BDK Advokati AOD fields an ‘outstanding team for the resolution of any legal matter’. Advising sponsors, government authorities, contractors, lenders and acquirers, the team is consistently mandated for high-end infrastructure and energy projects in Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Greenfield real estate, energy and infrastructure project specialist Dragoljub Cibulić ‘manages projects in a really good way’; Milan Dakić advises on real estate, construction and environmental law; Dragoljub Sretenović advises on project financing; and Tijana Kojović assists with complex projects. The team further comprises greenfield property development adviser Djordje Zejak.

For certain clients, JPM & Partners delivers ‘the best legal advice in Serbia’. Active across the energy, infrastructure, mining, and natural resources sectors, the team is experienced in major energy and natural resources projects, financings, PPPs, concessions, direct investments, and regulatory issues. Cross-border work is also a particular strength. With ‘outstanding legal proficiency’, senior partner Jelena Gazivoda is an energy and infrastructure specialist, while Nikola Đorđević routinely handles complex energy mandates and Ivan Petrović‘s wide-ranging expertise covers project development, financing and construction. Marko Mrdja and Marija Vukčević are other experienced practitioners.

Well known for its enviable cross-border footprint, Karanovic & Partners‘ ‘brilliant lawyers’ act for developers, investors, lenders and contractors on a broad range of projects in the electricity, renewables, and oil and gas sectors. The team is particularly experienced in the construction of power plants, power purchase agreements, energy trading, renewable support schemes, and energy financing. Senior partner Miloš Vučković is a renewable energy and mining specialist; energy project expert Petar Mitrović ‘addresses all issues and theoretical problems’; and ‘dedicated lawyer’ Katarina Tomić advises on energy sector-related M&A, financings and projects.

The infrastructure and projects (and energy and climate change) teams at Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz have ‘extensive experience in different complex projects’. Recent work ranges from advising on the opening of a production facility and the development of wind projects in Serbia, to project financings, logistics projects, greenfield investments, and a prospective investment in a renewable energy project. Radivoje Petrikić has longstanding experience in development projects throughout the CEE, while Ivan Gazdić ‘delivers client-oriented legal solutions’. Marija Marošan and Tamara Zejak are also experienced practitioners.

Moravcevic Vojnovic and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr is consistently involved in infrastructure and energy projects across the CEE. The group’s coverage includes M&A deals, developments, PPPs, and regulatory matters, along with financings, public procurement, and disputes. Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia energy practice head, Miloš Laković, is a renewable energy project specialist; Slaven Moravčević is an international and domestic energy project expert; and Matija Vojnović‘s practice covers both M&A and projects. Other key figures are construction law expert Ivana Panić, and energy, infrastructure and regulatory practitioner Aleksandra Petrović.

‘A true leader on the market‘, BOPA Bojanovic & Partners is experienced in major cross-border mandates across the SEE region. The projects and energy practice routinely leverages the expertise of the firm’s commercial, corporate and M&A, and banking and finance departments. Heading up the team, Vladimir Bojanović is ‘an excellent lawyer with extensive experience in projects and energy’. Bojanović’s industry focus covers oil, natural gas and electricity trading, waste management, power exchanges, and transmission and distribution system operators. ‘A fantastic addition’, Aleksandra Stojanović is a June 2023 hire from Doklestic Repic & Gajin.

Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners‘ ‘extraordinary people’ have a significant track record in large-scale projects, including complex unbundling processes, gas pipelines and major mining projects. Other key areas range from wind farms and solar parks, to biogas and hydropower plants. The team additionally assists with day-to-day energy law issues and regulatory aspects. Milan Joksović‘s workload covers high-stakes greenfield investment projects, while Petar Stojanović is an expert in mining and energy-related projects in both Serbia and Montenegro. The department further features Goran Vučić, who advises on many of the firm’s large-scale matters.

Law Office Miroslav Stojanovic, in cooperation with Wolf Theiss' ‘excellent, knowledgeable and supportive team’ is mandated by major energy clients for high-end project developments and financings in Serbia. The broad practice of Belgrade managing partner Miroslav Stojanović includes energy and infrastructure work; Nataša Lalović-Marić assists with project financings and developments; and ’standout individual’ Anđelka Todorović advises traditional energy companies on significant oil and gas matters. The department also includes real estate experts Vidak Kovačević and Marko Tešanović, along with Jovan Mićović, an adviser on renewable energy and complex PPP projects.

‘A great choice for clients seeking the best possible legal representation’, Nikcevic & Kapor‘s projects and energy practice covers both transactional (including contracting and negotiation stages) and complex disputes work. The firm’s enviable client base includes SPVs, public sector organisations, consultants, energy companies, investors, and main contractors and subcontractors. ’An excellent lawyer with vast experience’, Jovan Nikčević is particularly focused on FIDIC-based projects, while Vlado Kapor‘s practice encompasses land acquisitions, licensing, developments, corporate structuring, and litigation. Other active team members are Matija Savović, Nevenka Milovanovic and Filip Živanović.

Gecić Law‘s lawyers are ‘clearly experts when it comes to large investment and energy projects’. The firm’s industry expertise ranges from steel production and renewable energy (wind and solar), to nuclear energy and electric power generation. The team is co-headed by ‘exceptional lawyer’ and corporate and M&A head, Ognjen Colić; and Bogdan Gecić, whose extensive practice focuses on corporate law, energy matters, infrastructure projects, PPPs, and European law issues.

Bojovic Draškovic Popovic & Partners' energy team is led by Serbia and Montenegro energy sector expert Uroš Popović, who advises on waste management, biofuels, smart grids, mining, and hydro and wind power. Popović is supported by infrastructure team leader Marija Bojović and Milica Pešterić, who heads the recently-established ESG department (and is a partner since May 2023). The team also features Sonja Šehovac, an adviser on energy, real estate, construction and infrastructure.

Mihaj, Ilic & Milanovic Law Firm acts for local, regional and international companies, investors and developers on the development of biomass thermal power plants, wind power plants, and the development of traditional energy facilities. The team also advises major energy companies on gas and electricity trade. The group is jointly led by energy law specialist Tanja Unguran, who ‘always finds solutions’, and Nemanja Ilic, an adviser on renewable and alternative energy.

MVJ marković vukotić jovković‘s ‘remarkable team of lawyers‘ are experienced in greenfield and brownfield investments, renewable energy and mining projects, power purchase agreements, and PPPs and concessions. The practice also covers regulatory compliance, project structuring and due diligence. The team is co-led by ‘brilliant lawyer’ Dušan Đorđević, whose track record includes complex cross-border infrastructure projects in Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina; and ‘true gas sector expert’ Uroš Marković.

Prica & Partners‘ ‘truly unique’ energy group acts for oil, gas, renewable and power companies, along with project developers, investors and construction companies on project developments, financings, obtaining licenses, and EPC and BOP contracts. Ana Čalić Turudija is an expert in energy, infrastructure and project developments; Danica Gligorijević is also active in energy and infrastructure work; and Jovana Obradović assists with the development, acquisition and sale of energy and infrastructure assets.

Stankovic & Partners (NSTLAW)‘s team is particularly experienced in renewable projects, its track record including large regional projects involving hydroelectric power, agricultural biomass and biogas. Other key areas are energy from waste and wastewater, significant infrastructure and construction projects, project finance, and privatisation work. Routinely acting on high-profile projects in Serbia and Montenegro, the wide-ranging expertise of name partner Nenad Stankovic encompasses major energy and infrastructure developments and project financing.