Mikijelj Jankovic & Bogdanovic

Mikijelj Jankovic & Bogdanovic (MJB) attorneys at law is a Belgrade-based law practice established in 1985, with a longstanding presence in the Serbian and regional legal market.

MJB has been consistently recognised by leading legal directories, including Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.

Clients

MJB advises and represents clients in more than 30 countries, with a particular focus on Serbia and the wider region, including Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, and Kosovo.

The practice provides comprehensive legal services to a diverse client base, including leading international and domestic companies across sectors such as energy, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemicals, automotive, fashion, media, and entertainment.

MJB also represents sovereign clients and non-profit organizations in matters of public and private law, and has acted as counsel to foreign embassies in Belgrade since the early 1990s.

Client-Centred Approach

MJB provides practical, business-focused legal advice, emphasizing efficiency, responsiveness, and clear communication. Our attorneys work closely with clients of all sizes and ensure partner involvement in all key matters, delivering tailored, high-quality legal and IP services.

Practice Areas

MJB provides both advisory and dispute resolution services, with particular expertise in

• Intellectual Property Law

• Litigation

• Dispute Resolution

• Corporate and Commercial Law

• Media, Entertainment & Advertising Law

• Employment and Labor Law

• Data Protection and Privacy

• Real Estate Law

• Immigration Law

• Family and Inheritance Law

• Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Law

Intellectual Property Law

MJB is consistently recognised as a leading intellectual property practice in Serbia by Legal 500, Chambers and Partners and other directories. The practice advises on the full range of IP rights, including trademarks, patents, industrial designs, models, plant variety rights, and domain names, and represents clients before the Serbian Intellectual Property Office and the European Patent Office.

In addition to Serbia, MJB handles IP matters across South-East Europe, including Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Albania.

Our attorneys have extensive experience in IP enforcement and disputes, including patent and trademark infringement cases, customs measures, and copyright and related rights protection. MJB also advises on software-related matters, including licensing, escrow agreements, and litigation concerning software rights.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

MJB is recognised as a leading dispute resolution practice in Serbia, with extensive experience in both litigation and arbitration. 

The practice regularly acts in international commercial and investment arbitrations, including proceedings under ICSID, ICC, and UNCITRAL rules, as well as before international courts and tribunals such as the International Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights. Our attorneys have represented clients in complex disputes across sectors including energy, infrastructure, concessions, privatization, and investment law. 

MJB also has a strong track record in litigating before Serbian courts, especially in intellectual property disputes, media disputes, and general commercial litigation.

Employment Law

MJB provides a full range of employment law services, including advice on terminations, mobbing and whistleblowing. The practice advises on employment contracts, internal regulations, and termination procedures, and represents both employers and employees in employment disputes before Serbian courts. It also has experience in cross-border employment and employee leasing.

Corporate and Commercial Law

MJB provides comprehensive corporate legal services, including company formation, corporate governance, and dissolution, as well as advice on business transactions and the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements.

Our attorneys have particular expertise in licensing, distribution, and sale and purchase agreements, and work across sectors including food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, IT, and media.

Privacy and Data Protection

MJB has extensive expertise in data protection and privacy law, advising clients on data collection, processing, and transfer, as well as the preparation of internal policies and regulatory compliance.

Our attorneys have particular experience in sectors including telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, online trade, advertising, gambling, and media, and have contributed to the development of data protection regulations in Serbia.

Media, Entertainment and Advertising Law

MJB has extensive experience in media, advertising, and entertainment law. The practice advises on media establishment and operations, regulatory compliance, broadcasting, and issues relating to copyright and personal rights. It has extensive practice in media-related litigations.

It also provides advice on advertising law across sectors, including regulated industries such as alcohol, tobacco, and gambling, and covers all forms of advertising, including outdoor, online, print, and television.

MJB has also contributed to expert discussions during the drafting of media and advertising legislation.

Real Estate

MJB advises on all aspects of real estate law, including negotiations, permitting, and conveyancing. Our attorneys have particular expertise in construction matters and real estate acquisitions.

International Criminal and Family Law

MJB has a strong international law practice with particular experience in extradition and international child abduction cases. Our attorneys also advise several foreign embassies in Serbia on legal matters concerning their citizens.