Karanović & Nikolić is pleased to announce that we, in cooperation with local lawyers, have been shortlisted by IFLR for "Deal of the Year" within the Project Finance category for our assistance in the SASA mine refinancing project in Macedonia.

Together with colleagues from Mayer Brown LLP, we assisted a group of lenders consisted of Societe Generale, London Branch, Investec Bank PLC and Ohridska Banka AD Skopje on the transaction for financing the SASA mine. Local qualified lawyers, in cooperation with Karanovic&Nikolic, acting as local adviser, provided full legal support which included preparation of a limited due diligence report, review of financial documents, drafting and execution of security documents, as well as providing advice on all matters related to the transaction.

IFLR's awards are perceived as rewarding recognition for the industry leaders and their contribution to the legal innovation in international finance. It is an honor to be shortlisted among renowned global law institutions for the work done in this sector.

For a number of years, Karanovic & Nikolic have been involved in many of the largest and most complex transactions in the region and will continue to offer sector specific coverage to investors.

The IFLR European Awards will be announced at the awards ceremony which will take place on Thursday, April 20th at the Savoy Hotel, London.