About

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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

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General Business Law - Bosnia & Herzegovina
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Band 2
What the team is known for

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

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  • Karanovic & Partners advised Telemach on the corporate aspects of its acquisition of telecoms operators in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Nihad Sijerčić
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Nihad Sijerčić
Head of General Business Law
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Band 1

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."

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General Business Law

Nihad Sijerčić
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Nihad Sijerčić
Head of General Business Law
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Members

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Amina Đugum Brkanić

Lejla Ademović

Marija Pušić

Nihad Sijerčić

Nihad Sijerčić

Head of Department

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