Projects and energy in Bosnia & Herzegovina

CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz D.O.O. in cooperation with local lawyers is known for its track record acting for foreign investors on developments of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. The practice’s project financing expertise is one of its key strengths and it works closely with the banking and finance department. It is equally experienced advising on projects in industries including life sciences and ICT. Nedžida Salihović-Whalen and Indir Osmić co-lead the practice, advising on high-profile transactional and financing matters respectively. Associate Ana Terzić provides additional support.

Dimitrijevic & Partners is known in the market for its energy and infrastructure advice, acting for development banks, public sector developers and major infrastructure operators. It is particularly known for its specialist advice on road projects, handling large-scale public works both in Bosnia and throughout South Eastern Europe. The group also handles a number of construction disputes in the projects space. Davorin Marinković leads the team, advising on construction, procurement and the financing of major projects. Founder Stevan Dimitrijević and associate Nikola Markocevic are also recommended.

Law Office Miljkovic & Partners is well versed advising on major energy project mandates. The team provides contentious and advisory support on conventional and renewable energy projects, as well as on behalf of energy trading companies. Major infrastructure arbitrations feature in its caseload. Sead Miljković leads the team, with strengths including transactional work. Amar Bajramović is also recommended, in particular for his public sector procurement and regulatory work.

Wolf Theiss – in cooperation with local lawyers provides services to clients with projects in the renewable energy sector. It is best known for its transactional work, with experience advising on solar, wind, battery and power grid-related projects. It also has a strong project financing practice, led by practice head Naida Čustović.

Known for its broad range of sector expertise, Karanovic & Partners in cooperation with local lawyers covers all major project types in the Bosnian market. The team is particularly well versed in energy matters, with experience in construction, trading and procurement for conventional power, as well as a growing practice advising on renewable energy projects. Amina Đugum is known for her work facilitating foreign investment. Nihad Sijerčić leads the team, offering transactional expertise. Nihad Odobašić is also well regarded.

Maric & Co Law Firm‘s projects team is experienced in advising on developments in the broader infrastructure and energy sector. It represents a number of public and private clients, with a growing practice advising on renewable and energy transition-related projects. Project finance and foreign investment advice is another key area of work for the firm. Slaven Dizdar leads the team. He has particular strength advising on PPP and state infrastructure projects, as well as multi-jurisdictional matters.

Moravcevic Vojnovic and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr's team has been heavily involved in hydroelectric power projects, advising a number of public sector bodies on drafting, financing and transactional matters. Sarajevo-based Minela Šehović is particularly noteworthy for her advice to international investors. Belgrade-based practice head Matija Vojnovic is 'an outstanding regional leader for projects in the renewable sector'.