About

Provided by Karanovic & Partners

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 regional transactions with a multi-jurisdictional focus. In addition to being involved in some of the largest and most successful transactions in the region, we regularly meet the day-to-day legal needs of our clients. Our industry expertise gives us the depth of knowledge that makes us the go-to law firm for highly regulated industries.

With over 600 acquisition transactions completed over the past 10 years, in cooperation with local lawyers, we have advised on several of the most significant deals that have taken place in the local markets. The sheer size and experience of our corporate team ensure that we have the capacity and the personnel 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 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.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Serbia

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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 their 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 advised DS Smith on the acquisition of Serbian packaging company Bosis.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Dragan Karanović
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Dragan Karanović
Head of Corporate/Commercial
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Eminent Practitioners

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.

He is certainly extremely competent.

Dragan Karanović provides expertise and experience to clients.

Ivan Nonković
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Ivan Nonković
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Band 4

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.

Ivan Nonković is very proactive and available; he has everything that international lawyers should have.

Ivan Nonković is very practical, quick and solution-oriented.

Marjan Poljak
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Marjan Poljak
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Band 4

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.

Marjan Poljak has an in-depth commercial knowledge on various industries and he is always up to date on latest developments. He is much more than a pure legal adviser to us.

He continuously exhibits his confidence and impressive expertise and advises us for our best interest. He has a very constructive approach to the overall projects.

Marjan Poljak is extremely intelligent and fast, and totally passionate about his work. He combines great legal and negotiation skills.

Miloš Jakovljević
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Miloš Jakovljević
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Band 4

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

Miloš Jakovljević is a knowledgeable, fast and client-oriented lawyer. He always looks at the wider picture and tries to find the right solution for his client.

Miloš Vučković
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Miloš Vučković
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Band 4

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

Miloš Vučković is an experienced and knowledgeable professional who makes you feel at ease and assured.

Ranked Lawyers at
Karanovic & Partners

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Serbia

Corporate/Commercial

Dragan Karanović
E
Dragan Karanović
Head of Corporate/Commercial
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Eminent Practitioners
Ivan Nonković
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Ivan Nonković
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Band 4
Marjan Poljak
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Marjan Poljak
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Band 4
Miloš Jakovljević
4
Miloš Jakovljević
4
Band 4
Miloš Vučković
4
Miloš Vučković
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Band 4

Members

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Clients

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Airport City Belgrade

BIG CEE

Bechtel International

Carlyle Group

DS Smith

Embracer Group

Epic Games

Flutter Entertainment

Inditex Group

Mars Serbia

Medigroup / Affidea

OTP Bank

PPF Group

Pfizer

SAS Institute Inc

Sanofi

Industries

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Automotive

Aviation

Construction

Energy & Natural Resources

Financial Institutions

Food Production & Agribusiness

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism

IT, Startups and Gaming

Infrastructure & Transport

Manufacturing & Industry

Private Equity

Real Estate

Retail & Consumer Goods

Technology, Media and Telecom