BDK Advokati AOD fields ’an outstanding team for the resolution of all legal issues in Serbia’. Known for its commercial and construction arbitration credentials, the disputes department also handles investment protection claims, human rights litigation, defamation, and white-collar and misdemeanour litigation. Firm founder and ‘superb lawyer’ Tijana Kojović, is a board member at the Belgrade Arbitration Centre, while Milan Dakić is experienced in construction arbitration. The practice additionally includes Relja Radović, who acts in public law and constitutional litigation, international disputes, and arbitration; and the ‘dedicated and responsive’ Aleksandra Đurđević.

Providing ‘an exceptional blend of experience’, JPM & Partners‘ disputes expertise ranges from insurance, insolvency, trade mark and financial services-related matters, to white-collar and environmental crime. The practice is particularly active in cross-border matters. Milos Mitić is civil and criminal law department leader; Djordje Novčić is a commercial litigation, insurance dispute and arbitration specialist; and Aleksandar Popovic is ‘a great lawyer’. The group also comprises investor-state arbitration expert Ivana Petković as well as Milos Maksimovic, who acts for technology companies, and experienced litigator Aleksandar Grujic. Former partner Jelena Milinović departed the firm in March 2023.

Karanovic & Partners‘ ’well-organised and top-quality team’ has enviable experience in international investor-state and commercial arbitrations. It also acts in construction, shipping and employment disputes, along with M&A, bankruptcy and IP-related litigation, and white-collar crime and fraud cases. ‘Really impressive in court’, Milan Lazić heads up the regional arbitration and litigation offering, while Milica Savić predominantly focuses on investment and commercial arbitration work. The department also showcases Aleksandar Novaković, a practitioner in civil and commercial litigation, debt recovery, insolvency proceedings, and fraud investigations; and Andrej Jelenković, who ‘manages courtrooms with ease’.

‘Exceptional for complex, high-profile disputes‘, Mihaj, Ilic & Milanovic Law Firm‘s team is routinely mandated for complex litigation, arbitrations, enforcement work, insolvencies, and white-collar crime matters. The department also acts in labour law-related litigation, IP disputes, and administrative and constitutional litigation. Senka Mihaj is ‘very experienced in arbitration’; Nemanja Ilic‘s track record includes high-stakes, cross-border disputes; and Marko Milanović’s is another key contact in the firm. The practice also features ‘extremely talented strategist’ Jelena Papić and Bojan Janković, who acts in construction, real estate, leisure and hospitality sector disputes.

In addition to Moravcevic Vojnovic and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr‘s commercial and investment treaty arbitration expertise, the group covers construction, insolvency, energy, and labour law-related disputes. Jelena Bezarević Pajić is ‘an outstanding arbitrator practitioner’; Nataša Lalatović Đorđević specialises in commercial and corporate litigation, and investment and commercial arbitrations; and Slaven Moravčević acts in investor-state and commercial arbitrations. The practice additionally features corporate and M&A head Matija Vojnović, who also assists with high-stakes arbitrations, and the ‘exceptionally bright’ Vanja Tica. Tanja Šumar and Dragana Nikolić are other experienced practitioners.

‘Defending clients’ best interests with a proactive and pragmatic approach’,  Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners routinely acts in complex commercial, employment and environmental disputes, along with bankruptcy-related litigation, IP and administrative disputes, and enforcement proceedings. The team also acts solely (or in cooperation with foreign counsel) in ad hoc and institutional international arbitrations. Dragan Psodorov is a renowned arbitration specialist; litigation and arbitration expert Petar Stojanović ‘brings a strategic and effective approach to each case’; and Milan Joksović consistently acts for large foreign companies before the Serbian courts, as well in arbitration.

With ‘great experience in dealing with huge disputes involving different jurisdictions’, Mikijelj Jankovic & Bogdanovic is home to experts in Western Balkans-related international commercial and investment arbitration. In litigation, the practice is experienced in media, IP, and commercial and employment disputes, as well as human rights cases. Vladimir Djeric is ‘the best arbitration expert some clients have ever worked with’; and general commercial litigator Katarina Radovic is especially focused on employment disputes. The practice further includes Lena Petrovic, who acts in international and commercial arbitrations, as well as media law disputes.

