The Draft of the new Labour Law of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBH) introduces far-reaching changes to the labour law framework of this entity. The Draft has a clear reform-oriented ambition, reflected in its alignment with key EU directives and the expanded scope of employee protection.

Davorin Marinkovic has been appointed as the new Managing Partner of Dimitrijevic & Partners, taking over from Stevan Dimitrijevic. At the same time, Djordje Dimitrijevic has been promoted to Partner.

As GDPR-aligned rules take effect and ESG expectations grow, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s fragmented legal landscape is driving demand for comprehensive advice, with the Brcko District – through capital markets reforms and rising foreign investment – emerging as a particularly important focal point, according to Ibrahimovic & Co Partner Tijana Krivokapic.

The European Commission has recognised the regulatory disparities that exist between EU Member States and the candidate Balkan countries. To address these differences, it has identified the need to assess national legal frameworks and provide recommendations to Balkan countries for aligning them with EU standards.

On January 13, 2025, Stankovic & Partners announced that Altima UK Value Investment Limited's sale of Banjalucka Pivara to Olvi (as reported by CEE Legal Matters on September 12, 2025) has now closed.

Wolf Theiss and Cobalt, working with Baer & Karrer, has advised SK Capital LP on its acquisition of Swixx BioPharma Holding in a transaction valuing the company at over EUR 1.5 billion. Walder Wyss reportedly advised Swixx BioPharma.

As Bosnia and Herzegovina advances EU-alignment and energy transition priorities, mandates have broadened across compliance, projects, and cross-border deals. Maric & Co Partner Bojana Bosnjak-London and Sijercic & Partners Senior Partner Nihad Sijercic discuss where the work is coming from, who’s investing, what’s slowing things down, and how the outlook is shaping up.

Reflecting on his path from a fascination with aircraft landings to leading Sarajevo International Airport’s legal team, Sarajevo International Airport Head of Legal Berin Ridjanovic discusses the complexities of air law, managing expansion projects, working with external counsel, and navigating EU regulatory alignment.

An in-depth look at Stevan Dimitrijevic of Dimitrijevic & Partners, covering his career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer, as well as a few insights about him as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.

As an EU candidate whose accession is contingent upon harmonizing its legislation with EU standards, Bosnia and Herzegovina (“BH”) was required to align its existing personal data protection with the  EU Regulation 2016/679, the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). BH adopted the Personal Data Protection Law (“DPL”), published in the Official Gazette on 28 February 2025 and entering into force on 4 October 2025.

On 20 October 2025, in line with the EU's strategy to completely ban imports of Russian gas and oil, the Council of the EU adopted a proposal for a Regulation on phasing out Russian natural gas imports, improving monitoring of potential energy dependencies and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 (the "Regulation").

Bosnia & Herzegovina may be light on new projects as politics continues to eclipse the economy, but one reform is quietly reshaping the legal market, according to Law Office Dizdar Founder Slaven Dizdar, who spotlights the Federation’s new Law on the Legal Profession, its first comprehensive overhaul in two decades.

Following the successful 2025 Hungarian General Counsel Summit in Budapest, on October 21, 2025, CEE Legal Matters brought the Balkan General Counsel Summit to Belgrade, gathering leading in-house counsel and legal professionals from across the region.

According to Rojs, Peljhan, Prelesnik & Partners, the Fortenova Grupa refinancing (as reported by CEE Legal Matters on August 1, 2025) has now closed.

In March 2025, Bosnia and Herzegovina adopted its long-awaited Law on Personal Data Protection, a piece of legislation that fundamentally reshapes the country’s privacy landscape. The law was adopted to bring domestic rules into alignment with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and to ensure a coherent data protection framework across both entities and Brcko District. After a 210-day vacatio legis, the law is set to take full effect in October 2025, giving businesses and public authorities a limited time to adapt.

Investing in real estate in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH) can be a lucrative opportunity – especially considering its proximity to the European Union (EU), relatively low property prices (compared to more developed EU countries), favorable tax regimes, lower labor costs, and more. However, BH’s complex legal and regulatory landscape hides challenges that can quickly turn promising investments into costly liabilities.

Dimitrijevic & Partners, working with Cassels, has advised Dundee Precious Metals on its acquisition of Adriatic Metals valued at approximately EUR 1.18 billion. Wolf Theiss and Law Office Naida Custovic advised Adriatic Metals.

Stankovic & Partners has advised Altima UK Value Investment Limited on the sale of Banjalucka pivara to Olvi. Maric & Co and Zivkovic Samardzic advised Olvi.