We are pleased to share that member firms of the Rivet:Net legal network have once again been recognised in the 2026 rankings by the world’s leading legal directories, Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, as leading firms in their respective jurisdictions.
In particular, we highlight the following member firms and individuals:
CROATIA – VUKMIR+ASSOCIATES
Founding partner Mladen Vukmir has once again been ranked in Band 1 for Intellectual Property/IT by Chambers Europe. Additionally, Aleksandar Bijelić and Tomislav Pedišić have been ranked in Intellectual Property/IT, with Tomislav Pedišić also recognised in Corporate/Commercial, both in Chambers Europe and Chambers Global.
The firm’s Corporate/Commercial department has further been recognised for its role in complex transactions, including acquisitions and cross-border projects, as well as for its practical, efficient, and client-focused approach.
In Legal 500, VUKMIR+ASSOCIATES achieved 13 rankings, including 5 firm rankings and 8 individual recognitions. Notably, the firm received Top-tier rankings in three key practice areas (Banking, Finance and Capital Markets; Corporate, Commercial and M&A; and Intellectual Property), as well as Tier 2 rankings in two areas (Dispute Resolution and Employment). The firm’s lawyers were also recognised as 4 Leading Partners, 2 Next Generation Partners, and 2 Leading Associates.
SLOVENIA – FATUR MENARD
FATUR MENARD has once again been ranked as a Leading Law Firm by Chambers Europe, with senior partner Andrej Fatur achieving Band 2 in Competition/Antitrust—marking an impressive 13 consecutive years of recognition. Helena Belina Djalil, ranked in Band 3, celebrates her 10th year of recognition in this field.
The firm has also been recognised as a leading firm in Slovenia by Legal 500.
SERBIA – STANKOVIC & PARTNERS / NSTLAW
Stankovic & Partners received 6 rankings in Chambers Europe, including one firm ranking in Dispute Resolution and five individual rankings across Dispute Resolution, Corporate/Commercial: Real Estate, and Employment.
In Legal 500 EMEA, NSTLAW achieved 8 team rankings across the following practice areas: Dispute Resolution, Banking and Finance, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Competition, Employment, Intellectual Property, Projects and Energy, and Real Estate and Construction. The Dispute Resolution team also received three individual recognitions, including a Leading Partner, a Next Generation Partner, and a Leading Associate.
Due to professional regulations in certain jurisdictions, we are unable to disclose full details of rankings in all territories. We extend our congratulations to all member firms and lawyers across the network for their well-deserved recognition. These results further reinforce Rivet:Net’s commitment to delivering high-quality, cross-border legal solutions across Southeast Europe.