Housing ‘champions of corporate and M&A work’, Doklestic Repic & Gajin comprises specialists in corporate transactions, M&A, takeovers, joint ventures, divestments, spin-offs, and buy-outs and buy-ins. It also assists with restructurings, reorganisations, and commercial and corporate agreements. Slobodan Doklestic is ’top class’; Dragan Gajin is admitted in both Serbia and New York; and Ljubinka Pljevaljcic is experienced in corporate reorganisations. The department also includes Dejan Peric, who ‘excels in M&A transactions’.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Doklestic Repic & Gajin excels as a team by fostering a collaborative environment where each member’s expertise contributes to comprehensive and innovative legal solutions, even during the most complex M&A transactions.’

  • ‘They are all absolutely fantastic and reliable. Clients are always utterly pleased with them.’

  • ‘They prioritise clear communication and support, ensuring that clients receive the highest standard of service. ’

  • ‘This firm is the absolute market leader in Serbia and the wider Adriatic region! They are champions of corporate and M&A work!’

  • ‘Their work is always brilliant and flawless. True experts and professionals. Clients simply feel safe and in good hands with them! Unrivalled in Serbia.’

  • ’Slobodan Doklestic's strategic vision and deep legal expertise consistently drive deals’ successful outcomes.’

  • ‘Slobodan Doklestic is top class. The best corporate lawyer around. He is truly remarkable - professional, experienced, highly knowledgeable and very respected.’

  • ‘Dejan Peric excels in M&A transactions - exceptional analytical skills and a keen ability to navigate complex negotiations, ensuring optimal results for clients.’

Key clients

  • Medicover
  • Naftachem
  • Yandex
  • Tarkett
  • Hewlett Packard
  • Philip Morris
  • Marks & Clerk
  • BalkanTel
  • Balkan Gold
  • Proteini.si
  • Beijing New Building Materials
  • Ancala Fund
  • Generali Investments
  • AIK Bank
  • ProNatal Group
  • Veolia
  • DTD Holding
  • Al Rawafed Serbia
  • Valvoline
  • NLB Bank

Work highlights

  • Assisted (as local counsel for an international law firm) Elliott Investment Management with the legal due diligence on SyneosHealth’s subsidiary in Serbia.
  • Advised a Philip Morris International subsidiary in Serbia on the corporate aspects of a €120m investment in production capacities in Serbia.
  • Assisted (as local counsel for an international law firm) Marks & Clerk on a transaction involving the acquisition of a target company from Clarivate.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Dejan Peric
Doklestic Repic & Gajin
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Slobodan Doklestic

Other key lawyers

Dragan Gajin, Ljubinka Pljevaljcic, Dejan Peric