Maric & Co Law Firm > Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina > Firm Profile
Maric & Co Law Firm Offices

MEHMEDA SPAHE 26
71000 SARAJEVO
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Maric & Co Law Firm > The Legal 500 Rankings
Bosnia & Herzegovina > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1
Maric & Co Law Firm‘s banking and finance team stands out for its market-leading capabilities across all aspects of banking, finance and capital markets. Particularly strong in transactional matters, the firm is also renowned for its dispute resolution and civil litigation work. Its clients include the largest domestic banks as well as a number of major international investment and development banks. Founder and head of practice Branko Maric, whose legal experience is ‘second to none’, advises domestic banks on issues of foreign ownership. He is assisted by Nebojša Marić, whose expertise also covers securities work and litigation.Practice head(s):
Branko Maric
Other key lawyers:
Slaven Dizdar; Ezmana Turkovic; Džana Smailagic – Hromic; Bojana Bošnjak-London; Nebojša Maric
Testimonials
‘They entered into a very difficult situation and overturned it to the maximum satisfaction of our company. From then on we always engage them when there is a complex matter and we need the highest quality expertise.’
‘We are very happy with the team at Maric & Co. We only engage them on issues which are very complicated or of high importance for us. We have full confidence that they will invest their maximum efforts to work in our favour and they are very successful. They are cost-sensitive, staff the projects with the appropriate staff and there is no empty walk. We mostly work with Branko Maric and Nebojša Maric – we would highly recommend them.’
‘The go-to firm in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Branko Maric’s experience is second to none.’
‘I have been working with Maric for a long time. They are simply the best lawyers in the country – they cover all areas of law that we need, and each of the employees is extremely specialised, so I know that we will always get the best possible advice. Bosnia is a very complicated market and sometimes it is very difficult to do business, and especially to understand all the risks and problems that may arise. But with Maric Law Firm there is no worry for us, because they have so much experience and knowledge that we know that we are fully insured.’
‘We work with a lot of their attorneys on various assignments. They are all exceptional lawyers, quick to respond but also very thorough. Some names that stand out are Branko Maric, Ezmana Turkovic, Džana Smailagic – Hromic, Bojana Bošnjak-London, Nebojša Maric.’
‘I have excellent experience with this company. At all times during my cooperation with the firm, I was always very happy. No question was unanswered, and at all times they have always taken all facts into consideration to best defend the interest of the client.’
‘They provide services on a very high level and these services always result in a positive outcome. They simply understand the banking sector and know what are its needs. There is not much empty talk, but concrete resolutions and risks they carry. It is fascinating that when we hire Maric & Co the problem seems unclear, complex, or unsolvable. But when they present it, it all looks obvious and easy to solve. I always contact Branko Maric but also Slaven Dizdar, Ezmana Turkovic, and Nebojša Maric.’
‘Great professionals, first of all, providing high-quality legal service in banking relevant topics and issues. What makes a significant comparative advantage of this team is its strong capability to cover the most important banking topic but at the same time to provide very clear legal opinions followed by strong arguments. A very important advantage is the avoidance of bureaucracy in providing legal services. In general, we work the most with Branko Maric, a high-quality lawyer and legal specialist.’
Key clients
EBRD
DEG
European Investment Bank (EIB)
IFC
Unicredit Bank London Branch
Unicredit bank Mostar
Intesa Sanpaolo bank
Raiffeisen bank
ProCredit Bank
Addiko Bank Sarajevo
Sparkasse
KfW
Global Payment Europe
JP Elektroprivreda
Modo Money London
Work highlights
- Advising German development agency DEG (Deutsche Investitions und Entwicklungsgesellschaft) on its first-ever direct investment in Bosnia, whereby DEG is providing Bosnian food producer Vispak with a long-term loan.
- Advised EBRD on multiple loans granted to local financial institutions.
- Engaged by BH Bank Association for the development of strategy and argumentation in litigation procedures initiated against banks in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia & Herzegovina > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
With an emphasis on M&A, corporate restructuring and foreign investment, the multidisciplinary approach of Maric & Co Law Firm‘s corporate team is sought after by national and international clients alike. Its client roster includes market-leading companies from the consumer goods, banking and manufacturing industries. The ‘excellent‘ Bojana Bosnjak-London, who advises foreign investors on national and cross-border M&A, co-heads the team alongside Dijana Ivanovic. Other key individuals include managing partner and founder Branko Maric and associate Tajana Batlak-Voloder.
