Lauded as a 'market leader in competition,' Karanovic & Partners in cooperation with local lawyers' experienced team specialises in representing and advising an impressive roster of regional TMT conglomerates in antitrust and regulatory proceedings before the appropriate authorities. Team head and 'expert lawyer,' Nihad Sijerčić leads on the full range of competition and compliance-related matters across the SEE region, while Nihad Odobašić handles a range of antitrust compliance issues, abuse of dominance proceedings, and cartel issues. Advising foreign private investment firms and manufacturing companies in local merger clearances and joint ventures is another key strength of the team. Nevena Tomić Lučić is another key member of the team.
Competition in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Karanovic & Partners in cooperation with local lawyers
Practice head(s):
Nihad Sijerčić
Other key lawyers:
Nihad Odobašić; Nevena Tomić Lučić
Testimonials
‘They do everything very professionally and at the moment I have nothing to improve.’
‘Nihad Odobasic approaches the problem in a calm and professional way and helps to solve it.’
‘KP’s Bosnian team is a market leader in Competition. Enjoying great synergy with their regional network, they are able to deploy innovative legal strategies and leverage a broader awareness to punch well above their weight in a still relatively underdeveloped legal field in BiH.’
‘Nihad Sijerčić is not only an expert lawyer, but has a keen understanding of the business and market considerations, which he leverages to propose novel strategies and arrangements to counter any complaint or proceeding heading our way. Wouldn’t consider anyone else in this jurisdiction. Nihad Odobašić is a fine, up-and-coming lawyer, seeking to specialize in very sophisticated matters.’
Key clients
United Media S.à.r.l.
Telemach BH
Philip Morris
OBN
BC Partners
Saudi Arabian Oil Company
Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Via Media
Association of cable operators
Work highlights
- Advised United Group companies on their acquisitions of 10 cable operators in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the period 2015-today, including two potential acquisitions in the last year.
- Representing the Client in the proceedings with the Bosnian competition authority for individual exemption of their agreements on collaboration with South Korea’s tobacco and nicotine manufacturer KT&G.
- Advised OBN in proceedings before the Bosnian national competition authority against the Bosnian public broadcasting companies and a leading PR agency Media Pool.
Maric & Co Law Firm
Maric & Co Law Firm's market leading competition practice regularly represents a range of international and domestic clients before the national antitrust and competition courts of Bosnia and Hercegovina. Džana Smailagić-Hromić leads the team with Ezmana Turković, regularly handling merger control proceedings, abuse of dominance cases, and competition aspects of share and purchase agreements. Assisting with damage compensation, debts, and competition related cross-border transactional work, Maja Glisic is also recommended.
Practice head(s):
Dzana Smailagic-Hromic; Ezmana Turkovic
Other key lawyers:
Maja Glisic
Testimonials
‘A very strong and competent competition practice with a friendly face.’
‘Ezmana Turković is a well-rounded and very experienced Bosnian lawyer, with a strong focus on competition, which comes in handy in a small market such as B&H. Džana Smailagic–Hromic is an excellent lawyer, and a pleasure to work with.’
‘We have been cooperating very well with Maric Law in Bosnia and Herzegovina in several significant cases of regional importance and significant ramifications. They are very knowledgeable of the local processes and procedures and have been nothing but helpful to our team quite a lot. Our competencies are compatible and complementary, and our collaboration has proven highly effective for our clients. Their team is dependable, trustworthy and cooperative. They implement the agreed steps precisely and efficiently, and working with the team is always a pleasure. That is why they are our preferred partners in Bosnia and Herzegovina.’
‘The team, lead by Ezmana Turković, is very competent, responsive and up-to-date with local trends.’
‘Ezmana is very confident, reliable and responsive. She has great experience.’
Key clients
Raiffeisen Bank
Agrokor
CEMEX UK
M.T. Abraham Group
LG Electronics
Lufthansa Technik AG
Inditex S.A.
Akt.online Ltd
Telekom Srbija
Poljoprivrednik doo
Open Pass Limited
Fortenova Group
Work highlights
- Representing the Bank against a company who initiated the proceeding due to prohibited competition practice and agreement.
