SOG in cooperation with Kinstellar advises leading domestic and international financial institutions on banking, regulatory and financing matters, with a strong record in bank M&A and complex acquisition and real estate financings. The practice is also active in project finance and benefits from the firm’s regional platform for multi-jurisdictional mandates. Petar Kojdić and Milos Velimirovic co-head the practice and are regularly engaged on major debt and restructuring transactions. They are supported by Mina Srećković, whose work spans project and acquisition finance, and Nevena Milošević, who leads on regulatory and fintech-driven matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘SOG team combines technical excellence with a highly collaborative, client-focused approach. Partners remain hands-on throughout, supported by agile associates who bring fresh insight. They stand out for our flexible billing models, investment in legal technology, and commitment to diversity, which ensures a breadth of perspectives. They possess blending commercial pragmatism with innovative solutions, delivering seamless service across borders.’
- ‘Petar Kojdic is our main contact. We could assess him as knowledgeable and experienced in the substantive areas of law, as well as the procedural aspects of every part of business, especially in the capital markets area. What differentiates him from many other lawyers on the market is his excellent knowledge of financial derivative regulations and limitless creativity and ability to come up with some plausible solutions when problems seem insoluble.’
- ‘The firm handles great in capital markets, M&A deals and financing as well as in energy. Their services were executed with care, very professionally and often sooner than expected. Our overall impression is that they are a successful law firm with an organised team of competent and hard-working lawyers. Each of them has a focus and pursues a special expertise.’
- ‘The entire team is composed of highly qualified professionals who possess all the necessary expertise and qualities to deliver exceptional results. Their deep knowledge, commitment, and collaborative spirit truly set them apart, ensuring that every client receives tailored and top-tier service. I would especially like to highlight the excellent collaboration with Nevana Milošević and Petar Kojdić. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and deep understanding of complex matters consistently stand out and add exceptional value to every engagement. Working with them has been both efficient and inspiring.’
- ‘Kinstellar is distinguished by its team of highly qualified, dedicated professionals who consistently go the extra mile to meet every client’s needs. Their commitment, responsiveness, and deep expertise make them a trusted partner in even the most complex legal matters.’
- ‘Problem solvers with commercial acumen.’
Key clients
- International Capital Markets Association
- Deutsche Bank AG
- OTP Bank Nyrt.
- OTP Bank Srbija A.D. Novi Sad A.D.
- Banca Intesa A.D. Beograd
- Mastercard Europe S.A.
- UniCredit Banka Srbija A.D. Beograd
- UniCredit S.P.A.
- Republic of Serbia – Ministry of Finance
- Association of Serbian banks
- ACI Serbia
Work highlights
Advised OTP Bank Nyrt. and OTP Banka Srbija A.D. Novi Sad, the lenders, on a EUR 82.6m real estate financing for the Serbian subsidiaries of the Immofinanz / CPI Group: Retail Park Four Ltd Belgrade and Stop Shop Serbia D.O.O.
Prepared an opinion on re-characterisation risk and the effectiveness of the netting provisions in the standardised Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA) under Serbian law, commissioned by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA), at the initiative of fifteen banks operating in Serbia and members of the Association of Serbian Banks and ACI Serbia.
Advised (Banca Intesa AD Beograd) on the issuance of collateral-free mini-bonds in Serbia in a transaction valued at RSD 470m, arranged for Diopta.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Petar Kojdić; Miloš Velimirović
Other key lawyers
Mina Srećković; Nevena Milošević