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Corporate Law

Company law advice across the full business cycle — formation and capitalisation, governance, transactions, reorganisation and wind-down.

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Corporate law is the foundation on which companies grow safely in a market defined by competition, globalisation and fast-moving regulation.

Whether the client is an early-stage startup, a family business entering new markets or a multinational group operating across jurisdictions, corporate legal support is a condition of doing business well.

Companies face stricter regulatory requirements, complex mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and digital transformation. At the same time the global market brings opportunity: expansion, investment and joint ventures.

The Zunic Law corporate team draws on more than three decades of work with companies of every size and structure. Our aim is to give clients certainty, efficiency and predictability at every stage, from day-to-day operations to strategic decisions.

Key practice areas

What we handle

Twelve areas of work across governance, transactions and reorganisation.

01

General advisory and regulatory matters

  • Ongoing advice to management on day-to-day decisions and their compliance with the rules.
  • Internal acts, rulebooks and procedures that give the company clear operating guidance.
  • Monitoring of legislative change and briefing on new obligations and opportunities.
  • Advice on the rights and duties of shareholders, directors and company bodies.
  • Support in dealings with state authorities and regulators.
02

Corporate governance

  • Rules, practices and procedures for how the company is run.
  • Control and oversight mechanisms for the work of management.
  • Good governance standards aligned with domestic and international practice.
  • Protection of the interests of minority shareholders and founders.
  • Structures that make decision-making transparent and accountable.
03

Mergers and acquisitions

  • Legal support through the entire merger or acquisition process.
  • Advice on the optimal transaction structure and the consequences of each option.
  • Preparation of the agreements and documentation the transaction requires.
  • Negotiations with shareholders, creditors and regulators.
  • Analysis of transaction risk and the measures that reduce it.
04

Legal due diligence

  • Detailed legal review of a target company before purchase or investment.
  • Examination of contracts, assets, employment, tax obligations and other key areas.
  • Identification of potential legal and financial risk.
  • Measures to remove or mitigate what the review finds.
  • Modern technology tools for faster, more precise document review.
05

Spin-offs and company divisions

  • Advice on the legal and tax implications of dividing or spinning off part of a business.
  • Preparation of every act the reorganisation requires.
  • Support for management in communication with employees, shareholders and authorities.
  • The legal framework for transferring assets, liabilities and staff to newly formed entities.
  • Registration of the changes in the relevant registers.
06

Joint ventures

  • Structuring and negotiation of joint venture agreements.
  • Definition of the rights and obligations of every participant.
  • Mechanisms for profit distribution and cost allocation.
  • Protection of intellectual property and trade secrets within the venture.
  • Exit routes from the partnership and dispute resolution.
07

Corporate tax advisory

  • Analysis of the tax consequences of business decisions and transactions.
  • Planning of tax-efficient operating structures.
  • Advice on taxation in international business.
  • Preparation for tax audits and proceedings before the tax authorities.
  • Identification of available tax reliefs and incentives.
08

Capitalisation and financing

  • Share capital increases and the issue of new shares or stakes.
  • Advice on financing models — equity, debt, venture capital and private equity.
  • Investor agreements structured to protect the founders’ position.
  • Analysis of the effect of capitalisation on shareholders and the company.
  • Documentation for registration of the changes.
09

Credit agreements and negotiations with lenders

  • Preparation and negotiation of credit agreements and other financing arrangements.
  • Advice on the security a lending arrangement requires.
  • Analysis of the obligations that follow from bank agreements.
  • Restructuring of existing credit obligations.
  • Protection of the client’s position in negotiations with creditors.
10

Liability and damages in business

  • Advice on the duties and liability of directors and board members.
  • Representation of companies in damages proceedings.
  • Internal procedures that reduce the risk of disputes.
  • Review of contractual obligations to prevent disputes arising.
  • Negotiation of out-of-court settlements to limit cost and reputational risk.
11

Banking advisory

  • Advice on regulatory questions in banking and financial services.
  • Support in negotiations with banks and financial institutions.
  • Relations with payment institutions and financial service providers.
  • Legal aspects of fintech business models.
  • Compliance with payment services and foreign exchange legislation.
12

Restructuring, liquidation and insolvency

  • Advice where the company is in operational difficulty.
  • Restructuring plans and negotiations with creditors.
  • Representation in liquidation and bankruptcy proceedings.
  • Advice on the transfer of assets and liabilities during liquidation.
  • Protection of the rights of shareholders, employees and creditors in a crisis.
How we work

What working with us looks like

Four stages, from the first workshop to continuing support.

01

Discovery workshop

We analyse the business model and the client’s objectives.

02

Compliance assessment

We identify the regulatory and legal risks that apply.

03

Implementation

We prepare contracts, internal acts and transaction structures.

04

Operational support

Continuing advice and representation before regulators and courts.

Track record

Selected matters

A sample of recent work in the sector.

M&A

Acquisition of a Serbian startup

Advised an international company acquiring a Serbian technology startup.

Reorganisation

Restructuring of a family business

Division of business lines and transfer of ownership within the family.

Joint venture

Cross-border IT venture

Established a joint venture between a domestic and a foreign company in the IT sector.

Wind-down

Voluntary liquidation

Ran the liquidation procedure for a company that had ceased trading.

What Clients Ask Us Most

Do small companies need a corporate lawyer?

Yes. Small and medium companies face the same important legal questions as large ones: incorporation and the choice of legal form, contracts with partners, capitalisation and investment, and tax obligations.

Management of a smaller company also carries statutory responsibility, so legal support matters in preventing mistakes that lead to personal liability for directors or founders. Early advice helps small firms avoid costly disputes and build stable foundations for growth.

How long does a merger or acquisition take?

It depends on the size of the transaction, the complexity of the business and the regulatory procedures involved. Smaller transactions can close within a few months; larger and more complex ones usually take a year or more.

The process covers negotiations, due diligence, preparation and agreement of the transaction documents, regulatory approvals and implementation. Speed usually depends on how well the legal and financial side was prepared in advance.

What does due diligence involve?

Due diligence is a detailed legal, financial and tax review of a target company carried out before an investment or purchase decision.

The legal review covers constitutional documents, contracts, corporate records, the status of assets, employment, regulatory compliance and potential litigation. The result is a report that lets clients negotiate from an informed position and reduces the risk of surprises after closing.

Does Zunic Law act on international transactions?

Yes. Our team has substantial experience in cross-border transactions and works with partner firms across Europe and beyond where a matter spans several jurisdictions.

That includes aligning local rules with international standards, coordinating due diligence in multiple countries and preparing documentation that is valid in different legal systems.

What happens if a company runs into financial difficulty?

Speed matters. We support negotiations with creditors on rescheduling debt, help prepare and implement a restructuring plan, and advise on the options available under insolvency and liquidation legislation.

In some cases the aim is to stabilise the company and continue trading; in others, to organise a controlled liquidation with the smallest possible loss for owners and creditors. We pay particular attention to the liability of directors and board members.

Next step

Let’s talk about your corporate matter

Tell us what you are forming, acquiring or reorganising and we will map what applies.

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