Firms To Watch: Leading firms

KBP Legal was founded in October 2024 by three former members of Harrisons Solicitors, Milan Keker, Aleksandra Bujkovic and Ivan Pejovic. The full-service firm acts for domestic and international clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters.
Law Office Komnenic & Partners is well versed in assisting corporate clients with matters in the real estate, hospitality and energy sectors. Milos Komnenić and Nemanja Radović co-head the practice.
Founded in 2021 by Luka Prelević, Stefan Lucic, and Djordje Kuzmanović, PLK Advokati is well equipped to advise clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including M&A, corporate governance issues and restructurings.

Leading firms in Montenegro

BDK Advokati

BDK Advokati is well regarded for its strong offering in M&A, as well as handling large transactions in the banking and finance and energy sectors. The practice is co-headed by Serbia-based Dragoljub Cibulić and Luka Popović, who has an excellent reputation for acting for hospitality, energy and gambling sector entities in transactional matters. Bisera Andrijašević is proficient in competition law, and is equally adept at assisting healthcare clients with regulatory work.

Praxisleiter:

Luka Popović; Dragoljub Cibulić


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Bisera Andrijašević


Referenzen

‘As a client, you never feel left alone or passed around in the firm. Collaboration is very efficient with very timely responses.’

‘Luka Popović stands out. His professionalism and calm nature makes him a very well-respected lawyer in Montenegro.’

Kernmandanten

Fortenova and Mercator-CG


Net Holding


EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM)


Zorlu Enerji


Tara Resources


Energean


Alcazar Energy


Hoffmann La Roche


NLB Slovenia / NLB Montenegro


Hotusa Group


HDI International


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Alcazar Energy on the acquisition of the 118 MW ‘Bijela’ wind farm project in Montenegro, and assisted the client throughout the development of the project.
  • Advising Spanish hotel group Hotusa on its long-term hotel lease arrangement and opening its first hotel in Montenegro.

Moravčević Vojnović and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr

Moravčević Vojnović and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr boasts expertise in retail, energy, technology, and healthcare law. The group is equally strong in handling real estate and construction projects, and is instructed by the government in matters concerning the development of legal and regulatory frameworks to promote the use of renewable energy. Slaven Moravčević heads the practice from the firm's Belgrade office, and has a strong track record in M&A, corporate transactions and litigation, often acting for clients in the real estate, telecoms and energy sectors. Luka Veljović and Ana Ivanović are very experienced in advising on corporate matters, restructurings, and real estate and construction issues. Petar Vučinić is singled out for his contributions.

Praxisleiter:

Slaven Moravčević


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Luka Veljović; Ana Ivanović; Petar Vučinić


Referenzen

The Moravčević Vojnović and Partners team has provided indispensable, sector-specific legal guidance for our company which increased our strength and competitiveness. They are always available to provide advice and create a plan of action that is always executed in a timely manner by a competent multidisciplinary team. ’

‘What makes this team great is how well they handle complex projects. They took care of everything, from drafting tender documents to making sure the project was implemented smoothly.’

‘Ana Ivanović stands out because of her vast experience and deep understanding of both legal matters and government work. She knows exactly how to handle complex issues with confidence and efficiency.’

Kernmandanten

Lidl


Chamber of Economy of Montenegro


S Press+


Cloud Linux Software Inc


Montenegro Memories


Digital Control


Web3 InvestCo


CWP Global


Indel inženjering


Deutsche Bank AG


Hyatt


The Government of Montenegro


Enemalta plc


Shanghai Electric Power


ICBC Austria Bank GmbH


EBRD


Mozura Wind Park doo Podgorica


Elektroprivreda Crne Gore AD Nikšić (EPCG)


Fortum


United Group


Enel Global Trading


Citigroup Global Markets Limited


Erste Group Bank AG


Société Générale


The Ministry of Transport and Maritime Affairs of Montenegro


Hydra Brokerage DMCC


Société Générale


Novi Volvox


Draškovic Popovic & Partners

Draškovic Popovic & Partners excels in corporate and commercial law, and is very well known for its strength in representing technology, entertainment and real estate clients in mandates. The group's recent workload includes advising on artificial intelligence matters. Practice co-head Vuk Drašković has great experience in handling corporate transactions, M&A, restructurings and employment law issues. Practice co-head Stefan Golubović specialises in aviation law and dispute resolution. Uroš Popović and Miloš Andrejević are other key practitioners to note.

