Practices
Commercial, Corporate, and M&A
Our team provides expert legal advice in commercial and corporate law, ensuring that businesses of all sizes in Bosnia and Herzegovina operate efficiently and in compliance with local regulations. With experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate structuring, joint ventures, and corporate governance, we have successfully assisted numerous domestic and foreign clients in concluding complex trade agreements. We have also supported a significant number of foreign clients and investors in establishing and expanding their businesses in Bosnia and Herzegovina, guiding them through the regulatory landscape and ensuring a seamless market entry.
Our clients trust us to provide top-quality legal advice on a wide range of corporate matters, from internal corporate structures and shareholder relations to the development and commercialization of products and services. Whether you are establishing or expanding local operations or distributing your goods and services internationally, we are committed to offering tailored solutions that meet your specific needs, ensuring long-term business success in a dynamic regulatory environment.
Competition
We provide comprehensive guidance in competition law, helping clients navigate issues related to anti-competitive practices, mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. Navigating the intricate web of competition regulations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as EU law, can be complex, but our team’s extensive expertise in competition law ensures that clients are well-prepared to meet legal requirements.
With experience in a wide range of cases—covering merger control, abuse of dominant position, horizontal and vertical agreements, and state aid matters—we have successfully represented clients in numerous high-profile cases before the Competition Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Our client-centric approach emphasizes compliance and strategic insight, enabling us to safeguard your competitive advantage in a dynamic regulatory landscape.
Intellectual Property
Our attorneys provide comprehensive legal services to safeguard your intellectual property (IP) assets, covering trademarks, patents, copyrights, designs, and trade secrets. With a deep understanding of both national and cross-border IP frameworks, we assist clients in all aspects of registration, enforcement, and protection of intellectual property rights. Our expertise spans a wide range of areas, including anti-piracy, e-commerce, domain names, brand development, licensing, software agreements, and prosecution of trademarks and designs.
We also have significant experience in the collective management of copyright and related rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina, having represented clients in numerous cases involving disputes between collective management organizations and users. Whether protecting innovations or managing complex IP portfolios, we ensure that your intellectual property is fully secured and strategically leveraged in Bosnia and Herzegovina and beyond.
Media and Technology
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, our firm provides cutting-edge legal solutions for clients in the media and technology sectors. We advise on data protection, privacy laws, digital content licensing, media regulations, and compliance with technological advancements, ensuring that your business is legally sound in the digital age. Our experience includes working with some of the largest companies in the media, telecommunications, and technology industries from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans region. We have successfully assisted clients in obtaining licenses from regulatory bodies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, supporting their compliance and growth in a complex regulatory environment.
Energy
We offer legal counsel in the energy and infrastructure sectors, providing comprehensive advice on regulatory compliance, project finance, public-private partnerships (PPPs), and environmental law. Our vast experience includes assisting both foreign and domestic clients investing in the energy sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
We have supported major energy projects in the country, including large wind parks, solar projects, and investments in the mining sector. Our services encompass full-scale assistance for clients in the energy sector, from obtaining all necessary licenses and concessions to negotiating agreements and facilitating the commercialization of their projects.
Employment
Our employment law practice encompasses all aspects of employer-employee relationships, ensuring comprehensive support for our clients. We assist with drafting employment and management contracts, creating internal rules and procedures required by employment laws in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and preparing for the termination of existing employment contracts.
Our experienced lawyers regularly advise a wide range of clients on employment matters, enabling us to deliver high-quality advice at the right moment while protecting the interests of both employers and employees. We also provide legal counsel on mandatory provisions of employment laws, safety at work regulations, and other labor-related issues. Furthermore, we assist clients during labor inspections and represent them in potential misdemeanor proceedings, helping to mitigate legal risks while fostering positive workplace environments.
Dispute Resolution
We offer effective dispute resolution services through litigation, arbitration, and mediation, aiming to resolve conflicts efficiently and strategically while protecting your interests, whether in court or through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Our goal is to achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing disruption to your business.
Our services include assisting clients with the choice of law and jurisdiction in international contracts, mediating disputes between parties, representation in litigations and administrative disputes, advising on settlement considerations. Additionally, we track costs incurred and offer precise estimates of litigation expenses, as well as enforce decisions made in or outside of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Data Protection
We provide comprehensive advice on data protection laws, guiding businesses in complying with local and EU regulations, including the GDPR. Our services encompass the development of privacy policies, handling data breaches, managing cross-border data transfers, and conducting risk assessments to safeguard sensitive information and protect against legal and regulatory risks.
We assist clients in establishing effective relations with the Data Protection Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina, ensuring GDPR compliance, and building robust controls and governance models. Additionally, we perform privacy impact assessments, evaluate processing operations, and implement models for effective responses to data subjects and public inquiries.
Regulatory Compliance
Our team guides clients through the intricate regulatory landscapes affecting diverse industries by providing tailored compliance programs, internal audits, and legal counsel on adhering to local, regional, and international regulations. Whether operating in finance, telecommunications, healthcare, or another highly regulated sector, we ensure your business meets all required standards.
Our practice offers comprehensive advisory and representational services to support successful regulatory compliance, risk management, and corporate governance across industries such as education, energy, environment, mining, health, pharmaceuticals, broadcasting, telecommunications, media, transportation, and waste trading. As regulatory requirements continue to evolve, they increasingly trigger compliance and liability matters in business transactions. We deliver both transactional and stand-alone advice, helping clients implement effective internal management systems and corporate governance structures to navigate these complex requirements confidently.
Tax Law
Our team offers expert tax advisory services, leveraging substantial experience in tax matters to assist clients with corporate tax planning, tax compliance, and dispute resolution with tax authorities. With a deep understanding of tax regulations, our advisors guide clients through the tax implications of business transactions, mergers, and acquisitions, helping them optimize tax efficiency and manage risks within the bounds of the law.