The latest amendments to the Republika Srpska Civil Procedure Law were enacted to ensure procedural improvements, align the rules with the European Convention on the Exercise of Children’s Rights, better regulate cases involving marital and family disputes, and strengthen court rulings.
Did You Know: Q1 Leaderboards and DOTY Awards
Did you know that the CEE Q1 leaderboards are available through the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website?
Did You Know: CEE's Very Early 2024 Leaderboards
Did you know that the early 2024 deal leaderboards are already available via the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website?
Harrisons, Maric & Co, Lambadarios, Wolf Theiss, and Selih & Partnerji Advise on EUR 1.7 Billion United Group Refinancing
Harrisons, Maric & Co, Lambadarios, and Wolf Theiss, working with Linklaters, have advised a banking consortium led by UniCredit Bank London on the United Group's EUR 1.7 billion issuance of four tranches of senior secured and PIK notes as well as on the increase and extension of its EUR 410 million revolving credit facility. Selih & Partnerji, working with Paul Weiss, advised the United Group. Schoenherr, Koutalidis, De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, and Elvinger Hoss Prussen reportedly advised the United Group as well.
Did You Know: 2023 Leaderboards in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Slovenia
Did you know that, using the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website, you can look up the 2023 deal leaderboards in each CEE market, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Slovenia?
Gecic Law and Maric & Co Successful for Arena Channels Group in Antitrust Case
Gecic Law and Maric & Co have successfully represented the interests of the Arena Channels Group before the Competition Authority and courts of Bosnia and Herzegovina in an antitrust case.
Sajic Successful for Daniel Bubalo Before Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Supreme Court
Sajic has successfully represented the interests of Daniel Bubalo before the Supreme Court of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a real estate dispute.
Drakopoulos Joins South East Legal Alliance
Drakopoulos has become a part of the South East Legal Alliance, thus expanding the network’s reach to Athens, Bucharest, and Nicosia.
Remote Work in Bosnia and Herzegovina
By an increasing development of digital technologies, and especially following the recent COVID-19 global pandemic, many employers in Bosnia and Herzegovina have started to implement remote working in their work regime. Depending on the needs of their businesses, some employers have implemented a hybrid regime (i.e., a combination of work from the employer’s premises and remote work), while some have completely switched to remote work regime. Generally, remote work in B&H is attractive for employers, due to cost cutting (e.g. lower lease fees, lower utility costs), but also due to higher employee satisfaction as it supports work-life balance.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Specifics of the Tax System
The first thing that comes to mind when discussing the tax system in Bosnia and Herzegovina is the complexity of the regulations governing the practical implementation of tax laws. This complexity stems from constitutional provisions that regulate the jurisdiction of institutions at the level of Bosnia and Herzegovina, entities, or even cantonal authorities. Therefore, for a better understanding, it is essential to make a clear distinction between direct taxes (income of individuals, profit of legal entities, property) and indirect taxes (VAT, excise taxes).
Schoenherr Advises RBI on EUR 31 Million Financing for 60-Megawatt Solar Plant in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Schoenherr, working with Walder Wyss and the Law Office of Loren Richards, has advised Raiffeisen Bank International on its EUR 31 million project financing to borrower Energy Financing Team SE Bileca to develop a 60-megawatt solar power plant in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Signing of Management Contracts in Practice
The need for management contracts arises when an employer needs to arrange for a relationship beyond that of one with a simple employee – one with an individual performing managerial or supervisory tasks. Therefore, the relevant labor laws (in the Federation of Bosnia & Herzegovina, Republika Srpska, and Brcko District of Bosnia & Herzegovina) introduce management contracts that offer an alternative for the employer to conclude an agreement with a manager without establishing actual employment. The aim is for a more flexible arrangement of said business relationship or established employment which is absolutely subject to the provisions of the relevant labor laws.
Energy Law of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Connection with the EU, Investment Protection, and Transparency and Simplicity in Obtaining Permits for Renewable Energy Projects
Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) is located in the so-called "Western Balkans" region, borders the EU, and has an area of 51,209 km2. Its highly favorable geographical location for harnessing energy potentials has positioned B&H as the only country in the surrounding area with a significant surplus in exporting electrical energy. The water potential is represented by a large number of rivers suitable for building hydroelectric power plants, and substantial potential exists in the areas of wind energy (due to the position of the Dinaric mountain range) and solar energy (averaging over 2000 sunny hours per year).
Karanovic & Partners Supports Burger King Franchise on Bosnia and Herzegovina Market Entry
Karanovic & Partners has advised Burger King on entering the market of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the opening of its first restaurant in Sarajevo.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Investment Guide Series – Foreign Investments
In accordance with the Law on Foreign Direct Investment Policy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, foreign investors are guaranteed the following:
Significant Shift in Bosnia & Herzegovina's Governance: A Buzz Interview with Mia Civic of ODI Law
Bosnia & Herzegovina has experienced a major government change leading to a focus on aligning with the EU, while a significant human rights ruling challenges the country’s ethnic-based voting system – potentially triggering constitutional reform and reshaping its political landscape – according to ODI Law Partner Mia Civic.
Rocking the Bosnia & Herzegovina Boat: A Buzz Interview with Nina Vjestica of Dimitrijevic & Partners
Critical legislative occurrences in Bosnia & Herzegovina – primarily focusing on the Constitutional Court, the electricity sector, as well as e-money – are the talk of the town, according to Dimitrijevic & Partners Partner Nina Vjestica.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Investment Guide Series – Taxes in Bosnia and Herzegovina
A brief overview of value added tax and direct tax in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including specifics for direct tax in Federation of B&H, Republic of Srpska, and Brcko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina.