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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Testimonials

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  • ‘The department distinguishes itself through its strong international practice, its constructive and solution-oriented approach, and its consistent client support across jurisdictions. Its ability to propose practical, actionable solutions sets it apart from other providers.’
  • ‘Highly competent and with strong integrity. Very client and service minded.’
  • ‘Margareta Krsteska is an attorney at law who works intensively on real estate and infrastructure projects, including urban planning development and construction. Thanks to her strong social and communication skills, she quickly earns clients’ trust, making them feel as though she is an integral part of their corporate team.. ’
  • ‘Andrea Radonjanin. Extremely cooperative and capable person with natural and positive attitude toward problem solving of complex legal nature.’
  • ‘Responsibility and adherence to deadlines, understanding the ultimate goals of the business and strategic driven support. ’
  • ‘Honest relationship, client oriented, always available for our questions and requests. ’

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