General Business Law
Europe Guide 2024 : North Macedonia
Band 2
About
Provided by Debarliev, Dameski & Kelesoska
Debarliev, Dameski and Kelesoska Attorneys at law (DDK) general business law department is represented by lawyers who have more than 20 years of experience in corporate and business law. The department have been involved in almost all major transactions that shaped the Macedonian economy in past 20 years having on the top of the list the latest major M&A transaction in 2023 North Macedonia, the acquisition of Dura-Shiloh business by Linamar Corporation in which DDK advised the seller, Dura Automotive and won the “2023 Deal of the Year in North Macedonia” recognition by CEE Legal Matters.
DDK are servicing many local and international clients in energy projects, direct foreign investments, green field investments in free economic zones, cross border financing of projects, real estate matters, regulatory compliance in various industry sectors. DDK team is also active in the competition and antitrust law and represents many clients in merger notification cases at Macedonian competition authority and other competition and antitrust matters. GDPR, AML, Labor Law compliance and other regulatory issues are also work areas in which DDK is quite busy and recognized by the clients.
DDK offer full package of services to foreign investors for setting up, maintaining and growing their business in North Macedonia.
Chambers Review
Debarliev, Dameski & Kelesoska is a highly regarded firm with a notable track record in significant M&A mandates. It is typically identified among market commentators as one of the firms with significant experience advising international companies on M&A and financial transactions. Clients also benefit from the team's expertise in handling contentious mandates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DDK's advice is always clear and straight to the point."
"The lawyers responded very well to our requirements."
"DDK's advice is always clear and straight to the point."
"The lawyers responded very well to our requirements."
Notable Practitioners
Dragan Dameski has a longstanding reputation in the Macedonian legal market. He advises clients on financial transactions as well as project development and procurement mandates.
Ivan Debarliev is experienced across a range of disputes matters, including construction, employment and corporate governanace disputes. He also assists with damage claims.
"We had a good cooperation."
Jasmina Ilieva enters the rankings as a result of strong market support. She assists with commercial as well as transactional matters.
"Jasmina has strong commercial awareness."
"She's responsive and on top of things."
Ranked Lawyers at
Debarliev, Dameski & Kelesoska
North Macedonia
Members
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