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Andrea Zubović-Devedžić

Managing Partner

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Andrea Zubović-Devedžić

Managing Partner

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

Andrea Zubović-Devedžić is Managing Partner at CMS in Sarajevo. She specialises in banking and finance and the corporate field and has significant experience in litigation and legal advising in a number of other practice areas. For the past nine years, she has advised a number of international clients in all commercial, corporate and property law issues.

Andrea Zubović-Devedžić is experienced in banking and finance law, having been involved in some of the most innovative and ground-breaking banking and finance projects conducted in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with particular emphasis on the local regulatory framework and structuring of the transactions. In particular, she has advised clients on the regulatory aspects of the different types of financial operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, coupled with transactional advice regarding financing projects including loans, capital markets, and syndicated structures, NPL restructuring and corporate aspects relevant for the finance industry.

Andrea Zubović-Devedžić has advised international clients in their business activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including a number of financial institutions.

When providing legal advice, her goal is to facilitate the implementation of transactions within the highly complex legal structure present in Bosnia and Herzegovina, always taking into account her clients’ demands and time constraints.

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"Leading individual for Banking, Finance and Capital Markets"

Legal 500, 2018

"Highly regarded Leading Lawyer"

IFRL 1000, 2018

"She is an excellent lawyer with great understanding applicability of law to business.”

Client Feedback, 2018

"Leading individual for Banking, Finance and Capital Markets"

Legal 500, 2018

"Highly regarded Leading Lawyer"

IFRL 1000, 2018

"She is an excellent lawyer with great understanding applicability of law to business.”

Client Feedback, 2018

Publications

  • “Civil law per jurisprudence exam curriculum” (Službeni list BiH, Sarajevo, 2015, co-author/associate)
  • “Human rights in the context of the political system in BiH” (2nd edition of a collection of papers on the introduction to the political system in BiH, 2011)
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Lectures list

  • Guest lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Sarajevo, “Legal drafting” (2015)
  • Lecturer at the Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, EU law (2011)
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Education

  • 2012 – Admission to the bar
  • 2008 – LL.M, University of Oxford
  • 2006 – Faculty of Law, University of Sarajevo
  • 2006 – Faculty of Economics, University of Sarajevo
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Corporate/M&A

Andrea Zubović-Devedžić is Managing Partner at CMS in Srajevo. She specialises in banking and finance and the corporate field and has significant experience in litigation and legal advising in a number of other practice areas. For the past nine years, she has advised a number of international clients in all commercial, corporate and property law issues.

Andrea Zubović-Devedžić is experienced in banking and finance law, having been involved in some of the most innovative and ground-breaking banking and finance projects conducted in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with particular emphasis on the local regulatory framework and structuring of the transactions. In particular, she has advised clients on the regulatory aspects of the different types of financial operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, coupled with transactional advice regarding financing projects including loans, capital markets, and syndicated structures, NPL restructuring and corporate aspects relevant for the finance industry.

Andrea Zubović-Devedžić has advised international clients in their business activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including a number of financial institutions.

When providing legal advice, her goal is to facilitate the implementation of transactions within the highly complex legal structure present in Bosnia and Herzegovina, always taking into account her clients’ demands and time constraints.

more less

"She is an excellent lawyer with great understanding applicability of law to business.”

Client Feedback, 2018

"Highly regarded Leading Lawyer"

IFRL 1000, 2018

"Leading individual for Banking, Finance and Capital Markets"

Legal 500, 2018

"She is an excellent lawyer with great understanding applicability of law to business.”

