Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz ‘consistently delivers exceptional advice, particularly in disputes and litigation’. The team has a significant track record in a range of court proceedings, including litigation, arbitration, and white-collar crime matters. Heading the firm’s Belgrade dispute resolution practice, Nedeljko Velisavljević has longstanding experience in litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution (in both Serbia and Montenegro); and promoted to partner in February 2023, Nenad Kovačević is experienced in administrative proceedings, commercial disputes, arbitrations, and bankruptcy proceedings. Another active team member, Milica Tomić ’consistently delivers top-level advice’.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The CMS Belgrade team is professional, dedicated to clients’ business, and consistently delivers exceptional advice, particularly in disputes and litigation.’

  • ‘Easy to reach and communicate with, and they have a good structure and mix of young and senior colleagues.’

  • ‘Nedeljko Velisavljević considers all possible scenarios, so as to achieve the best possible solution for the client.’

  • ‘They really listen and understand clients’ needs, and deliver pragmatic solutions.’

  • ‘Nedeljko Velisavljević and Ksenija Ivetić Marlović have tremendous knowledge, always have the right answers, and empathise personally with clients’ problems.’

  • ‘Nedeljko Velisavljević  provides top-level support to his team - clear strategic guidance and well thought-out solutions that can be implemented pragmatically.’

  • ‘Nedeljko Velisavljević is an outstanding litigator - competent, open, and a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘Milica Tomić is exceptional - great analytical skills, sharp intellect, and impeccable organisational skills. She consistently delivers top-level advice.

Key clients

  • Ahold Delhaize
  • Lear Corporation
  • Zumtobel Group
  • ADM Germany
  • Vestas
  • Šinvoz d.o.o. Zrenjanin
  • Symphony
  • Kyndryl
  • Lumen Technologies, Inc.
  • DBI-G and Euroaszfalt Kft.
  • InterContinental Hotels Group
  • Ramboll Group A/S
  • Maymar Advisory
  • IQVIA
  • Carl Kuehne KG
  • Kansai Helios Group
  • Schüler Helfen Leben (SHL)
  • Strabag
  • Oracle
  • V&V Mercatura GmbH & Co. KG
  • PEPO Energy
  • Nuseed
  • Christof E&P Services SRL Romania
  • Hyperoptic Ltd
  • NEUERO Farm- und Fördertechnik GmbH
  • Prochema
  • TÜV SÜD AG
  • Syneos Health, Inc.
  • Hagleitner Hygiene International

Work highlights

  • Acting for Delhaize Serbia in numerous litigation matters in Serbia.
  • Representing Lear Corporation in numerous labour dispute proceedings in Serbia, as well as criminal matters (as the aggrieved party).
  • Representing Zumtobel Group in court proceedings initiated by an international facilities and property management service company.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nedeljko Velisavljević

Other key lawyers

Nenad Kovačević, Milica Tomić, Ksenija Ivetić Marlović