Leading Associates

Commercial, corporate and M&A in Bosnia & Herzegovina

Maric & Co Law Firm

Covering the full spectrum of corporate and commercial law matters, Marić & Co Law Firm stands out for its track record in significant transactions such as M&A, strategic investments and reorganisations. The group’s stellar client list includes major multinational corporations, leading local businesses and state-owned companies. Spearheading the team, Bojana Bošnjak-London handles the full spectrum of mergers, demergers, joint ventures and takeovers. Founding partner Branko Marić is another active member of the group, with over 50 years of experience advising domestic and international clients. At an associate level, Tajana Batlak-Voloder is geared to support in corporate and immigration issues, including acquisitions and restructurings.

Praxisleiter:

Bojana Bošnjak-London


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Branko Marić; Tajana Batlak-Voloder; Arijana Hadžiahmetović-Softić


Referenzen

‚The team has demonstrated a deep understanding of the local corporate and regulatory landscape, as well as the practical nuances that come with navigating complex shareholder relations.‘

‚Their handling of sensitive minority shareholder issues has been both strategic and highly effective, balancing assertive legal positioning with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach.‘

‚What has truly distinguished the firm—beyond its technical expertise—is the quality and dedication of the individuals we work with. Two professionals, in particular, have made a lasting impact: Bojana Bošnjak-London and Arijana Hadžiahmetović-Softić.‘

Kernmandanten

Technip


LIDL


Glovo


JYSK


DDC MLS


M.T. Abraham Group


Hilti


Porsche BH


Inditex S.A.


Coca Cola HBC BH


Adriatic Metals PLC


Fortenova Group d.d.


SECO S.p.A.


Viesmann


Greco Insurance Holding


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Fortenova Group on all aspects of its refinancing.

RRH Legal d.o.o., member of the CMS network

RRH Legal d.o.o., member of the CMS network is frequently sought out by foreign investors seeking to enter the Bosnian and Herzegovinian market. The practice has extensive experience advising clients in mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganisations and joint ventures. The team also ensures regulatory compliance and conducts legal due diligence. The group is co-led by Andrea Zubović-Devedžić and Indir Osmić, both with extensive experience in complex corporate transactions. Zubović-Devedžić is a key contact for financial institutions in corporate governance and shareholder agreements, whilst Osmić advises clients in the TMT, energy and construction sectors.

Praxisleiter:

Andrea Zubović-Devedžić; Indir Osmić


Referenzen

‘Very hands-on, partner-led advice.’

‘Excellent communication.’

‘The team was happy to attend meetings on site and at other locations, which made it very convenient for clients.’

Kernmandanten

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)


Finance in Motion


European Fund for Southeast Europe


Green for Growth Fund


ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd.


Sportradar AG


International Finance Corporation


Sijerčić & Partners

Sijerčić & Partners’ wide-ranging practice encompasses complex and high-value corporate transactions, due diligence and corporate governance. The team has extensive M&A experience across sectors such as telecommunications, tobacco, energy and IT.  At the helm of the practice, Nihad Sijerčić is well versed in assisting clients on structuring, negotiating and implementing domestic and cross-border corporate and asset transfers. Amina Đugum Brkanić was promoted to partner in March 2025, and has in-depth knowledge of financial markets transactions. Minela Šehović joined the team in February 2025 from Moravčević Vojnović and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr.

Praxisleiter:

Nihad Sijerčić


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Amina Đugum Brkanić; Minela Šehović


Kernmandanten

United Group


Philip Morris


International Finance Corporation


Interenergo


Henkel


Microsoft Corporation Inc.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Interenergo in further investments in energy sector.
  • Advising International Finance Corporation in the structuring of a single PPP contract to entail the design, finance, rehabilitation, expansion, operation, and maintenance of the existing wastewater treatment facility Butile and the development of the sludge management facilities.
  • Advising United Group on their potential sale of Telemach BH.

Dimitrijević & Partners

The commercial, corporate and M&A department at Dimitrijević & Partners advises clients in highly regulated sectors such as energy and telecommunications. Recent work includes assisting in sales, acquisitions, regulatory compliance and commercial contracts. The group is also well placed to provide regional support through the South East Legal Alliance. The practice is led by 3 partners: Stevan Dimitrijević excels in M&A and general corporate matters, Davorin Marinković has in-depth knowledge of the energy sector, and Nina Vještica advises clients on market entry and expansion of international companies into Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Praxisleiter:

Stevan Dimitrijević; Davorin Marinković; Nina Vještica


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Đorđe Dimitrijević


Referenzen

‘They possess exceptional knowledge in this area, and combined with very good communication, this makes them one of the most prominent and well-known firms in the local market.’

‘Đorđe Dimitrijević is one of the best young lawyers in Banja Luka. He has very good knowledge in a wide range of legal areas. Also, his very friendly approach makes it easy to work with him.’

