Specialising in domestic and cross-border advisory work in the full range of financial project matters, the banking and finance practice at RRH Legal d.o.o., member of the CMS network regularly handle acquisition financing, corporate lending, and distressed debt trading. Transactions in the microcredit sector and multijurisdictional equity investments are core strengths of the team. Andrea Zubović-Devedžić  spearheads the team, with a focus on advising local and foreign firms in relation to regulatory requirements for subordinated debt financing. Sanja Voloder is another key member of the team, advising on acquisition of shares and loan restructuring matters.

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  • 'CMS offers a truly market leader service in Bosnia with a team of seasoned legal professionals, who are familiar with the expectations of our business in terms of delivery of advice and project management. The local knowledge brought to the table by CMS's attorneys has proved to be a valuable asset for our organization.'

Key clients

  • European Fund for Southeast Europe
  • Green for Growth
  • Finance in Motion
  • European Bank for Restructuring and Development
  • European Investment Fund
  • Containex Container-HandelsgesellschafT M.B.H
  • Mutares SE & Co. KGaA
  • Atradius collections B.V.
  • Proparco
  • Otis AG
  • SPORTRADAR GROUP AG
  • Citibank
  • Soda Sisecam Lukavac

Work highlights

  • Advising EFSE on subordinated debt financing of a systemic bank in Bosnia and Herzegovina, member of an international group, in relation to Tier 2 regulatory capital requirements.
  • Advising the client Austrian Development Bank (OEEB) regarding loan restructuring and negotiation with a local company.
  • Advising Soda Sisecam Lukavac on implementation of a pioneer project of introducing a payment system vis swift communication.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrea Zubović-Devedžić

Other key lawyers

Sanja Voloder