Praxisleiter:

Vuk Drašković; Stefan Golubović


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Uroš Popović; Miloš Andrejević


Referenzen

‘What makes the legal practice truly unique is their personalized, client-centric approach combined with a broad spectrum of expertise across various practice areas. Potential clients would want to know that their team is not only highly skilled but also deeply committed to understanding the specific needs and challenges they face.’

‘The team includes lawyers specialising in a wide array of fields—from corporate law and regulatory compliance to dispute resolution and intellectual property. This diverse range of expertise enables them to provide targeted, insightful counsel, no matter the industry or legal challenge.’

‘Partners that stand out in the Montenegrin market are Vuk Drašković, Uroš Popović and Stefan Golubović. These experts excel in deal structuring, utilizing their understanding of finance, tax implications, and strategic considerations to craft effective and innovative transaction structures. Their ability to optimize deal terms while adhering to legal requirements is a critical aspect of their skill set. ’

Kernmandanten

The Walt Disney Company


U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of International Judicial Assistance


Samsung


MSC Global Shipping Company


Odvjetnik Mitja Vidmar


Clinres Farmacija


VJT Partners / Skechers


Dentons


EBRD


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Clinres Farmacija on a cross-border transaction.
  • Assisted the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of International Judicial Assistance with a contentious matter.

CMS

At CMS, the team draws upon the firm's broader legal network to advise on a range of matters across the SEE region. The department often handles infrastructure and renewable energy projects, and is well-known for its strong offering in M&A, corporate and commercial law. Radivoje Petrikić is a highly regarded corporate and M&A lawyer; he co-heads the practice with banking and finance expert Milica Popović and Nedeljko Velisavljević, who leads the dispute resolution group and is well-versed in handling white-collar crime cases and insolvency proceedings. Tamara Samardžija is a key practitioner to note.

Praxisleiter:

Radivoje Petrikić; Milica Popović; Nedeljko Velisavljević


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Tamara Samardžija


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised a prominent investor on all Serbian, Montenegrin and Bosnian legal aspects pertaining to the acquisition of a carved-out tower portfolio from Telekom Srbija.
  • Advised an energy company on a joint development agreement with EPCG, a Montenegrin state-owned power production utility, for the development of a new large-scale solar power plant in Montenegro.
  • Advised a prominent hospitality company on compliance, real estate, tax, finance and competition matters concerning its management and operation agreement in Montenegro.

Doklestic Repic & Gajin

Frequently advising IT sector clients on technology matters, Doklestic Repic & Gajin is equally strong in handling commercial agreements, restructurings, M&A and corporate transactions. The practice is co-headed by Slobodan Doklestic, who is based in Serbia, and Danilo Radulovic, who operates from the Montenegrin office. Radulovic has extensive experience in corporate law and dispute resolution, and often acts for clients in the mining and pharmaceutical sectors. Ljubinka Pljevaljcic is well-known for her expertise in employment law.

Praxisleiter:

Slobodan Doklestic; Danilo Radulovic


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Dragan Gajin; Ljubinka Pljevaljcic


Referenzen

‘Slobodan Doklestic is undoubtedly a prime example of legal excellence. What I value most is his dedication to client success and business-oriented vision.’

‘Danilo Radulovic consistently identifies potential risks and anticipates future issues, providing valuable foresight and mitigating possible negative consequences.’

‘The team is exceptional due to their deep expertise and collaborative approach.’

Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised NLB Bank on several labour law matters.
  • Advised Montenegrin Telecom on a range of legal matters, including labour law issues.

