‘Renowned for its speed, accuracy and realistic management of clients’ expectations’, BDK Advokati AOD has longstanding experience in headline infrastructure and energy projects in Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Leading the department from Belgrade, Dragoljub Cibulić is a widely-respected expert in greenfield real estate, energy and infrastructure projects; Milan Dakić specialises in real estate, construction and environmental law; and Dragoljub Sretenović acts for banks and corporate borrowers on project finance. The group further includes Djordje Zejak, whose broad practice includes greenfield property developments, and ‘outstanding lawyer’ Tijana Kojović.

JPM & Partners' six-strong department in Belgrade fields experts in the gamut of energy and natural resources issues. Highly experienced in natural gas, renewable energy and mining matters, the team is regularly involved in significant project financings, public-private partnerships, concessions and foreign direct investments. Advising across the spectrum of projects and energy work, Jelena Gazivoda assists with complex regulatory matters and transactions; Nikola Đorđević is a highly-regarded energy law specialist; and Ivan Petrović ‘can be relied on for complex construction work’. Marko Mrdja and Marija Vukčević are also key team members.

Experienced in a range of projects in the electricity, renewables and oil and gas sectors, Karanovic & Partners o.a.d.' four-member energy and natural resources group has significant expertise in the construction of power plants, power purchase agreements, renewable support schemes and energy financing and trading. The practice is co-led from Belgrade by Miloš Vučković, who is particularly focused on renewables and mining mandates; and Petar Mitrović, an adviser on new energy facility developments and projects that improve renewable energy sources’ regulatory frameworks. The group further includes Jelena Petronijević and Katarina Tomić Isailović.

Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz's infrastructure, projects, energy and climate change team has significant experience in renewable energy projects; and it is increasingly sought out to advise on more sustainable energy sources. The six-strong team is jointly led by Radivoje Petrikić, a renowned expert in corporate and M&A deals as well as development projects; and Ivan Gazdić, who also heads the real estate group. The practice also features real estate law expert Marija Marošan and Tamara Zejak, who focuses on energy, real estate and construction.

The nine-strong team at Moravcevic Vojnovic and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr advises on a range of international and domestic energy matters. Its expertise ranges from transactions, large-scale development projects, M&A and public-private partnerships, to regulatory issues, public procurement, financings, competition law and dispute resolution. Energy and infrastructure project expert Miloš Laković heads the energy department in Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia; Ivana Panić specialises in construction law; and Slaven Moravčević has longstanding experience in international and domestic energy projects. Additional names to note are Matija Vojnović and Aleksandra Petrović.

Delivering ‘practical and fast resolutions’, Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners' seven-strong team has extensive experience in energy and projects law. Recent mandates for the group range from mining matters, unbundling processes and transformation of distribution system operators, to significant gas pipeline projects, wind farms, solar parks, and biogas and hydropower plants. The group is jointly led from Belgrade by greenfield investment project specialist Milan Joksović, and Petar Stojanović, whose track record covers major mining and energy projects. Another name to note, Goran Vučić's experience includes large gas pipeline and infrastructure projects.

Fielding energy and infrastructure specialists, Law Office Miroslav Stojanovic, in cooperation with Wolf Theiss’ track record features PPP projects, concessions-related mandates, and wind and solar work. Its expertise also encompasses environmental, social and governance issues; while the practice additionally works alongside the firm’s banking and finance experts on project structuring. The team is co-led by Belgrade managing partner Miroslav Stojanović, infrastructure project specialist Anđelka Todorović; and highly-regarded corporate and M&A lawyer Nataša Lalović-Marić. The practice further includes real estate lawyer Vidak Kovačević, as well as Marko Tešanović and Jovan Mićović.

