Bio

Milos Velimirovic is the Managing Partner of the Belgrade office and the co-head of the firm-wide Financial Institutions sector. He regularly advises companies and financial institutions on issues associated with the regulation of the financial services sector and on M&A, data protection, project financing, and other general corporate matters. He is particularly active in investment funds regulatory matters and the fintech industry. He focuses on large-scale M&A transactions, joint ventures, and energy and project-related matters. With more than 15 years of experience in banking & finance, he participated in complex financial transactions of corporate clients, government, municipalities, and state-owned entities with a total value of over EUR 2 billion. Miloš is also a well-versed expert in data protection regulations. He assists in compliance matters and practical implementation of GDPR, data breach management, contracts, and data transfers in various industries, including hospitality, life sciences, financial services, banking, creative industries, automotive, and aviation. Before joining SOG Law Firm and Kinstellar afterwards, Miloš worked as the Head of the Public Finance Department, as well as a member of the Credit Committee at Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank, and the Finance Specialist at the World Bank Competitiveness and Jobs project. His combined education in law, finance, and business, as well as his background in banking, are essential in providing clients with comprehensive advice, mindful of each project's legal and commercial aspects. Moreover, his experience in public offices and position with the World Bank make him well-positioned to advise clients cooperating with public authorities and institutions. Miloš is a member of the General Assembly of the Central Depository and Clearing House of the Republic of Serbia.