Acting for banks and fund management and investment firms on both lender and borrower matters, Drašković Popović & Partners has significant aviation industry expertise. The 10-strong banking and finance department is jointly led at senior partner level by Uroš Popović, who is qualified in both Serbia and the US; and Vuk Drašković, whose practice covers finance aspects in addition to M&A transactions. The group further includes Milica Pešterić and Stefan Golubović.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘An excellent firm with strong knowledge of the banking and finance industry in the Balkans.’
  • ‘Provides professional and sound assistance on a vast array of legal issues - very appreciated by clients.’
  • ‘Stefan Golubović has outstanding expertise in the banking and finance sector.’
  • ‘Stefan Golubović has a very positive attitude and provides very solid support for foreign clients’ investments in Serbia.’
  • ‘Stefan Golubović - always responsive and excellent in dealing with complex legal issues involving private and public law.’

Key clients

  • EBRD
  • OCSiAl
  • TA Advisory
  • Renomia
  • Drakopoulos
  • Versuni
  • Odvjetnik Mitja Vidmar
  • Farsonex Investments

Work highlights

  • Advised TA Advisory on the finance aspects of the acquisition of all the shares in Black Horse-FAS.
  • Advised Renomia on the acquisition of a target in Serbia, the assistance including obtaining the consent for the acquisition from the NBS.
  • Advised an international law firm on seven commercial aircraft leasing and sale arrangements.

Lawyers

Practice head

Uroš Popović; Vuk Drašković

Other key lawyers

Milica Pešterić; Stefan Golubović; Simona Vračar