Moravčević Vojnović and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr is a ‘top quality’ full-service law firm, with particular expertise in M&A, banking and finance, and project development. Practice head Slaven Moravčević is an expert in dispute resolution, and specialises in telecommunications, energy, and privatization mandates. Nikola Babić heads the banking and finance group, and Miloš Laković focuses on energy and infrastructure projects with a particular emphasis on renewables. The group also includes Luka Veljović, who provides ‘expert advice’ on a wide range of issues relating to corporate and construction matters. Other key members of the team include real estate specialist Ana Ivanović, Vasilije Grgurević who is proficient in capital market matters, as well as Petar Vučinić and Ana Cerović.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is highly effective, and always focuses on our highest priority. They are effective lawyers, they seek the heart of matter, and suggest how to reach the agreement or resolution based on experience and knowledge.’
- ‘I would like to highlight their organization skills, experience, and availability. They provide us with the needed answers in an exceptional turnaround time, and they are always good at helping us with minimizing or mitigating legal risks. ’
‘They are available to provide expert advice when required, which is customized to our relevant needs and requirements.’
‘Expertise in derivatives, LMA docs, and bonds.’
‘I've had a very good experience working with the firm. Their partners and lawyers provided top quality services helping to solve bottlenecks and finding the right solutions. I find the lawyers knowledgeable and reliable.’
‘Luka Veljović is great at communication, easily comprehensible, available when required, and has a friendly attitude.’
‘Nicola Babic is one of the best lawyers in the Balkans region.’
‘Nikola Babic is available 24/7.’
Key clients
- Lidl
- CWP MNE
- Deutsche Bank AG
- Hyatt
- State of Montenegro
- Enemalta plc
- Shanghai Electric Power
- ICBC Austria Bank GmbH
- EBRD
- Mozura Wind Park doo Podgorica
- Elektroprivreda Crne Gore AD Nikšić (EPCG)
- Fortum
- United Group
- Enel Global Trading
- Citigroup Global Markets Limited
- Erste Group Bank AG
- Merrill Lynch International
- Société Générale as the Joint Lead Managers
- The Ministry of Transport and Maritime Affairs of Montenegro
- UNIQA Insurance Group AG
- UNIQA Österreich Versicherungen AG
- Raiffeisen Bank International AG
- Sucafina
- Hydra Brokerage DMCC
- Société Générale
- Atena Bohor
- Novi Volvox
Work highlights
- Advised Deutsche Bank AG Frankfurt and Deutsche Bank AG's London Branch on a EUR 100 million term facility agreement with the State of Montenegro.
- Advising the German retail supermarket chain Lidl on expanding its presence in the region and entering the Montenegrin market.
- Advising one of the largest hotel operators, Hyatt, in relation to the franchising arrangement with a Montenegrin company Krolbay d.o.o. The franchising relates to a condo hotel consisting of approximately 206 accommodation units, as well as 27 apartments, and 21 villas located on the Montenegrin seaside, in the bay of Kotor.
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Practice head
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Slaven Moravčević