Marić & Co Law Firm
Marić & Co was founded in 1959 in Sarajevo. It has a team of 12 lawyers including six partners. It is a part of the SEE Legal network, a network of firms in Southeast Europe.
The firm has expertise in complex M&A transactions, financial and corporate, project development and restructuring work.
Marić & Co advised Fortenova business group on the refinancing of its existing bond in the amount of EUR 1.2 billion through a new bridge-type financing. The team advised on all aspects of the refinancing, including the corporate, finance, and securitization aspects. The transaction closed in September 2024 and was led by partner Bojana Bošnjak-London.
The firm is also advising the EBRD on its investment in financing the construction of a photovoltaic power plant in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The team is involved in all financial matters as well as in arranging relationships with other creditors and creating and overseeing financial documents. The transaction is valued at $30 million and led by partner Branko Marić.
Fortenova Grupa d.d.; KfW; EBRD; UniCredit Bank; Intesa Sanpaolo; EBRD; M.T. Abraham Group; LIDL; Glovo
Testimonials 2024/2025
Professional approach, availability and precise analysis. (Banking & Finance)
Marić & Co consistently demonstrates deep expertise in corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. They are particularly strong in handling foreign investment work, with a practical and commercially oriented approach. Their responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to foresee local legal risks while remaining solution-driven set them apart. (M&A)
The team is well-coordinated, professional, and provides clear, actionable advice—even under tight timelines. Their partner involvement and dedication are always evident. (M&A)
What I truly appreciate about the firm is their deep understanding of the media industry’s unique legal challenges, especially around content rights and digital distribution. (M&A)
Their team combines strong technical expertise in M&A and restructuring with a pragmatic, business-focused approach that aligns perfectly with our goals. They stand out for their ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice, which helps us make confident decisions quickly. (M&A)
The firm’s responsiveness and proactive communication set them apart—whether it’s anticipating potential risks before they arise or offering creative solutions that add real strategic value. (M&A)
The team is also highly collaborative and accessible, which fosters a strong partnership and makes working with them seamless even on high-pressure projects. (M&A)
Their blend of specialist knowledge, commercial insight, and client-centric service makes them an invaluable legal partner for us. (M&A)
What I particularly appreciated about the Law Firm’s services was their depth of expertise and specialized knowledge in various fields of law, especially defamation law, corporate law, construction permits. They demonstrated a clear understanding of the complexities involved and provided strategic, forward-thinking guidance that helped us make confident decisions. (M&A)
Their team stood out for being highly responsive and collaborative—we always felt that our concerns were heard, and they were proactive in keeping us informed throughout every stage of the process. The level of professionalism and attention to detail they brought to the table was exceptional. (M&A)
What makes them unique is their ability to combine technical legal insight with a practical, business-oriented approach. They don’t just tell you what’s legally permissible; they advise on what’s most advantageous from a broader perspective. (M&A)
Overall, their mix of legal precision, client focus, and strategic value is what truly sets them apart. (M&A)
Bojana Bošnjak-London is an exceptional legal advisor with a strong focus on corporate, M&A, and transactional matters. She stands out for her sharp analytical skills, pragmatic approach, and deep understanding of both local and international legal frameworks. Bojana excels in navigating complex legal and regulatory environments and translating them into commercially viable solutions. (M&A)
Bojana Bošnjak-London is highly responsive, efficient under pressure, and consistently delivers clear, concise, and actionable advice—often anticipating potential issues before they arise. Her ability to manage multi-jurisdictional deals, coordinate with various stakeholders, and maintain client trust throughout sensitive negotiations is particularly noteworthy. Clients also appreciate her professionalism, excellent communication skills, and collaborative working style, which makes her a valuable partner on any deal team. (M&A)
