About
Ana is a seasoned corporate and commercial lawyer with over 20 years of experience navigating the Serbian market and beyond. With a dynamic transactional background, she has successfully advised numerous international clients on various M&A operations, earning a reputation for her practical approach to complex legal challenges.
Her clientele includes multinational corporations, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals seeking investment opportunities. Ana excels in guiding clients through the nuances of the Serbian legal landscape, ensuring their business interests are prioritized and protected.
Having been involved in some of the largest transactions in the region, Ana possesses extensive know-how in regulatory matters spanning banking, insurance, energy, telecommunications, and transport. Her experience also includes effective collaboration with public stakeholders, making her a valuable asset for clients aiming to navigate the regulatory environment seamlessly.
Ana has a strong connection with the French business community in Serbia, being perfectly fluent in French. Her distinguished career includes cooperation with leading French law firms such as Gide Loyrette Nouel and Jeantet. Additionally, she serves as the legal counsel to the French embassy in Serbia and has been a member of the Board of Directors of the French-Serbian Chamber of Commerce for eight years, actively promoting bilateral economic relations between France and Serbia.
With a commitment to providing practical, solution-oriented legal advice, Ana is dedicated to helping clients achieve their business goals in a challenging landscape.
References
M&A Advisory: Guided European and US clients in acquiring companies across Serbia and the Balkan region through share deals, asset deals, and joint ventures.
Regulatory M&A Advisory: Assisted several European banks with the purchase and sale of Serbian banks, insurance, and leasing companies, focusing on both M&A transactions and regulatory compliance.
Insurance Industry Advisory: Served as a key advisor in the sale of the client’s life insurance operations in Serbia
Corporate (re)Structuring: Advised numerous international corporations on the (re)structuring of their business operations in Serbia, providing comprehensive support throughout the implementation process.
International Legal Team: Collaborated with teams of international lawyers to advise European banks and financial institutions on lending operations within the Republic of Serbia.
Joint Ventures: Advised global service providers in establishing joint ventures in Serbia, facilitating partnerships with local entities.
Energy Sector Advisory: Lead advisor in establishment of first organized market of electric energy in Serbia.
Privatizations: Privatization of a state-owned port and obtaining port operator’s license for the French based client in the private owned port in Serbia.
Corporate Operations Support: Provided strategic advice to Serbian subsidiaries of global companies on various corporate and commercial matters, including the introduction of innovative processes and new technologies to enhance their business models.