BDK Advokati AOD fields an ‘outstanding team for the resolution of any legal matter’. Advising sponsors, government authorities, contractors, lenders and acquirers, the team is consistently mandated for high-end infrastructure and energy projects in Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Greenfield real estate, energy and infrastructure project specialist Dragoljub Cibulić ’manages projects in a really good way’; Milan Dakić advises on real estate, construction and environmental law; Dragoljub Sretenović advises on project financing; and Tijana Kojović assists with complex projects. The team further comprises greenfield property development adviser Djordje Zejak.

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‘The quality of BDK’s advice leads clients to rely on them for overall legal support during the implementation of projects.’
‘The firm stands out for its availability, responsiveness and outstanding expertise in construction contracts and arbitrations involving FIDIC-based and Design & Build contracts.’
‘Commercial sense and ability to adapt advice to changing circumstances.’
‘They look at things broadly and from all angles. Their advice is always complete, useful, precise, and to the point.’
‘BDK is known for its speed and accuracy, managing clients’ expectations realistically and adapting their strategy to align with local legal nuances.’
’An outstanding team for the resolution of any legal matter clients face in Serbia.’
‘Dragoljub Cibulić manages projects in a really good way. His quality answers and opinions are at a very high level.’
‘Milan Dakić is an exceptional lawyer - calm and efficient, even under very tight deadlines, and always available to provide precise and quality legal advice.’

Key clients

Metito Utilities Limited
Respect Energy S.A.
Big Energia Holdings Kft.
MK Group
International Finance Corporation
Enlight Renewable Energy
New Energy Solutions
VGP
ALFI Renewable Energy Fund
Mercuria Energy Trading
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EBRD
Proparco
DEG
OeEB
Interenergo

Work highlights

Advising VGP, a large European logistics developer, on the development of a Belgrade logistics hub near Belgrade airport.
Advising Respect Energy, a Polish renewable energy trader, on the attempted acquisition of the 150MW Crni Vrh wind farm project in Serbia.
Assisting MetitoUtilities with the acquisition of a brownfield water treatment facility project.

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