Polenak Law Firm maintains a strong reputation as a full-service local firm, well-established in handling project work, M&A and corporate and banking transactions for multinational and local clients. A quintet of specialised lawyers leads the group. Kristijan Polenak acts as managing partner and co-head of the banking and finance department alongside Tatjana Shishkovska, who is also a key figure in the corporate team. Metodija Velkov handles matters of competition, regulation and compliance, with additional specialities in IT law, taxation and personal data protection. Tanja Polenak tackles employment and labour issues for the firm’s domestic and global clients. Aleksandar Dimic excels in real estate work and handling litigation proceedings.
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- ‘Experience, integrity, promptness’
‘Kristijan Polenak: experience, conciseness, honesty and integrity, creativity, availability, promptness.'
'Aleksandar Dimic: experience, integrity, availability, promptness’
‘The team demonstrated a solid understanding of the key aspects of the M&A transaction and provided competent legal support.'
‘The individuals we worked with were knowledgeable and reliable. Kristijan Polenak provided steady guidance, and Andrej Stojković handled the details of the transaction well.'
‘Metodija Velkov, Aleksandar Dimic and Kristijan Polenak - good local knowledge, client-oriented.’
‘Kristijan Polenak’s ability to detect the possible outcomes during due diligence for a case is always welcomed and forthcoming. His attention to detail and accuracy combined with his calmness and experience is always the proper ingredient for perfect results. ’
Key clients
- Adient
- Aptiv
- Inditex
- Johnson Matthey
- Joyson Safety Systems
- Global Special Opportunities Fund
- Philip Morris
- Deutsche Telekom Group
- Cevahir Holding
- MAGNA Automotive Europe GmbH
Work highlights
Advised Yildirim Group in purchasing the assets of Euronickel Industries, a large nickel producer in North Macedonia.
Advised NLB Skladi on the acquisition of 100% shares in Generali Investment AD Skopje, one of the leading investment fund management companies in North Macedonia.
Advised the Vienna Insurance Group AG in relation to the merger of its subsidiaries in North Macedonia, MAKEDONIJA Insurance AD Skopje – Vienna Insurance Group and Winner – Vienna Insurance Group AD Skopje.
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Practice head
Kristijan Polenak; Tatjana Shishkovska; Metodija Velkov; Tanja Polenak; Aleksandar Dimic
Other key lawyers
Andrej Stojković