Law Office Miljkovic & Partners > Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina > Firm Profile

Law Office Miljkovic & Partners
Vrazova 8
71000 SARAJEVO
Bosnia & Herzegovina

Bosnia & Herzegovina > Real estate, construction and projects Tier 1

The construction practice at Law Office Miljkovic & Partners is instructed by a number of foreign investors and public companies in advising on ICC arbitrations, and various financing projects. The team is also active in representing a number of clients in claims for damages and compensation of damages disputes. Sead Miljković leads the practice, handling large scale and complex property acquisitions and investments, and advising on due diligence in real estate and construction projects. Amar Bajramović advises on securities and enforcement proceedings over real and movable property, while Maja Simunac focuses on real estate and construction in the energy sector.

Practice head(s):

Sead Miljković

Other key lawyers:

Amar Bajramović; Maja Šimunac

Testimonials

‘The team is very professional and solution oriented. They have experience and specific knowledge in this particular industry that not many local law firms do.’

‘We are working mostly with Maja Šimunac. She is very skilled, responsive and pleasant to work with. Highly recommended.’

‘I worked exclusively with partner Amar Bajramovic, who assisted our firm as co-counsel in a complex construction arbitration between an Italian contractor and a Bosnian public entity. The construction contract was governed by Bosnian law. Amar provided advice on some Bosnian law issues (e.g. statute of limitation and time bar). Amar is also assisting in the proceedings concerning the recognition and execution of the arbitral award, which was eventually in favour of the Italian client.’

‘Law Office Miljkovic & Partners has hands on approach to the client needs. Communication is seamless and availability is never in question. Law office is very detailed and thorough in researching client’s case until it finds the best approach and advantage points for the client case.’

‘They understand our business and industry and are able to provide legal services based on such understanding of business and our needs combines with the legal knowledge of real estate matters. Moreover, their lawyers are very experienced in negotiations which we find very useful in cases of issues with our partners and landlords. As a firm they are easy to work with and we have overall very pleasant and efficient cooperation.’

‘Amar Bajramović is efficient and provides practical and upfront advice, without overcomplicating. I also work a lot with managing partner Sead Mijković who is extremely solution oriented. In my opinion they both stand out, not only within the firm but also on a market. They spend time on the matter and are always available to the client. 

 

Key clients

Public Company Ceste FBiH

STRABAG

IVICOM

Enna Group

ASA Group

EBRD

Generale Costruzioni Ferroviarie S.p.A.

Work highlights

  • Advising ASA Group as Investor in relation to FIDIC based contract with the Strabag for project of first private general hospital in Sarajevo.
  • Engaged by EBRD to advise public company Motorways of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in project of financing motorway section.
  • Advising The China-Africa Fund for Industrial Cooperation in relation to financing documentation.

Bosnia & Herzegovina > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2

Law Office Miljkovic & Partners‘s banking and finance team services a broad client list including commercial, development, and investment banks, as well as various other financial institutions. the team also advises on project financing in the infrastructure sector, enforceability of securities in renewables, and complex debt structuring matters. Sead Miljković leads the team with expertise in regulatory matters, while Amar Bajramović leads on due diligence and liquidation matters.  

Practice head(s):

Sead Miljković

Other key lawyers:

Amar Bajramović; Maja Šimunac

Testimonials

‘The office seems very coordinated as a team. We have not noticed any shortcomings when one of the colleagues is absent, but communication continues as if everyone is knowledgeable about everything. They have a wide range of knowledge and capabilities for each area, and in more complicated cases they contribute to the solution of the problem together.’

‘Having in mind that we have our in house legal department we are using services of Law Office Miljković and Partners for highly complex legal matters. The team is more than competent to handle such matters, they have experience and knowledge and we always feel very confident when engaging them. I would say that their approach stands out. They are solution focused, quick in responding and extremely dedicated. Such level of service is rarely found in local companies, and international ones offer very high rates and usually do not have that strong individuals locally. The entire team is very r efficient and able to go extra mile.’

