Displaying ‘high-level expertise and dedication’, BDK Advokati AOD’s 12-member M&A, corporate and commercial practice advises both strategic investors and private equity clients on major deals across Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Founding and managing partner Tijana Kojović plays a major role in the Belgrade office’s transactional mandates; and senior partner and M&A leader Vladimir Dašić assists private equity clients and multinational companies on M&A, management buyouts, joint venture investments, carve-outs and divestitures. Also highly regarded, Jelena Hrle‘s workload covers corporate law, M&A and other regional commercial transactions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Creates customised communication plans for the client and they are accessible 24/7.’

  • ‘Committed to returning messages within a short amount of time.’

  • ‘High-level professionals, who can provide their expertise fast and efficiently.’

  • ‘Great-value consultants in Serbia and Montenegro who demonstrate their high-level expertise and dedication.’

  • ‘Very diverse team with solid understanding of the best market practices’.

  • ‘Tijana Kojović and Vladimir Dašić are exceptional experts in their fields - reachable and swift at finding solutions.’

  • ‘Vladimir Dasic is an exceptional expert with wide industry knowledge and a stellar reputation.’

  • ‘Jelena Hrle goes beyond high-level legal expertise - she provides very hands-on business advice and pays great attention to specific needs and situations. The cooperation is always very professional and smooth.’

Key clients

  • Atlantic Grupa
  • Indotek Group
  • Waberer’s International Nyrt
  • INVENIO Partners GP Sarl
  • Hodler Asset Management
  • DHL International
  • Telekom Austria
  • NLB Skladi
  • Sinyar Holding
  • EPAM Systems
  • Odessa
  • Grupo Hotusa
  • Seyfor

Work highlights

  • Advised Atlantic Grupa on the acquisition of Strauss Adriatic, the owner of Serbian coffee brands Doncafe and C kafa.
  • Advised Hungarian investor Diófa Fund Management on the acquisition of the Indotek Group's Belgrade office portfolio in New Belgrade.
  • Advised Waberer’s International on the acquisition of a 55% shareholding in MD International (with an option to acquire the remaining 45%).

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Vladimir Dašić, Tijana Kojović

Other key lawyers

Jelena Hrle