NKO Partners fields sector specialists in energy, mining, real estate, telecoms, media, and food and drink, as well as pharmaceuticals, banking, publishing and retail. The firm’s corporate and transactional workload encompasses M&A, corporate restructuring, takeover bids, management buyouts, joint ventures, and privatisations. The department is co-led by real estate industry expert Djordje Nikolic; and Djuro Otasevic, who focuses on M&A, corporate and commercial law, along with mining and telecoms-related work.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A number one port of call for Serbian legal advice.’
- ‘As well as providing excellent advice, they are quick and good value for money compared to other firms.’
- ‘The team of associates are all of an excellent standard.’
- ‘The go-to person is Djuro Otasevic who has an excellent understanding of the law and knows the mining business extremely well.’
‘Djuro Otasevic is not only an excellent all-round lawyer, but he also understands clients’ business extremely well and can therefore tailor his knowledge and advice to clients’ needs.’
‘Djuro Otasevic is always available to discuss matters.’
‘Djordje Nikolic is who some clients want to use for all their deals in Serbia. He thinks outside of the box, is very business oriented, practical, and on clients’ wavelength.’
‘Djordje Nikolic works with an excellent team and delegates accordingly when necessary. He is very responsive and has an in-depth knowledge of the local market.’
Key clients
- SAGA
- Marbo
- PepsiCo
- Indotek
- Dr. Max
- Emmezeta
- CTP Group
- Heineken
- Mundoro
- Metro Cash & Carry
- Konica Minolta
- Dundee Precious Metals
- Two Desperados
Work highlights
- Advised a group of Saga’s minority shareholders on Noventiq's multimillion buyout of their equity.
- Advised CTP on over 20 acquisitions in Serbia.
- Advised Dr Max, the Prague-headquartered pharmacy group, on its acquisition of pharmacy chains in Serbia.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Djordje Nikolic, Djuro Otasevic