Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Serbia
Band 1
About
Provided by Karanovic & Partners
Banking & Finance Experts
Our top ranked banking and finance team is the largest in the region and has a wealth of experience advising clients on financial products, transactions and compliance matters in complex, demanding and ever-changing regulatory environments.
As recognised pioneers in local practice development, we have worked on the first syndicated loan facilities and financial derivatives transactions in the region. We are recognised as having proactively shaped the emerging PPP trend in our markets and, in cooperation with lawyers qualified in relevant jurisdictions, have assisted in the realisation of large-scale infrastructure projects throughout the region.
Our spectrum of legal services includes inter alia:
- General Lending & Project Finance
- Banking M&As
- NPL Portfolio Services
- Infrastructure Finance & Public-Private Partnerships
- Financial Regulation
- Capital Markets & Financial Instruments
- Insurance
- Restructuring & Distressed Transactions
Chambers Review
Karanovic & Partners has a top-tier practice covering all aspects of the banking and finance market. The law firm advises both domestic borrowers and large international financial institutions on corporate loan agreements, refinancing as well as real estate and development finance mandates. It also regularly acts on project financing, particularly in the energy and construction sectors. The team additionally assists international clients with banking regulatory matters, such as in the areas of cryptocurrency and crowdfunding platforms. Karanovic & Partners additionally offers experience in capital markets transactions.
Work Highlights
- Karanovic & Partners acted for Axpo on the windfarm project Krivača, including advising the client on the project's pioneering private PPA agreement as well as on the financing from a syndicate of banks.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I wouldn't use anyone else for a complex deal after working with Karanovic & Partners; they are the best. I feel completely secure in their advice, and you can just see the amount of experience they have that goes into everything they present. They think ahead of every possible option that could influence the deal and prepare a solution to protect my interests. They make it really easy for me to stay loyal to them."
"Thebreadth of their experience in the local market is significant: they know the market and its precedents and use it to formulate good advice."
"They excel in commercial awareness; this is one of their greatest aspects. Their attorneys are proficient in industry-specific regulations and familiar with market trends, so they were able to anticipate the potential risks relevant to my business."
"The lawyers at Karanovic offer very strong service levels, respect timelines and provide clear communication."
"What stands out for us is that they have international experience and contact with foreign lawyers, which enables them to be in line with new topics and practices coming from Europe."
"I wouldn't use anyone else for a complex deal after working with Karanovic & Partners; they are the best. I feel completely secure in their advice, and you can just see the amount of experience they have that goes into everything they present. They think ahead of every possible option that could influence the deal and prepare a solution to protect my interests. They make it really easy for me to stay loyal to them."
"Thebreadth of their experience in the local market is significant: they know the market and its precedents and use it to formulate good advice."
"They excel in commercial awareness; this is one of their greatest aspects. Their attorneys are proficient in industry-specific regulations and familiar with market trends, so they were able to anticipate the potential risks relevant to my business."
"The lawyers at Karanovic offer very strong service levels, respect timelines and provide clear communication."
"What stands out for us is that they have international experience and contact with foreign lawyers, which enables them to be in line with new topics and practices coming from Europe."
Notable Practitioners
Darko Jovanović is a leading lawyer in the Serbian finance market and acts for both borrowers and lenders on project financing matters, loan refinancing and regulatory mandates. He is an experienced adviser to public entities.
"Darko Jovanović has specialist expertise, is market-oriented, and focuses on our issue as though it were the only issue he is dealing with."
Maja Jovančević Šetka offers noteworthy expertise assisting international banks and development funds with large project financing mandates and corporate refinancing, as well as advising on regulatory matters. She has additional experience assisting corporate borrowers and sponsors.
"Her extensive understanding and knowledge of banking and finance law go above and beyond, while her dedicated approach to finding solutions is exceptional in minimising any potential risks."
"Maja Jovančević Šetka is always well informed, thoughtful, reliable, accountable, responsive and recommendable by all means."
"Maja Jovančević Šetka is an extremely knowledgeable, skilful lawyer, with excellent management skills for her team."
"She is very knowledgeable, very responsive and always open for potential clients and deals, and she invests time to advise, even if a potential deal doesn't actually get realised."
"I particularly value her good communication skills: I have to explain little and her understanding of what I want is very high."
Ranked Lawyers at
Karanovic & Partners
Serbia
Members
Provided by Karanovic & Partners
Head of Department
Ivona Vučković
Katarina Gudurić
Head of Department
Marija Vićić Simić
Tijana Arsenijević