About

Provided by Karanovic & Partners in cooperation with local lawyers

Our team offers unrivalled regional and sector-specific coverage to investors. The practice is a market leader because of its dedication, quality legal service, and in-depth understanding of the needs of its clients. 

We have been involved in many of the largest and most complex transactions in the market and take pride in our reputation as a regional transactional and corporate/commercial legal powerhouse. The practice is more than a large legal practice with a top client portfolio.

The professionalism and business integrity of its specialised teams allowed it to assume a leadership position in almost all areas of law. Our proactive approach and industry knowledge allow us to keep up with international and regional business trends. The Montenegrin team stands out for its expertise in corporate, real estate, banking and infrastructure work.

The firm possesses the capacity to provide full transaction support, from an initial due diligence investigation, risk identification, structuring deals to closing and post-closing assistance.


Work Highlight:

  • Advised CKB Bank, a member of OTP Group, on a project financing agreement for the construction of the first cable car in Montenegro, with the company Kotor – Lovćen Cable Car.
  • Advised CEE BIG on their EUR 95 million acquisition of a shopping mall Delta City, as well as on their acquisition of Capital Plaza in Montenegro which includes 6 companies and has an overall value of EUR 50 million.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers
Corporate/Commercial - Montenegro
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Karanovic & Partners is a notable regional law firm recommended for handling major cross-border M&A transactions and related financings, while also working on large construction projects. The team also assists with employment issues and market entries, as well as real estate mandates.

Notable practitioners

Sandra Perišić and Vera Vučelić Radunović are key client contacts for the practice.

Work Highlights

Provided by Karanovic & Partners in cooperation with local lawyers
  • The team at Karanovic & Partners advised CEE BIG on its EUR50 million acquisition of Capital Plaza in Montenegro.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Members

Provided by Karanovic & Partners in cooperation with local lawyers

Darko Jovanović

Milan Lazić

Head of Department

Petar Mitrović

Vera Vučelić Radunović

Clients

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Akuo Energy

BB Invest Group

CEE BIG BV

CKB, member of OTP Group

Colgate Palmolive

Ericsson

Ernst & Young Montenegro

Inditex Group

Kriptomat

Maestral Hotels and Casinos

PETROL Montenegro

PPF Group

Pfizer

Philip Morris

Stihl

Industries

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Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Chemicals

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Health Care

Hospitality

Industrial Engineering

Media

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Telecommunications

Transportation