Practice head(s):
Bojana Bošnjak-London; Dijana Ivanović
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We have worked with most of the partners in Maric & Co and they are all excellent and worth the praise. On the deal we worked, we mostly communicated with Bojana Bošnjak-London and Dijana Ivanovic. Bojana is an excellent communicator and is really quick to understand the complexities which were brought on by this deal.’
‘Maric and Co is the best law firm in Bosnia. Their responsiveness, knowledge, and legal mindset were just excellent. They are always available and right on the spot with their advice. There is nothing more to ask for.’
Key clients
Technip
LIDL
Glovo
DEG
JYSK
DDC MLS
M.T. Abraham Group
Hilti
Glovo
Porsche BH
Inditex S.A.
Coca Cola HBC BH
Adriatic Metals PLC
Fortenova
Work highlights
- Advised Fortenova Group on all Bosnian law aspects of the €615m sale of Ledo group to Nomad Foods.
- Advised Tekvor Care on setting up a joint venture for the establishment of a new factory for production of medical beds.
- Advised on the acquisition of two Sberbanks subsidiaries located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as part of a contemplated regional sale.
Bosnia & Herzegovina > Competition Tier 1
Maric & Co Law Firm stands out for its strong competition practice, covering a range of contentious and non-contentious matters. Ezmana Turković is ‘highly skilled and meticulous’ and jointly leads the team, focusing on merger control, M&A and antitrust work for international clients. She is joined by co-head Džana Smailagić-Hromić, who regularly represents national and international clients in merger control proceedings, as well as abuse of dominance cases. Key individuals include ‘excellent lawyer and seasoned professional‘ Branko Maric, Bojana Bosnjak-London and attorney-at-law Nebojša Marić.Practice head(s):
Dzana Smailagic-Hromic; Ezmana Turkovic
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They are very knowledgeable of the local processes and procedures and help our team quite a lot when it comes to dealing with the authorities in Bosnia. We agree on positions easily and have compatible points of view on most matters. Their team is dependable and we enjoy working with them as their implementation of the agreed steps is precise and efficient. That is why they are our preferred partner when it comes to Bosnia.’
‘We work with Branko Maric, an excellent lawyer and a seasoned professional, who is well established in the local legal and business community and has built up the practice very well. He has a very practical and pragmatic approach to legal matters, which we quite appreciate in our cooperation. He is keen on creating the conditions for the best outcomes possible within the given circumstances. We also work with partner Ezmana Turkovic, who is very dedicated to the cases we work on and is the operative heart of the team. She is highly skilled and meticulous in her work.’
‘I have been working with Maric for a long time. They are simply the best lawyers in the country – they cover all areas of law that we need, and each of the employees is extremely specialised, so I know that we will always get the best possible advice. Bosnia is a very complicated market and sometimes it is very difficult to do business, and especially to understand all the risks and problems that may arise. But with Maric Law Firm there is no worry for us, because they have so much experience and knowledge that we know that we are fully insured.’
‘We work with a lot of their attorneys on various assignments. They are all exceptional lawyers, quick to respond but also very thorough. Some names that stand out are Branko Maric, Ezmana Turkovic, Džana Smailagic – Hromic, Bojana Bošnjak-London, Nebojša Maric.’
‘The team is very experienced in competition matters and has a great knowledge of local practice. The team is very responsive and willing to help and assist whenever necessary.’
‘Ezmana Turkovic is an experienced competition law practitioner and we are confident when we have to engage her to work on mandates of our clients.’
Key clients
Raiffeisen Bank
Agrokor (Aisle Dutch TopCo B.V. and Agrolaguna)
CEMEX UK
M.T. Abraham Group
LG Electronics
Lufthansa Technik AG
Inditex S.A.
Akt.online Ltd
Telekom Srbija
Poljoprivrednik doo
Work highlights
- Assisting in a case before the Competition Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina; submitted complaints asking to investigate the anti-competitive effects of two agreements entered into between subsidiaries of United Group and international broadcasters.
- Representing a bank against a company which initiated a proceeding before the Competition Council due to prohibited competition practices and agreement.
