its recent experience also includes advising clients on the sale and acquisition of property in both Serbia and Montenegro. Real estate transactions specialist Ivan Gazdić heads up the real estate and construction (and infrastructure and projects) practices. Providing key support is attorney at law Marija Marošan, who advises international companies on property development, purchases, sales, leasing and construction.Practice head(s):
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Key clients
Poseidon Group
Mitiska REIM
Ahold Delhaize
Banca Intesa
Delta Real Estate
Hilton
Soravia Group
UGT Renewables
Mercuria Energy Trading
EBRD
Raiffeisen Bank Serbia
Knauf
Sberbank
Elicio
UniCredit Bank
Dragon Maritime
Best in Parking – Holding
Eurobank
Work highlights
- Advised UK company Poseidon Group and Belgium-based Mitiska REIM on the divestment of four retail parks in Serbia to Immofinanz.
- Advising Ahold Delhaize on leaseback agreements.
- Advising Banca Intesa and Delta Real Estate on the real estate financing for the development of the Delta Planet Niš shopping mall.
Serbia > Banking and finance Tier 2
Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz‘s practice advises on the full spectrum of banking, finance, regulatory, restructuring and capital markets work, and it is particularly well known for syndicated and bilateral cross-border lending transactions, acquisition leveraged, project, real estate, structured commodity and trade financings, debt restructurings and NPL portfolio sales. Heading up the group in both Belgrade and Podgorica, Milica Popović has 20 years’ experience in Balkans-related legal work, and senior attorney Ksenija Boreta acts for international financial institutions, commercial banks and regulatory authorities.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Expertise in the Serbian market and an international network for complex transactions.‘
‘High levels of professionalism and involvement in transactions.‘
Key clients
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
International Finance Corporation
Development Bank of Austria (OeEB)
Sberbank Europe
Raiffeisen Bank Serbia
Santander Bank Polska
Bank Polska Kasa Opieki
UniCredit
AIG
Chubb
Sportina Group
OTP Bank Group
Hypovereinsbank
A syndicate of lenders led by Wilmington Trust and UniCredit London
Work highlights
- Assisted the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development with the financing of Al Dahra’s investment in agriculture production facilities in Serbia.
- Assisted the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Finance Corporation with amendments to the financing terms for Hystead’s acquisition of malls in Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia.
- Assisted the Development Bank of Austria (OeEB) with arranging a Covid-19 liquidity facility for Serbian fertiliser producer Elixir Group.
Serbia > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz‘s sizeable team acts in the full gamut of disputes. The practice routinely handles cases arising from significant investment projects, and its experience also includes representing several expatriates in restitution and rehabilitation proceedings involving high-value properties. Dispute resolution practice head Nedeljko Velisavljević‘s track record comprises over two decades of complex cases that range from litigation to arbitration, including criminal (particularly white-collar crime) cases. Attorney at law Nenad Kovačević regularly assists with administrative proceedings, commercial disputes and arbitration.Practice head(s):
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Key clients
Ahold Delhaize
Lear Corporation
GTC
TÜV SÜD
Vestas
ADM Germany
Strabag
Paccor
Carl Kuehne
Prochema
Work highlights
- Acting for Ahold Delhaize in numerous litigation proceedings in Serbia.
- Representing Lear Corporation (a global supplier of automotive seating and electrical distribution systems) in a labour dispute.
- Representing GTC (a CEE real estate developer) in various litigation proceedings in Serbia.
Serbia > Employment Tier 2
In May 2021, Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz recruited Dragana Bajić from Joint law office Marić in cooperation with Kinstellar to head the firm's employment and data protection practices; Bajić was also recently reappointed as chair of the Labour Regulations Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia. In addition to routinely advising global workforce recruitment and staffing services, the employment team is active in labour disputes, including mobbing cases and occupational injury disputes. Attorney at law Ksenija Ivetić-Marlović regularly advises clients on employment and pension law matters.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘They have been very open and receptive to our needs, as well as providing responses in a timely manner.‘
‘The employment practice of this firm is one of the best I have worked with.‘
‘They manage to navigate the rigid Serbian employment and labour law framework in a way that enables businesses to be compliant, while at the same time introducing global best practice and multinational company standards.‘
‘Dragana Bajić is a fantastic professional, with a deep understanding not only of the Serbian legal framework but also of business practices. Apart from her legal and business knowledge, she is a real pleasure to work with.‘
‘Dragana Bajić proved to have a great understanding of our needs, and dedicated time to understanding all aspects in order to provide the most suitable advice.‘
Key clients
Lear Corporation
Ahold Delhaize
König Metall Group
Johnson & Johnson
Canon
Rio Tinto
BMTS Technology
Merck
Saipem
Outreach Corporation
Celsius Network
METES-METECH
Monolith Brands Group.
Work highlights
- Providing Lear Corporation with day-to-day advice on all aspects of HR and labour law, including collective bargaining, as well as acting in labour disputes in Serbia.
- Advising Ahold Delhaize on day-to-day labour law matters, as well as on the structuring of salaries, employment contracts and terminations, working from home, mobbing, labour-related disputes, and other employment matters in Serbia.
- Advising German company König Metall Group on the establishment of its business presence in Serbia, which included HR and labour law issues.
