Karanovic & Partners in cooperation with local lawyers handles a broad range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, including M&A, project finance, banking, energy, and infrastructure mandates. The team is particularly active in renewables, public procurement, and technology sector investments, frequently advising international investors and development institutions on cross-border transactions. The practice is jointly led by Veton Qoku and Ljupka Noveska Andonova, both experienced in large-scale corporate and finance projects. Qoku focuses on M&A, project finance, and energy-related work, while Noveska Andonova advises on banking and finance, healthcare, employment, and compliance. The firm’s cooperation structure enables support across multiple jurisdictions in Southeast Europe, reflecting its integration within the wider Karanović & Partners network.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They provide cutting edge solutions without beating around the bush and unnecessary disclaimers. You can fully rely on them to deal with your mandates as with their own. Their legal service simply flows elegantly.’
- ‘Incredibly responsive, knowledgeable about the local legal landscape, a pleasure to work with and consistently deliver work product of very high quality to agreed deadlines.’
- ‘Veton Qoku is a recommended market leader and probably the most business-oriented lawyer locally. He is sharp and helps a client stand on their feet quickly regardless of the issue they are facing.
- ‘We have been working with Karanovic & Partners for quite some time, and it has become our go-to firm for legal work in North Macedonia. Their deep local expertise, combined with regional reach, sets them apart from other firms.'
Work highlights
Provided full legal support to Wolt, Finnish food delivery company known for its delivery platform for food and merchandise, in setting up their investment and entrance on the market in North Macedonia and Kosovo.
Assisting NLB Banka ad Skopje on a sale of NPL portfolios (corporate and retail) in North Macedonia.
Advising Paysera on obtaining the first license from the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia to operate as an Electronic Money Institution.
Lawyers
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Veton Qoku; Ljupka Noveska Andonova
Other key lawyers
Ana Kashirska; Bojana Paneva; Jane Ilijeski