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Over the past two decades, Law Office BAKIĆ has actively contributed to the advancement of legal and tax practice in Bosnia and Herzegovina and beyond. Our Managing Partner, Attorney at Law, Suvad Bakić, mag./M.A., is the author and co‑author of more than 55 publications in prestigious international outlets, including LexisNexis, World Bank/IFC, IFLR, InHouse Lawyer, Wirtschaftsblatt, and Bloomberg BNA. These contributions reflect our commitment to professional excellence, integrity, and continuous development, ensuring that our expertise benefits both clients and the broader legal community.
The following list provides a structured overview of published books, articles, brochures, and other contributions (originally published predominantly in English) authored or co‑authored by our Managing Partner, Attorney at Law, Suvad Bakić, mag./M.A.
2016
Corporate Income Tax Legislation Reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tax Planning International – Review – European Tax Service (Bloomberg BNA), Vol. 18, No. 3 – Author: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
2015
Wolf Theiss Guide to: Generating Electricity from Renewable Sources in Central, Eastern & Southeastern Europe, edition 2015 (a practical guide to the general principles and features of the basic legislation and procedures)
Wolf Theiss – Contributor for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
2014
Transition to Market Economy in Bosnia and Herzegovina (New Law on Rights in Rem in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Wolf Theiss – Insight Real Estate and Construction – Author: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
Wolf Theiss Guide to: Generating Electricity from Renewable Sources in Central, Eastern & Southeastern Europe, edition 2014 (a practical guide to the general principles and features of the basic legislation and procedures)
Wolf Theiss – Contributor for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
2013
A book - Real Estate Law and Financing in CEE/SEE (jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina)
LexisNexis – Co‑author for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
White Book – this is a publication produced on an annual basis of the Foreign Investment Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FIC) with a purpose to suggest to the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina a prioritized agenda of reforms in order to address key obstacles to investments in Bosnia and Herzegovina and barriers with which foreign investors are facing while doing business in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Foreign Investment Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Contributor (legal and tax matters): Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
World Bank's Women, Business and the Law project 2014 – Removing Restrictions to Enhance Gender Equality
World Bank – Contributor for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
Wolf Theiss Guide to: Public Debt Management in Central, Eastern & Southeastern Europe (Sovereign bond issues, derivatives and finance transactions with public bodies), edition 2013 (a practical guide to the general principles and features of the basic legislation and procedures in the countries included in the publication)
Wolf Theiss - Contributor for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina (tax and FOREX matters): Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
Wolf Theiss Guide to: Licensing of Electricity and Gas Wholesale Activities in Central, Eastern & Southeastern Europe, edition 2013 (a practical guide to the general principles and features of the basic legislation and procedures in the countries included in the publication)
Wolf Theiss - Contributor for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
Legal frameworks for foreign investors and foundation of companies in the Republic of Srpska - A survey on Tax Aspects of Doing Business in Republic of Srpska (tax exemptions/reliefs, double taxation treaties, type of taxes, labor and corporate matters, etc.) which was presented at a Business Conference in Vienna
Wolf Theiss - Contributor: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
IFC/World Bank's Project - Converting and transferring currency (on restrictions to currency convertibility and the transfer of foreign currency across borders) – officially published by author John Anderson
IFC/World Bank – Contributor for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
New Real Estate Tax Law – Republic of Srpska
Wolf Theiss – Insight Real Estate and Construction – Co‑author: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
2012
Double taxation treaty between Austria and Bosnia and Herzegovina and OECD comparison – internal guideline
Wolf Theiss – Contributor: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
The brochure - Employment Law in SEE/CEE (labor disputes, inspections and misdemeanor fines)
Wolf Theiss – Contributor: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
Wolf Theiss Guide to: Generating Electricity from Renewable Sources in Central, Eastern & Southeastern Europe, edition 2012 (a practical guide to the general principles and features of the basic legislation and procedures in countries included in the publication)
Wolf Theiss - Contributor for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
Tax Planning in Eastern Europe – Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tax Planning International – Review – European Tax Service (Bloomberg BNA), Vol. 39, No. 2 – Co‑author: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
2011
White Book – this is a publication produced on an annual basis of the Foreign Investment Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FIC) with a purpose to suggest to the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina a prioritized agenda of reforms in order to address key obstacles to investments in Bosnia and Herzegovina and barriers with which foreign investors are facing while doing business in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Foreign Investment Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Contributor (legal and tax matters): Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
Bosnia and Herzegovina – Real Estate Trends/Outlook
Wolf Theiss – Author: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
World Bank Survey – Employment regulations on overtime work in Bosnia and Herzegovina
World Bank – Contributor for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law project 2012 – Removing Barriers to Economic Inclusion
World Bank – Contributor for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
IFC/World Bank’s Investing Across Borders Project (Comparison of regulations of foreign direct investment in countries across the world):
- Investing across sectors (on FDI ownership restrictions across various sectors);
- Starting a foreign investment (on establishing a foreign-owned subsidiary, special economic zones and access to industrial land);
- Employing skilled expatriates (on immigration law and the applicable legal framework concerning temporary work permits);
- Converting and transferring currency (on restrictions to currency convertibility and the transfer of foreign currency across borders);
- Arbitrating and mediating disputes (on international and domestic commercial disputes submitted to alternative dispute resolution authorities).
