The ‘first choice in Serbia for disputes’, JPM & Partners has extensive experience in commercial litigation, arbitration and defence-side corporate crime matters. Its specialisms cover insurance, insolvency, IP and financial services-related disputes. The group additionally handles environmental crime work. Civil and criminal law head Milos Mitić acts in financial services, energy, tech, commercial and business law-related matters; Djordje Novčić is ‘the best litigator in Serbia’, states one client; and Aleksandar Popovic focuses on IP litigation procedures. Additional key members are Ivan Petrovic, Ivana Petković, Milos Maksimovic, Aleksandar Grujic and Dusan Zegarac.

With ‘impeccable attention to detail’, Karanovic & Partners o.a.d.' 14-strong dispute resolution team comprises specialists in both investor-state and commercial arbitrations. The group in Belgrade is also notably focused on construction, maritime, aviation, employment, IP and commercial disputes. Leading the firm’s regional arbitration and litigation practice, Milan Lazić acts in high-stakes corporate and commercial litigation, as well as investment and commercial arbitrations; Milica Savić ‘possesses superb legal and soft skills’; Aleksandar Novaković routinely represents foreign and domestic corporations before the courts and other state authorities; and Andrej Jelenković specialises in commercial disputes.

Representing both companies and states, Mihaj, Ilic & Milanovic Law Firm‘s dispute resolution focus encompasses litigation, arbitration, enforcement work, insolvencies, white-collar crime and labour disputes. It also covers administrative proceedings, constitutional appeals and IP rights’ protection. Senka Mihaj routinely represents states and companies in high-profile arbitrations; Nemanja Ilic is ‘one of the best litigators in Serbia’; and Marko Milanović acts in high-stakes litigation, in addition to heading up the corporate, commercial and M&A department. Other experienced figures are ‘fantastic trial lawyer’ Jelena Papić, and investment arbitration practitioner Marija Alhaj.

Specialised in commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, Moravcevic Vojnovic and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr is ‘the go-to firm in Belgrade for complex, high-value international disputes’. The team fields experts in FIDIC-based construction projects, along with insolvency-related conflicts. It is also increasingly active in labour, telecoms, sports and energy law disputes. Jelena Bezarević Pajić focuses on international commercial and investment arbitrations; Nataša Lalatović Đorđević represents banks, companies and investment funds in arbitrations; and Slaven Moravčević is ‘a born advocate’. The practice also features Vanja Tica, Blagoje Milošević and Vasilije Grgurević.

‘Delivering high-quality guidance on complex legal matters’, BDK Advokati AOD has a strong market reputation for commercial and construction arbitrations. The seven-member team in Belgrade also fields specialists in commercial litigation, investment protection disputes, human rights litigation, defamation and white-collar criminal and misdemeanour matters. International arbitration expert Tijana Kojović is ‘a superb lawyer who consistently goes above and beyond’; Relja Radović‘s experience includes cases before the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Tribunal for former Yugoslavia, as well as international arbitration; and Aleksandra Đurđević handles commercial litigation.

Representing major foreign and domestic clients before Serbian and Montenegrin courts, Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners ‘consistently delivers exceptional results’. The firm’s litigation credentials cover significant commercial, employment, IP and environmental disputes, as well as bankruptcy-related litigation, administrative conflicts and enforcement proceedings. The 10-strong team in Belgrade also has a notable track record in international arbitration. Arbitration expert Dragan Psodorov routinely acts as both counsel and arbitrator; Petar Stojanović is ‘the best litigator in Serbia and Montenegro’ (according to one client); and Milan Joksović acts for multinationals in high-stakes litigation and arbitration.

Jusufovic & Partners' seven-strong dispute resolution team has significant experience in high-stakes commercial litigation and business disputes. The practice handles all aspects of litigation, arbitration, bankruptcy and reorganisation proceedings, as well as enforcement of debts, judgments and arbitral awards. The Belgrade group is co-led by Dino Jusufovic, who acts for international and domestic corporations, along with states and state-owned companies, before state courts, authorities and arbitration bodies; and Jelena Milinovic, whose ‘experience both as a judge and lawyer always results in winning the dispute’. Another name to note is Tijana Nikolić.