‘I mostly work with partners Sead Miljković, Amar Bajramović 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 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. I have also been working previously with Amar Bajramović, very good and experienced lawyer. His approach stands out, he is out of the box thinker and it has always been great pleasure to work with him.’

Key clients

EBRD

Addiko Bank

Prevent Group

ASA Group

Work highlights

  • Advising public company Motorways of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in project of financing motorway section, which is part of Corridor Vc.
  • Advising Client in relation to financing documentation, in particular facility agreement and various security agreements.

Bosnia & Herzegovina > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

The corporate and commercial practice at Law Office Miljkovic & Partners is renowned in the market for advising an impressive roster of clients on the full range of corporate and commercial matters in various highly regulated sectors. The team regularly advises commercial, investment, and development banks, and other financial institutions with 'exceptional expertise.' Sead Miljković, Amar Bajramović, and Maja Simunac jointly lead the team, handling significant M&A projects, multijurisdictional transactions, and public procurement related matters. Handling arbitral proceedings in investment related damages, disputes before local courts, and international arbitration in the hospitality sector are other key strengths of the team.  

Practice head(s):

Sead Miljković; Amar Bajramović; Maja Šimunac

Testimonials

‘Each of them sometimes stepped in and provided support and a solution to the problem in the short time we had. It is difficult to single out just one person.’

‘The team is more than competent to handle complex legal matters, they have experience and knowledge and we always feel very confident when engaging them. I would say that their approach stands out. They are solution focused, quick in responding and extremely dedicated. Such level of service is rarely found in local companies, and international ones offer very high rates and usually do not have that strong individuals locally. The entire team is very responsive and efficient and able to go extra mile.’

‘I mostly work with partners Sead Miljković, Amar Bajramović 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 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. I have also been working previously with Amar Bajramović, very good and experienced lawyer. His approach stands out, he is out of the box thinker and it has always been great pleasure to work with him.’

‘The firm placed a strong emphasis on understanding and meeting the unique needs of each client.’

‘The team demonstrated exceptional expertise in their respective areas of law.’

‘I worked with Amar Bajramović and Maja Šimunac. They both took the time to build strong relationships with client, ensuring that they felt heard and valued throughout the legal process. Each attorney was well-versed in the nuances of their practice area, allowing for a deep understanding of the legal landscape.’

‘The team offers practical solutions and are very professional. ’

‘Amar and Maja are the team members I was working with and both proved to be efficient, honest and detailed in their approach. ’

Key clients

HTEC Group

Insteršped

EBRD

Regional Cooperation Council

dm drogeriemarkt

LC Waikiki Group

ASA Prevent Group

Work highlights

  • Advising HTEC Group in relation to acquisition of Mistral Techologies one of the leading software engineering companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnia & Herzegovina > Competition Tier 3

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.

Bosnia & Herzegovina > Intellectual property Tier 3

Amar Bajramović spearheads the IP practice at Law Office Miljkovic & Partners, handling a range of IP related matters including trademark registrations, infringements, and transfer of shares issues. The team’s client roster includes both domestic and international companies.  

Practice head(s):

Amar Bajramović

Testimonials

‘In this sector we are collaborating mostly with Amar Bajramović. He is very reputable IP lawyer in the market. Amar is very focused on solving the issue, quite creative and pleasant to work with.’

‘They provide each assignment is treated seriously and by an appropriate seniority and expertise. The team ensures that assignment proceeds expeditiously, and in a professional matter.’ 

‘Staff always reliable and responsive. Deadlines respected! each assignment results with problems solving. ’

Key clients

dm drogeriemarkt

LC Waikiki Group

Good Game Global d.o.o.

RCC – Regional Cooperation Council

HTEC

Work highlights

  • Advising drogerie marktregarding the registration of a trademark UVIJEKPOVOLJNO.
  • Advising HTEC Inc in relation to intellectual property aspects in relation to takeover of shares of Mistral technologie.
  • Advising the Regional Cooperation Council regarding the registration of a trademark Balkathon.

