Zivkovic Samardzic

Zivkovic Samardzic

Zivkovic Samardzic is a corporate and commercial law firm with a strong footprint in Serbia and the broader Western Balkans region. Founded by name partners, the firm has grown from a local practice into a go-to legal advisor for multinational corporations, private equity funds, and international financial institutions executing transactions in the jurisdiction. It is consistently ranked by legal directories such as Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 for its corporate, M&A, banking, and dispute resolution capabilities. The firm's deal pipeline spans corporate M&A, banking and finance, real estate development, energy and infrastructure, and complex litigation. It has acted as legal counsel in some of the highest-value transactions in Serbia and Montenegro, including advising on marquee privatizations and greenfield investments. Its client roster includes major European and global corporations, development finance institutions, and sovereign-backed investors deploying capital in the region. The firm's team includes Serbia-qualified lawyers, with many practitioners holding advanced degrees from leading international law schools. Zivkovic Samardzic also maintains an active regional network, frequently serving as local counsel for cross-border mandates involving other Balkan jurisdictions. Its practice areas cover competition law, intellectual property, employment, and tax advisory, supporting clients throughout the entire lifecycle of an investment. Structurally, Zivkovic Samardzic operates as a partnership-led law firm deeply embedded in Serbia's post-transition legal landscape. Its differentiation lies in its hybrid role as local expert and international deal counsel — bridging the gap between global capital and local regulatory reality.