Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz disputes team advises on a wide range of contentious matters, including commercial litigation, arbitration, white-collar crime, compliance-related disputes and labour litigation. The practice is led by Nedeljko Velisavljević, who focuses on complex litigation, arbitration and corporate crime. Nedeljko Velisavljević, whose work includes compliance, employment and insolvency-related disputes, and Milica Tomić, who supports litigation and arbitration mandates before domestic courts and tribunals, are also key contacts.
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Testimonials

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  • It was truly great working with the CMS Dispute Resolution team in Serbia. Their knowledge was invaluable, they were very well coordinated, and they managed to work efficiently even during the holiday season. With their help, we were able to avoid a long-term dispute!
  • I don’t know other competitors in Serbia, but it was truly outstanding to work with Nenad Kovacević and Milica Tomić. Their communication skills and knowledge were exceptional, and they made the entire collaboration seamless.
  • ‘Thorough analysis of each case, deep involvement in each aspect of the subject matter, international and local.'
  • ‘Carefulness, dedication, specialisation and expertise.’
  • ‘The team has in depth knowledge of the laws and procedures in Arbitration and covers a broad range, including all aspects of disputes.’
  • ‘Nenad Kovačević is outstanding with his knowledge of laws and procedures; he is responsive and truly one of the best lawyers we have worked with in the region. Petrikic Radivoje and Velisavljevic Nedeljko are also excellent.'

Key clients

  • Ahold Delhaize
  • Lear Corporation
  • EVN/WTE Group
  • Adriatic Properties d.o.o.
  • Palfinger
  • DBI-G and Euroaszfalt Kft.
  • Prochema
  • Ametek
  • Quality Austria
  • Hagleitner Hygiene International
  • A.R.P. Concept SA

Work highlights

Advising Delhaize Serbia on numerous litigation matters in Serbia, including labour disputes, compliance cases, and representing the client before Serbian courts.
Advising and representing Lear Corporation in numerous labour dispute proceedings in Serbia, as well as in criminal matters as the aggrieved party.
Advising and representing EVN/WTE Group in relation to an investment project in Montenegro, particularly wastewater treatment plants and desalination plants, and in the related court and arbitration proceedings, involving the assessment of construction works performed, liability issues and public procurement.

Lawyers

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Practice head

Nedeljko Velisavljević

Other key lawyers

Nenad Kovačević; Milica Tomić; Petrikic Radivoje; Velisavljevic Nedeljko