Harrisons Solicitors

Harrisons Solicitors is well known in the Montenegrin legal market for its solid track record in handling privatisation matters, major infrastructure projects and M&A. Operating from the firm's Belgrade office, practice head Goran Martinovic acts for international and domestic entities and local government bodies in a broad range of transactional matters, and has particular expertise in advising on foreign investments in the tourism sector. Mark Harrison is a key practitioner to note. Milan Keker left the firm in April 2024.

Praxisleiter:

Goran Martinovic


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Mark Harrison


Kernmandanten

EBRD


Orascom / Lustica Development


Adriatic Marinas / Porto Montenegro


DEG


Fortenova Grupa


Aer Rianta International (ARI)


Vantage Drilling


Qair International


Royal Group


EU Delegation to Montenegro


British Embassy Montenegro


Aggreko


Eleving Consumer Finance


Panaea Ltd.


Globalstar Montenegro


SynergySuite Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Corporacion America Airports on the pre-qualification phase of a tender for the award of a 30-year concession contract to run two Montenegrin international airports in Podgorica and Tivat.
  • Acted as counsel to Lustica Development (Orascom) on all legal aspects relating to a prominent real estate/tourism development in Montenegro.

Karanovic & Partners in cooperation with local lawyers

Full-service law firm Karanovic & Partners in cooperation with local lawyers provides ‘excellent yet seamless support‘ on project finance matters, real estate transactions and corporate law issues. The practice is co-headed by Milan Lazić, who fields expertise in international arbitration and corporate disputes, and Sandra Perišić, who has established experience in handling employment, corporate and commercial and banking and finance mandates. Former practice co-head Vera Vučelić Radunović departed the firm.

Praxisleiter:

Milan Lazić; Sandra Perišić


Referenzen

‘Very good team. The team consists of experts from different areas of law.’

‘We mostly cooperate with Milan Lazić. Professionalism, knowledge, and relationship with the client are just a few characteristics that make him stand out.’

‘Sandra Perišić is the first contact for the market and gives great support. Milan Lazić is an exceptional professional in litigation matters.’

Kernmandanten

Philip Morris Montenegro doo Podgorica


PETROL Montenegro, part of PETROL Slovenia


Chopin Vodka/CMI


BB Invest Group


Ericsson


Inditex Group


CKB Bank (Crnogorska komercijalna banka a.d. Podgorica), member of OTP Group


Telelink Business Services Group AD, Bulgaria


Henkel Central Eastern Europe Gesellschaft mbH


Port of Bar


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Simes Inženjering and Sistem MNE on a transaction involving the “Bijela” wind farm project in Šavnik, Montenegro.
  • Advised Ericsson on corporate and regulatory matters, and represented the client in contentious matters.
  • Acted as counsel to CKB Bank in relation to employment, regulatory, commercial, tax, banking and finance, and litigation work.

Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners

Led by Petar Stojanovic from the Serbian office, Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners' team is sought after by an established client base of foreign investors and public sector entities to advise on real estate matters and infrastructure projects. The group is also strong in corporate law and dispute resolution. Stojanovic has extensive expertise in assisting with M&A, foreign direct investments and privatisation mandates. Goran Vucic focuses on corporate and commercial law.

Praxisleiter:

Petar Stojanovic


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Goran Vucic, Danilo Vukčević


Referenzen

‘Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners is firmly dedicated to providing timely and detailed legal advice of the best possible quality to all their clients. Its evaluation of any legal situation is always accurate and realistic.’

‘Petar Stojanovic is an exceptional litigator with vast experience in civil legal matters. ’

‘The JS&P team is unique in its readiness to support the client in unpredictable situations.’

