BDK Advokati is recognised for its expertise in M&A and corporate transactions, frequently advising on complex cross-border mandates across the banking, finance, and energy sectors. The practice is led by Luka Popović , who is experienced in transactional and project development work for clients in the hospitality, energy, and gaming industries, often assisting on large-scale financings and regulatory matters. Bisera Andrijašević provides specialist advice on competition, regulatory, and compliance issues, with a strong track record in advising health care, technology, and consumer sector clients. The firm is also active in fintech, payment services, and digital asset regulation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A small team with great experience and a good network for all the needs for M&A operations.’
- ‘Very clear and good understanding of the problems - able to find solutions and deliver.’
- ‘The team is competent and reliable with wide practical experience and strong professional level.’
- ‘We had pleasure to work with Luka Popovic and Bisera Andrijasevic and are strongly satisfied with their professionalism and expertise. ’
- ‘BDK Advokati are our go-to firm for antitrust work in Montenegro. They provide solid legal services at a fair price point and are generally very reliable. Their understanding of local regulatory environments is strong, and their responsiveness and client handling are very good. The firm compares favorably with others in the region in terms of value for money and quality of advice.’
Key clients
- Net Holding A.S.
- Alcazar Energy
- EPAM Systems, Inc.
- Zorlu Enerji
- Hoffmann La Roche
- Grupo Hotusa
- Esperanza Development
- Hillmetrics
- Forta Advisors
- Ledo d.o.o.
- IDEA-CG d.o.o.
- Podravka d.d.
Work highlights
Advising on an ongoing legal support to EPAM Systems, Inc, on establishing businesses in Montenegro and Serbia.
Advising as lead legal advisor the French client Hillmetrics on the acquisition of one of the leading Montenegrin IT companies, Bild Studio.
Advised Podravka on the competition law aspects of its acquisition of Fortenova Group's agricultural division, involving key subsidiaries such as Belje, Vupik, PIK Vinkovci, Energija Gradec, Belje Agro-Vet, and Felix.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Luka Popović
Other key lawyers
Bisera Andrijašević