Bosnia & Herzegovina > Intellectual property Tier 1
Maric & Co Law Firm stands out for its strong trade mark and patent litigation practice, regularly representing domestic and multinational clients on issues of copyright infringement before domestic courts. With a multidisciplinary approach, the team is also active in anti-counterfeiting and enforcement. Anisa Tomić, a ‘true expert in the IP field‘, heads the practice. Tomić advises on all areas of IP law, including the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, as well as cross-border IP matters. Associate Arijana Hadžiahmetović-Softić is noted for her expertise in the field of IP litigation.Practice head(s):
Anisa Tomic
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They are indeed well organised with the long-lasting practice of recruiting new young practitioners. Anisa Tomić is highly professional and prompt whenever needed. Her practice is undoubtedly one of the best in IP, namely in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is highly recommended to use her knowledge in the IP field.’
‘Maric and Co. Law firm has been at the forefront of Bosnian legal practice for decades, and IP practice is no different. Knowledgeable and proactive team has great overview of not only Bosnia but EU legal developments. Anisa Tomić leads the IP team and is well known not only in Bosnia but also within the whole EU IP community. Anisa is knowledgeable and responsive and a true expert in the IP field.’
‘Maric & Co acts as a gateway to the Balkan region and provides highly versatile IP services that are unmatched in the region in terms of quality of delivery. Their method of operations is simple, effective, agile, and with fast turnaround. Anisa Tomić provides stellar IP legal consultancy. She is able to distill complex legal matters in simple terms that allows the client to make better decisions. She provides prompt yet very insightful feedback.’
‘Maric & Co and its IP practice provide the best collaboration, competitive prices, and optimum quality of services. The partners and associates are well-educated in providing IP services. They have a very good reputation as being a responsible, experienced, and committed firm.’
‘The law firm Maric & Co provides wide expertise in resolving all issues that domestic and international investors encounter when setting up and operating businesses there. The scope of their office allows each of the attorneys to highly specialise in their fields, which ensures delivery of premium advice and seamless service. They seek long-term partnerships with clients with the aim of providing the best and most complete solution to the client’s legal needs.’
‘Their lawyers are well-versed in local regulations and court practices, and are highly professional, specialised in their practice area, that may help their clients. They are one of the few representatives registered as trademark and industrial design agents before the State IP Office. The IP practice group has considerable expertise in all areas of IP. Leader of the IP practice group Anisa Tomic is very professional and her aim is to provide the best and most complete solution to the client’s legal needs.’
‘They are prompt in response, active in the field, and know the IP practice exceptionally which is very important in my field. Anisa Tomić, my main contact, has been quite positive, proactive, and very helpful in our day-to-day work!’
Key clients
Fortenova Group (Agrokor)
Association De Gestion Internationale Collective des Oeuvres Audiovisuelles- AGICOA
Citroen
Automobile Peugeot
Fred Perry (Holdings) Limited
Turlen-turlen Holding SA
Versace (Ganni Versace S.P.A)
Vuiton (Louis Vuitton Maleier SA)
Audemars Oiqvet Holding SA
Asics Corporation
Zegna (Consitex SA)
Wellington (Daniel Wellington)
Alcon Inc
The Polo-lauren Company
Koninklijke Philips N.V
Dr.martens International Trading
Diageo Brands B.V
Puma SE
Rado Uhren A.G (Rado Watch Co. Ltd) (Montres Rado S.A)
Samsung Eletronics Co.ltd
Sas Jean Cassegrain
Bottega Luxury Goods International
Sisco Textiles NV
August Storck KG
Swarovski
Swatch AG (Swatch SA)
Tissot SA (Tissot AG) (Tissot Ltd)
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kajsha
Biontech SE
Beaute Prestige International
Babyliss S.a.r.l
Volkswagen AG
(Thomas) Limited
Novartis AG
Omega SA
Geneva Laboratories Limited
Opel Automobile Gmbh
Fila Luxembourg S.a.r.l
Salvatore Ferragamo S.P.A
Mattel Inc
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Lvmh Swiss Monufactores
Longines Watch Co.
Levi Strauss & Co
Kia Motors Cu Ltd
Hyndai Mobis Co.ltd
Hunter Boot Ltd
Brown Forman Finland Ltd
Hublot SE Geneve
Jack Daniels
Pandora S/A
Google LLC
YouTube LLC
Apple Inc.
