BDK Advokati is a ‘technically strong and very pragmatic’ full-service law firm with particular expertise in M&A and banking and finance. The team is also a key port of call for foreign investors, with notable experience in investment service regulation. The ‘outstanding’ practice head, Luka Popović , often advises clients on a breadth of transactional work and greenfield projects, and is a specialist in the gambling and hospitality sectors. Bisera Andrijašević, who leads the firm’s life sciences and healthcare team is also recommended, especially for her expertise in state aid. Jelena Brajković left the firm in July 2023 to set up an independent practice.
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‘Technically strong and very pragmatic. They are very well-connected in the market. ’
‘Luca Popovic is outstanding, he is a fantastic technical lawyer with a diplomatic and commercial approach to negotiations. ’
Key clients
- Sandberg Capital
- Abu Dhabi Capital Group
- Fortenova Group
- Fusion Capital
- Net Holding
- Hoffman La Roche
- Epam system Inc
- Zorlu Enerji
- Energean
- Kotor Hills
- NLB
- Hotusa Group
Work highlights
- Advised Abu Dhabi Capital Group on the sale of the group of companies that own and operate The Capital Plaza, a premium business and residential complex in Podgorica, Montenegro.
- Advising Fortenova Group on their acquisition of the Montenegrin retail chain Franca.
- Advising a client on various aspects of their acquisition and development of a lead/zinc mine in Montenegro.
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luka Popović