Divjak Topic Bahtijarevic & Krka’s market-leading team handles the full range of banking and finance matters, including regulatory and compliance issues, in addition to high-value, cross-border project financing mandates. Key clients include borrowers and lenders, as well as large-scale companies and financial services groups. Practice leader Damir Topić drafts financial agreements and contracts, and advises clients on risk management strategies, ensuring compliance with banking regulations. Marta Hren assists with the financing aspects of infrastructure projects and acquisitions, while Lorena Mičik supports on refinancing deals. Iva Vukoja is another key contact in the group.

Praised for its ‘expertise and stellar reputation’, the team at Law Firm Glinska & Miškovic Ltd represents an impressive range of international and domestic clients. Aleksej Mišković heads the practice, specialising in cross-border debt transactions and bond issuances, among other advisory matters for financial institutions. Beata Glinska has been pivotal to the firm’s work in representing  international investors, lenders and banks in real estate project development and management matters, while Katarina Šarić handles capital markets and regulatory compliance mandates, with an ‘exceptional problem-solving approach’. Tena Jurišić is also recommended for her support in multi-jurisdictional banking transactions.

Co-led by Josip Madirazza, the team at Madirazza & Partners acts for borrowers, lenders, sponsors, commercial banks and multilateral development finance institutions on financing transactions, with notable expertise in the energy sector. The team also has strong credentials in representing major financial creditors, as well as both public and private companies. Practice co-leader Tatjana Radmilović handles the full range of domestic and international corporate transactions, in addition to securities and debt capital markets mandates. Other key contacts in the group include Tamara Jakšić, who advises on project financing, and Marinka Kovačić.

Lauded as ‘one of the best legal experts in Croatia’, Luka Rimac leads the team at Mamic Peric Reberski Rimac Law Firm LLC, boasting considerable experience advising major banks, IFIs, leasing companies and other financial institutions in domestic and cross-border financings. The practice acts for lenders and borrowers on financing transactions, as well as advising issuers of financial instruments on public offerings and listing of financial instruments on regulated markets. Capital markets matters and bond issuances also form part of the team’s workload. Frano Belohradsky handles regulatory and financing mandates, and is another key contact in the group.

Šavorić & Partners acts for international banks, other financial institutions and borrowers on syndicated lending and sovereign lending, in addition to other domestic and cross-border lending transactions. Boris Šavorić, who advises on project financing transactions and private equity funds matters, jointly leads the team alongside Mia Lazić, who acts for lenders and borrowers in refinancing deals. Andrea Ruba assists on regulatory matters involving credit institutions and debt purchases in the energy sector, while Nives Kolonić assists on alternative investment fund mandates and cross-border acquisition financings.

Housing a team of ‘highly capable practitioners’, Žuric i Partneri in cooperation with Kinstellar handles the full range of financing matters, in addition to regulatory compliance issues. The team is collectively led by Edin Karakaš, Duško Žurić, and Mihovil Granić, who handle cross-border private equity mandates, investment advisory work in the energy and infrastructure industries, and high-value debt restructuring transactions. Other key strengths of the practice include borrowing and lending, financial restructuring and distressed transactional work. Tena Pajalić handles cross-border lending service mandates, while Marija Vuchetich assists on acquisition financing structuring deals.

Spearheaded by Iva Basarić, the practice at Babic & Partners Law Firm handles a wide range of advisory matters, including refinance loans in the construction industry and employee invective plans in the fintech arena. Basarić handles regulatory, tax compliance and data privacy mandates in relation to cryptocurrency. Assisting on matters regarding Croatian securities law requirements, Lovro Klepac is another key contact in the group.

Praised as ‘highly specialised and innovative’, Bardek, Lisac, Mušec, Skoko in association with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH (Austria) houses a team of ‘expert attorneys’ who handle a range of cross-jurisdictional matters on behalf of European clients. Team leader Jelena Nushol Fijačko has considerable experience advising on bank lending and project financing mandates across the real estate, tourism and renewable energy sectors. Relja Rajković acts for credit institutions and investment firms on capital markets and regulatory issues, while Tihana Balagović advises on syndicated loans and concessions financing.

Batarelo Dvojkovic Vuchetich Law Firm LLP houses a team of ‘highly knowledgeable specialists’, handling the full range of domestic and cross-border legislative and regulatory matters. Practice leader Vladimir Batarelo advises on syndicated loan agreements, corporate financing mandates and other financial transactions. Focusing on fintech, Marko Bohaček specialises in virtual currency exchange services, in addition to convertible loan agreements and venture capital funds. Other key contacts in the group include Monika Rakitničan, who handles development financing matters, and Tomislav Sadrić.

Deloitte Legal in cooperation with Croatian lawyers’s banking and finance practice is spearheaded by Ozren Kobsa, who handles a wide range of regulatory issues, advising lenders and borrowers, in addition to handling domestic and cross-border financing transactions. Ivan Zoranda assists on bond issuances and debt restructuring matters, while Jelena Kraljević handles a range of advisory work.

