Displaying ‘high-level expertise and dedication’, BDK Advokati AOD’s 12-member M&A, corporate and commercial practice advises both strategic investors and private equity clients on major deals across Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Founding and managing partner Tijana Kojović plays a major role in the Belgrade office’s transactional mandates; and senior partner and M&A leader Vladimir Dašić assists private equity clients and multinational companies on M&A, management buyouts, joint venture investments, carve-outs and divestitures. Also highly regarded, Jelena Hrle‘s workload covers corporate law, M&A and other regional commercial transactions.
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‘Creates customised communication plans for the client and they are accessible 24/7.’
‘Committed to returning messages within a short amount of time.’
‘High-level professionals, who can provide their expertise fast and efficiently.’
‘Great-value consultants in Serbia and Montenegro who demonstrate their high-level expertise and dedication.’
‘Very diverse team with solid understanding of the best market practices’.
‘Tijana Kojović and Vladimir Dašić are exceptional experts in their fields - reachable and swift at finding solutions.’
‘Vladimir Dasic is an exceptional expert with wide industry knowledge and a stellar reputation.’
‘Jelena Hrle goes beyond high-level legal expertise - she provides very hands-on business advice and pays great attention to specific needs and situations. The cooperation is always very professional and smooth.’
Key clients
- Atlantic Grupa
- Indotek Group
- Waberer’s International Nyrt
- INVENIO Partners GP Sarl
- Hodler Asset Management
- DHL International
- Telekom Austria
- NLB Skladi
- Sinyar Holding
- EPAM Systems
Work highlights
- Advised Atlantic Grupa on the acquisition of Strauss Adriatic, the owner of Serbian coffee brands Doncafe and C kafa.
- Advised Hungarian investor Diófa Fund Management on the acquisition of the Indotek Group's Belgrade office portfolio in New Belgrade.
- Advised Waberer’s International on the acquisition of a 55% shareholding in MD International (with an option to acquire the remaining 45%).
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Practice head
Vladimir Dašić; Tijana Kojović
Other key lawyers
Jelena Hrle