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Provided by Jelena Gazivoda
Practice Areas
Jelena is a Senior Partner at JPM and a member of the Corporate/M&A and Banking and Finance department and Head of Mining and Energy department.
Jelena is a highly regarded legal expert with over 20 years of experience, advising on landmark transactions and projects of strategic importance for Serbia and the SEE region. Jelena is also a Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Belgrade, and Lecturer at the Bar Academy, Bar Association of the Republic of Serbia.
Career
2013 – onwards JPM Janković Popović Mitić, Senior Partner
2008-2013 JPM Janković Popović Mitić, Partner
2006-2008 JPM Janković Popović Mitić, Senior Associate
2004-2006 Cesmecon Consulting Company, Senior Consultant
2003-2004 Bearing Point, Senior Consultant
2003 IBM Business Consulting, Senior Consultant
1999-2003 Institute of International Politics and Economics, Research Associate
Professional Memberships
International Bar Association (IBA)
Belgrade Bar Association
Association for Insurance Law of Serbia
Association of Commercial Lawyers of Serbia
European Law Association
Publications
The Public-Private Partnership Law Review, 5th Edition, 2021 – Serbian Chapter https://thelawreviews.co.uk/edition/the-public-private-partnership-law-review-edition-5/1189716/serbia
Chambers Mining 2019 Global Practice Guide, Serbian Chapter - https://practiceguides.chambers.com/practice-guides/mining-2019/serbia
Personal
Jelena is also a Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Belgrade, and Lecturer at the Bar Academy, Bar Association of the Republic of Serbia.
Languages Spoken
English
Work Highlights
Advising the joint-venture between the Government of Republika Srpska and China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group on a project to build Banja Luka-Prijedor highway.
Advising Gastrans, a joint venture between Gazprom and Srbijagas (Serbia’s state-owned natural gas supplier) on complex regulatory matters related to the implementation of a project to build a 400km natural gas pipeline through Serbia.
Advising Veolia in PPP Project for treatment and disposal of separately collected residual municipal waste generated in 13 municipalities of the City of Belgrade, as well as treatment and disposal of construction and demolition waste generated across the entire territory of the City of Belgrade.
Advising the Ministry of Finance and Economy of the Republic of Serbia and Deposit Insurance Agency of the Republic of Serbia in drafting of the Law on Take-Over of Assets and Liabilities of Certain Banks for the Purpose of Preservation of Stability of Financial System of the Republic of Serbia.
Expert in these Jurisdictions
Serbia
Education
University of Belgrade
LL.B.,
1992 - 1996
The University of Cambridge, U.K.
LL.M. 2002
2001 - 2002
The University of Belgrade
Mag.iur.
2001 - 2003
University of Belgrade
PhD
2016
Industry Sector Expertise
Corporate Law and M&A
Energy, Resources and Infrastructure
Banking and Finance
Mining
Corporate and Commercial
Regulatory, Procurement and PPPs
Chambers Review
Europe
Jelena Gazivoda has experience advising energy companies, public institutions and international investors, frequently assisting with project developments and regulatory matters.
Jelena Gazivoda often assists clients with a variety of corporate matters, including share deals, carve-outs and market entry. She frequently assists with restructurings, divestments and joint ventures, and is a esteemed lawyer in the Serbian corporate legal market.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jelena Gazivoda is very eloquent and precise in negotiations."
"Jelena has outstanding knowledge of the energy industry, not only from a regulatory standpoint, but from a business perspective as well. She has a perfect commercial sense and deep awareness of all recent developments and trends."
"Jelena always provides high-quality professional legal services, having a comprehensive view on the matter."
"Jelena Gazivoda is very eloquent and precise in negotiations."
"Jelena has outstanding knowledge of the energy industry, not only from a regulatory standpoint, but from a business perspective as well. She has a perfect commercial sense and deep awareness of all recent developments and trends."
"Jelena always provides high-quality professional legal services, having a comprehensive view on the matter."
Articles, highlights and press releases
3 items provided by JPM & Partners
Serbia Harmonizes Energy Legislation with EU Natural Gas Network Codes
Government of the Republic of Serbia has adopted five Regulations by which the Republic of Serbia harmonizes its legislation with the EU natural gas network codes, the obligation of which exists for the Republic of Serbia as the contracting state of the Energy Community.
The Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Regulation on Conditions and Criteria on Harmonized State Aid for Environmental Protection and Energy Sector. The Regulation introduced detailed rules for granting harmonized state aid to market participants in the energy sector.
Adopted Resolution on Fees for Incentives for Privileged Power Producers for 2022
The Government of the Republic of Serbia, in its session dated 28 January 2022, adopted the Resolution on Amount of Special Fee for Incentives for Electric Energy Privileged Producers for 2022.
Serbia Harmonizes Energy Legislation with EU Natural Gas Network Codes
Government of the Republic of Serbia has adopted five Regulations by which the Republic of Serbia harmonizes its legislation with the EU natural gas network codes, the obligation of which exists for the Republic of Serbia as the contracting state of the Energy Community.
The Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Regulation on Conditions and Criteria on Harmonized State Aid for Environmental Protection and Energy Sector. The Regulation introduced detailed rules for granting harmonized state aid to market participants in the energy sector.
Adopted Resolution on Fees for Incentives for Privileged Power Producers for 2022
The Government of the Republic of Serbia, in its session dated 28 January 2022, adopted the Resolution on Amount of Special Fee for Incentives for Electric Energy Privileged Producers for 2022.
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