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Karanovic & Partners

Corporate/Commercial

Europe Guide 2026 : Serbia


Karanovic & Partners

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With the largest team of cooperating lawyers in the region and 30 years of experience, we continuously provide legal services to multi-national, regional and domestic clients in SEE. We specialise in complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions across the region, while also supporting clients in their day-to-day legal needs. Our deep industry expertise, particularly in highly regulated sectors, positions us as a trusted adviser on some of the region’s most significant and sophisticated matters.

The sheer size and experience of our corporate team ensure that we have the capacity to successfully conclude the most complex transactions in a timely manner. Transactions such as joint ventures, management buyouts, leveraged buyouts, privatisations, restructurings, takeover bids, auctions and share sales are regularly handled by our M&A specialists. 

Our recent accolades include receiving CEE Legal Matters’ 2025 ‘Deal of the Year’ award for Central and Eastern Europe for advising PPF Group on local aspects of the E&’s acquisition of PPF Telecom’s Bulgarian, Hungarian, Serbian, and Slovakian assets.

Our integrated approach also covers general commercial matters, including commercial contracts, public procurement, distribution, information technologies, promotion and advertising, as well as non-contractual matters such as consumer protection, data protection and e-commerce. 

For more information on our practice please visit karanovicpartners.com.

Industries (15)

  • Automotive
  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
  • Infrastructure & Transport
  • Real Estate
  • Aviation
  • Financial Institutions
  • Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism
  • Manufacturing & Industry
  • Retail & Consumer Goods
  • Construction
  • Food Production & Agribusiness
  • IT, Startups and Gaming
  • Private Equity
  • Technology, Media and Telecom

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Serbia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Karanovic & Partners' pre-eminent corporate and commercial team of lawyers advises clients across Serbia. The law firm enjoys a strong presence in a broad range of sectors, including technology and IT, life sciences and automotive. The lawyers are highly active on market-leading M&A transactions, advising major local and international clients on both the buy and sell sides. The team also acts for European private equity investors on its engagements in Serbia, and is well placed to assist multinational clients with regulatory and compliance matters. The practice is well versed in corporate restructuring issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Karanovic & Partners acted for Pfizer on the provision of ongoing support on commercial issues and regulatory compliance.

Strengths

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  • Karanovic & Partners is very practical and I really like working with its lawyers. They are very brilliant and down to earth.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
  • The firm is really outstanding at many levels, especially because of its practical approach and availability.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
  • The firm has a good mix of the right talent to solve the issues at hand. The responses are always timely and prompt.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
  • Karanovic & Partners is very thorough and it protects the clients as much as it can.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
  • Its service is ten out of ten. It always delivers documents flawlessly and in accordance with the requirements.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersDragan Karanović
    Eminent PractitionersDragan Karanović

    Dragan Karanović

    Dragan Karanović remains a highly respected figure in the market, capable of advising on cross-border acquisitions and asset deals. He is also well placed to assist with commercial issues, frequently working with large international clients.

  • Band 3Ana Luković
    Band 3Ana Luković

    Ana Luković

    Ana Luković is a well-established partner with a solid capacity to handle real estate matters. She is most able to advise on real estate transactions.

    • She is very pleasant to work with, is skilled and has a good understanding of business.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
    • She has excellent communication skills.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
    • Ana Luković is someone who really understands real estate matters.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
    • She follows trends and possesses highly valuable practical knowledge. She is able to legally shape all our requirements in the field of real estate.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
    • I have a very good experience working with Ana. She is competent, fast-paced, responsive and knowledgeable.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
  • Band 3Miloš Jakovljević
    Band 3Miloš Jakovljević

    Miloš Jakovljević

    Miloš Jakovljević typically acts for a variety of local and international clients on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and takeovers.

    • He is a partner with the best problem-solving skills I have ever seen.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
    • Miloš Jakovljević provides a very complex analysis of all the matters he's assigned.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
  • Band 4Ivan Nonković
    Band 4Ivan Nonković

    Ivan Nonković

    Ivan Nonković assists clients with corporate restructurings, joint ventures, divestments, corporate regulatory and compliance issues. His clients span a variety of sectors such as technology and financial services.

    • He's very responsive and competent. He gives us the right information in a very short time.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
    • Ivan Nonković demonstrates exceptional legal acumen and strategic value.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
  • Band 4Marjan Poljak
    Band 4Marjan Poljak

    Marjan Poljak

    Marjan Poljak advises international companies on cross-border acquisitions, and regularly assists with commercial and regulatory issues. Most notably, he collaborates with clients in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors.

    • He's very knowledgeable.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
    • Marjan Poljak is experienced and someone who always seeks to add value to matters.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
    • He’s a seasoned expert who is highly reliable and quick to offer smart and practical solutions. Overall, he’s a dependable adviser who adds real value across the board.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
  • Band 4Miloš Vučković
    Band 4Miloš Vučković

    Miloš Vučković

    Miloš Vučković has extensive experience handling share deals for domestic and international clients. He also assists clients with commercial issues.

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