Who are we?

Lex Adria is an alliance of leading independent law firms in the Adriatic region, providing seamless and premium legal support across the area. The alliance enhances the regional capabilities of its member firms, which through Lex Adria provide high-quality, uniform and efficient cross-border legal support.

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Slovenia

Sibincic Novak & Partners

https://www.sn-p.si
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Croatia

Glinska & Miskovic Law Firm

www.gamc.hr
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Serbia

Doklestic Repic & Gajin

www.doklestic.law
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Bosnia & Herzegovina

Doklestic Repic & Gajin

www.doklestic.law
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Montenegro

Doklestic Repic & Gajin

www.doklestic.law
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North Macedonia

Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys

www.dimitrov.com.mk
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Bulgaria

Penkov Markov & Partners

www.penkov-markov.eu
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Albania

Correspondent Law Office

Awards & Recognitions / Selected

Legal 500 (2015)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin
(Corporate and M&A)

„a premium law firm noted for its bespoke legal service“

Legal 500 (2024)
Sibincic Novak & Partners
(Leading Firms Slovenia)

“advises a range of domestic and international clients on corporate matters, M&A transactions, capital markets, and restructuring.”

Chambers Europe (2024)
Glinska & Miskovic law firm
(Corporate & Commercial)

“Glinska & Mišković’s team has commitment, dedication, focus and interest in finding the solution to issues.”

Chambers Europe (2019)
Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys
(Corporate & Commercial)

“They are efficient and always prepared to advise clients on different areas of law. They are very reliable, communicative and have many years of experience.”

Legal 500 (2020)
Penkov Markov & Partners
IP, IT & TMT

They always provide excellent, timely and really useful and practical advice.

News & Insights



  • Jurisdiction

  • Practice Area

  • Member Firm

Why Lex Adria?

The alliance’s structure and organization of work ensure that the client receives an efficient and premium legal advice from a single point of contact, regardless of the number of jurisdictions involved. In that way our clients benefit not only from an efficient organization of work through one main point of contact (project manager), but also from uniform legal service, integrated teams, and combined regional cross-border expertise and know-how of all Lex Adria members.

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One team for the Adriatic

Quality Assurance

Single point of contact

Regional reach, with local touch

Leading law firms

Top-ranked practitioners

Integrated teams

Uniform legal service

Combined regional expertise

Client-centric approach

International orientation

Integrity & Accountability

Practice areas

Lex Adria currently covers six jurisdictions: Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Bosnia & Herzegovina. In each jurisdiction Lex Adria is represented by a full-service law firm that is widely regarded and recognized as a market leader in that jurisdiction. Each member firm has vast experience and expertise on advising sophisticated international clients (including leading international law firms) on a vast array of complex high-value projects, including corporate and M&A, banking & finance, energy & mining, real estate & construction, PPPs and infrastructure, competition & antitrust, dispute resolution, etc.

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Awards & Recognitions

  • Member Firm

  • Jurisdiction

  • Practice Area

Chambers Europe (2024)
Penkov Markov & Partners - Bulgaria
Energy and Natural Resources

“Penkov, Markov & Partners offers expert knowledge of energy sector regulations and substantial expertise in the area of renewables.”

Chambers Europe (2024)
Penkov Markov & Partners - Bulgaria
Banking, Finance and Capital Markets

“Penkov, Markov & Partners is very responsive and produces high-quality work products and services.”

Chambers Europe (2024)
Penkov Markov & Partners - Bulgaria
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

“The team is reliable and ready to answer the most complex tasks.”

Chambers Europe (2024)
Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys - North Macedonia
General Business Law

“They dealt with cross-border aspects very well. They are very fast.”

Chambers Europe (2024)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Serbia
Competition / Antitrust

“The work was very quickly done and easily delivered to the client.”

Chambers Europe (2024)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Serbia
Employment & Labor

“Doklestic Repic & Gajin is noted for its expertise in labour and employment matters.”

Legal 500 (2024)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Serbia
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

“A go-to firm for businesses in Serbia.”

