‘Renowned for its speed, accuracy and realistic management of clients’ expectations’, BDK Advokati AOD has longstanding experience in headline infrastructure and energy projects in Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Leading the department from Belgrade, Dragoljub Cibulić is a widely-respected expert in greenfield real estate, energy and infrastructure projects; Milan Dakić specialises in real estate, construction and environmental law; and Dragoljub Sretenović acts for banks and corporate borrowers on project finance. The group further includes Djordje Zejak, whose broad practice includes greenfield property developments, and ’outstanding lawyer’ Tijana Kojović.

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  • ‘High-level quality. The firm is exceptional in terms of availability, responsiveness and deep expertise in construction contracts and arbitration, particularly with FIDIC-based and design and build contracts.’
  • ‘Their commercial acumen and ability to adjust advice to evolving circumstances are invaluable.’
  • ‘BDK approaches matters holistically, considering all angles rather than focusing solely on the narrowest field most directly related to the issue. Their advice is consistently thorough, practical and precise.
  • ‘No shortcomings in their service. BDK is renowned for its speed, accuracy and realistic management of clients’ expectations, always tailoring the strategy to align with the complexities of local legal frameworks.’
  • ‘Tijana Kojović and Milan Dakić - together, they form an exceptional team, helping clients navigate and resolve all the legal matters they encounter.’
  • ‘Tijana Kojović is an outstanding lawyer who consistently goes the extra mile when it’s in the client’s best interest.’

  • ‘Milan Dakić is remarkable, and known for his calm demeanour and efficiency, even under tight deadlines.’

  • ‘Milan Dakić is always available to provide precise, high-quality legal advice.’

Key clients

  • Enlight Renewable Energy
  • MK Group
  • ALFI Green Energy Fund
  • Aggreko
  • Respect Energy
  • Metito Utilities
  • BIG MEGA Energia
  • New Energy Solutions
  • EBRD
  • IFC
  • Proparco
  • Logo
  • Mercuria

Work highlights

  • Advised Enlight throughout the entire development process of the Pupin wind plant project (with an installed capacity of 94.4 MW).
  • Advising Metito on the implementation of a PPP contract for the rehabilitation of an existing (and development of a new) water treatment facility.
  • Advising MK Group and Alfi Green Energy Fund on the acquisition of two solar PV plant projects.

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Practice head

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Dragoljub Cibulić

Other key lawyers

Milan Dakić, Dragoljub Sretenović, Djordje Zejak, Tijana Kojović