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz D.O.O. in cooperation with local lawyers
The competition practice at CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz D.O.O. in cooperation with local lawyers regularly advises on unfair competition and other regionally significant regulations. Jointly led by Andrea Zubović-Devedžić and Indir Osmić, the team advises significant domestic and foreign clients in merger control cases, and other competition aspects of cross-border acquisitions in various sectors including industry, life sciences, and TMT. Nedžida Salihović-Whalen and Ana Terzić are other key members of the team, assisting with transaction-related competition matters.
Practice head(s):
Andrea Zubović-Devedžić; Indir Osmić
Other key lawyers:
Nedžida Salihović-Whalen; Ana Terzić
Testimonials
‘CMS offers a truly market leader service in Bosnia with a team of seasoned legal professionals, who are familiar with the expectations of our business in terms of delivery of advice and project management. The local knowledge brought to the table by CMS’s attorneys has proved to be a valuable asset for our organization.’
Key clients
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.
Michelin
Medtronic
MID EUROPA Partners
Delhaize BV
Remho Beteiligungs GmbH
Nectar
Fresenius Medical Care
Work highlights
- Advising Michelin on competition law aspects of contractual relationships and distribution schemes in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Advising Akzo Nobel NV on acquisition of shares in the target company, as well as competition aspects in reliance of a complex legislative framework.
- Advising Wagner AG as a shareholder in a local automotive parts producing company on various competition matters regarding its contractual relationships with partners.
Moravcevic Vojnovic and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr
With extensive regional experience, particularly in Serbia and Bosnia, the competition team at Moravcevic Vojnovic and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr is led by Belgrade-based partner Srdjana Petronijević, handling multi-jurisdictional merger control and infringement cases. Head of the Bosnia office Minela Šehović is a ‘great professional with large experience in the competition area,’ whose work includes advising global and regional clients on merger control and merger clearances. Another key member of the team is Danijel Stevanović, who regularly advises national and international clients on competition law and FDI control matters.
Practice head(s):
Srdjana Petronijevic
Other key lawyers:
Danijel Stevanovic; Minela Šehović
Testimonials
‘Minela Šehović is a great professional with large experience in a competition area. It was pleasure working with such profound attorney at law, that brings our company closer to the business reputation we want to achieve. Minela gave huge contribution to that goal, and we will work with her and Schoenherr Sarajevo Office in future for sure!’
‘Good expertise and pleasant to work with.’
‘Minela Šehović provides good, practical advice and is on top of the matters.’
Key clients
Elektroprivreda Srbije
Thales Group
Hisense
Phoenix Pharma
United Group
UniCredit Bank d.d. Mostar
Unicredit bank a.d. Banja Luka
Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske
CIAK Group
Siemens AG Group
Nike
Nestle
Marbo
Ringier
Work highlights
- Advising Elektroprivreda Republike Srbije (EPS) on a broad range of services, including in obtaining merger clearances of Competition Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina and other competition authorities in the region regarding its acquisition of a 51% share in HES Gornja Drina.
- Advised Nike and Converse regarding distribution policy in the region.
- Advised the Thales Group in multiple proceedings challenging the public procurement of Bosnia and Herzegovina passport booklets.
Law Office Miljkovic & Partners
Spearheaded by Sead Miljković, the competition practice at Law Office Miljkovic & Partners has significant experience in representing clients before the competition councils of Bosnia and Hercegovina, and handling various EU law related competition matters. On the transactional side, the team handles merger control cases, and antitrust and abuse of dominant position issues in terms of contentious work. Bolstering the team with commercial law experience, Maja Simunac is also recommended.
Practice head(s):
Sead Miljković
Other key lawyers:
Maja Šimunac
Testimonials
‘I mostly work with partners Sead Miljković and Maja Šimunac. I have worked with Sead before and have always been pleased with the level of service he provided. He is upfront and business oriented, with a focus on solutions. We have also been pleased with level of services Maja has provided. She has strong drafting skills and is able to provide innovative solutions.’
‘Excellent collaboration with the whole team which supports us in a professional and timely manner. They are very thorough and willing to offer best possible solution.’
Key clients
EBRD
Unipromet
Brokers Team
Work highlights
- Representing Unipromet in the ongoing proceedings with the Competition Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina against Sarajevogas, Ministry and Sarajevo Cantonal Government.
- Representing client Brokers Team in the ongoing proceedings with the Competition Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina against the Federal Insurance Supervision Agency.