BDK Advokati is a Serbian law firm established in 2004 and employs 38 lawyers including seven partners. The firm is led by managing partner Tijana Kojovic and is based in Belgrade. The firm also has offices in Montenegro and Bosnia & Herzegovina and is part of the SEE Legal network.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a strong practice in financial and corporate, achieving top tier status for this area in Serbia. The firm is also very active in project development work.
Key clients
Among its clients are J.P. Morgan, UK Export Finance, BNP Paribas, Indotek Group, Nomad Foods, Archer-Daniels-Midland, DoorDash, PPF Group, Frontier Pharma, EBRD, IFC, OeEB and Enlight Renewable Energy.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period the firm was active in financial and corporate, and in project development.
Its financial and corporate practice consists of mainly banking and finance transactions where it advised borrowers and lenders on project financing, direct financing and acquisition financing. It also advised a creditor on a debt restructuring.
In corporate and M&A it advised acquirers and sellers on acquisition sin various industries, including consumer goods and services, technology and telecommunications, and pharmacy.
In project development it advised project developers on projects and PPPs in a versatile range of industries, especially in energy as well as oil and gas, technology, and construction.
A recent staffing change is the recruitment of Branko Gabrić, a counsel in compliance coming from Air Serbia.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
DoorSash €7 billion acquisition of Wolt Enterprises
Kovačica 104.5 MW Wind Farm project
Morava Corridor motorway project
PPF €20 million acquisition of Telenor
Sinosure €200 million financing
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Bank lending : Borrower side
"BDK was proactive, always reachable and very cooperative during the transaction. They have proven to be very thorough guiding me through a cross-border transaction in a jurisdiction I had little experience with."
M&A
"Exceptional project management, in-depth knowledge of legal and commercial issues and responsiveness."
"Solution orientated, deep knowledge of the market."
"They are very well organised and have a great team of experts in all of the relevant fields. They are very solution oriented and have a great understanding of clients' needs."
"Without a doubt, they have the knowledge and the expertise but also an excellent work organisation; they are quick to react when needed; good at leading a team or just providing support and they always provide sensible practical input, which is especially valuable for our clients. They are very easy to work with. "
Vlaimir Dasic
"Risk management, legal knowledge, solution orientated."
"Communication and knowledge of M&A deals."
Dragoljub Sretenović
"Dragoljub as the attorney of the transaction was extremely helpful and cooperative during our deal. He provided comprehensive advice, summaries on all the key points of attention and guided as through the transaction."
