Your trusted partner for legal and tax security in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Law Office BAKIĆ is a specialized, independent law office headquartered in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. For more than two decades, we have successfully advised and represented renowned international and domestic clients, consistently delivering strategic, effective, innovative, and legally secure solutions across complex legal and tax environments.

Our Managing Partner, Attorney at Law, Suvad Bakić, mag./M.A., is a highly recognized legal and tax regulatory expert, acknowledged in leading domestic and international legal directories and rankings (Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, among others). His career spans top-tier international law firms, and professional engagement in tax and regulatory advisory at KPMG, complemented by postgraduate studies at the University of Bologna (Italy) and the University of Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina).

Our history is marked by the following milestones:

1. 2004Our Managing Partner, Attorney at Law, Suvad Bakić, mag./M.A., began his professional journey at KPMG, focusing on tax and regulatory advisory for renowned international and domestic investors in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
2. 2007Following above mentioned important initial professional experience, he advanced his career at WOLF THEISS, a leading international law firm with a strong regional presence headquartered in Vienna, while also successfully passing the Bar Exam before the Ministry of Justice of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
3. 2010He successfully passed the Attorney at Law Exam before the Bar Association of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, obtained his Attorney’s License, and immediately established Law Office BAKIĆ in Sarajevo. From the very beginning, the office was founded with a clear vision to deliver integrated legal and tax regulatory solutions through a tailor‑made approach, aligned with global standards;
4. 2010 to the presentFollowing the establishment of Law Office BAKIĆ, we have continuously successfully represented and advised renowned international and domestic clients - including major foreign investors and their global advisors. Our reputation, among other things, is built on handling high‑value, complex, and sensitive cases, through which we have earned the trust of partner law and tax firms across Europe and worldwide.

We advise and represent renowned international and domestic clients, helping to eliminate or mitigate legal and tax risks and enhance their business outcomes. Every engagement is delivered through a tailor‑made approach - carefully structured to reflect each client’s industry, goals, and challenges.

Our expertise is structured into three dedicated service pillars:

• Legal Services - comprehensive practice areas across corporate, regulatory, dispute resolution, and other legal domains;
• Legal & Tax One‑Stop Shops - our integrated advisory and representation model that unifies legal and tax regulatory support into a single, structured framework for efficiency and clarity;
• Tax Lawyer Services - specialized tax regulatory expertise, including advisory and litigation, ensuring strategic tax security for clients.

Our Managing Partner, Attorney at Law, Suvad Bakić, mag./M.A., is a highly recognized legal and tax regulatory expert, acknowledged in leading domestic and international legal directories and rankings. On the global and regional legal market, he has been recognized as a legal expert providing cutting‑edge and innovative legal advice. Notable recognitions include:

• Legal 500: in its publication noted that Suvad Bakić…"…provides a ‘very professional’ service. Bakić advised Redknee on its $52m purchase of Nokia Siemens Networks’ business support systems unit.”;
• Chambers & Partners: in its publication noted that Suvad Bakić is…"… a notable legal expert/practitioner in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

In addition, he is the author and co‑author of more than 55 legal and tax publications in prestigious international outlets (LexisNexis, World Bank/IFC, IFLR, InHouse Lawyer, Wirtschaftsblatt, Bloomberg BNA, among others). He has lectured at international forums including AWO Vienna and IFC/World Bank, and contributed as a member of the Working Group for Direct Tax Reforms in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Beyond client work, Law Office BAKIĆ actively contributes to the development of legal and tax practice through publications, lectures, and reform initiatives, ensuring that our expertise benefits both clients and the broader legal community.

If needed, we can also operate through a carefully curated domestic, regional, and international network of top‑tier law firms and attorneys, covering Bosnia and Herzegovina, neighboring non‑EU jurisdictions (Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Serbia), and selected EU jurisdictions (Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, etc.).

For complex projects, we can assemble and lead consortium attorney teams, ensuring seamless coordination, consistent excellence, and a single trusted client interface. This collaborative approach efficiently leverages cross‑border expertise to deliver integrated solutions, bridging multiple jurisdictions and enabling clients to confidently navigate complex legal landscapes, mitigate risks, and achieve strategic outcomes.

Our core values are defined as follows:

• Professional Excellence - offering distinguished legal and tax regulatory advisory and representation services, aligned with global standards;
• Integrity & Independence - upholding the highest ethical standards and full regulatory compliance;
• Client‑Centric & Tailor‑Made Approach - designing bespoke, practical solutions aligned with each client’s goals;
• Innovation & Problem‑Solving Mindset - developing creative, efficient, and results‑driven solutions to complex legal and tax regulatory projects;
• Continuous Development & Expertise - investing in lifelong professional development to maintain depth, precision, and global relevance in legal and tax regulatory practice.

We continuously invest in professional development through advanced education programs, as well as participation in over 50 international and domestic seminars and conferences. This approach ensures that our advice remains innovative and aligned with global standards.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture and actively contributing to society. Beyond client work, our team dedicates time and resources to pro bono initiatives, CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) projects, and community support, ensuring that prosperity is shared and that legal and tax regulatory expertise benefits those who need it most.

Choosing Law Office BAKIĆ means partnering with an office that combines global and domestic expertise, ensuring that every engagement is delivered to the highest quality standards.

What sets us apart is our Legal & Tax One Stop Shops approach - a unique, tailor‑made framework that integrates legal and tax regulatory advisory and representation services into a single, structured point of service. This model allows clients to manage projects within complex regulatory frameworks with clarity and efficiency, while reducing risks, costs, and administrative burdens.

Through our One Stop Shops, we provide seamless support across the entire business lifecycle:

• Market entry and corporate structuring - legal entity setup, corporate changes, and registrations;
• Ownership and investment transitions - share sales, transfers, and related corporate registrations;
• Tax security - direct and indirect tax registrations and compliance;
• Regulatory approvals - licensing, permits, and sector‑specific authorizations;
• Operational readiness - work and residence permits and internal labor and corporate acts;
• Specialized compliance - data protection, FOREX and foreign trade operations, and obtaining official tax and legal opinions;
• Risk management and strategic insight - due diligence and a tailor-made advisory;
• Documentation and closure - obtaining and certifying public records, insolvency, and deregistration procedures.

In addition, we are one of the few law offices in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a dedicated Tax Lawyer practice, offering:

• Direct and indirect tax - regulatory advisory (corporate profit tax, personal income tax, VAT, customs, excise duties, social security contributions);
• International and bilateral tax treaty expertise, ensuring compliance and optimization in cross‑border and domestic transactions;
• Tax litigation representation before competent authorities, covering both direct and indirect taxes.

This combination of legal and tax specialization ensures that our clients benefit from legal and tax security, enabling them to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and achieve tangible results in Bosnia and Herzegovina and beyond.