BOPA Bojanovic & Partners handles a broad spectrum of financing and regulatory mandates, with notable activity in syndicated lending, restructuring and cross-border regulatory work. The team is increasingly visible on complex financings and distressed transactions involving major international clients. Vladimir Bojanović is recognised for his work on structured finance, financial regulation and restructuring, while Ivan Štrbac advises on banking regulation, insolvency and refinancing matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is known for reliability, responsiveness, and clear guidance in fast-paced, high-pressure deals, with Vladimir Bojanovic and Ivan Strbac showing strong leadership in complex financings.'
- 'The banking and finance team combines strong regulatory knowledge with an international, business-focused approach and has a solid track record in project finance, restructuring, capital markets, regulatory compliance and fintech.'
- 'The team is proactive, accessible, and committed to client success, with Vladimir providing calm, strategic leadership and Ivan simplifying complex financial structures into clear, actionable advice.'
- 'This team’s exceptional breadth and depth of expertise allow them to deliver efficient, innovative solutions, and they remain proactive, highly responsive, and adaptable in communication.'
- 'They stand out for deep legal expertise and a commitment to understanding the client’s business, with a proactive, collaborative approach that anticipates potential issues and provides forward-thinking solutions.'
- 'Through various financing projects, the team consistently combines technical precision with commercial insight, handling the full range of banking and financing matters with responsiveness and a proactive approach.'
Key clients
- Morgan Stanley, USA
- General Electric
- Mastercard
- EMX Royalty Corp.
- Ariston Group
- CVC Capital Partners / Mehilainen Yhtiot Oy
- EXA Infrastructure
- BrightMarbles Group Holding B.V.
- BlackRock
- Wizz Air
- Fevo, Inc
- UN1QUELY BMGH
Work highlights
Advised CVC Capital Partners and its affiliated company Mehiläinen Yhtiot Oy in respect to acquisition of Serbian Medigroup private healthcare network (as part of a larger multinational acquisition, which included acquisition of Regina Maria in Romania as well).
Provided legal advice to BrightMarbles Group Holding B.V. and all its subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions.
Advised MasterCard regarding banking regulatory issues and introduction of a new loyalty products (cash-back, and airport lounge accesses for the cardholders) for the clients of MasterCard in Serbia, as well as on the introduction of payments with crypto currencies and all regulatory issues related to this.
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Practice head
Vladimir Bojanovic; Ivan Strbac