Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz‘s lawyers ’come up with winning legal solutions’. The team’s recent mandates include project-related disputes, arbitration proceedings and white-collar criminal matters. The practice also assists with restitution and rehabilitation proceedings involving high-value properties. Belgrade dispute resolution team head Nedeljko Velisavljević has extensive experience in white-collar defence and investigation matters, along with insolvency and restructuring mandates; and Nenad Kovačević is an expert in commercial disputes and arbitrations, as well as administrative proceedings. Other names to note are Milica Tomić and Ksenija Ivetić-Marlović.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘They advise clients on not only how to win the case, but also how to improve their way of doing business; and they are pioneers in ADR, in relation to both mediation and arbitration cases.’

  • ‘Entrusting dispute resolution to them is more than just engaging attorneys, clients gain a partner and guide during harsh times. Quick understanding of the relevant situation both from a legal and business perspective.’

  • ‘Thorough legal knowledge. They come up with winning legal solutions, which they consistently follow until the final resolution of the case.’
  • ‘Excellent client service, work ethic and responsiveness.’
  • ‘Nenad Kovačević and Nedeljko Velisavljević are class acts. The best litigators to work with in Serbia and Montenegro.’

  • ‘Nenad Kovačević is highly rated, not only locally but also on an international level.’

  • ‘Nedeljko Velisavljević is, in addition to Serbia, regionally present in the courts of neighbouring countries, such as Montenegro and Bosnia & Herzegovina. A competent lawyer who thoroughly prepares cases and leads them to success.’

  • ‘Ksenija Ivetić Marlović and her team provide strategic and sound advice, paying attention to detail and ensuring that clients’ interests are always well-protected.’

Key clients

  • Ahold Delhaize
  • Lear Corporation
  • EVN
  • WTE Group
  • Adriatic Properties doo Budva
  • Aidway Investments
  • ProChema
  • Oracle
  • Zumtobel Group
  • ADM Germany
  • Vestas Wind Systems
  • Šinvoz Zrenjanin
  • Orsay
  • Honor YesScholz Recycling
  • Fischer Automotive Systems
  • Ramboll Group A/S

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 in criminal matters as the aggrieved party).
  • Representing EVN/WTE Group in court and arbitration proceedings, involving construction works and liability issues (among others).

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.
Milica Tomić
Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Nedeljko Velisavljević
Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Nenad Kovačević
Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nedeljko Velisavljević

Other key lawyers

Nenad Kovačević, Milica Tomić, Ksenija Ivetić-Marlović