Schoenherr North Macedonia handles regulatory and transactional matters across North Macedonia and Serbia, with notable activity in the energy, real estate, and technology sectors. The practice is jointly led from Belgrade by Slaven Moravčević and Andrej Zoric who coordinate closely with the Skopje-based team. In Skopje, Andrea Lazarevska oversees transactions and regulatory work, supported by Margareta Krsteska and Filip Srbinoski.
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- Please describe what makes this practice unique, what you think potential clients would wish to know about the team's strengths and key capabilities, and how it compares to other firms. Please describe any innovations (e.g. people, billing, diversity, technology, collaboration, etc.) the practice has introduced where relevant. During our long-standing collaboration with the firm and their Macedonian team, we greatly appreciated their legal accuracy, ability to deliver sound and professional advice, and strong knowledge of both local and international legal frameworks. Their legal advice was truly useful for our business decisions, in terms of explaining complex matters in a clear and solution-oriented way. From my experience, the team stands out because of their incredible expertise, reliability, and exceptional understanding and application of various legal areas. They also deliver deep sector knowledge, consistency of quality across all team members, and exceptional transactional work and capacity to manage legal issues.
- Please describe what makes the individuals you work with stand out, what makes them different from competitors, and what qualities you have valued in them (please mention specific standout partners and associates where appropriate). Andrea Lazarevska is a very experienced, knowledgeable, reliable, and skilled lawyer. Her experience in energy and corporate/M&A legal areas is unmatched in the market. We greatly value her ability to provide expert legal advice and cover multiple areas of law with precision and professionalism. She communicates clearly, has amazing commercial awareness, and demonstrates success in the transactional work she handles. Margareta Krsteska is an outstanding lawyer when it comes to her deep knowledge of real estate and employment legal matters. She is very committed and accurate, and her expertise truly sets her apart in the Macedonian legal market. She combines deep technical expertise in terms of contract drafting with a very practical and approachable style of communication. What also sets her apart is her ability to navigate complex regulatory questions and make them clear and understandable for her clients.
- ‘This practice stands out for its exceptional collaboration and highly organized approach to managing complex projects. The team’s expertise and professionalism make them a true asset—they consistently help deliver high-quality work efficiently and on schedule. Their seamless handling of all documentation and processes ensures everything runs smoothly, making it easy to work with them.’
- ‘Honest relationship, client oriented, always available for our questions and requests. ’
- ‘Responsibility and adherence to deadlines, understanding the ultimate goals of the business and strategic driven support. ’
- ‘Andrea Radonjanin. Extremely cooperative and capable person with natural and positive attitude toward problem solving of complex legal nature.’
Key clients
- Government of North Macedonia
- EBRD
- Skopje Phoenix Global
- JEO TEHNOLOGIJA ENERGIJA I INDUSTRIJA DOOEL Skopje
- Eberspächer Sütrak GmbH & Co. KG
- NatWest Markets Plc
- UNIQA Österreich Versicherungen AG's
- Medicover SP z.o.o.
- CWP Europe
- LIDL SEVERNA MAKEDONIJA DOOEL Skopje
- Directorate for Technological Industrial Development Zones ("DTIDZ")
- TAB Gida and Ata Holding
Work highlights
Advised the Government of North Macedonia and EBRD on the preparation and implementation of RES auctions in North Macedonia, including full structuring of a competitive CfD scheme and associated legislative reforms.
Advised Medicover SP z.o.o. on the preparation of a high-level due diligence related to the €71.3m acquisition of seven companies of SYNLAB, including North Macedonia.
Schoenherr advises Lidl Severna Makedonija on their market entry into the Macedonian market, offering comprehensive legal support, particularly in real estate and land acquisition and on ongoing day-to-day general legal support.
Practice head
Andrea Radonjanin; Slaven Moravčević
Other key lawyers
Margareta Krsteska; Filip Srbinoski; Elena Dimova-Ivanoska; Andrea Lazarevska