The ‘first choice in Serbia for disputes’, JPM & Partners has extensive experience in commercial litigation, arbitration and defence-side corporate crime matters. Its specialisms cover insurance, insolvency, IP and financial services-related disputes. The group additionally handles environmental crime work. Civil and criminal law head Milos Mitić acts in financial services, energy, tech, commercial and business law-related matters; Djordje Novčić is ’the best litigator in Serbia’, states one client; and Aleksandar Popovic focuses on IP litigation procedures. Additional key members are Ivan Petrovic, Ivana Petković, Milos Maksimovic, Aleksandar Grujic and Dusan Zegarac.
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Testimonials
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- ‘JPM consists of a number of excellent experienced lawyers, who are hard-working, dedicated and with great work ethics.’
- ‘JPM & Partners are very reliable and problem-solving oriented. They are the first choice in Serbia for disputes, particularly for arbitration. Collaboration is at the highest level. JPM & Partners have top lawyers who give clients the feeling that their case is in the right hands.’
- ‘Clients have full confidence in their expertise - trusted legal advisers for all legal practice areas. Overall, they provide great value for money, as the quality of work provided is high compared to the overall cost.’
‘Djordje Novčić is a first choice for all legal needs. Djordje is an excellent lawyer and the best litigator in Serbia. His services are always of top quality and clients completely trust his judgement.’
‘Milos Mitić is a veteran lawyer with a long record in advising major international and domestic companies in litigation and dispute matters.’
‘Aleksandar Popovic is an excellent and seasoned lawyer with extensive experience in diverse practice areas. Aleksandar is thorough, dedicated and available at all times.’
‘Ivan Petrovic is a trusted contact for real estate litigation matters. He is an expert lawyer with extensive experience and a remarkable track record.’
‘Ivana Petković is an expert litigator who focuses on domestic and international disputes and arbitration. She is detailed and client oriented.’
Key clients
- Colas Rail
- Eviden
- BASF SE Germany
- XELLA
- TotalEnergies France
- Verag Spedition
- SkyUp Airlines
Work highlights
- Representing Colas Rail France in an ICC arbitration against its local subcontractor and a Serbian bank, in relation to the breach and violation of a subcontract agreement.
- Representing Eviden in legal proceedings before the Serbian Court for compensation against an insurance company for the unlawful termination of a contract.
- Representing SkyUp Airways in an arbitration against a regional aerospace company; the dispute concerns loss suffered because of untimely aircraft maintenance.
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Practice head
Milos Mitić; Djordje Novčić; Aleksandar Popovic
Other key lawyers
Ivan Petrovic; Ivana Petković; Milos Maksimovic; Aleksandar Grujic; Dusan Zegarac