Moravčević Vojnović and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr
was established in 2002 and is based in Belgrade. The office employs 38 lawyers, including 16 partners. Established in 1950, Schoenherr is a leading Austrian firm with a European network that includes offices in 15 jurisdictions.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a strong relationship with local and regional lenders and advises banks on a wide range of work including M&A, NPL sales, financing and restructuring.
The firm’s finance expertise extends to more sophisticated products and, after advising on the first ever Serbian master agreement for OTC financial derivatives, it became Serbian counsel to ISDA in 2019.
Private equity firms favour Schoenherr's regional network so the Serbian branch it is often seen on large regional deals.
In the projects space the firm has a strong energy offering in Serbia, advising public entities and private parties on the development of renewable energy power plants in the region. The firm also has experience representing the state and international financial institutions on road PPP projects.
Key clients
The firm’s clients include Trans-Oil and Oaktree Capital Management, Nidec, Opportunity Transformation Investments, The Würth Group, Integral Venture Partners, AMMA Import Export GmbH, Webglobe, Auto Milovanovic, BENU, Lilly Drogerie, Smurfit Kappa, Accession Capital Partners (ACP), Banca Intesa, BNP Paribas, Citigroup Global Markets, Deutsche Bank, London Branch, J.P. Morgan Securities, Raiffeisen Bank International, Erste Group Bank and UniCredit Bank.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
“Exceptional lawyers in their team, very responsive, efficient and reliable. Also, their fees are very reasonable considering their reputation of top-level law firm and the quality of service they provide.”
Project development
“They have full knowledge both in local laws/regulations and fidic contract conditions which is crucial in Serbia.”