‘Capable of providing an excellent service during court proceedings’, Mikijelj Jankovic & Bogdanovic is consistently mandated for media, freedom of expression, unfair competition and IP disputes, as well as commercial litigation. The practice also has extensive experience in international commercial and investment arbitrations under various arbitration rules. Vladimir Djeric ‘stands out for his deep knowledge of international arbitration’; Dejan Bogdanovic litigates patent and trade mark infringements; and Katarina Radovic maintains a broad litigation caseload. The department further includes Lena Petrovic, whose practice encompasses media disputes, along with international and commercial arbitrations.

Law Office Miroslav Stojanovic, in cooperation with Wolf Theiss‘ ‘extremely competent team’ in Belgrade comprises experts in arbitration, mediation, white-collar crime, asset recovery, and corporate shareholder, financial services, construction and banking disputes. The broad practice also covers corporate investigations, along with insurance, product liability, insolvency and restructuring-related litigation. The expertise of Nataša Lalović-Marić encompasses shareholder disputes, insolvencies, damages claims and CHF-denominated loan-related issues; Aleksandar Ristić‘s wide-ranging caseload includes commercial and corporate litigation; and Miroslav Stojanović is experienced in bankruptcy-related reorganisations. Vidak Kovačević is a highly-regarded real estate dispute lawyer.

Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz‘s lawyers ‘come up with winning legal solutions’. The team’s recent mandates include project-related disputes, arbitration proceedings and white-collar criminal matters. The practice also assists with restitution and rehabilitation proceedings involving high-value properties. Belgrade dispute resolution team head Nedeljko Velisavljević has extensive experience in white-collar defence and investigation matters, along with insolvency and restructuring mandates; and Nenad Kovačević is an expert in commercial disputes and arbitrations, as well as administrative proceedings. Other names to note are Milica Tomić and Ksenija Ivetić-Marlović.

A ‘great law firm in the region’, Stankovic & Partners (NSTLAW) has a significant track record in high-value disputes involving international parties. The practice covers general commercial, employment and insolvency disputes, along with real estate, environmental and public procurement issues. It is particularly active in state and investor-related arbitrations. The caseload of disputes expert Nenad Stankovic covers court litigation and arbitration; Andrej Savin acts in international commercial arbitrations; Sara Pendjer's experience includes high-value investment claims; and Andjelka Radovanović is ‘an exceptional lawyer’. The department further includes commercial litigator Mitar Simonovic.

BIT Law Office‘s disputes team assists claimants and respondents with international arbitrations involving contractual relations, privatisations, concessions, construction contracts and other commercial arrangements. The ‘sharp and focused’ group, which also handles white-collar crime matters, is led by Boris Baklaja, whose track record includes numerous arbitration proceedings; Katarina Obradovic Baklaja specialises in dispute resolution alongside construction and real estate law; and Branislav Marjanović acts in real estate and construction disputes.

Doklestic Repic & Gajin ‘handles cases with enthusiasm and a pragmatic mindset’. The department handles corporate, shareholder, contract and real estate and leasing disputes, as well as bankruptcy proceeding, supply chain, IP, and business sale and acquisition-related conflicts. The firm also maintains a robust labour dispute practice. ‘Expertly navigating complex legal issues’, Marko Repic heads up the firm’s dispute resolution group, and Andjela Todorovic focuses on dispute resolution, arbitration and ADR.

Drašković Popović & Partners has notable experience in ICC and UNCITRAL arbitrations. The Belgrade practice also fields specialists in high-stakes corporate, commercial and bankruptcy proceedings, as well as labour and IP disputes. Clients additionally benefit from the firm’s membership of The South East Legal Alliance, a regional network of independent law firms. Uroš Popović has longstanding dispute resolution expertise; while Stefan Golubović ‘possesses both excellent legal expertise and comprehensive industry knowledge’.