Law Office Miroslav Stojanovic, in cooperation with Wolf Theiss‘ ‘highly- skilled’ dispute resolution team covers corporate, commercial, financial services and insolvency litigation, real estate and construction disputes, and white-collar crime and corporate investigations. The practice also assists with IP and employment disputes. Nataša Lalović-Marić‘s specialisms include shareholder and insolvency-related disputes and damages claims; and Belgrade managing partner Miroslav Stojanović is qualified to practice in both Austria and Serbia. Also key to the group, Aleksandar Ristić is a September 2023-promoted partner, while Vidak Kovačević acts in major real estate disputes.

Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz ‘consistently delivers exceptional advice, particularly in disputes and litigation’. The team has a significant track record in a range of court proceedings, including litigation, arbitration, and white-collar crime matters. Heading the firm’s Belgrade dispute resolution practice, Nedeljko Velisavljević has longstanding experience in litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution (in both Serbia and Montenegro); and promoted to partner in February 2023, Nenad Kovačević is experienced in administrative proceedings, commercial disputes, arbitrations, and bankruptcy proceedings. Another active team member, Milica Tomić ‘consistently delivers top-level advice’.

Stankovic & Partners (NSTLAW)‘s ‘first-class dispute resolution practice’ is particularly active in international arbitrations, including high-value investment treaty matters. The team’s wide-ranging sector knowledge covers digital technology, energy, natural resources, construction, real estate, financial services, life sciences, and food and drink. The dispute resolution practice of name partner Nenad Stankovic encompasses court litigation, arbitration, and other forms of ADR; Andrej Savin’s caseload includes international commercial arbitrations; and Sara Pendjer ‘stands out for disputes work’. Promoted to partner during 2023, Andjelka Radovanović handles high-stakes litigation at both national and cross-border levels.

Consistently handling high-stakes commercial cases before the Serbian and Montenegrin courts, Zivkovic & Samardzic Law Office acts for several domestic investment banks and insurance companies on an ongoing basis. The firm is home to experts in litigation and enforcement work, along with restructuring, reorganisation and insolvency proceedings. It also maintains an investment treaty arbitration practice. The career of Miloš Milošević includes being a civil law appellate chamber judge at the Belgrade District Court, while Ivan Ljubisavljević is a banking and finance litigation specialist. Civil litigation practitioner Tihomir Vlaović provides additional support.

BIT Law Office has a strong market reputation for arbitration and white-collar crime litigation. Heading the group, Boris Baklaja is ‘an exceptional arbitration lawyer’, while Katarina Obradovic Baklaja predominantly focuses on construction-related dispute resolution. The department also features the ‘extremely cooperative and thorough’ Jovan Crnogorčević as well as Branislav Marjanović, a specialist in real estate and construction disputes, and Dušan Delić, whose experience includes IP, IT, mining, infrastructure, and energy and resources-related disputes.

Bojovic Draškovic Popovic & Partners fields specialists in corporate, commercial and bankruptcy proceedings, along with complex NPL scenarios and IP disputes. The group also handles substantial ICC and UNCITRAL arbitrations, and is regularly mandated to assist with the enforcement of arbitral awards. The practice is co-led at senior partner level by Serbia and US-qualified Uroš Popović and arbitration expert Marija Bojović. Disputes practitioner Stefan Golubović was promoted to partner in May 2023.

Doklestic Repic & Gajin‘s disputes team regularly acts in corporate, shareholder, bankruptcy, real estate and contract-related disputes. Other active areas are supply chain disputes, IP litigation, and business sale and acquisition disputes. The department also acts in labour litigation. Dispute resolution practice head Marko Repic is ‘a trusted advocate for anyone seeking resolution of legal matters’, while Slobodan Doklestic provides name-partner level support. Valentina Djordjevic‘s workload includes commercial disputes.