Kernmandanten

Dundee Precious Metal Inc


Ribnjak Janj


EMT Elektro inženjering d.o.o.


Sagehi Equity Fund Itd


Evin d.o.o.


PSI CRO d.o.o.


Star Import d.o.o.


Metago d.o.o. Banja Luka


Triglav osiguranje


Devtech d.o.o.


PepsiCo


Celex, Banjaluka


Colgate Palmolive


Hennes & Mauritz ab


ZUB International Medical Center


Heidelberg Materials Cement BiH d.d.


Met Holding


Alumil, Aluminium Industries SA


Mlijekoprodukt d.o.o.


Obsidian Group


Pepco Poland


Pepco BH


Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Srpska


Vitinka a.d. Zvornik


MKD Mikrofin


Mona d.o.o. Banja Luka


Viva Co.


Osborne Clarke LLP


Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH


KNJAZ MILOŠ A.D.


ROST ŠPORT d.o.o.


MAHLE Electric Drives Slovenija d.o.o.


BDV Batarelo Dvojkovic Vuchetich d.o.o.


Bird & Bird LLP


ELAS metalexpert export-import d.o.o. Banja Luka


ECOMEX doo Beograd


Jadek i Pensa


SOG


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Dundee Precious Metals on the acquisition of a mining project in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Advising Pepco BH on regulatory compliance and commercial contracts.
  • Advising Hennes & Mauritz on the opening of their third store in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Law Office Miljkovic & Partners

The commercial, corporate and M&A practice at Law Office Miljković & Partners maintains a strong position in the market for cross-border and domestic transactions. Managing partner Sead Miljković has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating acquisition documentation for multi-jurisdictional transactions, whilst Amar Bajramović is a name to note for transactions involving joint stock companies and securities market. Maja Šimunac is geared to support clients with corporate, operational, regulatory and business aspects concerning their position in the local market.

Praxisleiter:

Sead Miljković; Amar Bajramović; Maja Šimunac


Referenzen

‘This practice is distinguished by its client-first approach and proactive problem-solving.’

‘Clients can expect a highly responsive team that combines deep experience with practical, tailored solutions.’

‘Their expertise and unique market insight ensure exceptional value, and they could arguably command higher fees given the quality of their work.

Kernmandanten

HTEC Group


EMX Royalty Corporation


EBRD


Regional Cooperation Council


dm drogeriemarkt


LC Waikiki Group


ASA Prevent Group


NOTUS Energy


CNE


Addiko Bank


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising CNE on a cross-border transaction involving the acquisition of two wind power plants.

Law Office Mirna Milanović-Lalić

Law Office Mirna Milanović-Lalić has a notable emphasis on corporate and M&A work, with a proven track record in joint ventures, shareholder agreements, restructuring and shares buy-outs and negotiations. The group advises on all stages of transactions, such as due diligence and share purchase agreements. The team is led by partners Mirna Milanović-Lalić and Jasmina Suljović: Milanović-Lalić offers a wealth of experience advising international and domestic clients on cross-border investments and complex regulatory frameworks, whilst Suljović is a key contact for technology startups, investors and financial institutions.

Praxisleiter:

Mirna Milanović-Lalić; Jasmina Suljović


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Isak Panjeta


Referenzen

‘What sets Jasmina Suljović apart is her ability to combine strong legal expertise with a practical understanding of our business needs, always providing solutions that are both precise and pragmatic.’

‘Mirna Milanović-Lalić is an excellent lawyer. She has lots of experience and is recognised in the market, with a broad international practice including M&A, dispute resolution and regulatory advice.’

‘Jasmina Suljović is great to work with! She is quick, has excellent attention to detail, and provides high-quality responses. She is very well-versed in compliance issues and corporate deals. She is great under pressure and can handle complex situations in a timely and business-friendly manner.’

Kernmandanten

Vitapur d.o.o.


Intras d.o.o.


ASCO Group International GMBH


Privee d.o.o.


Telemach BH d.o.o.


Mattoni BH d.o.o.


Networks INT


Mozaik Foundation


Car Rental d.o.o.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Vitapur d.o.o. on the revision of its corporate governance framework.
  • Advised Intras d.o.o. on ongoing cross-border corporate governance and commercial structuring matters.

dmb partners

The team at dmb partners covers a wide array of matters related to M&A, group reorganisations, employment structuring and regulatory matters. The practice has in-depth knowledge of sectors such as banking, insurance, manufacturing and IT, and also assists clients with ongoing corporate and commercial work. Dina Duraković leads the team from Sarajevo, focusing on structuring and negotiating financing arrangements, regulatory compliance, and executing transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Dina Duraković


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Elma Veledar Arifagić


Referenzen

‚dmb partners stands out for combining strong legal expertise with a client-focused and commercially minded approach.‘

‚The team is highly responsive, proactive, and skilled in managing complex matters.‘

‚Compared to other firms, they distinguish themselves through collaboration, transparent billing, and the use of modern technology that enhances efficiency and service quality.‘

Kernmandanten

ASEE Group in BiH


ArcelorMittal Zenica, d.o.o.