World Bank – Contributor for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
Wolf Theiss Guide to: Public Debt Management in CEE & SEE – Sovereign bond issues, derivatives and finance transactions with public bodies
Wolf Theiss – Contributor for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina (tax and FOREX matters): Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
What a foreign investor must know about Bosnia and Herzegovina (ger. Was Sie als Investor über Bosnien und Herzegowina wissen müssen)
Wirtschaftsblatt – Author: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
World Bank Survey – Protecting investors in Bosnia and Herzegovina, personal data collection
World Bank – Contributor for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
New Energy Legislation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The In-House Lawyer (London) – Author: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
Effects of Bankruptcy Proceedings on Arbitration Agreements
Wolf Theiss – Contributor for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
Recent Developments in Real Estate Legislation in BiH
Wolf Theiss – Insight Real Estate and Construction – Author: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
Wolf Theiss Guide to: Generating Electricity from Renewable Sources in Central, Eastern & Southeastern Europe, edition 2011 (a practical guide to the general principles and features of the basic legislation and procedures in countries included in the publication)
Wolf Theiss – Contributor for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
2010
Investing in Eastern Europe via Austria, Hungary, Luxembourg and the Netherlands - Tax Tool Kit (corporate profit tax, personal income tax and social contributions, withholding tax, capital gains tax, stamp duties, double taxation treaties) – (booklet of Wolf Theiss and Loyens & Loef N.V.)
Wolf Theiss and Loyens & Loef N.V. – Co‑author: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
Wolf Theiss Guide to: PPPs, Concessions & Public Procurement in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (a practical guide to the general principles and features of the basic legislation and procedures in countries included in the publication)
Wolf Theiss – Contributor for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
Transfer Pricing Matrix
Wolf Theiss – Author: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
Domestic Rules of Bosnia and Herzegovina on Double Taxation Relief and Application of Double Taxation Treaties
Wolf Theiss – Author: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Attorney at Law
World Bank Survey – Women Business and the Law – jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina
World Bank – Contributor for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
Real Estate in Bosnia and Herzegovina (including tax aspects) – Brochure
Wolf Theiss – Co‑author: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
Wolf Theiss Guide: Lessons Learned – Restructuring Loans and Enforcement of Security
Wolf Theiss – Contributor for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
Workout Agreements in Bosnia and Herzegovina/Workout Scenarios (CEE Focus) - (a mutual effort how the real estate owner-borrower and a bank – lender can make the best out of a bad deal in order to avoid foreclosure or the owner's bankruptcy)
Wolf Theiss – Contributor for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
Wolf Theiss Guide to: Generating Electricity from Renewable Sources in Central, Eastern & Southeastern Europe, edition 2010 (a practical guide to the general principles and features of the basic legislation and procedures in countries included in the publication)
Wolf Theiss – Contributor for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
Merger Control – Getting the Deal Through (Global Competition Review in Association, inter alia, Wolf Theiss)
Law Business Research Ltd – Contributor: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
2009
White Book – this is a publication produced on an annual basis of the Foreign Investment Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FIC) with a purpose to suggest to the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina a prioritized agenda of reforms in order to address key obstacles to investments in Bosnia and Herzegovina and barriers with which foreign investors are facing while doing business in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Foreign Investment Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Contributor (legal and tax matters): Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
Investing under Bosnia’s Divided Legal System (legislation guide)
IFLR – International Financial Law Review 1000 – Contributor: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
Steps Towards Harmonization with EU
IFLR – International Financial Law Review 1000 – Co‑author: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
Foreign Investors’ Rights
IFLR – International Financial Law Review 1000 – Author: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
IFC/World Bank Survey – Investing Across Borders (FDI) – jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina
IFC/World Bank – Contributor for jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
Der ausländische Unternehmer im Umsatzsteuerrecht von BiH (eng. “The Foreign Entrepreneur in the Value Added Tax System of Bosnia and Herzegovina”)
East Lex – Co‑author: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
2008
White Book – this is a publication produced on an annual basis of the Foreign Investment Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FIC) with a purpose to suggest to the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina a prioritized agenda of reforms in order to address key obstacles to investments in Bosnia and Herzegovina and barriers with which foreign investors are facing while doing business in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Foreign Investment Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Contributor (legal and tax matters): Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
New Personal Income Tax Law
IFLR – International Financial Law Review – Co‑author: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
Finance Law/Taking Security in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Questionnaire
Wolf Theiss – Contributor: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
Support for foreign investors (in Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Legal 500 / IFLR – International Financial Law Review – Co‑author: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
New corporate income tax in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ger. Förderation hat neues Körperschaftsteuergesetz)
Wirtschaftsblatt – Co‑author: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
2007
White Book – this is a publication produced on an annual basis of the Foreign Investment Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FIC) with a purpose to suggest to the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina a prioritized agenda of reforms in order to address key obstacles to investments in Bosnia and Herzegovina and barriers with which foreign investors are facing while doing business in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Foreign Investment Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Contributor (legal and tax matters): Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
Corporate Income Tax Law
IFLR – International Financial Law Review – Co‑author: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
Financial assistance and Corporate Governance in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Brochure
Wolf Theiss – Contributor: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
World Bank – Doing Business Project's Surveys – jurisdiction of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Topics: Protecting investors in Bosnia and Herzegovina, closing a Business in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Employing Workers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Enforcing Contracts in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Legal Rights of Lenders and Borrowers in Bosnia and Herzegovina)
World Bank – Contributor: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor
Investment funds in Bosnia and Herzegovina (including securities regulators and privatization) – Brochure
Wolf Theiss – Contributor: Suvad Bakić, Mag./M.A., Legal Advisor