Belje plus d.o.o.
Mliječna industrija 99 d.o.o.
Sanrio Ltd. Japan
AstraZeneca
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Abbvie Inc.
Work highlights
- Retained as an exclusive outside counsel in Bosnia and Herzegovina for Google and its subsidiary YouTube.
- Advised Porsche and Audi on the practical and regulatory aspects of the introduction of car connect services.
- Advised Fortenova Group, a major regional FMCG group, on a trade mark portfolio transfer of rights and recordal of changes and IP pledges in national trade mark registers.
Bosnia & Herzegovina > Projects and energy Tier 2
Maric & Co Law Firm assists clients in the private and public sectors with energy, construction and infrastructure matters. The team has particular experience in foreign investment and project finance, in which it acts for domestic and international lenders and borrowers. Renewable energy is another area of growing expertise for the firm. Slaven Dizdar heads the practice, specialising in project finance and renewable energy, and with extensive experience advising on multi-jurisdictional public infrastructure, construction and energy projects.Practice head(s):
Slaven Dizdar
Other key lawyers:
Branko Marić
Key clients
Public Company Elektroprivreda BiH JSC
Suzlon Wind Energy A/S Denmark
InterEnergo Group Slovenia / Kelag Group Austria
Kolektor Group Slovenia
EBRD
Adriatic Metals PLC
Shandong International
Work highlights
- Advising Shandong International and its Bosnian subsidiary SDHS-CSI BH Banja Luka on the continuation of the Banja Luka-Prijedor-Novi Grad highway construction project.
- Advising public company Elektroprivreda BiH JSC on the construction of Block 7 of the Tuzla Thermoelectric Power Plant, valued at over €750m.
- Advising EBRD in relation to six loans to local banks in Bosnia & Herzegovina, as well as a loan granted to a subsidiary of AS Holding, projects related to construction and/or reconstruction of supply facilities.
Bosnia & Herzegovina > Real estate and construction Tier 2
The ‘highly educated and experienced‘ real estate and energy team at Maric & Co Law Firm offers a full-service practice, advising clients on transactions, contentious matters and project finance. Slaven Dizdar heads the practice. Dizdar specialises in project finance and renewable energy and has extensive experience advising on multi-jurisdictional public infrastructure, construction and energy projects. The department's client roster features both domestic and international entities from the public and private sectors.Practice head(s):
Slaven Dizdar
Testimonials
‘Highly educated and experienced team.’
‘Slaven Dizdar is very supportive, business-oriented and experienced, which enables him to provide the client with the best possible legal support in order to achieve the most preferable results with as minimum risks as possible.’
Key clients
Public Company Elektroprivreda BiH JSC
Benetton Group
EBRD
Adriatic Metals PLC
Shandong International
Work highlights
- Advising Shandong International and its Bosnian subsidiary SDHS-CSI BH Banja Luka on the continuation of the Banja Luka-Prijedor-Novi Grad highway construction project.
- Advising public company Elektroprivreda BiH JSC on the construction of Block 7 of the Tuzla Thermoelectric Power Plant, valued at over €750m.
- Advising EBRD in relation to six loans to local banks in Bosnia & Herzegovina, as well as a loan granted to a subsidiary of AS Holding, financing projects related to construction and/or reconstruction of supply facilities.
Maric & Co Law Firm > Firm Profile
The firm: Maric & Co Law Firm is Bosnia’s largest multidisciplinary law firm, with five decades presence in the market. The firm has international orientation and its strong experience makes it one of the leading business firms in the country. As a member of the South East Europe Legal Group, Maric & Co Law Firm can offer its clients legal services throughout the entire Balkan region and perform region-related multinational projects. The lawyers of the Maric & Co team are respected for their dedication to the client and creative legal solutions.
Areas of practice
Banking: The firm has advised almost all banks and micro credit organisations in Bosnia and Herzegovina either on issues of acquisitions and reorganisation, or various bank operations, project finance, investment consulting, or matters with their ongoing business activities. In the previous year, the firm advised state company Elektroprivreda BiH Sarajevo regarding a 700m loan from CEXIM (Chinese Investment Bank).
