Under the experienced leadership of Andrea Zubović-Devedžić, RRH Legal d.o.o., member of the CMS network continues to excel in the field of banking and finance. In the wake of the Bosnian banking market receiving recognition of its stability, the firm has focused heavily on developing its regulatory financing practice. Issues include including advising and guiding banks on how to meet their capital requirements under the legislation. The firm has undoubtedly been a pioneer in the Bosnian market, leading the way in advising banks and financial institutions as to how they can meet these requirements, and even providing expert guidance to the regulator itself. The firm is similarly well-reputed for its expertise with syndicated and bilateral secured cross-border lending transactions, acquisition and leveraged financings, projects and real estate finance, and debt restructurings. Indir Osmić brings a further level of expertise to the team, carrying out further top shelf work in the fields of regulatory compliance and tax law, alongside public-private partnerships. With an enviable list of clients including international financial institutions such as the EBRD, the European Fund for Southeast Europe, and numerous leading European banks, the firm’s practice is further bolstered by its capability to advise under English law, one of the only Bosnian firms able to do so. Looking to the future, the firm is seeking to develop its ESG practice, and has zeroed in on “practical and pragmatic” as its bywords for advising clients. Sanja Voloder further supports the practice, advising international clients on legal issues related to investments and financing in Bosnia.

Sijercic & Partners boasts one of the leading banking, finance, and capital markets practices in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Practice head Nihad Sijerčić has been focused on the recent increase in attention from foreign investment banks in the jurisdiction, with a notable uptake in cross-border financings requiring the provision of security instruments from Bosnian entities. The firm has taken on several new clients, particularly in the payments industry, and has assisted with the introduction of several new products and services. This uptake has coincided with an increase in financings of energy projects across several municipalities in BiH. The firm’s expertise also extends to share deal and asset deal transactions, whilst Amina Đugum Brkanić brings a particular specialism in energy and infrastructure to the practice. Ferid Kapidžić departed the firm.

The ‘strong and cohesive’ Maric & Co Law Firm remains a market leading practice in Bosnia & Herzegovina for banking, finance and capital markets. As one of the firm’s core practice areas, the team are regularly engaged both by leading European financial institutions such as the EBRD, and by the biggest commercial banks in BiH, including those under foreign ownership. The practice has a wealth of experience in the sector, from working on the project financing of a solar power plant to representing most of the banks in BiH founded with foreign capital in a nationally significant tax case against the national indirect taxation authority, making it a truly full service powerhouse vehicle. Founding partner and industry veteran Branko Marić brings 40 years of experience and the full gamut of expertise, alongside the ‘exceptional’ banking specialised managing partner Nebojša Marić, who handles transactions related to securities custody and advises on sovereign guaranties and loan agreements.

Law Office Naida Custovic operates a 'fast, smart, focused, and results-oriented' regional banking and finance team. Managing partner Naida Čustović  leads the team, specialising in banking law, financial institutions and markets, corporate finance, and further financing aspects of restructuring and bankruptcy throughout the SEE. The team advises a multitude of European banks and financial institutions, negotiating loan agreements, issuing comprehensive legal opinions, and safeguarding restructurings. Čustović is assisted by Ilma Kasumagić, with experience in regulatory compliance and asset tracing, and Lamis Kulenović, who specialises in data protection.

Dimitrijevic & Partners operates a strong banking, finance, and capital markets practice from its Banja Luka office. The firm advises international and regional banks along with European financial institutions across a range of matters, including cross-border transactions, capital markets regulatory issues, and the refinancing of a major local retail group. The firm’s recent significant matters include advising a major Bosnian bank in respect of regulatory issues of its subsidiaries, advising the EBRD on a large loan to a public authority relating to energy efficiency measures, and advising a high profile consortium of major European banks on the multi-million euro acquisition financing of an investment firm in a telecoms portfolio purchase. The practice is spearheaded by founding partner Stevan Dimitrijević, with Nina Vještica leading the team on syndicated financings and cross-border refinancings.

dmb partners’s banking and finance team is well known in the BiH market for advising a diverse range of clients from financial institutions to local businesses, foreign investment firms and international banks. The firm has good expertise working on significant debt and project financings, with work being carried out across various industries including real estate, IT, construction, and mining. The firm has invested in collaborations with several BiH banks, and has put significant efforts into developing capacities for debt collection and damage recovery. The team also has particular expertise in securing high value financings for clients, and takes an active role in negotiating and executing contracts and ensuring regulatory compliance. Managing partner Dina Duraković has almost 20 years of experience in the industry, with expertise in coordinating teams from different jurisdictions in complex cross-border project financings. Duraković is supported by Merima Čarković-Karasalihović and Armin Hadžić, who specialise in working with insurance and debt-collection firms on regulatory matters.

Law Office Miljkovic & Partners' banking and finance team advises clients on corporate finance, project finance and financial restructurings, as well as advising on regulatory aspects for financial institutions. The firm’s clients include commercial, development, and investment banks, and financial institutions such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the practice recently advised ASA Group as investor in relation to the financing of the first private general hospital in Sarajevo. Managing partner Sead Miljković brings over 20 years of industry experience, with in-depth expertise in negotiating and drafting acquisition documentation for multi–jurisdictional projects.

Moravcevic Vojnovic and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr operates a banking, finance, and capital markets practice from its BiH office, advising a mix of global and regional banks and financial institutions across a range of issues. Recent matters include advising a major international bank in relation to a multi-million euro project finance loan for the development and construction costs of a solar power plant in BiH, and refinancing the facility for the development of the biggest shopping mall in Republika Srpska. The practice also advises the subsidiary banks of a major Bosnian bank on regulatory matters concerning competing voluntary public takeover offers. Team Matija Vojnovic  is based in Belgrade.

Law firm SAJIC carries out banking and finance matters from its office in Banja Luka. The firm has good experience advising clients in relation to financing projects for energy and renewables, such as a solar power plant, alongside providing comprehensive legal support for foreign banks, such as carrying out work for a reconstruction and development bank, securing insurance instruments, taking out liens on real estate, and issuing promissory notes. The firm’s other work includes facilitating the approval of credit lines for international financial institutions, and advising on share transfer agreements between regional companies and banks. Managing partner Aleksandar Sajic brings 20 years of experience to the practice, and is supported by Sanja Djukic.