Chambers Europe (2024)
Sibincic Novak & Partners - Slovenia
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

“The law firm specializes in domestic and international M&A transactions and corporate mandates, further assisting clients with reorganizations”; "Sibinčič Novak & Partners' team is extremely fast with its responses and always takes an extra step to understand our business' needs before coming up with perfect solutions for matters."; "The firm is very good at handling complicated matters because it has lots of skilled and experienced lawyers."; "Jan Sibinčič really understands how businesses work and how deals impact a company.”; "Jan is very experienced in M&A. He is very reliable and we always receive helpful assistance from him."

Legal 500 (2024)
Sibincic Novak & Partners - Slovenia
Leading Firms Slovenia

“Advises a range of domestic and international clients on corporate matters, M&A transactions, capital markets, and restructuring”; “Cross-border matters are a key strength of the team.”

Chambers Europe (2024)
Glinska & Miskovic Law Firm - Croatia
Real Estate & Construction

“Beata Glinska is a top-tier real estate practitioner who offers advice on a broad array of mandates, including property acquisitions and lease agreements.”; "Beata Glinska fully understands and meets the needs of her clients and is at their disposal whenever needed."

Chambers Europe (2024)
Glinska & Miskovic Law Firm - Croatia
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

"They are very commercially aware."; "Glinska & Mišković's team has commitment, dedication, focus and interest in finding the solution to issues."; "Their level of service is very high and the firm is aware of market realities."; "The lawyers are detailed, proactive, fast and cooperative."; "Beata offers a fantastic service."; "Aleksej Mišković has an excellent reputation for his extensive legal and business sector knowledge and his client-oriented approach."

Chambers Europe (2024)
Glinska & Miskovic Law Firm - Croatia
Banking, Finance and Capital Markets

"The firm possesses both the depth and breadth of legal expertise necessary to tackle even the most challenging issues that may arise over the course of the transaction."; "The law firm's service is of utmost quality and its lawyers are always willing to go the extra mile to meet the client's needs."; "Aleksej is a reliable lawyer."

Legal 500 (2024)
Glinska & Miskovic Law Firm - Croatia
Dispute Resolution

‘Emil Cetina and Matea Vidjak Veselić are great to work with. Professional and punctual.’; 'The team shows deep knowledge and experience in dispute resolution, and they handle our matters with confidence and attention to detail.'

Legal 500 (2024)
Glinska & Miskovic Law Firm - Croatia
Employment & Labor

‘Very knowledgeable and professional approach to the client's needs.’ 'The team is responsive and has up-to-date knowledge on legislation updates.'

Legal 500 (2024)
Glinska & Miskovic Law Firm - Croatia
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

‘The team is capable of providing broad international support.’; ‘The team provides expert guidance and support in all corporate and commercial matters, confirming their stellar reputation.'; 'The team shows deep knowledge, experience and is able to navigate complex transactions with ease, confidence and attention to detail.'; ‘Aleksej Mišković excels in providing legal advice.'; ‘The team is flexible, knowledgeable and fast learning.’

Legal 500 (2024)
Glinska & Miskovic Law Firm - Croatia
Banking, Finance and Capital Markets

‘Providing expert guidance and support in all our financial matters, confirming their expertise and stellar reputation in the sector.'; Shows deep knowledge and experience, and are able to navigate complex transactions with ease, confidence and the attention to detail.’; 'Transparent communication and fast execution.'; ‘They are highly accessible, professional and at the same time, flexible. It is easy to establish communication, and business flows smoothly.’

Legal 500 (2020)
Penkov Markov & Partners - Bulgaria
Dispute Resolution

The firm has a very professional, customer-focused, result-orientated and pragmatic approach.

Legal 500 (2020)
Penkov Markov & Partners - Bulgaria
IP, IT & TMT

Their multi-disciplinary, global team helps us to turn our innovative ideas into practice and practice into growth with their professional legal advice and business-oriented approach.

Legal 500 (2020)
Penkov Markov & Partners - Bulgaria
IP, IT & TMT

They always provide excellent, timely and really useful and practical advice.

Legal 500 (2020)
Penkov Markov & Partners - Bulgaria
Energy and Natural Resources

We highly appreciate the internal consistency between the team members and the unique expertise each one provides to the client.

Legal 500 (2020)
Penkov Markov & Partners - Bulgaria
Banking, Finance and Capital Markets

They understand the business climate in this field and provide practical and business-oriented legislative advice.