We have had the privilege of working with Bojana Bošnjak-London on several significant projects, and her expertise has consistently proven invaluable. She possesses an in-depth understanding of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s legal framework, particularly in corporate law, M&A, and regulatory compliance. Bojana excels at translating complex legal concepts into practical, actionable strategies that align perfectly with our business objectives. Throughout our collaborations, she has maintained clear and open communication, keeping us well informed at every stage and addressing any concerns promptly. Her dedication to truly understanding our needs and delivering tailored legal solutions has made her a trusted and reliable advisor. We highly recommend Bojana for her exceptional legal acumen and unwavering commitment to client success. (M&A)
Arijana Hadžiahmetović-Softić consistently demonstrates exceptional expertise and professionalism in her work with us. Her deep knowledge of dispute resolution and commercial law, combined with a meticulous attention to detail, ensures that complex legal challenges are managed efficiently and effectively. What sets Arijana apart is her strategic foresight—she anticipates potential issues before they arise and provides practical, business-oriented solutions. (M&A)
Arijana Hadžiahmetović-Softić’s commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes and her clear, proactive communication make working with her a seamless experience. Arijana’s ability to navigate intellectual property matters and regulatory compliance with confidence has been invaluable to our firm. We greatly appreciate her dedication, responsiveness, and the trusted partnership she brings to every engagement. (M&A)
We highly recommend Arijana Hadžiahmetović-Softić as a key legal advisor who adds significant value through both her expertise and client-focused approach. (M&A)
Arijana Hadžiahmetović-Softić acts with integrity, professionalism, and reliability, building long-term trust with her clients by being responsive, transparent, and solution-focused. Arijana anticipate challenges, manages risk, and provides guidance that empowers us to move forward with confidence. (M&A)
Branko Marić is an extremely professional lawyer, with strong knowledge and expertise. (Banking & Finance)
Branko Marić is a strong communicator, strategic thinker, and trusted advisor. Branko combines technical expertise with sound judgment, ensuring we understand both the legal implications and practical consequences of every decision. (M&A)
Nebojša Marić
excels in banking and finance matters, particularly in structuring and negotiating complex financing transactions. He demonstrates a deep understanding of both local and international banking regulations, which allows him to provide clear, strategic guidance to clients and ensure compliance throughout the transaction process. His strength lies in anticipating lender and borrower concerns, drafting robust security packages, and navigating cross-border financing structures. Nebojša’s practical, solutions-driven approach and responsiveness make him a standout advisor for both financial institutions and corporate clients involved in high-stakes lending and project finance deals. (M&A)
BDK Advokati
Established in 2004, BDK Advokati is a full-service firm with offices in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. It opened its office in Podgorica in 2009.
Focusses/ specialisms
The firm has a strong practice in financial and corporate and project development, achieving top-tier status for Montenegro in both areas.
Key clients
Key clients include Société Générale, Nomad Foods, UniCredit Czech Republic and Slovakia, Mahler Projekt and EFET.
Dimitrijević & Partners
Dimitrijevic & Partners
was established by the former regional managing partner of the Bosnian office of Karanović & Nikolić. It is based in Banja Luka, where it employs seven lawyers, including three partners, and is part of the SELA, the South East Legal Alliance.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has notable expertise in energy and is experienced in financial and corporate regulatory work.
Key clients
The firm advised a wide range of clients, from the Ministry of Finance for the Republic of Srpska to commercial banks like Unicredit, Sberbank and Addiko bank. Its corporate clients include Pepsico, Mtel and Mercator.
Doklestic Repic & Gajin
Doklestic Repic & Gajin
is a full-service law firm based in Belgrade, Serbia, with correspondent offices in Podgorica, Montenegro (in cooperation with Danilo Radulovic Attorney at Law) and Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (in cooperation with Kerim Karabdic Attorney at Law).
Focusses / specialisms
The firm's expertise includes the tobacco industry, automotive sector, banking and finance, construction, real estate, oil and gas, mining, healthcare, transportation, distribution and logistics, private security and agriculture.