Client Feedback, 2018

"Highly regarded Leading Lawyer"

IFRL 1000, 2018

"Leading individual for Banking, Finance and Capital Markets"

Legal 500, 2018

Publications

  • “Civil law per jurisprudence exam curriculum” (Službeni list BiH, Sarajevo, 2015, co-author/associate)
  • “Human rights in the context of the political system in BiH” (2nd edition of a collection of papers on the introduction to the political system in BiH, 2011)
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Lectures list

  • Guest lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Sarajevo, “Legal drafting” (2015)
  • Lecturer at the Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, EU law (2011)
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Education

  • 2012 – Admission to the bar
  • 2008 – LL.M, University of Oxford
  • 2006 – Faculty of Law, University of Sarajevo
  • 2006 – Faculty of Economics, University of Sarajevo
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Expertise

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22/03/2024
Avoidance rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina
On 7 December 2022, the EU Commission published a draft directive harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law, which is now undergoing EU legislative procedure. In light of this the proposal, this article...
Law-Now Insolvency
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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...
Expert Guide Dispute Resolution
31/08/2023
Pre-Pack reorganisation in Bosnia and Herzegovina: An overview
In response to the proposal by the EU Commission on 7 December 2022 that an EU Directive be issued to harmonise certain aspects of insolvency law, this article provides a look into one of the main topics...
Law-Now Insolvency
19/05/2023
Insurance law and regulation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
1. Introduction Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) consists of two separate and distinct administrative entities: the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) and the Republic of Srpska (RS). Formally, Brčko...
Expert Guide Insurance
20/10/2022
CMS ESG Talks
Everyone is talking about ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) standards against which the markets are assessing businesses’ impact on society and the environment, how they are conducting business, and their transparency. Having an ESG framework within an organisation is crucial and will become paramount in the future, not only to attract investments, but also to reduce risk, lower cost, improve reputation and attract new customers. This trend will not bypass Bosnia and Herzegovina, or the region, and the aim of this event is to support the financial services and large corporate sectors to optimise their ESG-related opportunities, as well as to manage the associated risks. Join CMS experts from Austria, Bosnia, Serbia, Montenegro, and Turkey to explore the key legal developments regarding ESG that have already been introduced or are imminent from both the EU and the non-EU perspective. Learn about the state of ESG affairs in Bosnia, what our neighbours are doing and the regulations we can expect from the EU.      Our second panel will showcase the market’s view on ESG. Join our respected speakers from three renowned international in­sti­tu­tions—the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Finance in Motion (FiM)—to hear about the global impact of ESG generally and in relation to access to financing. We will also be joined by a unique commercial bank operating in the Southeastern Europe region that is already active in ESG. This event will provide plenty of opportunities to interact with our expert speakers and industry participants through the moderated panel and Q&A sessions as well as the networking cocktail drinks that will offer a fruitful and pleasant conclusion to this event.   
Event Legal
23/08/2022
Restructuring and insolvency law in Bosnia and Herzegovina
1. What is the primary legislation governing insolvency and restructuring proceedings in your jurisdiction? Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided into two entities, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
Expert Guide Banking & Finance
Comparable
07/06/2022
Trade secret laws in Bosnia and Herzegovina
General 1. Has the Directive (EU) 2016/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) against their...
Expert Guide Intellectual Property
Comparable
23/03/2022
Class actions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
See the Overview of the Representative Action Directive >> 1. Do you have a specific procedure or procedures for bringing “opt-in” class actions?  If so, please outline such procedure(s) and their...
Expert Guide Dispute Resolution
Comparable
28/07/2021
Interim measures in Bosnia and Herzegovina
1. Applicable Law 1.1 Constitutional structure 1.1.1 Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is a state composed of two entities, the Republic of Srpska (RS) and the Federation of BiH (FBiH). Brcko District (BD)...
Expert Guide Dispute Resolution
13/05/2021
Ecommerce in Bosnia and Herzegovina
I. E-commerce sector – fact and figures 1. Recent growth and trends in e-commerce With a population of 3.5 million, Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) is an emerging consumer market with a growing e-commerce...
Expert Guide
Comparable
04/01/2021
Law and regulation of Covid-19 loan moratoriums in Bosnia & Herzegovina
1. Description of the legislation 1.1 Is there a moratorium on loans legislation implemented in your jurisdiction? Yes. 1.2 If no: Are there any ongoing discussions regarding a potential introduction...
Expert Guide Banking & Finance
Comparable
08/10/2020
Guide to Restructuring in CEE and Austria
Restructurings, especially those involving multiple jurisdictions, are invariably complex matters. In this CMS Guide, our experts answer seven important practical questions to help you navigate through...
Guide
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