General Business Law
Global Guide 2024 : Bosnia & Herzegovina
Band 2
About
Provided by Karanovic & Partners in cooperation with local lawyers
The practice offers unrivalled sector specific coverage to investors. The practice is a leader in the market because of its dedication, quality legal service, and in-depth understanding of the needs of its clients. The team has been involved in many of the largest and most complex transactions in the market and takes pride in its reputation as a transactional and corporate / commercial legal powerhouse.
The practice is more than a legal practice, with a top client portfolio. The professionalism and business integrity of its specialised team has allowed it to assume a leadership position in almost all areas of law. The practice provides advice at the highest professional level that is tailor-made to a client’s particular needs and requirements.
Areas in which the practice particularly focuses are: mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, privatisation, corporate, real estate, banking and finance, competition, energy and infrastructure, telecom, media and technology, employment, taxation, dispute resolution, restructuring and bankruptcy, intellectual property and healthcare.
The practice has its cooperating law offices in both entities, in Sarajevo, Banja Luka and Mostar, which enables it to be closer to its clients and policy makers as well as to be in depth with local regulations, providing better services to the clients. This makes a difference compared to other international law offices.
Chambers Review
Karanovic & Partners is a well-regarded regional law firm that provides expertise in regulatory, transactional and litigation matters. The law firm is particularly noted for its expertise in cross-border mandates. The lawyers frequently advise foreign investors on their ventures in Bosnia & Herzegovina, most notably in the energy, banking and life sciences sectors, as well as top international clients entering the Bosnian market. The team is also well placed to assist with real estate transactions, as well as competition matters.
Work Highlights
- Karanovic & Partners advised Telemach on the corporate aspects of its acquisition of telecoms operators in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Strengths
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"Karanovic & Partners has a great team which is always delivering very good, technical, proactive work."
"Its lawyers are collaborative and very fast in responding."
"Karanovic & Partners has a great team which is always delivering very good, technical, proactive work."
"Its lawyers are collaborative and very fast in responding."
Notable Practitioners
Nihad Sijerčić stands as a leading figure in the market and is regularly instructed by international clients to assist with corporate transactions, financing and restructurings as well as regulatory issues.
"I have never come to him with a question that he has not been able to answer and he is the most creative lawyer I have ever worked with."
"He has a wealth of experience in corporate and commercial matters."
Ranked Lawyers at
Karanovic & Partners in cooperation with local lawyers
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Members
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Clients
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ADP International Services
Addiko Bank
Amazon
Blockchain Coinvestors Acquisition Corp
Blockchain Convestor Acquisition Corp
Brilliant 3221 GmbH
Burger King
China Export Import Bank (CEXIM)
Dar al Arkan Property Development
DeepTech Solutions
Duferco Group
EBRD
EIB
EcoWind
Henkel
Mastercard
Microsoft
Mid Europa Partners
Oriflame
Pfizer
Philip Morris
Powerchina Resources Limited
Telemach
UniCredit Bank
United Group
Veritas AG
Via Media
Visa International
Wpd
Industries
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Automotive
Banks and Financial Institutions
Construction and Materials
Energy & Natural Resources
FMCG
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
IT, Telecommunications, Media
Infrastructure
Manufacturing
Real Estate
Retail