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UL FRA ANDELA ZVIZDOVICA 1
71000 SARAJEVO
Bosnia & Herzegovina
UL FRA ANDELA ZVIZDOVICA 1
71000 SARAJEVO
Bosnia & Herzegovina
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CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz D.O.O. in cooperation with local lawyers > The Legal 500 Rankings
Bosnia & Herzegovina > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1
Known for its work with international clients, the banking, finance and capital markets team at CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz D.O.O. in cooperation with local lawyers offers advice across the full range of financial, regulatory and banking matters. Andrea Zubović-Devedžić stands out for her expertise in the regulatory aspects of financial operations, Nedžida Salihović-Whalen is noted for her transactional work, particularly with international companies. Dual qualified in English as well as Bosnian law, Sanja Voloder is actively involved in cross-border transactions.Practice head(s):
Andrea Zubović-Devedžić; Sanja Voloder
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Professionalism, transparency, knowledge. You gain a great first impression, but then the results speak also for themselves.’
Key clients
European Bank for Restructuring and Development
European Fund for Southeast Europe
Green for Growth Fund
European Investment Bank
International Finance Corporation
Alpiq Energy SE
Interenergo
Hitachi Energy
Work highlights
- Advising EFSE on the regulatory framework on subordinated debt financing and the treatment of Tier 2 Capital under Basel III rules in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Advising the EBRD on restructuring and the subsequent release of the security packages to allow for the accession of new lenders into the arrangement with the borrower.
- Advising GGF on the financing of several banks and microcredit institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in respect of the LMA-based financial documentation.
Bosnia & Herzegovina > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
The corporate team at CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz D.O.O. in cooperation with local lawyers‘ sectoral expertise spans a range of industries, including IT, life sciences and consumer goods. Boosted by the firm’s banking and finance capabilities, the team acts for major multinational and international companies and financial institutions in acquisitions, corporate disputes and regulatory issues. Key names include experienced M&A adviser Nedžida Salihović-Whalen, Andrea Zubović-Devedžić, who has significant experience in advising international clients operating in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Indir Osmić. They are supported by associate Ana Terzić.Practice head(s):
Andrea Zubović-Devedžić; Indir Osmić
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Press Ganey
European Bank for Restructuring and Development
Wizz Air Hungary Zrt.
Mann Hummel
Austrian Social Fund
Wagnere AG Waldstatt
European Fund for Southeast Europe
Soda Sisecam Lukavac
Hitachi Energy
Grohe
Otis
Siemens
Akzo Nobel N.V.
Santen OY
Goodyear
Mutares
Work highlights
- Advising healthcare consulting and research technology platform Press Ganey on the acquisition of shares in a local company.
- Advising AkzoNobel on the acquisition of shares in the target, one of the largest paint and coatings producers operating in multiple jurisdictions.
- Advising EBRD in restructuring a security package to allow for the accession of new lenders into the arrangement.
Bosnia & Herzegovina > Projects and energy Tier 1
A popular choice for foreign investors, CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz D.O.O. in cooperation with local lawyers offers a strong project and energy practice known for its work on large-scale energy and infrastructure development projects and cross-border project financing. The latter is a key strength of the firm, bolstered by its banking and finance department. Nedžida Salihović-Whalen focuses on transactional and contentious matters and Indir Osmić has significant experience advising on cross-border energy projects.Practice head(s):
Indir Osmić
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
European Bank for Restructuring and Development
Soda Sisecam Lukavac
Grohe
Akzo Nobel N.V.
Austrian Social Fund
Press Ganey
Wagner AG Waldstatt
Hitachi Energy
Alpiq AG
Goodyear
Otis
Wizz Air Hungary Zrt.
ALPLA
Mann Hummel
Work highlights
- Advising the EBRD on all aspects of the financing of the EBRD-Regional Energy Efficiency Programme (REEP), which supports energy efficiency in the Western Balkan countries with the public sector.
- Advising Press Ganey, a healthcare consulting and research technology platform company, on the acquisition of shares in a local company.
- Advising Alpiq, a company in the field of energy generation, trading and sales, in relation to business activities regarding energy regulation and business law in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia & Herzegovina > Real estate and construction Tier 1
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz D.O.O. in cooperation with local lawyers is a go-to firm for international investors seeking to enter the Bosnian real estate and construction markets; it can often be seen advising on large-scale energy and infrastructure development projects and cross-border project financing. The latter is a key strength of the firm, bolstered by its banking and finance department. Nedžida Salihović-Whalen focuses on transactional and contentious matters and Indir Osmić has significant experience advising on cross-border energy-sector projects.Practice head(s):
Indir Osmić; Ana Terzić
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
European Bank for Restructuring and Development
Soda Sisecam Lukavac
Grohe
Akzo Nobel N.V.
