CEE/CIS - Serbia

NKO Partners

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NKO Partners‘ ’well-organised’ practice focuses on commercial, real estate and employment litigation and disputes, along with enforcement procedures, bankruptcies, insolvencies, and the recognition of foreign court and arbitration decisions. Dispute resolution department head Danica Milic handles complex commercial disputes; Djordje Nikolic acts predominantly in real estate and corporate disputes; and the workload of Djuro Otasevic, whose ‘knowledge of the law in Serbia is second to none’, includes out-of-court dispute-related negotiations.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are well organised, provide very efficient, quick advice, and have a deep understanding of what clients want and how they work.’
  • ‘They display an excellent understanding of the law.’
  • ‘Djuro Otasevic has a deep understanding of clients’ business. His knowledge of the law in Serbia is second to none and he manages a very competent team of partners and associates.’
  • ‘NKO provides an excellent service and is fantastic value for money.’

  • ‘Djuro Otasevic is one of the best lawyers in Serbia.’

  • ‘The litigation team is able to help with very sensitive, internal disputes, and shows a great appreciation of clients’ business, as well as a great understanding of the law.’

  • ‘Djuro Otasevic has an excellent understanding of the law.’

  • ‘Djuro Otasevic is the person some clients go to first. Djuro has a fantastic knowledge of the law and is able to apply that knowledge to the legal problems clients have. He is hard-working, and always delivers on time and on budget.’

Key clients

  • INA
  • Heineken
  • Konica Minolta
  • Metro Cash & Carry
  • Vindija
  • PepsiCo
  • Marbo
  • Swarovski
  • Addiko Bank
  • Azelis
  • Sano Holding
  • Two Desperados

Work highlights

  • Acting for INA in disputes concerning its properties in Serbia.
  • Acted for Konica Minolta in a dispute initiated before the Court in Belgrade to challenge the Serbian Competition Commission’s decision on alleged bid rigging.
  • Acted for PepsiCo in various disputes in Serbia, including matters involving suppliers, customers and employees, as well as several enforcement procedures.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Danica Milic

Other key lawyers

Djordje Nikolic, Djuro Otasevic, Vojin Babovic