JPM & Partners advises on a wide range of contentious matters in Serbia, with particular strength in commercial litigation and international arbitration. The team is regularly instructed on cross-border disputes involving sanctions, insurance claims and construction projects, acting for multinational clients across the energy, infrastructure, manufacturing and technology sectors. The practice is led by Milos Mitic, who brings long-standing litigation experience, alongside Djordje Novcic, who focuses on international arbitration and complex commercial disputes. Danilo Nikolic also heads white-collar and corporate crime defence, and Aleksandar Popovic oversees IP, creative industries and civil law disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘JPM has provided legal services for our company for more than 20 years. They remain our first point of contact for all our legal matters. We are completely satisfied with their services, dedication, and expert knowledge in all cases they participate in. JPM is definitely the best full-service law firm in Serbia with a long tradition of supporting the leading foreign and domestic companies in the market.’
- ‘Djordje Novcic is one of the best legal minds in Serbia, always providing the best possible legal support regardless of the complexity of the matter. He is our main point of contact, and we can not praise him more. Another member of the department we have the pleasure of working with is Aleksandar Popovic. He has a long-standing reputation as an excellent litigator, well-versed in diverse practice areas spanning from Real Estate, Commercial Law, IP litigation, and TMT.'
- ‘JPM & Partners are a leading law firm in Serbia. They provide top services in a very responsive manner. Services are up to date with great experience and reasoning behind, in the best interest of the client.’
- ‘Djordje Novcic is the attorney with whom I work closely. Djordje is known for his ability to represent the client in the best possible way in arbitration and litigation procedures. I would always warmly recommend him to anyone.’
- ‘In Serbia, there are a lot of other practices where you do not have this level of professionalism, expertise, and on top of all, individuals that have a "human" approach, kindness and availability for clients.'
- ‘The team stands out for its legal expertise and practical approach.’
Key clients
- Colas Rail
- Eviden
- BASF SE Germany
- XELLA
- TotalEnergies France
- Verag Spedition
- SkyUp Airlines
- Knjaz Miloš
- Klascka
- LD Export Luxemburg
- Discovery Communication Europe Limited
- Eurosport SAS
Work highlights
Representing Eviden in multiple legal proceedings before Serbian courts against one of the largest insurance companies in the region.
Representing TotalEnergies in a cross-border dispute arising from a sale and purchase agreement with a Serbian energy company, impacted by the evolving international sanctions regime targeting Russian entities and affiliates.
Representing SkyUp Airlines, a Ukrainian low-cost and charter airline, in an international arbitration against a regional aerospace company specialising in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services.
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Practice head
Milos Mitić; Djordje Novcic; Danilo Nikolić; Aleksandar Popovic