With ‘a deep understanding of Serbian laws and practices’, Karanovic & Partners' sizeable group consistently handles large-scale, cross-border projects. Representative work ranges from real estate transactions, property management and lease drafting, to construction projects, FIDIC document preparation, and real estate project finance. Senior partner Miloš Vučković is particularly focused on renewables and mining, while Ana Luković leads the firm’s regional real estate department. Also key to the team, Milorad Gajić’s wide-ranging real estate practice includes investment sales and acquisitions. Since publication, Nemanja Providžalo left the firm.
Testimonials
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‘The team has a deep understanding of Serbian laws and practices.’
‘They have shown that they are able to handle a lot of different queries under extreme time pressures.’
‘The team does its utmost to keep the client happy and takes a proactive and business-oriented approach. They regularly check in with clients and take on the role of trusted advisor.’
‘The team is always available for discussions and reverts within the given deadlines. This is highly appreciated.’
‘The real estate team is very responsive, pragmatic, and able to guide clients through Serbia's legal landscape by providing to-the-point guidance.’
‘Milorad Gajić’s advice is always very pragmatic. He thinks further than the request made by the client, which makes him a trusted business advisor for real estate matters in Serbia.’
Key clients
- Epic Games
- JetBrains
- Wargaming
- Playstudios
- Penta FinTech
- Qonto
- Africa Israel Group
- Inditex
- Windvision
- Bechtel International
- Stellantis
- IKEA
- Continental Teves AG & Co oHG
- BIG CEE
- Takenaka Europe GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising BIG CEE on several real estate acquisitions in the region, including the purchase of Plaza Kragujevac and Kruševac Shopping Centre from NEPI.
- Advised Metro Properties Holding GmbH and Metro Cash & Carry on tendering and negotiating a build-to-suit deal, which included the construction of premises for Metro’s logistics operations in Serbia.
- Advising Takenaka Europe GmbH on the construction of Toyo Tire's first plant in Europe.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Miloš Vučković, Ana Luković