Kernmandanten

Government of Montenegro


Qatari Diar


Sonuba Montenegro – Mercury Group


Merck Sharp & Dohme BV, Netherlands


Zdravje Bulgaria


JPM & Partners

At JPM & Partners, the practice is well-equipped to handle mandates in a broad range of sectors, with particular expertise in fintech and tourism matters. Capital markets work is another key area of instruction for the team. Practice head Lana Vukmirović Mišić has extensive experience in advising on corporate, commercial, and M&A transactions, as well as large-scale projects for energy, real estate and infrastructure sector entities. Contentious commercial and corporate law cases and employment law matters are key areas of strength for Marija Zivkovic. In February 2024 Milica Komar left the firm to become in-house counsel at an adtech company.

Praxisleiter:

Lana Vukmirović Mišić


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Marija Zivkovic; Alma Karacuzovic Djindjinovic


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Addiko Bank AD on regulatory and banking and finance matters.
  • Represented Shandong Foreign Economic & Technical Cooperation Co LTD, PRC, as contractor in a matter pertaining to the construction of the highway between Budva and Tivat.
  • Acted as counsel to OTP Nyrth and CKB Bank on insolvency and enforcement proceedings and litigation against a group of companies, as well as advising on debt restructuring matters.

Pejovic Legal

Pejovic Legal's team 'combines deep industry knowledge with a strategic mindset, offering tailored solutions that address the unique needs of each client'. The group fields particular expertise in infrastructure, real estate and banking and finance. Firm founder and practice head Milena Rončević Pejović is well known for her extensive experience in handling hospitality sector matters, and is equally strong in commercial and employment work.

Praxisleiter:

Milena Rončević Pejović


Referenzen

‘Pejovic Legal is a great law firm. They are competent, knowledgeable and give tailor-made advice to their clients. We are confident about their advice as they take into account not only laws but also business needs and market practices.’

‘Milena Pejovic is always ready and happy to assist her clients. ’

‘Pejovic Legal stands out in the legal market due to its client-centred approach and commitment to excellence. The practice combines deep industry knowledge with a strategic mindset, offering tailored solutions that address the unique needs of each client.’

Kernmandanten

LEON WEALTH MANAGEMENT


Ernst & Young


Accor Services Poland Sp. z o.o.


Hilti Aktiengesellschaft


LRB Property Investment


Velo d.o.o.


TLG Global


CEE-BIG B.V.


MST GmbH


BCL Holding AG


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Accor Services Poland on agreements relating to the development of five-star hotels in Montenegro.
  • Acted as counsel to Ernst & Young on a range of corporate, commercial, employment and regulatory matters.
  • Advised CEE BIG B.V. on real estate projects based in Montenegro.

Law Office Vujacic

Under the leadership of Sasha Vujacic, the team at Law Office Vujacic acts for international and domestic companies on M&A, competition, employment and corporate and commercial law matters. Vujacic has a solid track record in handling work involving foreign investments and privatisation matters. Jelena Vujisic is a practitioner to note, and brings expertise in insurance and administrative law.

Praxisleiter:

Sasha Vujacic


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jelena Vujisic


Referenzen

‘They are very reachable. When we have a legal request from the team, I feel very comfortable since they give legal support very well.’

‘They are well educated and experienced in legal practice.’

Kernmandanten

Microsoft Montenegro


PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting


Telemach Crna Gora


Coca-Cola HBC Srbija


QSI International School of Montenegro


Knauf


Televizija Vijesti doo


Daily press doo (Vijesti daily newspaper)


Western Union/Montenegro Transfers


Acibadem Sağlik Hizmetleri Ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi


WOODINVEST Beruhazo


GE Capital Aviation Services Limited


European Bank For Reconstruction And Development


KfW IPEX-Bank GMBH


CROWE RS


Responsibility Investments AG


DeFacto Global Magazacilik Anonim Sirketi


Nippon Paint Group/Dulux Group


Atlantic Grand


Suzuki


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the European Bank for the Reconstruction and Development and KfW IPEX Babk GMBH on a finance project for the development of Krnovo Wind Farm.
  • Advised GECAS on its aircraft sale to a new airline company in Montenegro, ToMontenegro.
  • Advised WOODINVEST Beruhazo on their residential development project, ‘Risan Bay’.