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Nedeljko Velisavljević

CEE Partner I Belgrade

Belgrade, Serbia
Podgorica, Montenegro
Languages
  • Serbian
  • English

Nedeljko Velisavljević is an experienced lawyer who joined CMS Belgrade in 2004. Prior to that, he worked at two renowned Serbian law firms, successfully representing international clients in various legal fields. He received his LL.M. degree from the Faculty of Law of the University of Belgrade. Nedeljko Velisavljević is head of the CMS Dispute Resolution team and is recognised as one of the leading litigation lawyers in Serbia.

He has gained extensive experience in litigation proceedings, dispute resolution, arbitration proceedings, white-collar defense & investigation matters, insolvency and restructuring matters, advising a number of companies with regard to potential and pending disputes, representing them before the courts of Serbia and Montenegro and other authorities.

Awards & Recognitions
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    “Nedeljko Velisavljević analyses cases from different aspects and has a vision of the next steps and different scenarios, taking into account potential risks.”
    Chambers European Guide 2025
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    “He thinks outside of the box and never fails to deliver. He is a strategic thinker.”
    Chambers European Guide 2025
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    “Nedeljko Velisavljević is calm, measured and always able to adapt the situation to the best interests of the client.” Dispute Resolution client, Chambers Europe 2024
    Dispute Resolution client, Chambers Europe 2024
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    “Nedeljko is highly professional and pleasant to work with.”
    Dispute Resolution client, Chambers Europe 2024
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    “Nedeljko Velisavljević and Ksenija Ivetić Marlović have tremendous knowledge, always have the right answers, and empathise personally with clients’ problems.”
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2024
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    “Nedeljko Velisavljević is an outstanding litigator – competent, open, and a pleasure to work with.”
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2024
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    “Nedeljko Velisavljević provides top-level support to his team – clear strategic guidance and well thought-out solutions that can be implemented pragmatically.”
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2024
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    “Nedeljko Velisavljević considers all possible scenarios, so as to achieve the best possible solution for the client.”
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2024
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    “Nedeljko Velisavljević is one of the top legal minds in Serbia. He is a true professional with an excellent focus on details, but with a sound commercial approach and easy-to-understand advice.”
    The Legal 500, 2023
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    “Nedeljko Velisavljević is an admirable human being and a pleasure to work with.”
    The Legal 500, 2023
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    “Nedeljko Velisavljević is really great; he is very good at predicting situations, always well informed about court practice, and willing to discuss all the issues.”
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2021
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    “Nedeljko Velisavljević simply doesn’t know how to lose a case.”
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2020

Memberships & Roles

  • Serbian Bar Association

Education

  • 1999 – Belgrade University, Faculty of Law (Serbia)
Practice Areas
Dispute Resolution Compliance Insolvency & Restructuring Corporate Crime

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