At a recent conference, CEFTA (Central European Free Trade Agreement) adopted nine new agreements that will significantly enhance trade, consumer protection, M&A invesments and market competitiveness in Bosnia and Herzegovina. These CEFTA agreements are designed to facilitate cross-border trade, reduce administrative barriers, and increase efficiency in customs and trade procedures. As a result, the business […]

Technological advancements are rapidly changing many industries, including the business law profession. A common question arises: can artificial intelligence (AI) replace lawyers? Already, AI solutions are significantly transforming certain legal processes. AI is sparking debate about the future of this profession and raising implications for business law firms in Bosnia and Herzegovina and beyond. How

The recently signed Cooperation Agreement between Serbia and the United States in the energy sector opens new perspectives for the regional renewable energy market. Signed in October 2024, this agreement represents a key step towards modernizing Serbia’s energy sector, particularly in the areas of energy transition law and increasing renewable energy capacity, which are essential

The recent European Union regulation on preventing deforestation has sparked numerous debates, particularly among producers, traders and providers of legal services in the renewable energy sector worldwide. As the EU tightens control over imports of products linked to deforestation, companies trading commodities such as coffee, cocoa, soy, palm oil, and rubber face serious challenges. The

The panel discussion “Energy Transformation in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Who Turned on the Light?“, part of the “EMPOWERED WOMAN” project, was held on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the premises of the Sarajevo Regional Development Agency (SERDA). The event, organized by the Association “Women for Women International”, the Association for Green Hydrogen and Renewable

On May 21st, 2024, the European Council approved a groundbreaking law aimed at harmonizing rules on artificial intelligence (the AI Act). This legislation represents the first of its kind in the world and may set a global standard for AI regulation. The objective of the Act is to foster the development and implementation of reliable

April 2024. The development and construction of renewable energy projects have experienced a significant global expansion in recent years. The instability of traditional energy markets (oil, coal, gas), the desire for energy independence among states, as well as mandatory EU guidelines and directives, represent key guidelines for the development of renewable energy projects. Bosnia and

On February 23, 2024, the European Commission adopted the proposal for a Directive on mandatory sustainability assessment of businesses. The aim of this Directive is to promote sustainable and responsible business conduct, as well as to integrate human rights and environmental protection into corporate governance. Who does this Directive apply to? To individuals, regarding: Better

Law Firm Ibrahimovic & Co has advised on BIMAL’s Acquisition of Sunce Oil Factory from INVEJ, one of the deals shortlisted for the CEE Legal Matters 2023 Deal of the Year for Bosnia and Herzegovina – an annual celebration of those lawyers and law firms that have brought the deals that shape Central and Eastern