Austrian Social Fund
Press Ganey
Wagner AG Waldstatt
Hitachi Energy
Alpiq AG
Goodyear
Otis
Wizz Air Hungary Zrt.
ALPLA
Mann Hummel
Work highlights
- Advising EBRD on restructuring a security package to allow for accession of new lenders into an arrangement.
- Advising ALPIQ, a provider in the field of energy generation, trading and sales, in relation to business activities regarding energy regulation and business law aspects in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Advising EBRD on all aspects of the financing of the EBRD-Regional Energy Efficiency Programme (REEP), which supports energy efficiency in the Western Balkan countries with the public sector.
Bosnia & Herzegovina > Competition Tier 2
Known for its strong merger control offering, the competition practice at CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz D.O.O. in cooperation with local lawyers regularly advises companies from a variety of sectors, including life sciences, technology, energy and consumer goods. The practice assists clients in all competition law matters, with a particular focus on the competition aspects of commercial, banking and corporate deals. M&A specialist NedžIda Salihović-Whalen regularly advises foreign clients seeking entry into the Bosnian market. Zlatan Balta left the firm in 2022.Practice head(s):
Ana Terzić
Other key lawyers:
Nedžida Salihović-Whalen
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 various aspects of its relationship with distributors and purchasers, including the competition law aspects of contractual relationships and distribution schemes in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Advising AkzoNobel on the acquisition of shares in a target – one of the largest paint and coatings producers operating in multiple jurisdictions – including on the competition aspects.
- Advising Wagner AG as a shareholder in a local automotive parts producing company on various competition matters regarding its contractual relationships with partners.
Bosnia & Herzegovina > Intellectual property Tier 2
Acting primarily for international companies, the intellectual property practice at CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz D.O.O. in cooperation with local lawyers is noted for its ability to advise across the full spectrum of IP-related matters, including trade mark registration, patent protection procedures, parallel imports, and IP litigation and arbitration. Its client roster includes companies from the pharmaceuticals and consumer goods sectors. NedžIda Salihović-Whalen assists domestic and foreign clients with commercial and regulatory issues. Sanja Voloder specialises in corporate and M&A law with a focus on related IP issues.Practice head(s):
Sanja Voloder
Other key lawyers:
Nedžida Salihović-Whalen
Key clients
Naspers / MIH Group
Lilly UK
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Company
J FLORIS
Reckitt Benckiser
Kid’s Festival
ŽITO DD
PODRAVKA
HI Nevena
Work highlights
- Advising PARTNERS IN PET FOOD in respect of new trade marks registrations and protections.
- Advising Lactalis, a dairy company, on trade mark and industrial design protection in connection with a new dairy product.
- Advising J FLORIS on a trade mark infringement case.