MVJ marković vukotić jovković's six-strong projects, energy and infrastructure practice has ‘a keen understanding of the complexities and regulatory landscape of the gas and energy trading sector’. The team’s expertise encompasses renewable energy projects, particularly solar initiatives and other sustainable energy solutions. It is also experienced in major infrastructure projects, including public-private partnerships (PPPs) and concession agreements. The practice is co-led by Dušan Đorđević, a specialist in public procurement, construction, energy, infrastructure, PPPs and concessions; and managing partner Uroš Marković, a highly-regarded expert in energy, renewables and infrastructure law.

‘Distinguished by its exceptional expertise in the infrastructure and energy sectors’, Nikcevic & Kapor houses specialists in electricity, renewables, oil, gas, transport, infrastructure, mining, sports, retail and real estate developments. It handles projects at every stage, its expertise covering International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) general conditions and public-private partnership mechanisms. Jovan Nikčević is ‘among the best FIDIC experts in the region’; Vlado Kapor acts on a range of projects and energy-related matters; and litigator Nevenka Milovanović has notable energy sector experience. Filip Živanović and Matija Savović are other experienced practitioners.

BOPA Bojanovic & Partners ‘continues to demonstrate the highest level of expertise when dealing with multi-dimensional legal issues in the energy sector’. With notable cross-border strength, the projects and energy team regularly works alongside the firm’s commercial, corporate, M&A, and banking and finance practices. The industry focus of practice head Vladimir Bojanović covers waste management, oil, natural gas and electricity trading, along with power exchanges and transmission and distribution system operators.

With ‘a proven track record of favourable outcomes for clients’, Draškovic Popovic & Partners advises on the entire lifecycle of projects, including the planning, construction, financing and operational stages. The Belgrade-based energy and infrastructure team is headed up by Uroš Popović, a highly-rated expert in waste management, biofuels, smart grids, mining and hydro and wind power; while Milica Pešterić leads the firm’s environmental, social and governance offering. Tina Petrić completes the team.

Gecić Law is increasingly involved in hydro, solar, wind and nuclear power projects, as well as mandates concerning natural resources, energy storage and supply chain solutions for the electric vehicle sector. The group also assists with infrastructure developments and the impact of EU regulations. The key figures are corporate and M&A head Ognjen Colić, who is ‘very quick to resolve any issue’, and energy and international trade expert Bogdan Gecić.

Mihaj, Ilic & Milanovic Law Firm's energy team is sought out by domestic and international energy market players to advise on projects involving Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina, in addition to Serbia. On the clean energy side, the team assists with biomass thermal and wind power plants, along with hydrocarbon developments. It also acts for energy companies involved in gas and electricity trading. Nemanja Ilic's wide-ranging expertise includes energy work, while Marko Milanovic’s practice covers oil, gas and green energy matters. Tanja Unguran  departed in February 2024.

Experienced in regulatory and transactional matters, Prica & Partners' group covers energy projects, including financing and EPC and BOP contracts, along with obtaining licences and permits. It has particular expertise in electricity and gas purchase and sale agreements. The team is co-led by energy, infrastructure and project development specialist Ana Čalić Turudija; and Danica Gligorijević, whose broad practice includes energy project development and finance. Jovana Obradović is another key practitioner.

The result of a July 2023 merger between Joint law office Marić in cooperation with Kinstellar and SOG Law Firm, SOG in cooperation with Kinstellar fields private and public energy-related M&A experts. The practice also covers energy infrastructure developments, including power plant projects, as well as renewable and alternative energy mandates. Radovan Grbović's broad expertise includes energy and natural resources, while Sara Ostojić focuses on energy and natural resources-related M&A.

‘Great to work with’, Stankovic & Partners (NSTLAW) is home to experts in energy and natural resources projects, particularly renewables (including hydroelectric power, agricultural biomass and biogas). The team also handles infrastructure and construction projects, along with project finance. Energy from waste and wastewater management is a notable growth area for the firm. ‘Exceptional lawyer’ Nenad Stankovic leads the practice, which features project development specialist Andjelka Radovanović and litigator Sara Pendjer.