Inditex Group in Bosnia and Herzegovina


Molson Coors BH d.o.o.


IGEPA BH d.o.o. Sarajevo


BINGO d.o.o. Tuzla


Lidl BiH d.o.o.


ASA Banka d.d.


Klika d.o.o. Sarajevo


Ekopak d.o.o. Sarajevo


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised ArcelorMittal Zenica on the legal and regulatory aspects of the permanent closure of its coke plant, including environmental compliance, regulatory engagement, and employee reorganisation planning.
  • Advised IGEPA BH d.o.o. Sarajevo on post-acquisition corporate integration, including reorganisation planning, management restructuring, regulatory filings, and consolidation of branch operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Doklestic Repic & Gajin

Doklestic Repic & Gajin’s Bosnian corporate team operates out of its Banja Luka office, led by Bojan Peulic. As a result, the group has strong regional capabilities and is well-placed to advise on multi-jurisdictional projects in the Adriatic region. The team has strong knowledge of the tobacco, automotive, finance and construction industries, and recent work includes assistance in M&A, joint ventures and corporate governance.

Praxisleiter:

Slobodan Doklestic; Bojan Peulic; Dragan Gajin


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Dejan Peric


Referenzen

‘Slobodan Doklestic stands out as a visionary leader and a trusted advisor. His strategic thinking, deep understanding of corporate law, and ability to anticipate and mitigate legal risks have been invaluable to our business.’

‘Bojan Peulic knows the Bosnian market inside out. He’s practical, responsive, and great at handling local complexities.’

‘Bojan Peulic is a leading corporate lawyer providing strategic, business-focused advice and exceptional expertise in complex transactions and corporate governance.’

Kernmandanten

Adecco


Beijing New Building Materials Plc.


Philip Morris


Nelt Co.


MOL Group


Tarkett


NELT & CO.


Medicover / Synevo Laboratories


Hewlett Packard Inc.


Shamrock Trading Corp.


Istrabenz Plini


Pernar Staklo


Multiplier Technologies


VIRGIN PULSE


UniCredit Bank


NLB Bank


Saint Gobain


DT Termo


NIS Oil & Gas Industry


Addiko Bank


Fortis Group


Krajina Insurance Co.


GALOP


Tandi Intelligence


PH International


Republic of Slovenia


tool-e-byte GmbH


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Beijing New Building Materials Plc. on a joint venture project in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Advised Medicover on the acquisition of a local target company in Bosnia.
  • Advised Philip Morris on legal and regulatory matters related to their business operations in Bosnia.

Law firm SAJIĆ

Law firm SAJIĆ is home to a well experienced commercial, corporate and M&A team, led by Aleksandar Sajic, Nataša Krejić and Sanja Đukić. The group has a proven track record advising foreign investors on energy and infrastructure projects, in addition to due diligence analysis regarding M&A. It has particular strength in the banking, insurance, telecommunications and energy sectors, and assists with financial transactions, regulatory issues, contracts and litigations.

Praxisleiter:

Aleksandar Sajić; Nataša Krejić; Sanja Đukić


Referenzen

‘The firm showed very good knowledge about corporate matters, with a review of internal corporate documents and rulebooks.’

‘Sanja Đukić is always highly professional, and her support was always delivered in a timely manner.’

‘Every task has been followed through in an efficient and timely manner.’

Kernmandanten

Ananas E-Commerce d.o.o.


Qinshift d.o.o.


Nokia Solutions/Networks d.o.o.


Diopta d.o.o. Beograd


Ru4m d.o.o. Beograd


Metal d.o.o. Gradiška


China Gezhouba Group Company Limited


The Export-Import Bank of China


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Ananas E-Commerce on market entry into Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Advised China Gezhouba Group Company Limited on the acquisition of the SPP Trebinje 2 solar power plant through a share transfer from a Bosnian state-owned company, with the Republic of Srpska providing a loan guarantee.
  • Advised Metal d.o.o. Gradiška on an M&A and share transfer.

Law Office Naida Custovic

Law Office Naida Čustović is a reference in the market for all stages of mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructuring, with a particular emphasis on clients in the financial services, energy and infrastructure sectors. The group also excels in day-to-day governance, compliance, and M&A related conflicts. The team is led by Naida Čustović, who stands out for her knowledge of joint ventures, takeovers and corporate restructuring. Čustović is supported by Lamis Kulenović.

Praxisleiter:

Naida Čustović


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Lamis Kulenović


Kernmandanten

DeepIntent


ArcelorMittal


Adriatic Metals


Apple


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising ArcelorMittal on a cross-border divestment of their operations in BiH, including the steel factory in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and a mine in Republika Srpska.
  • Advising Adriatic Metals on its recommended acquisition by Dundee Precious Metals Inc.