Energy & Mining
From strategic advice to permits and closing, at every stage of an energy or mining project.
- Led by
Dr Slobodan Doklestic- Team
- 1 lawyer
- Scope
- 10 services
- Published
- 28 articles
- Ranked by
- Legal 500 Green Guide
How we help
Our energy & mining department has extensive experience advising local and international companies, financial institutions, and technology providers in all areas of this constantly changing field of law.
We advise our clients with due diligence investigations, mergers and acquisitions, project financing, licensing processes and regulatory compliance. We assist in every stage of the project development process, from the preparation of strategic advice, to the final closing of contracts, obtaining required permits and implementing transactions.
Considering the complex regulatory framework and sensitivity of this sector, and having in mind that some of the biggest deals in the region have come from this sector, our professionals are deeply involved in all areas of this industry. This includes regulatory and financial aspects, licensing; tenders; construction; operational matters for renewable energy projects (such as wind farms, stored energy and others), desalination projects, and natural gas resources.
What we advise on
10 services in 4 groups.
Regulation and licensing
4 services
- Consultancy and legal opinions on energy & mining legislation and regulations
- Transactions before the Regulatory Authorities and the competent Ministries
- License transactions
- Consultancy on various components of energy markets such as generation, distribution, transmission, and retail
Investments, tenders and contracts
3 services
- Arrangement of energy investments
- Advising with regard to tender participation
- Drafting of agreements related to energy
Environment and disputes
2 services
- Consultancy on environmental law matters and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports
- Civil and administrative litigation
Mining
1 service
- Full support regarding mining projects, including mining registry research and transactions, permits and licenses, mining sector contracts and mining law consultancy.
Selected matters
As published in the firm’s news.
- 2023
Nordex Energy
Counsel to the turbine supplier and installer in Ivicom Energy’s EUR 155 million financing for the Krivaca power plant, Serbia. Shortlisted by CEE Legal Matters for Deal of the Year in Serbia.
Source: CEELM Deal of the Year: DRG Shortlisted in Two Jurisdictions, 8 March 2023
- 2022
BNBM, China
A EUR 50 million joint venture with the state-owned Ugljevik coal mine and thermal power plant (RiTE) to build a gypsum board factory in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Shortlisted by CEE Legal Matters for Deal of the Year in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Source: DR&G Advises Chinese BNBM on EUR 50 Million Joint Venture in Bosnia, 28 February 2022; CEELM Deal of the Year: DRG Shortlisted in Two Jurisdictions, 8 March 2023
Rankings
As published in the firm’s news, with the publisher’s edition.
Legal 500 Green Guide
EMEA, 2022 to 2024
legal500.com (opens in a new tab)- Recommended among firms advising on climate change and sustainability
- 2022: the only Serbian firm recommended; 2023: one of two firms from the Western Balkans
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