Fielding specialists in commercial, real estate and labour disputes, MMD Advokati ‘distinguishes itself through its comprehensive understanding of dispute resolution and deep commitment to client success’. The practice, which also covers enforcement procedures and bankruptcy proceedings, is led by real estate litigation and arbitration expert Veljko Dostanić and Uroš Žigić, who ‘stands out for his strategic insight’. The group also features Čedomir Jelesijević, who acts in a range of litigation.

NKO Partners has significant experience in commercial, real estate and employment litigation. It also covers enforcement procedures, insolvencies, and the recognition of foreign court and arbitration decisions. Leading the dispute resolution department, Danica Milic ‘has great relationships with the courts and local municipalities’; Djordje Nikolic’s caseload covers corporate and real estate disputes; and Djuro Otasevic is qualified to practise in both Serbia and Montenegro. Vojin Babovic completes the group.

With ‘high levels of dispute resolution expertise', Prica & Partners assists corporations, states and public enterprises with international and domestic arbitrations, corporate litigation and cross-border conflicts. The team also covers labour, competition, IP and tax disputes, along with matters involving distressed transactions. Ana Čalić Turudija has a notable track record in high-stakes litigation (including commercial arbitrations); and Tijana Lalić‘s recent experience includes being sole arbitrator in an international construction dispute.

The result of a 2023 merger between Joint law office Marić in cooperation with Kinstellar and SOG Law Firm to become SOG in cooperation with Kinstellar is experienced in representing international and domestic clients in individual and collective claims throughout the region. Primarily focused on dispute resolution, Radovan Grbović heads up the practice; Katarina Živković is experienced in construction disputes (including FIDIC-related cases), as well as contractual and data protection conflicts.

‘Willing to go the extra mile’, full-service firm Zivkovic & Samardzic Law Office regularly acts in high-stakes commercial cases before both the Serbian and Montenegrin Courts. The eight-strong team also assists with investment treaty arbitrations. ‘Reliable’ practice head Ivan Ljubisavljević acts in major banking and finance disputes, while Tihomir Vlaović's recent experience includes successfully representing a bank in significant litigation. Former department head Miloš Milošević departed the firm in May 2024.

With ‘expertise in managing complex disputes’, BOPA Bojanovic & Partners‘ eight-member team at comprises experts in sports, construction, insolvency and banking-related disputes. Heading the group from Belgrade, Filip Blagojevic is a sports industry specialist, whose ‘strategic thinking is second to none’. Blagojevic regularly acts as arbitrator at the Serbian Football Association.

Djokic + Partners houses specialists in disputes concerning banking, project financing, derivatives, real estate, IP and media law, as well as employment and white-collar-related conflicts. The disputes department is led by Marina Gligorijevic, an expert in litigation, dispute resolution and white-collar matters; while Djordje Djokic ‘consistently provides innovative solutions to problems’.

Gecić Law acts in commercial, IP, real estate, construction and employment disputes, along with bankruptcy proceedings and arbitrations. Miodrag Jevtić heads the team, which includes Bogdan Gecić, who ‘stands out’; and Ognjen Colić, who assists with disputes in addition to corporate matters. Former practice head Jovana Veličković departed in February 2024.

Golubović Simić & Marinković's eight-strong team acts in a range of corporate disputes, along with arbitration proceedings, enforcement matters, insolvencies, labour disputes and white-collar crime cases. Djordje Simic is a highly-rated litigator; Tijana Filipovic is an employment dispute specialist; and Milica Radovic focuses on criminal and commercial law-related court representation.

Harrisons Solicitors' ‘committed’ dispute resolution team is headed up by litigation specialist Lidija Labudovic, who is experienced in both Serbia and Montenegro matters, as well as international arbitration. A former litigation head at Serbian national oil company NIS-Gazprom, Labudovic is flanked by Mark Harrison, whose career includes numerous international arbitrations.

With notable expertise in FIDIC matters, Nikcevic & Kapor is routinely mandated for construction industry-related disputes and international arbitrations. Other sector specialisms are energy, transport, infrastructure, mining, sports, retail and real estate developments. Jovan Nikčević acts in construction project and energy-related litigation, while Vlado Kapor assists with a range of disputes.