Corporate/Commercial
Global Guide 2024 : Serbia
Band 1
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Provided by Schoenherr
Our core practice is advising and representing clients on transactions and complex corporate and commercial matters. Over the years, the practice group has built an outstanding record on in Austria and throughout CEE/SEE.
Schoenherr’s m&a teams advise on national and cross-border transactions, including private m&a, public tender offers, transactions for listed companies, private equity and venture capital transactions, auction sales, privatisations, strategic alliances and joint ventures.
Dedicated teams within the practice group focus on restructuring and insolvency, working together with the firm’s insolvency specialists to advise on distressed companies m&a. Together with the firm’s regulatory specialists, the corporate/m&a group has developed industry-specific expertise covering inter alia the following sectors: energy, financial institutions, telecoms, automotive, media and pharmaceuticals.
Chambers Review
Schoenherr possesses a widely admired legal team with a strong international network, acting on high-profile M&A deals in Serbia and across the CEE region. The law firm regularly advises on transactions in the finance sector, including banking group restructuring. Its impressive client roster includes major private equity and debt investors, whom the law firm frequently represents in both buy-side and sell-side mandates.
he firm's Montenegrin office is headed by Belgrade-based partner Slaven Moravčević. The team acts for international clients on their acquisitions of Montenegrin targets or corporate restructurings in the SEE region. The law firm also advises on NPL transactions as well as energy projects in Montenegro.
Work Highlights
- Schoenherr advised AIK Banka on its EUR280 million acquisition of Eurobank Direktna.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Schoenherr's services are definitely of the highest level. The team are always ready to provide its services in a timely and precise manner, and with certainty. Responsiveness is definitely one of Schoenherr's best qualities."
"We highly commend Schoenherr for their adeptness in managing intricate and sophisticated matters."
"Schoenherr's commercial awareness is top notch."
"Its lawyers offer quick responses, proactiveness and full availability throughout the process."
"Schoenherr's services are definitely of the highest level. The team are always ready to provide its services in a timely and precise manner, and with certainty. Responsiveness is definitely one of Schoenherr's best qualities."
"We highly commend Schoenherr for their adeptness in managing intricate and sophisticated matters."
"Schoenherr's commercial awareness is top notch."
"Its lawyers offer quick responses, proactiveness and full availability throughout the process."
Notable Practitioners
Matija Vojnović is a leading figure in the Serbian market and routinely advises high-profile international companies on regional M&A transactions. He also acts on greenfield investments, joint ventures and buyouts.
"Matija is a good, pragmatic and knowledgeable lawyer."
"Matija Vojnović stands out as an exceptional lawyer, demonstrating profound expertise and unwavering dedication during transactions."
Luka Lopičić represents clients in cross-border acquisitions, corporate restructurings, divestitures and investments. He has experience in various sectors, including food and beverages, energy and manufacturing.
"Luka Lopičić is a highly experienced professional who is known for his exceptional effectiveness in delivering favourable outcomes."
"Luka is a very proactive and business-oriented lawyer. He has business acumen as well as legal acumen and knows how to combine the two."
"Luka Lopičić is very committed and prompt in his answers. The quality of his work is really good."
Slaven Moravčević frequently provides local law advice on cross-border deals, with further prominent activity in retail portfolio management and real estate transactions. He frequently advises on greenfield investments and is also well versed in Montenegro-related mandates.
Vojimir Kurtić enjoys an increasing visibility in the market. He assists domestic and international clients with a wide range of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, sales and joint ventures.
"I can always count on him for practical, spot-on advice."
"Vojimir Kurtić impresses with his in-depth expertise and unwavering dedication, which shine through in his skilful navigation of sophisticated challenges."
"Vojimir provides top-quality advice and has a proactive approach to problem solving."
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