Banking & Finance

Harrisons Solicitors is a widely respected team active on a range of financial matters, including development and working capital financings, as well as debt capital markets transactions. Its lawyers predominantly act for international financial institutions that either finance local corporate borrowers or lend to Serbian banks for sub-loan purposes. The law firm also advises on regulatory issues.

"Harrisons Solicitors provided very strong service and was very client-oriented, responsive and proactive."

"They supported us in an efficient and effective way, showing deep understanding and knowledge about the banking sector in Serbia."

"The team proved to be very knowledgeable, efficient, thorough and diligent."

"They provide very strong value for money and always stay within the budget."

Harrisons Solicitors acted as Serbian counsel to IFC on a EUR50 million loan to AIK Bank.

Ines Matijević-Papulin has a broad range of finance capabilities. She is highly regarded by financial sector clients for assisting with loan agreements and offering notable experience in capital markets transactions and debt restructuring. She is particularly active on in-bound transactions for international lenders. "Ines Matijević-Papulin is one of the best lawyers. She is dedicated, smart, diligent, super-responsive and always at our disposal." "She is a highly professional, knowledgeable and client-oriented person and a pleasure to work with." "She is very experienced, provides solutions on the spot and offers quick turnarounds." "We appreciated that Ines Matijević-Papulin was very involved, providing a lot of partner attention. She was working on a tight timeframe and you could tell she was immersed in the project, kept the pace at a certain level and was in control."