With ‘excellent knowledge of Serbian legislation and regulation’, JPM & Partners’ banking and finance team has extensive experience in project finance, PPPs, NPLs, reorganisations, and restructurings. Co-leading the ’responsive and accurate’ group at senior partner level, Jelena Gazivoda, who has ‘outstanding legal proficiency in a vast number of legal areas’, has expertise in complex financings and financial services-related deals; and Nenad Popović specialises in banking and finance, including strategic transactions and regulatory issues. The team also showcases banking and finance expert Nikola Poznanovic, who has ’good knowledge of foreign exchange matters’.
Testimonials
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‘The JPM team is very professional, providing a variety of unique services.’
'They provide a very useful service in relation to both the financing and energy markets.’
‘Jelena Gazivod - bespoken advice with direct and to-the-point information and recommendations.’
‘Individuals that are very professional, proactive, reliable, responsive and accurate, and with good knowledge of English.’
‘JPM has excellent knowledge of Serbian legislation and regulations, which they perfectly match with the international aspects of finance matters.’
‘Jelena Gazivoda - outstanding legal proficiency in a vast number of legal areas, including the energy sector.’
‘Nikola Poznanovic is a great person, with experience in this field and good knowledge of foreign exchange matters’.
- ‘Nikola Djordjevic - deep academic knowledge and fantastic analytical skills, along with perfect understanding of industry practices and specifics.’
Key clients
- Gastrans
- Victoria Group
- China Shandong International
- MK Group
- Pacific Investment Management Company LLC
Work highlights
- Advising on the negotiations and execution of a loan facility agreement with VTB Bank for the purpose of financing the construction of a 400km natural gas pipeline.
- Advising an American investment management firm on the drafting of the legal due diligence report for the Serbian subsidiary of B2Holding ASA, and receivables that the Serbian subsidiary holds in relation to a senior facility agreement.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nenad Popovic, Jelena Gazivoda