The Law Firm Matkovic & Partners (M&P/ MPLegal), with offices in Belgrade (Serbia) for European operations, Perth (Western Australia) for mining and energy operations, Beijing (China) for Asian and crypto operations, and Freetown (Sierra Leone) for African and mining operations, focuses on geological explorations of gold and copper and other critical minerals and mining operations in West Africa. The firm specializes in resolving complex legal and corporate matters, corporate and financial structuring, and dispute resolution.
Our team consists of leading legal experts from the Western Balkans (HQ in Serbia), EU, Asia, Africa, and Australia, with expertise in energy, geological explorations, and the exploitation of gold, copper, and other precious metals/ critical minerals essential for the green transition and achieving net-zero CO2 emissions. We also handle transactions (M&A), public-private partnerships (PPP), concessions, stock exchange law, banking and finance, real estate, aviation law, criminal, health, and medical law, human rights, strategic and digital planning, and corporate governance.
With extensive experience and a profound understanding of global geopolitical dynamics, legal and investigative tactics, as well as sophisticated knowledge of judicial instruments and procedures, we provide top-notch legal services. What sets us apart is our deep understanding of various industries and local opportunities, not just from a legal perspective but also from business, diplomatic, and technical angles. Our expertise spans industries such as geological explorations, mining, urban planning, and the development and monitoring of key infrastructure projects, including contracting, financing, and construction of mines, wind and solar power plants, thermal power plants, highways, advanced public garages, airports, ports, and port infrastructure. We also have extensive experience in aviation, both in flight operations and airport business development, as well as in key industries of the fourth technological revolution. One of our fastest-growing practice areas is telecommunications law (including EU toolbox for 5G security), which holds a significant portion of our portfolio from Beijing to Belgrade.
Our expertise also includes a thorough understanding of mutual legal assistance, enabling us to provide the most complex legal advice and offer the most effective solutions to the most challenging problems our clients face.
As part of our mission for development, advisory, innovation, research, and our commitment to social responsibility, we have established the first legal clinic in the region called “Logo Vox”. Through this clinic, we apply scientific interpretations of the law and promote the rule of law while training new generations of leaders in law, public administration, and business within the jurisdictions we operate.
We offer strength and agility through fast case analysis, issue comprehension, and efficient resolution of disputes and challenges. Our teams, partners, and associates bring talent, passion, and international experience in specialized areas, including experience in public functions and high corporate positions. This enables us to accurately assess and anticipate potential outcomes and obstacles that may impact our clients’ goals.
We leverage cutting-edge technologies of the fourth industrial revolution, including direct and indirect collaboration with Mr. Elon Musk and his products, to streamline compliance and enhance operational efficiency. We deliver innovative real-time solutions, enabling clients to recognize genuine opportunities, increase efficiency, reduce risks and costs, and improve outcomes.
Even though litigation is not our goal, when it occurs, we resolve it with a 100% success rate. Instead, we use innovative approaches to design practical, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions and strategies to achieve our clients’ business objectives — whether they are private, business, or governmental entities. We maintain close day-to-day collaboration with clients and provide transparent service fee arrangements and compensation for recommendation, “referral fee”, ensuring reliability, greater price predictability, and strong bonds with our business partners and clients.
Our clients receive dedication and personal support, where every case, no matter how small, deserves the attention of a responsible partner leading a broader team of associates and experts. We are characterized by accessibility, responsiveness, and efficiency. With technical expertise, a focus on various fields, and a network of specialized experts from academia and industry, our experience and international reach far exceed the capabilities of local and regional competitors. We represent a wide range of clients, with particular success in financial services, telecommunications, real estate, healthcare, environmental protection, and the energy sector.
One example of our success is our collaboration with General Electric, a leading American blue-chip corporation, assisting in the financing and construction of the first major wind farm in the Western Balkans. We also enabled Zijin Mining, one of the world’s largest gold producers, to acquire mining operations in Serbia from the Canadian company Nevsun through a transaction on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Additionally, we enabled one of the largest conglomerates in the field of construction, Shandong Hi-Speed Group Corporation, to close the financing and construction of the Milos Veliki highway (RS), as well as the closing of property-legal relations and complex negotiations with the City of Belgrade administration regarding the concession/public-private partnership financing, construction, maintaining, and managing underground garages in the territory of the City of Belgrade. We actively promote the business of electric vehicles, EV batteries, and legislative changes in WB6 through various industry and business associations. In addition to that, recently we have done a couple of major deals on Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) which are publicly and upon request available.
Clients engage us for guidance and strategic direction throughout the entire business cycle, from development and planning to the realization of new growth opportunities.
Intersectionality is an inseparable part of our business. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are key strategic priorities of our company. We are committed to a culture that fosters diversity, where every uniqueness is valued. We create an environment where everyone feels welcome and accepted. Our approach adapts to real local and regional needs to achieve goals together.