Key clients
Key clients include EBRD, Adecco, Beijing New Building Materials, Philip Morris, Nelt, Baker McKenzie (Budapest and Vienna offices), Tarkett, Hewlett Packard, Cerha Hempel, Kiva, Ridgewood Private Equity Partners, Kiwi Mobility, Eutelsat and Saint-Gobain.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
"Regarding the preparation of the webinar and the conducting thereof, our impressions have been most favourable. Doklestic Repic & Gajin's team consists of very experienced attorneys-at-law, with vast knowledge and skills in various fields of legal practice, including but not limited to the subject of banking and finance. They possess an excellent balance between good command of legal knowledge and broad business insight on various types of issues. DRG's qualities in this regard were further underlined by their ability to communicate effectively and provide easy-to-grasp input to the questions raised, which we also believe indicates a highly professional approach to clients."
M&A
"In our experience DR&G is one of the best corporate and M&A law firms in Bosnia. They are absolutely fantastic, and we love working with them. They always have full control of the transaction and make sure that everything works well. We especially appreciate their ability to identify key legal risks for the client, as well as to propose meaningful and practical solutions for identified risks for the client (be it the buyer/investor or the seller). In particular, they are practical, experienced and pleasant to work with. Overall, we give them the highest grades."
Femil Čurt Law Office
Femil Čurt Law Office
is a law firm based in Sarajevo. The firm has established cooperation with the global law firm DLA Piper and cooperates with several DLA Piper offices.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has experience in banking and finance, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, labour law, litigation and real estate. The sectors of clients include construction, energy, FMCG, furniture and retail.
Key clients
Key clients include Addiko Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank, UniCredit Bank, RSM Audit, Strabag, VisionFund International and World Vision International.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking
"They are very fast, expeditious and reliable."
Restructuring
"Extremely professional approach to every business subject. The likelihood of solving the most complex cases in the shortest possible time. "
Law Office Miljković & Partners
Law Office Miljković & Partners
became its own independent firm in 2014. Prior to that, the team had worked in cooperation with an international firm since 2005.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has expertise in heavily regulated public sectors and provides advice under local law to banks and companies in the energy, telecommunications and pharmaceutical sectors, among others.
Key clients
Notable clients include the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Addiko Bank, INA Zagreb, ASA Finance, ASA Banka, LC Waikiki Group and dm-drogeriemarkt.
Law Office Naida Custovic
Law office Naida Custovic is a Bosnian based law firm.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm's expertise is in banking and finance, blockchain and crypto assets, capital markets, arbitration, corporate M&A and environmental law.
Key clients
Key clients include Optimum Solar, Glovoapp23,
APS Recovery Management, Afinum Management, Cineplexx, Teleperformance Germany, Addiko Bank Sarajevo,
Raiffeisen Landesbank Austria, Raiffeisen Bank International and
ArcelorMittal Zenica
Moravčević Vojnović and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr
Schoenherr is a full-service law firm with a footprint in Central and Eastern Europe. The firm’s cooperation with Moravčević Vojnovic and Partners
means it is the largest international law firm with a local presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is most active in banking and finance, energy, real estate, infrastructure, telecoms and media sectors.
Key clients
Key clients include Javno preduzeće Elektroprivreda Republike Srbije (JP EPS), Hidroelektrana Dabar, Trebinje, Thales Group, AzVirt and Partnera Oyj.
RRH Legal d.o.o., member of the CMS network
Global law firm CMS assist clients with market entry into Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2007. Its office is based in Sarajevo.
Focusses/ specialisms
The firm is strong in international and cross-border general business law as well as banking and finance transactions, energy, restructuring and insolvency, corporate and M&A, real estate and construction projects.
Key clients
Key clients includeEuropean Bank for Reconstruction and Development, EFSE, Interenergo, UniCredit Group, Wizz Air, Otis, PCC, Sisecam, European Investment Bank, Mann+Hummel, Badeco Adria, Wagner, Grohe, Santen and Rail Cargo.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking
"Very hands-on, very practical approach, reliable source of advice."
Project development
"Seem to understand the local energy sector and key players and very good attitude; responsive and pleasant cooperation”
Sijercic & Partners
Sijercic & Partners is a full-service business law firm operating in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Areas in which the law firm particularly focuses are: mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, privatisation, corporate, real estate, banking and finance, competition, energy and infrastructure, telecom, media and technology, employment, taxation, dispute resolution, restructuring and bankruptcy, intellectual property, and healthcare.
