Moravcevic Vojnovic and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr‘s real estate practice has a significant track record in deals throughout the region. Clients also benefit from the group’s leveraging of the firm’s enviable banking and finance sector credentials. Ivan Pantović specialises in real estate in Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina; Slaven Moravčević has longstanding expertise in real estate development projects; and Ivana Panić is a construction law expert. The department also features banking and finance head Nikola Babić and ’brilliant lawyer’ Jelena Arsić, along with Dijana Grujić.
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Testimonials
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‘As a market leader, MVP consistently sets the benchmark for excellence.’
‘Efficient, excellent value for money and pragmatic. Very good legal judgement as well.’
‘Their strong, cohesive team is backed by innovative strategies and a depth of expertise that is unmatched.’
‘Potential clients will quickly recognise that compared to other firms, this team's capabilities and approach are truly second to none.’
‘Ivana Panić has profound knowledge of FIDIC-type contracts, which eases clients’ relations with employers during the execution of the project.’
‘Nikola Babić is an expert in all financial matters, covering all aspects from A to Z. His comprehensive knowledge is unparalleled and he consistently offers insights that are both sharp and astute.’
‘Jelena Arsić is a brilliant lawyer who really stands out in the market. She is dedicated and very reliable, working non-stop. Clients feel safe when working with her.
‘In a complex financial landscape, Nikola Babić stands out as a beacon of clarity, guiding clients through challenges with ease. His dedication to ensuring clients are always legally protected and informed is commendable. Clients are fortunate to have such an exceptional advisor steering their legal course.’
Key clients
- OTP Bank
- ETMax d.o.o.
- PSI CRO
- Hyatt
- Alstom
- Naftna industrija Srbije (NIS)
- Parking Servis
- Lidl
- Immofinnanz AG
- OMV
- NEPI Rockcastle PLC (NEPI)
- AzVirt
- AmRest Holdings SE
- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
- Adient
- Hidroelektrana Dabar d.o.o. Trebinje
- Xprimia Group
Work highlights
- Advised Alstom on various aspects of its involvement in the Belgrade Metro project.
- Acted as lead counsel to OTP Group members, OTP Bank Plc Hungary and OTP Bank Serbia on a biogas project finance transaction.
- Advising large hotel operator Hyatt on a franchising arrangement with Montenegrin company Krolbay, which relates to a condo hotel, comprising approximately 206 accommodation units, as well as 27 apartments and 21 villas.
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Slaven Moravčević, Ivana Panić