In July 2023, Joint law office Marić in cooperation with Kinstellar joined forces with SOG Law Firm to become SOG in cooperation with Kinstellar, which advises on the gamut of banking, securities, and related regulatory work. Miloš Velimirović has longstanding experience in financial transactions; Petar Kojdić‘s practice covers acquisition, leveraged and project finance, along with debt restructuring, refinancing, and loan and portfolio sales; and Mina Srećković heads the local banking and finance, infrastructure, and PPP service line. Tamara Čakarević also advises lenders and borrowers on major banking and finance matters.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Highly specialised in B&F matters and they have very experienced team members.’
- ‘Strong commitment to client satisfaction.’
- ‘Petar Kojdić has a deep understanding of B&F law and is very well versed in ISDA matters.’
- ‘A dynamic practice, with lots of young talent that brings lots of energy to the work they are doing.’
- ‘What elevates them above the rest is the polished and precise product it delivers.’
- ‘Probably the best banking practice in Belgrade. Highly recommended.’
‘Petar Kojdić is exceptional - a true combination of skills, qualities, and attributes that set him apart from others in his field.’
‘Petar Kojdić pays close attention to details, which is crucial to legal work where small oversights can have significant consequences.’
Key clients
- NLB Banka AD
- World Bank Group
- Vascular Soundworks LLC
- Lafarge
- Alfi Private Equity Fund
- ICT Hub d.o.o, Belgrade
- Blackchain
- OTP Bank Nyrt.
- OTP Banka Srbija A.D. Novi Sad
- UNICREDIT BANK SRBIJA AD BEOGRAD
- MasterCard
Work highlights
- Advised OTP BANK NYRT., OTP BANKA SRBIJA A.D. NOVI SAD and DSK Bank AD, as lenders, on a €180m cross-border refinancing facility provided to GTC Group for the refinancing of bank loans (provided by Erste Bank AD Novi Sad and Raiffeisen Bank International AG) and shareholder loans.
- Advised Alfi Private Equity Fund on its joint venture with Lamium Trade, which concerned the acquisition of a wind farm project.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Miloš Velimirović, Petar Kojdić, Mina Srećković