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Indir Osmić

Managing Partner

Attorney at law in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz d.o.o.
Ul. Fra Anđela Zvizdovića 1
71000 Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, English, Spanish

Indir Osmić is Managing Partner at CMS in Sarajevo. He is admitted to the bar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He holds a Graduate Lawyer degree from the University of Sarajevo. Indir has also obtained legal specialization at the AU Washington College of Law in 2012/2013 as a Fulbright scholar. His main fields of expertise are corporate law, finance law, real estate law, compliance and tax law.

Indir Osmić’s work also includes corporate finance work, such as coordinating M&A deals with a particular focus on finance structuring and regulatory matters. He has expanded his experience by working as a country team leader in complex regional cross-border transaction projects. Before joining CMS, Indir Osmić worked for the Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, at the Office of the High Representative (OHR) and as a legal trainee at the Municipal Court in Sarajevo. He is fluent in Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian and English and has a good command of Spanish.

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"next generation lawyer for Real Estate"

The Legal 500, 2018

Publications

  • 7th (2018) and 6th (2017) edition of the Real Estate Law Review, chapter on Bosnia and Herzegowina (The Law Reviews, Law Business Research Limited, London, UK)
  • Top Six Tax Topics Across SEE, issue 5.2 of the CEE Legal Matters Magazine
  • 5th edition of The ICLG to: Project Finance 2016, Global Legal Group Ltd, London, UK, co-author
  • The World Bank, Doing Business, contributor in the years 2012, 2013, 2018
  • Bloomberg BNA, VAT Navigator, chapter on Bosnia and Herzegovina (2014), editor and reviewer
  • 4th edition of the CMS Guide to Arbitration, chapter on Bosnia and Herzegovina (2011), co-author
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Lectures list

  • Tax Evasion as a Predicate Act of Money Laundering, panel moderator, VIII Forum on AML/CTF in Bosnia and Herzegovina, – Revicon, ITA, SIPA and Banking Agencies of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska, March 2016
  •  American Chamber of Commerce in BiH and CMS, briefing on the application of FATCA in Bosnia and Herzegovina, moderator, February 2016
  • Washington College of Law, Washington, D.C., USA, panel: Ongoing Legal Issues Bosnia and Herzegovina Is Facing – Post-Dayton Legal Challenges, organiser and speaker, April 2013
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Education

  • 2016 – Admission to the bar in Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • 2013 – Fulbright scholarship at the American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C., specialisation
  • 2010 – Public exam, Ministry of Justice of Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • 2008 – Faculty of Law, University of Sarajevo, Graduate Lawyer degree
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04/12/2023
International arbitration law and rules in Bosnia & Herzegovina
A lex specialis law regulating arbitration still does not exist in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The matter of arbitration is generally regulated by the existing civil procedure codes. This gives the parties...
03/05/2023
Real estate transaction costs and taxes in Bosnia and Herzegovina
1. Due diligence costs for the purchase of real estate 1.1 Municipal search Cost Variable VAT Nil 1.2 Utility search (each service) Cost Variable VAT Nil 1.3 Land registry search (per search) Cost...
30/04/2021
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Recent work highlights Construction and development Advised Finish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Ltd a prominent group of companies on the establishment of a JV with a major steel producer in BiH Mittal Steal and City of Zenica (includes various regulatory and corporate advice) (Winner of theaward Deal of the year 2018 CEE Legal Matters). Advised Dogs Trust (UK), on real estate, corporate and regulatory matters regarding construction of the first rehoming centre. Advised PCC SE on various matters regarding the construction of the first of three small hydro power plants. Planning and environmental Advised European Energy A/S on real estate regulatory matters regarding using of the concession rights, and on building on private land in order to find the most suitable solution in accordance with the local laws and regulations as well as drafting and negotiation of the land lease. Advised a group of companies on the establishment of a JV (a renewable energy power plant) with a major steel producer in BiH (includes various regulatory and corporate advice) in connection with the building of renewable power plant. Advised the EBRD on all aspects of the financing of the Regional Energy Efficiency Programme, including regulatory framework, project structuring, drafting model transactional documentation, model tender documentation etc. Financing Advised the European Fund for Southeast Europe on several projects regarding loans to local banks as well as microcredit organizations. Advised EBRD on the project financing of construction of residential complex in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Acted for the EBRD on numerous financings granted to local companies for the purpose of production facilities and premises expansion (acquisitions and construction) Investment and disposal Advised Vestas on their ongoing renewable energy project regarding supply and construction of wind power plants in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The project is important to the local renewable energy system. Advised a UK group of companies on planned expansion investments into Bosnia and Herzegovina through acquisition of major production facilities consisting of both real estate and movables assets. Advised Heta Asset Resolution AG on sale of real property as part of bankruptcy proceedings over the debtor. Managers and occupiers Advised a leading hotel management company, on corporate, general business, employment, competition and other matters in relation to their activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding three hotels to be operated by Interstate in Sarajevo. Advised Hypo Alpe Adria Group regarding temporary management (including all general real estate matters) over one of the biggest shopping centres in Bosnia and Herzegovina based on the awarded custody as part of the enforcement procedure. 
24/03/2021
CMS Expert Guide to European care homes
The world is getting older by the minute. According to the the 2021 Ageing Report of the EU, the old-age dependency ratio in the EU’s demographic old-age dependency ratio (i.e. the ratio between people...
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17/06/2020
Law and regulation of rental agreements in Bosnia & Herzegovina during...
1. Is a lessee eligible for rent reduction due to a significant decline in footfall and consequently its turnover as a result of COVID-19? Generally, no except in case that the underlaying contract provides...
25/03/2020
What to do with leases during COVID-19 measures?
Governments at multiple levels in BiH have declared state of emergency. This situation has led to many restrictions adopted in order to prevent COVID-19 impacts. Consequently, many businesses are affected...
02/03/2020
State of Lo­gist­ics/Trans­port­a­tion/Ship­ping in Bosnia and Herzegovina
12/11/2019
Senior Housing Across SEE
The world is getting older by the minute. According to the 2018 Ageing Report of the EU1, Economic & Budgetary Projections for the 28 EU Member States (2016-2070), the old-age dependency ratio in the...
08/04/2019
CEE Legal Matters Deal of the Year Awards for CMS Serbia and CMS Bos­nia-Herzegov­ina
We are proud to announce that CMS Serbia and CMS Bos­nia-Herzegov­ina advised on two transactions in 2018 which were selected as the winning deals at the CEE Legal Matters award ceremony in Budapest on...
01/12/2018
CMS Guide for Retailers
You have in your hands a comprehensive guide for retailers wishing to expand in the CEE Region. If you are wondering how to set up your retail business anywhere in CEE, or how to manage your space or...
26/06/2018
CMS Guide to Anti-Bribery and Corruption Laws 2018
We are delighted to present the fifth edition of the CMS Guide to Anti-Bribery and Corruption Laws. This edition of the Guide covers more countries than ever before, assessing the laws in 42 countries...
22/04/2018
CMS Guide to tax regimes in Central and Eastern Europe
The CMS Guide to tax regimes in Central and Eastern Europe is one of the fruits of our close cooperation within the region. It offers a unique overview of the tax systems of 13 countries in an informative...