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz D.O.O. in cooperation with local lawyers > Firm Profile
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banking and finance | Nedžida Salihovic-Whalen | ||
| Banking and finance | Andrea Zubovic-Devedžic | ||
| M&A | Nedžida Salihovic-Whalen | ||
| M&A | Sanja Voloder | ||
| Corporate and commercial | Nedžida Salihovic-Whalen | ||
| Corporate and commercial | Andrea Zubovic-Devedžic | ||
| Real estate and construction | Nedžida Salihovic-Whalen | ||
| Real estate and construction | Ana Terzic | ||
| Competition, antitrust and EU | Zerina Sulejmanovic | ||
| Competition, antitrust and EU | Balta Zlatan | ||
| Energy, transportation, infrastructure, PPP | Belma Hodžic | ||
| Energy, transportation, infrastructure, PPP | Faruk Hasanspahic | ||
| Intellectual property | Nedžida Salihovic-Whalen | ||
| Intellectual property | Selma Šehovic | ||
| Labour and employment, pensions | Belma Hodžic | ||
| Labour and employment, pensions | Emina Mameledžija | ||
| Public procurement, regulatory | Emina Mameledžija | ||
| Public procurement, regulatory | Indir Osmic |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Indir Osmić | Indir Osmić is an attorney at law in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig… | View Profile |
 | Ms Nedžida Salihović-Whalen | Nedžida Salihović-Whalen is CEE partner at CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz. She has over… | View Profile |
 | Ms Andrea Zubović-Devedžić | Andrea Zubović-Devedžić is an attorney with experience in legal work in Bosnia… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 150 at this office : 11Languages
Bosnian Croatian English German SerbianMemberships
CMS is a global top 10 law firm with over 4 500 professionals in 74 offices and 42 countries worldwide.Other
Contact : Nedžida Salihovic-Whalen Other offices : Belgrade Other offices : Bratislava Other offices : Kiev Other offices : Skopje Other offices : Sofia Other offices : ZagrebPress Releases
CMS ADVISES ROOJAI ON ITS US$42 MILLION SERIES B FUNDRAISING
22nd August 2023 CMS has advised Ignite Thailand Holdings Limited (trading as “Roojai”), a managing general agent developing its own retail insurance products and distributing them digitally on a B2C model in Thailand and Indonesia,CMS ADVISES BITDEFENDER ON ITS ACQUISITION OF HORANGI CYBER SECURITY
22nd August 2023 CMS has advised Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader, on its cross-border acquisition of Singapore-based Horangi Cyber Security to address the growing demand for advanced, streamlined management of cybersecurity, compliance, and governance of multi-cloud environments.Legal Developments
Expanding the scope of digital oath taking in Singapore
8th August 2023 The Oaths, Declarations and Notarisations (Remote Methods) Bill was passed in Parliament on 2 August 2023.Roadmap to Terminate the SGD Cheque Truncation System Eliminating Corporate Cheques by 2025 (MAS’ response to feedback received)
7th August 2023 Introduction- As part of its Smart Nation Vision, Singapore aims to transition into an innovative e-payments society where everyone has easy access to swift, simple and secure payments. To facilitate this transition, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) consulted[1] financial institutions, members of industry associations, government agencies and members of the public on proposed initiatives to:
- eliminate centrally cleared cheques issued by corporates (“corporate cheques”) by 2025; and
- assist and encourage remaining users of centrally cleared cheques (including individuals) that are able to switch to alternative payment methods to do so.
- Respondents noted that cheques are commonly used in property-related transactions. For example, cheques are often used for the payment of stamp duties to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, and flat purchases from the Housing Development Board. To this end, MAS highlighted that the Electronic Deferred Payment (“EDP”) solution, which will be launched by 2025, can serve as a cheque alternative for property transactions. More information on the EDP solution can be in Annex B of MAS’ response[3]. The Singapore Land Authority is also developing a Digital Conveyancing Portal (“DCP”) that seeks to digitalise the existing manual and paper-based conveyancing process, thereby eliminating cheques from the process as well. The DCP is targeted for full commissioning in 2026.
- As for the legal sector, respondents noted that while the Legal Profession (Solicitors’ Accounts) Rules has been amended to allow for the use of e-payments in respect of payment of monies out of client accounts, the requirement for such e-payments to be made with the authorisation of two solicitors using biometric authentication made it operationally and technically difficult. In response, MAS highlighted that the Law Society of Singapore has completed its review of the challenges relating to the use of e-payments for the payment of monies out of client accounts and has published a revised Practice Direction 3.3.11 for its members. The revised Practice Direction 3.3.11, which came into operation on 23 May 2023, clarifies the technical requirements for digital payments from client accounts.
- All Domestic Systematically Important Banks (D-SIBs)[4] in Singapore will impose charges on SGD-denominated cheques by 1 November 2023, while the rest of the banks will do so by 1 July 2024. This will encourage payment users to switch to cheaper and more convenient alternative payment methods, where available. The financial industry will not adopt a baseline rate to be charged in view of anti-competition rules.
- There are also plans to implement charges for USD-denominated cheques for both corporate and retail users. Timelines for this and related initiatives will be set out in MAS’ second public consultation.
Footnotes[1]p011_consultation-paper-on-roadmap-to-terminate-the-sgd-cts---eliminating-corporate-cheques-by-2025.pdf (mas.gov.sg)[2] response-to-consultation---roadmap-to-eliminate-corporate-cheques.pdf (mas.gov.sg)[3] response-to-consultation---roadmap-to-eliminate-corporate-cheques.pdf (mas.gov.sg)[4] These banks are Citibank, DBS Bank, HSBC, Maybank, OCBC, Standard Chartered Bank and UOB.
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