Experienced in a wide range of commercial, corporate and financial disputes, Jusufovic & Partners‘ principal figures are Dino Jusufovic, a specialist in commercial litigation, arbitration, bankruptcies, and the enforcement of debts, judgments and foreign arbitral awards; and Tijana Nikolić, whose wide-ranging practice encompasses complex commercial and civil litigation, IP and labour disputes, and public procurement procedures. In September 2023, the firm welcomed ‘great lawyer’ Jelena Milinovic, a former partner at JPM & Partners.

The ‘highly responsive’ team at MMD Advokati is experienced in commercial litigation, as well as real estate and labour disputes. The six-member group also acts in enforcement matters and bankruptcy procedures. The wide-ranging practice of Veljko Dostanić encompasses both litigation and arbitration procedures, with Dostanić supported by Uroš Žigić, who has extensive experience in out-of-court negotiations and mediation mechanisms.

NKO Partners‘ ‘well-organised’ practice focuses on commercial, real estate and employment litigation and disputes, along with enforcement procedures, bankruptcies, insolvencies, and the recognition of foreign court and arbitration decisions. Dispute resolution department head Danica Milic handles complex commercial disputes; Djordje Nikolic acts predominantly in real estate and corporate disputes; and the workload of Djuro Otasevic, whose ‘knowledge of the law in Serbia is second to none’, includes out-of-court dispute-related negotiations.

The ‘very competent’ dispute resolution practice at Prica & Partners is routinely mandated to resolve corporate disputes (including cross-border matters) through both litigation and international and domestic arbitration. The practice’s sector expertise covers finance, real estate, technology, energy, pharmaceuticals, construction, and manufacturing. Ana Čalić Turudija is experienced in domestic and international commercial (as well as ad hoc) arbitrations, and Tijana Lalić  focuses on commercial disputes before domestic and international commercial arbitration committees.

In July 2023, Joint law office Marić in cooperation with Kinstellar joined forces with SOG Law Firm to become SOG in cooperation with Kinstellar, which routinely acts in significant commercial disputes, commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, and IP and data protection disputes. The team, which also assists with labour-related claims, bankruptcies, and debt collection, is co-led by Radovan Grbović, whose broad practice encompasses dispute resolution, and commercial litigation practitioner Katarina Živković.

Providing ‘valuable advice and guidance’, the dispute resolution team at Atanaskovic - Bozovic Law Firm focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration. The practice is headed by Ognjen Božović, who has ‘unwavering commitment to clients’ success’. Božović predominantly assists Serbian and international companies with commercial disputes, along with bankruptcy and enforcement proceedings.

Gecić Law‘s dispute resolution practice is led by Jovana Veličković, who joined the firm in December 2022. Veličković represents regional and international companies in disputes involving banking, real estate, privatisations, securities, contracts, and bankruptcy (among others). The team also features founding partner Bogdan Gecić as well as commercial disputes practitioner Miodrag Jevtić.

Specialising in disputes involving sports, construction, insolvency and banking, BOPA Bojanovic & Partners‘ dispute resolution practice ‘consistently delivers excellence’. Heading up the team, Filip Blagojevic is ‘a go-to choice for sports arbitrations‘. Since 2017, Blagojevic also sits as arbitrator at the Serbian Football Association, where he has adjudicated a large number of cases to date.

Golubović Simić & Marinković‘s ‘excellent team’ is particularly experienced in litigation, enforcement proceedings, insolvency, restructuring, and labour disputes. The firm also maintains a robust white-collar crime caseload. Practice head Djordje Simic ‘finds the best and most cost-effective options’, while Tijana Filipovic is also a key disputes and employment team member.

The dispute resolution department at English law firm Harrisons Solicitors is led by Lidija Labudovic, the former litigation head at Serbian national oil company NIS-Gazprom. Labudovic acts in substantial international arbitrations and complex Serbian court work, and is one of the key figures alongside founding partner Mark Harrison.

Recent work for Nikcevic & Kapor‘s ‘great team’ includes multiple international arbitrations and a host of domestic court proceedings. The firm’s sector specialisms cover energy, transport, infrastructure, mining, sports, retail, and real estate. ‘Excellent negotiator’ Jovan Nikčević specialises in energy and projects-related litigation, while Vlado Kapor maintains a broad disputes practice.