Legal 500 (2020)
Penkov Markov & Partners - Bulgaria
Real Estate & Construction

I am very happy with their services. They are highly motivated professionals who always try to do their best for their clients.

Legal 500 (2020)
Penkov Markov & Partners - Bulgaria
EU and Competition

Excellent knowledge of the law and local situation, hard-working, always accessible.

Legal 500 (2020)
Penkov Markov & Partners - Bulgaria
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

The team of Penkov & Markov & Partners always strives to meet to the greatest extent the specific requirements we have and to provide legal services to the full satisfaction of our high expectations.

Legal 500 (2019)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Serbia
Dispute Resolution

'provides top-quality advice'. The dispute resolution team is best known for its expertise in commercial litigation, arbitration and labour disputes. Marko Repic 'is in full control of cases'.

Chambers Europe (2019)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Serbia
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

Clients highlight Slobodan Doklestić of Doklestic Repic & Gajin for his “impressive knowledge and very proactive” approach. He acts for clients in the pharmaceutical, construction and agriculture sectors on M&A and corporate advisory matters.

Chambers Europe (2019)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Serbia
Competition / Antitrust

Sources highlight Dragan Gajin of Doklestic Repic & Gajin as a "very experienced lawyer who can distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information." Another interviewee notes: "He is smart and sticks to the point. He can do complicated things in a simple way and is very fast." He is experienced handling merger filings and clearance matters as well as issues related to state aid.

Chambers Europe (2019)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Serbia
Employment & Labor

Slobodan Doklestić of Doklestic Repic & Gajin is noted for his ability to offer "practical and business-oriented solutions." Sources also remark: "He is a very diligent legal expert who communicates in an assertive way." He advises on labour disputes and company restructurings as well as representing clients in collective agreement negotiations with trade unions.

Legal 500 (2019)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Serbia
Competition / Antitrust

“focused on restrictive agreements and abuse of dominance, merger control and state aid. ... Dragan Gajin heads the competition practice and Igor Nikolic is a well-regarded of counsel.”

Chambers Europe (2019)
Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys - North Macedonia
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

This robust team moves up the rankings due to strong feedback and an increased presence in the market. Well recognised for its corporate offering, often assisting international companies with matters related to their ventures in North Macedonia, including with employment issues and disputes. Also provides advice on outbound investments and administrative proceedings. Recent areas of activity include M&A transactions in the mining sector.

Chambers Europe (2019)
Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys - North Macedonia
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

One impressed source remarks: "They are efficient and always prepared to advise us on different areas of law. They are very reliable, communicative and have many years of experience."

Chambers Europe (2019)
Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys - North Macedonia
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

“Founding partner Georgi Dimitrov has a wide-ranging practice encompassing corporate, commercial and employment law. He also has experience in corporate governance issues.”

Legal 500 EMEA (2019)
Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys - North Macedonia
Leading Firms

“Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys is well experienced in dispute resolution, foreign direct investment, banking and finance, energy law, administrative law and employment matters.”

Legal 500 EMEA (2019)
Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys - North Macedonia
Leading Firms

“Georgi Dimitrov’s practice includes taxation, labor law, finance, commercial property developments and corporate governance issues”

Legal 500 EMEA (2019)
Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys - North Macedonia
Leading Firms

“Katarina Ginoska is a specialist in energy and international commercial contracts.”

Legal 500 EMEA (2019)
Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys - North Macedonia
Leading Firms

“Other experienced attorneys at law are Nadica Dimovska and Meri Ristancevska Pavlovska.”

Legal 500 EMEA (2018)
Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys - North Macedonia
Leading Firms

“The firm’s lawyers have experience in banking and finance, energy law, administrative law, labour law issues, and litigation. Highlights included advising a foreign energy company on the public procurement procedure for the purchase of a power plant, and assisting an international bank with project financing matters.”

Legal 500 EMEA (2018)
Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys - North Macedonia
Leading Firms

“Name partner Georgi Dimitrov is recommended for tax law, employment law, banking and finance, and contentious corporate governance issues. Dimitrov is also noted for real estate law, including commercial property developments.”

Legal 500 EMEA (2018)
Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys - North Macedonia
Leading Firms

“Katarina Ginoska is recommended for energy matters and international commercial law, particularly commercial contracts.”

