Corporate/Commercial - Montenegro
What the team is known for
NKO Partners is a noteworthy team with experience acting for international clients on commercial operations in Montenegro, including M&A transactions and regulatory advice. The law firm additionally advises on employment, competition and bankruptcy matters. The team is also well placed to assist banks with acquisition financing cases. It has a varied client list that includes companies from the natural resources, consumer goods and telecommunications sectors.
Strengths
"NKO Partners has a team of very bright and capable lawyers who are more than able to handle complex and sophisticated proceedings in the Balkans and internationally."
"The service levels are excellent and the team is always available to discuss any queries that we have. They are our go-to lawyers for Montenegro."
Work highlights
NKO Partners advised Erste Bank and OTP Bank on the acquisition financing of Delta City Mall in Podgorica by BIG Shopping Centers.
Notable practitioners
Djuro Otašević is based in Belgrade and frequently acts for international clients on corporate and commercial mandates in Montenegro. He offers additional expertise in competition law, regulatory issues and financing mandates. "Djuro Otašević has an excellent understanding of the law and appreciates how to apply this to our commercial needs. He also knows the market very well." "We like Djuro Otašević as our main lawyer due to his experience and commercial awareness."