Banking and finance
As banking and financial markets evolve and businesses operate within an increasingly interconnected global economy, legal expertise in complex financial transactions has never been more critical.
At IVVK Lawyers, we provide comprehensive legal support in this dynamic landscape. Our team contributes to the development of new legislation and policy in collaboration with the Serbian government. We have built strong relationships with international partners and actively participate in global legal and financial forums.
Our practice includes significant involvement with non-performing loans (NPLs), and we regularly advise on complex financial transactions secured by various types of collateral.
Corporate Finance
Our team closely monitors international financial developments to deliver up-to-date, strategic advice. We have extensive experience drafting loan agreements for both borrowers and lenders, advising on private equity funds, and supporting clients in commercial negotiations and intercompany funding.
We provide guidance on:
- Bilateral and syndicated loans
- Bond issues
- Security arrangements
- Intercompany funding (including cash pooling)
- Securitization
- Factoring and leasing
Aquisition Financing
Changes to ways in which acquisitions are financed have shifted the manner in which banks, sponsors and borrowers relate to each other and present considerable challenges to law firms. We have vast experience in mergers and acquisitions and take pride in keeping abreast of current market conditions. We are able to act for domestic and international clients on a range of acquisition and merger issues, both straightforward and complex. Our expertise spans a whole range of issues both domestic and international with regard to M&A transactions.
We are able to advise on:
- Bilateral and syndicated loans, including revolving credit facilities
- Mezzanine capital and other subordinated debt
- Bond issues, including high yield bonds
- Intercreditor relations
- Granting of security
Ship Finance
Shifting markets across borders and changing markets can be challenging when dealing with registration issues and transactions in financing shipping. We have experience in representing vessels both at home and abroad with financing, particularly with shipping loans.
We have a great deal of experience in advising clients on all legal matters relating to shipping and have developed strong links with colleagues abroad with whom we can work in partnership if the need arises.
We advise on:
- Financing structures
- Loan agreements
- Security documents, including international security
- Enforcement and realisation of security, including vessels
- Arrest, detention, maintenance, insurance and operation of vessels
Project and Export Finance
We advise on all aspects of project and export finance, including cross-border and domestic ventures. Our team provides full documentation support and has particular expertise in renewable energy projects. We work with investors, lenders, sponsors, banks, and other institutions.
Our services include:
- Finance, syndication, and funding structures
- Loan agreements
- Guarantees, security, and performance-based documentation
Restructuring
Many Serbian businesses, especially those with international operations, are facing financial strain due to recent geopolitical and market shifts. IVVK Lawyers advises clients on all aspects of restructuring, including insolvency, loan enforcement, and crisis management. We work with companies, banks, and financial institutions to deliver tailored legal solutions for distressed situations.
Our services include:
- Distressed loan refinancing
- Enforcement of loans and collateral
- Bank-enterprise restructuring agreements
- Banking crisis management (solvency, liquidity)
- Financial litigation
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