Ms Nedžida Salihović-Whalen > CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz D.O.O. in cooperation with local lawyers > Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina > Lawyer Profile

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.