Chambers Global (2017)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Serbia
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

“one of the best corporate lawyers in Serbia – business minded, solution-oriented and always capable of providing valuable legal advice which is tailored to client’s needs.”

Legal 500 EMEA (2017)
Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys - North Macedonia
Leading Firms

“Name partner Georgi Dimitrov has a strong reputation for handling corporate governance disputes, commercial property developments, tax and employment issues.”

Legal 500 EMEA (2017)
Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys - North Macedonia
Leading Firms

“Katarina Ginoska’s practice covers energy, corporate and commercial law, and she is particularly well versed in international commercial contracts.”

Legal 500 (2016)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Serbia
Real Estate & Construction

“sharp, to the point, and always able to support advice with practical examples.”

Legal 500 (2016)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Serbia
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

“one of the best in Serbia for sure with outstanding experience and knowledge in the field of M&A deals, which can hardly be matched in the Serbian market.”

Chambers Global (2016)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Serbia
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

“frequently mandated for cross-border M&A transactions, restructurings and bankruptcy matters, offering additional expertise in related labour law issues.”

Legal 500 (2016)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Serbia
Employment & Labor

“ability to minimize all the potentially conflicting situations and find a solution.”

Chambers Global (2016)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Serbia
Employment & Labor

“reliable, respect deadlines, and give solutions that are tailored to the client’s needs and have practical applications.”

Chambers Europe (2016)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Serbia
Competition / Antitrust

“Dr Dragan Gajin offers focused expertise in restrictive agreements and abuse of dominance matters.”

Legal 500 EMEA (2016)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Bosnia & Herzegovina
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

“Advokat Karabdic Kerim is well known in the market and has developed an impressive international client base.”

Legal 500 (2015)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Serbia
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

“a premium law firm noted for its bespoke legal service.”

Chambers Europe (2015)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Serbia
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

“experience in undertaking high-value transactional work in Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia.”

Chambers Europe (2015)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Serbia
Employment & Labor

“Slobodan Doklestić remains a well-known, experienced employment practitioner. He has expertise in a wide range of issues, including labour disputes, collective agreements, trade union negotiations and terminations. Lately, he has advised on numerous transactional labour matters.”

Legal 500 EMEA (2015)
Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys - North Macedonia
Leading Firms

“Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys is particularly well regarded for labour law and general litigation, and also handles corporate and commercial law, as well as some major projects. … Clients range from leading domestic companies to multinationals.”

Legal 500 EMEA (2014)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Bosnia & Herzegovina
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

“Advokat Karabdic Kerim acts for some large international clients, and attracts referral work from UK law firms. It worked alongside a London law firm in advising EBRD on loan agreements, and represented an UK client during its acquisition of a Bosnian company. … Name partner Kerim Karabdic is the key contact.”

Legal 500 EMEA (2014)
Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys - North Macedonia
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

“The firm has ‘an excellent local presence’ and regularly advises large domestic corporates in relation to transactions and litigation.”

Legal 500 EMEA (2014)
Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys - North Macedonia
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

“The ‘very experienced’ Georgi Dimitrov has a good reputation and has ‘significant knowledge across many different areas of law’.”

Legal 500 EMEA (2013)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Bosnia & Herzegovina
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

“Has been preparing the share purchase agreement and due diligence report for Qatari investors interested in a $100m energy-sector acquisition in Bosnia and Croatia; and has also been advising long-term client EBRD on three loan agreements with international banks. … Kerim Karabdic is the name to note.”

Legal 500 EMEA (2013)
Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys - North Macedonia
Leading Firms

“The firm has a particularly strong litigation team, and has recently represented a host of international companies in complex disputes before the courts. … The practice also covers banking and finance, commercial and tax matters.”

Legal 500 EMEA (2013)
Georgi Dimitrov Attorneys - North Macedonia
Leading Firms

“Georgi Dimitrov is a ‘great lawyer’, and well respected among peers.”

Chambers Europe (2019)
Doklestic Repic & Gajin - Serbia
Corporate, M&A and Commercial

Clients highlight Slobodan Doklestić of Doklestic Repic & Gajin for his "impressive knowledge and very proactive" approach. He acts for clients in the pharmaceutical, construction and agriculture sectors on M&A and corporate advisory matters.

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