Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz's banking and finance team advises on high-value financings across energy, infrastructure, telecoms and real estate, with notable strength in cross-border structures. The practice is led by Milica Popović, whose work spans project finance, syndicated lending and regulatory matters. She is supported by a growing bench of associates experienced in acquisition finance, refinancing and amendments to existing facilities.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Phenomenal service and great knowledge of the local market.’
- ‘Milica Popovic has shown enormous expertise and due diligence. One of the best and most committed lawyers I have had a chance to work throughout my entire career. A true partner.’
- ‘CMS 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.’
- ‘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.'
- ‘Specific industry knowledge. Ease of communication between local and cross boarder teams of CMS. Proactive approach. Legal expertise.’
Key clients
- Bank of America
- Erste Bank AD Serbia, Erste Bank AG Austria, UniCredit Bank AD Serbia
- NLB Komercijalna banka a.d. Beograd and NLB d.d. Ljubljana
- Eurobank
- OTP Bank Group
- Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM)
- Santander Bank Polska
- UniCredit SpA
- Bizerba SE & Co. KG
- EBRD, Banca Intesa Serbia, Erste Bank Serbia
- Yutong Bus
- Erste Group Bank AG
Work highlights
Acting as a local legal adviser alongside King & Spalding, has successfully advised the syndicate of global financial institutions on Telekom Srbija’s inaugural 900m international corporate bonds issue.
Advising the consortium of lenders comprising of UniCredit Bank Serbia, Erste Bank Serbia and Erste Bank AG on EUR 170m project financing under English law for the development and operation of Čibuk 2, an onshore wind farm located in Serbia, developed and operated by a company jointly owned by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC - Masdar and Taaleri SolarWind III entities.
Advising NLB Komercijalna banka a.d. Beograd and NLB d.d. Ljubljana, both members of the banking and financial group in Slovenia, NLB Group, on amendments to the EUR 55m facility agreement governed by Serbian law and drafting the related legal opinions in connection with the financing of the reconstruction of Sava Center.
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Practice head
Milica Popović