The firm: Law Office Miljkovic & Partners was established in 2005 by the present managing partner of the firm, Sead Miljkovic, as a single-lawyer law firm, co-operating with an international law firm. In 2014, Mr Miljkovic decided to team up with Amar Bajramovic, and the firm began to grow. The firm’s practice historically focused on commercial and corporate law, serving international companies active in Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H). Industry-wise the firm’s practice concentrated on clients active in the energy, telecommunications, pharmaceutical, food and automotive industries.

Areas of practice
Business law: the firm is dedicated to serving the requirements of businesses large and small, with attorneys who have experience in various industries and have advised on privatisations, acquisitions and sales of businesses. The focus of the practice over the past decade has been on projects in the energy, telecommunications and infrastructure fields.

Energy and projects: since 2005 the firm’s lawyers have been engaged in all major energy projects in B&H. They regularly advise all major energy companies active in B&H on both conventional and renewable energy projects, as well as companies involved in trade of electricity.

Real estate: the firm advises clients on all legal aspects of their real estate business, including loan agreements and securities, enforcement proceedings over real and movable property, asset transactions, concessions and others.

Competition and antitrust: the firm has represented clients in some of the most challenging competition and antitrust matters in B&H since the competition authority was set up in 2005. Managing partner Sead Miljkovic has particular expertise in national and EU competition law matters and has advised on the imposition of fines, distribution agreements, competition concerns related to energy and telecommunications projects, civil litigation and everyday compliance counselling.

Banking and finance: the firm has worked with all types of businesses to help them negotiate, structure and document their financial needs in all forms. It advises on corporate finance, project finance, financial restructuring and regulatory aspects for financial institutions.

Insolvency and restructuring: the practice has experience representing both secured and unsecured creditors and debtors, as well as insolvency professionals, on the full spectrum of insolvency matters, regardless of complexity or location. The firm’s experience allows it to give clients a swift assessment of their risks and develop a recovery plan.

Employment: the practice focuses mainly on the issues clients face in their day-to-day business operations, including reviewing employee policy manuals and developing employment agreements. The firm regularly counsels on employment contracts, management contracts, employee discipline, terminations, labour disputes, redundancy plans and the implementation of small and large-scale redundancy projects.

Dispute resolution: when business and commercial disputes arise, the firm helps its clients in negotiations, often in alternative dispute resolution settings. When those methods fail, the firm’s experienced attorneys are able to aggressively pursue judicial relief or defend any claims brought against its clients in all courts in B&H.

Regulatory and public procurement: the firm helps clients to understand the complex regulatory legal framework in B&H and to minimise regulatory risks by aiming to provide preventative advice. Partner Amar Bajramovic has developed extensive know-how of heavily regulated public sectors, as well as of compliance issues with the environmental regulations.

Intellectual property: the firm advises clients on various intellectual property matters. Its experience allows it to give clients a swift assessment of potential trade mark infringement matters. The firm regularly advises on trade mark registration procedures in B&H, and over its years of practice it has built solid professional relationships with competent authorities, courts and other attorneys active in this field.

Department Name Email Telephone
Corporate and M&A Sead Miljkovic
Corporate and M&A Amar Bajramovic
Corporate and M&A Maja Šimunac
Energy and projects Sead Miljkovic
Energy and projects Amar Bajramovic
Real estate Sead Miljkovic
Competition and antitrust Sead Miljkovic
Insolvency and restructuring Sead Miljkovic
Insolvency and restructuring Amar Bajramovic
Banking and finance Sead Miljkovic
Banking and finance Sead Miljkovic
Employment Amar Bajramovic
Employment Maja Šimunac
Dispute resolution Sead Miljkovic
Dispute resolution Amar Bajramovic
Regulatory and procurement Amar Bajramovic
Intellectual property Amar Bajramovic
Number of lawyers : 4
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