Nikcevic & Kapor advises across major construction, infrastructure and energy developments, with a practice headed by Jovan Nikčević, who oversees the group’s project and dispute mandates. The team handles the full lifecycle of FIDIC-based contracts, PPP structures and EPC arrangements, including cross-border road, energy and industrial schemes. The firm’s strong claims and arbitration capability complements its front-end offering, with Vlado Kapor contributing significant expertise on land acquisition, permitting and real estate-driven project issues.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘NKP Law Firm team led by Jovan Nikčević and Vlado Kapor acts promptly on request, with great professionalism and dedication.’
  • ‘Jovan Nikčević with his extensive experience is always able to determine the best approach to solving legal challenges we are experiencing.’
  • ‘This firm combines deep construction and infrastructure expertise with a practical understanding of project delivery and commercial realities. Their team is highly responsive, solution-oriented, and works seamlessly with our project teams to navigate complex contracts and regulatory challenges. They stand out for their collaborative approach, innovative practices, and clear, trustworthy advice.’
  • ‘The individuals we work with stand out for their deep expertise, pragmatic approach, and ability to deliver solutions that are both legally sound and commercially practical. They are highly responsive, collaborative, and fully engaged with our project teams, making complex matters easier to manage.'
  • ‘What makes this practice unique is its combination of first-class legal expertise with an in-depth understanding of the energy and infrastructure sectors. The team supports us throughout the full lifecycle of projects — from structuring and financing to construction and operation — which gives us continuity and confidence at every stage.’
  • ‘Jovan Nikčević and and Filip Zivanovic stand out and provide excellent value for money in all of our business endeavours.’

Key clients

  • China Construction Eighth Engineering Division Corp
  • China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group Ltd
  • BIP DA DOO
  • GCL Intelligent Energy
  • FAM Minerals & Mining Gmbh
  • Beo Čista Energija d.o.o. Beograd
  • Itochu Corporation
  • Lotex Group d.o.o. Beograd
  • Hidro-Tan doo Beograd
  • Elnos Group, Banja Luka
  • Energo Rwanda Ltd
  • Energo Nigeria Abuja, Nigeria

Work highlights

Advising China Construction Eighth Engineering Division Corp in relation to the negotiation and implementation of a project for the design and construction of an express road Bački Breg – Sombor – Kula, as a part of the IB category expressway project for the Border Crossing Bački Breg – Sombor – Kula – Vrbas – Srbobran – Bečej – Kikinda – Border Crossing Nakovo route, which is approximately 180 km long.
Advising China-based GCL Intelligent Energy with the construction of the solar and gas-power plant systems, which involves the construction and operation of plants of a total capacity of about 250 MW.
Advising China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group Ltd in relation to the Project - Designing and Construction of Expressway of IB category, section: Highway E-75 Belgrade – Nis (interchange Pozarevac) – Pozarevac (bypass) – Veliko Gradiste – Golubac.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Jovan Nikčević
Jovan Nikčević
Practice head

Jovan Nikčević

Other key lawyers

Vlado Kapor; Jovan Nikcevic; Filip Zivanovic