Corporate/M&A: Maric and Co Law firm has extensive experience relating to the clients’ matters, from their establishment to the acquisition, sales, mergers, restructuring, corporate governance and corporate litigation. The firm is currently acting as the lead local advisor to Agrokor on all aspects of restructuring.
Energy/environment: The fact that the firm was hired by the EU as a local consultant in implementation of the law establishing the production, transmission and distribution of electric energy, is the firm’s best credential in this field. Notable experiences in the energy sector include legal advice on constructing, commissioning and connecting hydro, wind and thermal power plants, as one of leading law firms in this legal area in Bosnia & Herzegovina. With rising issues of environmental rights in BH, the firm is proud to be one of the first firms in BH that offers relevant advice regarding environment protection in compliance with EU standards and regulations.
Real estate/construction: The firm has vast experience in all kinds of real estate transactions and the ability to see the client through the entire construction process of the most comprehensive facilities, all while protecting the client’s interests at all stages of their projects, from planning to completion. The firm recently advised companies such as Bauhaus Germany, JYSK Denmark and Volvo Sweden in leasing or buying business premises necessary for performing business activities in Bosnia-Herzegovina, as well as the Embassy of the United States of America in Sarajevo.
Intellectual property: The firm is one of the few offices registered as trademark agents in Bosnia and Herzegovina and takes great pride in being the only law firm from the Bosnia and Herzegovina jurisdiction registered as an INTA member, regularly attending INTA conferences. Through the years, it has established extensive IP prosecution, licensing and litigation practices predominantly in the field of trademark, industrial design and copyright protection.
Trade litigation/indemnity claims: The experienced team of litigators, best described by the number of efficiently closed cases, has the ability to assess the likelihood of a successful outcome of the case and to identify all related risks that should be eliminated or mitigated. The firm regards commercial litigation as a comprehensive service within its overall spectrum of legal counseling. The firm has also been engaged in indemnity claims in insurance matters. The firm participated as a local consultant in the creation of all national insurance laws.
Labour: The firm is successful in representing both interests of employers and employees. It has the relevant experience required to identify all potentially risky situations for employers as well as the expertise for adequate solutions to avoid or solve them. The firm advised on redundancy programs and drafting employment contracts for international companies like Microsoft, JT International, Scania, Heta Asset Resolution and several Embassies in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and finance | Branko Maric | ||
Capital markets | Bojana Bošnjak-London | ||
Competition | Ezmana Turkovic | ||
Corporate/M&A | Dijana Ivanovic | ||
Energy/environment | Slaven Dizdar | ||
Intellectual property | Anisa Tomic | ||
Labour | Džana Smailagic-Hromic | ||
Real estate/construction | Predrag Radovanovic | ||
Trade litigation/indemnity claims | Višnja Dizdarevic |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 21Languages
Bosnian Croatian English French German Italian SerbianMemberships
The South East Europe Legal Group (SEE Legal) INTA IBA UIAClient Testimonials
CLIENT: Edib Bašić
COMPANY/FIRM: JP Elektroprivreda d.d.
TESTIMONIAL: “The team at Marić & Co is extremely diligent, has excellent knowledge of the laws and can easily pair their knowledge with the business side of the deal. It is always a pleasure to work with them!”
CLIENT: Merima Gasal
COMPANY/FIRM: Intesa Sanpaolo Bank
TESTIMONIAL: “Great firm! It is so easy to work with them and they really take the time to explain the complexities of the market and legal system!”
CLIENT: Dženana Bašić
COMPANY/FIRM: Addiko Bank
TESTIMONIAL: “Marić & Co deeply understands the law and goes the extra mile to provide high quality service.”
CLIENT: Mirela Korić
COMPANY/FIRM: ProCredit Bank
TESTIMONIAL: “I am always amazed at how quickly they provide advice and yet how detailed and thorough it is.”
CLIENT: Aida Rifelj
COMPANY/FIRM: Sberbank
TESTIMONIAL: “Love working with them. They stay on top of the issue and look at it from every aspect.”
CLIENT: Elvedin Hrnčić
COMPANY/FIRM: Wagner Automotive
TESTIMONIAL: “Finally we found a firm that can cover all areas of commercial law with such expertise. All of them know so much about the area they work on.”
- Banking, finance and capital markets
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Competition
- Intellectual property
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Projects and energy
- Real estate and construction