JPM & Partners’ practice is led by Nikola Poznanovic and advises on merger control, behavioural investigations, state aid matters and multi-jurisdictional mandates across the Western Balkans. The team handles complex regulatory assessments, restrictive agreement analysis, dawn-raid preparedness and antitrust litigation, alongside compliance programmes tailored to sector-specific risks in energy, manufacturing, financial services and tech. Bojana Javorić Mićović contributes to merger control and investigative work, while Katarina Rosić supports cross-border merger review and behavioural mandates. Luka Hajduković focuses on multijurisdictional filings and regulatory counselling matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘JPM & Partners are our long-time lawyers, and we are completely satisfied with their services. All lawyers are hard-working, dedicated, quick to respond, and available on short notice. JPM is the oldest Serbian full-service law firm, and they provide us with all the legal services we need.’
- ‘I had limited but very positive interaction with the team, and what stood out immediately was their deep technical expertise. They are highly responsive and collaborative.'
- 'Compared to other firms, their client-focused mindset and efficiency are particularly distinctive. Even from my brief experience, it was clear that they value clear communication, which makes them an excellent partner for clients seeking both quality and practicality.’
- ‘From my interaction with the team, I was impressed by their responsiveness, clarity of advice, and ability to anticipate practical challenges. They combine technical strength with a pragmatic, client-oriented mindset, which sets them apart from competitors. What I particularly valued was their collaborative approach and efficiency.’
- ‘Nikola Pozananovic, who is the head of the Competition Department, is one of the best, if not the best, competition lawyers in the market. He is precise, detail-oriented, and always available. Nikola possesses a great business sense and can easily understand the client's requirements, as well as overcome potential challenges.'
- 'Bojana Javorić Mićović, Katarina Rosić, and Luka Hajduković are outstanding assets. All of them are punctual, hard-working, and completely dedicated at all times.’
Key clients
- Metinvest B.V. (part of Metinvest Group)
- Industrielle Beteiligung S.A. (part of Danielli Group)
- Metso Finland Oy
- Advance Energy Solutions d.o.o. Ljubljana
- Big Bang d.o.o, Ljubljana
- Advance Capital partners d.d., specialni investicijski sklad, k.d.
- SOLVIS d.o.o.
- Viatris Healthcare
- Knjaz Miloš, Serbia a member of Mattoni
- XELLA
- Total Energies
- Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A.
Work highlights
Advised the client on multi-jurisdictional merger control filings in Serbia and Montenegro in connection with its cross-border acquisition of sole control over MGG Investment Group LP and its affiliated entities (including MGG California LLC, Gaming SPV LLC, and related GP and SPV companies).
Advised the client on multi-jurisdictional merger control filings in Serbia and Montenegro in connection with its acquisition of sole control over Swiss Tower Mills Minerals AG, a global supplier of stirred milling technologies and grinding equipment aftermarket services.
Advised Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. on multi-jurisdictional merger control filings in Serbia and Montenegro in connection with its acquisition of sole control overGenerali China Insurance Company Limited(China), a national joint venture property insurer.
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Practice head
Nikola Poznanović
Other key lawyers
Bojana Javorić Mićović; Katarina Rosić; Luka Hajduković; Anđela Šever; Jana Stanojević