Serbia > Competition Tier 3
Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz‘s ‘advice combines international experience with excellent local law knowledge‘. The group’s track record includes assisting clients with major dawn raids, follow-on damages actions, individual exemption proceedings, and multi-jurisdictional merger filings. Senior attorney Srđan Janković, whose career includes working at Serbia’s Commission for Protection of Competition, regularly handles cartel and abuse of dominance matters, including appeal procedures before the Serbian and Montenegrin courts.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘Provides prompt, comprehensive and sound legal advice.‘
‘The lawyers we have cooperated with are experienced attorneys with high levels of excellence, expertise and commitment.‘
‘They take great efforts to understand clients’ needs, and their advice combines international experience with excellent local law knowledge.‘
‘The cooperation, exchange of know-how and synergies with other CMS offices contribute to the excellent and high-level, cross-border legal service.‘
‘The lawyers establish and maintain longstanding professional relationships, and are focused on ensuring clients’ satisfaction.‘
Key clients
Ahold Delhaize
Porsche
Michelin
Les Laboratoires Servier
Telekom Austria
Association of Serbian Banks
British American Tobacco
AXA
Hilton
Carlsberg
Mainstream
Sportina Group
Work highlights
- Assisting Ahold Delhaize with competition matters in Serbia.
- Assisted Porsche with a competition law review of its wholesale operations in Serbia.
- Providing Michelin with day-to-day competition law advice.
Montenegro > Leading firms
CMS‘ Montenegrin practice is active in banking and finance, corporate, commercial, competition, real estate, public procurement, dispute resolution and labour-related matters. It also houses specialists in compliance, energy and telecoms. In addition, the Podgorica team recently won a number of new hospitality industry clients. The principal figures to note are Belgrade and Podgorica managing partner Radivoje Petrikić, who has over 25 years’ experience in major commercial and M&A transactions and development projects throughout the CEE region; and Milica Popović, who heads up the firm’s banking and finance teams in Belgrade and in Podgorica.Practice head(s):
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Key clients
SinoGulf (DIFC)
MOL Maritime Europe
WTE Group
Iberdrola Ingeniería y Construcción
ZTE Corporation
EBRD
IFC
Citibank
BetFair
Schlumberger
Artelia Group
Zentiva
Fragomen Global
Work highlights
- Advising SinoGulf (DIFC) on various matters, including the acquisition of a land plot in Budva, the establishment of a company in Montenegro and opening of bank accounts, and immigration and labour-related matters.
- Providing legal assistance to the Dutch subsidiary of MOL Japan (Mitsui O S K Lines) in relation to corporate issues concerning its shares in Montenegrin company, Azalea Pomorski Trening Centar.
- Represented WTE Group in court and arbitration proceedings in relation to high-value investment projects in Montenegro, particularly wastewater treatment plants and desalinisation plants.
Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz > Firm Profile
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate and M&A | Radivoje Petrikić | ||
Corporate and M&A | Milica Popović | ||
Infrastructure and projects | Radivoje Petrikić | ||
Infrastructure and projects | Ivan Gazdić | ||
Infrastructure and projects | Milica Popović | ||
Banking and finance | Milica Popović | ||
Banking and finance | Jovana Bingulac | ||
Insolvency and restructuring | Nedeljko Velisavljević | ||
Insolvency and restructuring | Milica Popović | ||
Competition and EU | Srđan Janković | ||
Competition and EU | Jovana Bingulac | ||
Dispute resolution, litigation, arbitration | Nedeljko Velisavljević | ||
Dispute resolution, litigation, arbitration | Nenad Kovačević | ||
Energy and renewables | Ivan Gazdić | ||
Energy and renewables | Radivoje Petrikić | ||
Real estate and construction | Marija Marošan | ||
Real estate and Construction | Ivan Gazdić | ||
Real estate and construction | Jovana Bingulac | ||
Employment and pensions | Ksenija Ivetić Marlović | ||
Employment and pensions | Tamara Samardžija | ||
Tax | Ivana Blagojević | ||
Commercial | Tamara Samardžija | ||
Procurement and public law | Milica Popović | ||
Procurement and public law | Srđan Janković | ||
Insurance | Milica Popović | ||
Insurance | Jovana Bingulac | ||
TMC – technology, media and communications | Srđan Janković | ||
TMC – technology, media and communications | Tamara Samardžija | ||
Compliance | Tamara Samardžija | ||
Compliance | Nenad Kovačević | ||
Hotels and leisure | Radivoje Petrikić | ||
Hotels and leisure | Milica Popović |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Ksenija Boreta | Senior Attorney | View Profile |
![]() | Ivan Gazdić | Ivan Gazdić is a partner at CMS Belgrade with more than a decade… | View Profile |
![]() | Ksenija Ivetić Marlović | Senior Attorney | View Profile |
![]() | Srđan Janković | Senior Attorney | View Profile |
![]() | Nenad Kovačević | Attorney-at-Law | View Profile |
![]() | Marija Marošan | Senior Attorney | View Profile |
![]() | Maja Stepanović | Maja Stepanović is a partner at CMS Belgrade who specialises in all… | View Profile |
![]() | Marija Tešić | Marija Tešić is a partner at CMS Belgrade, specialising in corporate/M&A, insolvency… | View Profile |
![]() | Nedeljko Velisavljević | Nedeljko Velisavljević is partner at CMS Belgrade who heads the CMS Dispute… | View Profile |
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