Noted for its expertise in the aviation industry, KOVACEVIC PRPIC SIMEUNOVIC LLC handles a broad range of cross-border project, asset and structured finance matters. Assisting high-profile banking and energy clients, Martina Prpić jointly leads the team alongside Danijela Simeunović, who specialises in aircraft financing. Dinka Kovačević has experience in banking-related disputes and Ana Novaković Stipaničev is another key contact in the group.

With a focus on project financing and capital markets, Macesic & Partners LLC's ‘excellent practice’ handles a board range of domestic and cross-border matters in the energy and technology sectors. Zrinka Buzatović spearheads the practice and handles advisory work for banking clients, particularly syndicated loans and loan agreements. Antea Muschet assists with regulatory and risk management issues.

Praised for its ‘exceptional expertise’, Orehovec, Vinter, Kiš, Šimunovic handles the full range of advisory work, with demonstrable experience in litigation, banking disputes and debt collection cases. Team leader Martina Simunovic Leposa handles project finance restructuring matters and loan repayment issues, while Tomislav Orehovec frequently assists with lending mandates, including corporate NPLs. Irena Vinter Gregorić is another key contact in the group.

Noted for its expertise in banking and financial disputes, Ostermann Ivancic Attorneys-at-Law LLP’s team advises on a range of advisory and regulatory mandates. Litigation expert Mojmir Ostermann, who handles dispositions and dispute cases, jointly leads the practice alongside ‘unparalleled’ Vjekoslav Ivančić, who acts for both international and domestic clients on project financing matters in the real estate and energy sectors. Marijana Soldo Kubat advises on cross-border capital markets mandates, while Marta Jelaković handles contentious work.

The team at Porobija & Porobija is led by Željka Rostaš Blažeković, whose practice focuses on project financing, syndicated loans and securities offerings, and is ‘well-respected as an expert in the field‘. The practice has gained considerable traction in refinancing matters, security packages, and capital markets. Filip Dogan assists Blazekovic in advising on financing matters, acting for borrowers and lenders.

Schoenherr in cooperation with Croatian lawyers handles a wide range of cross-jurisdictional matters, focusing on core banking and finance work, including derivatives and financings. Team leader Krešimira Krušlin Ćurić advises on structured debt financing and investment fund mandates, in addition to acting for lenders in syndicated loans. Lea Mužić spearheads the regulatory practice, focusing on restructuring and project financing in the renewable energy industry.

Praised for its ‘stellar reputation in banking and finance’, the team at Vidan Law Office handles a broad range of advisory work. Practice leader and ‘legal luminary’ Hrvoje Vidan advises on matters concerning domestic and cross-border project financing and capital markets, while Petra Tolj acts on shared asset transactions and stock exchange-related mandates. Ivona Stričak is another key contact in the group, who assists with regulatory work in the fintech industry.

Praised for its ‘knowledge, responsiveness and dedication’, the team at Vukmir & Associates acts for international clients on capital markets mandates, in addition to financing transactions and regulatory issues. Tomislav Pedisic, who focuses on regulatory issues arising out of the banking and finance arena, jointly leads the team alongside Ivan Ćuk, who counts banks, international financial institutions, energy companies, food industries and construction companies among his key roster of clients, and Sanja Tkalec Kovac. Tea Cerinski is another key contact in the group.

Wolf Theiss continues to gain traction across a range of financing, restructuring and lending matters, and counts domestic and international banks and corporates among its key roster of clients. Luka Tadić-Čolić leads the practice and advises on financial transactions and minority shareholder issues, while Lucia Močibob assists on cross-border financing and capital markets projects. Mateja Jelačić, who advises on bilateral and syndicated lending and regulatory requirements issues, is another key contact in the group.

Petra Siketić spearheads the banking and finance team at Law Firm Andelovic, Siketic & Tomic, handling advisory matters on behalf of Croatian banks, in addition to financing transactions arising out of the tourism sector. Marko Tomic assists on day-to-day advisory and regulatory matters concerning the Zagreb Stock Exchange.

Jointly led by Siniša Babić and Tamara Brborović Vuletić, the team at Law Firm Babic, Brborovic & Partners counts public authorities, domestic companies and banks among its key roster of clients. The practice handles a broad range of advisory and regulatory matters, in addition to advising on project and financing transactions. Other key contacts in the group include Ivo Eškinja and Iva Pranjić.

Bradvica Maric Wahl Cesarec offers ‘high quality advice’ on a range of fund-related matters, including capital markets, bond issuances and mezzanine financing mandates. The team is jointly led by Branko Skerlev, who specialises in alternative investment funds and private equity, and Ivan Luetić, who is dual-qualified in New York and Croatia. ‘Standout professional’ Matea Miljuš Beranek is praised for her ‘meticulous approach’ when assisting with asset management and pre-bankruptcy restructuring matters.

BUTERIN&PARTNERS handles a broad range of loan-related matters, including syndicated, bilateral, and convertible lending, in addition to advising on the restructuring and refinancing of existing loans, and financing transactions. Expert litigator Zvonimir Buterin jointly leads the team alongside Joško Perica, who handles advisory work relating to domestic and cross-border investment projects. Another key contact in the group includes Matea Tkalčić, who acts for banking institutions on financial and corporate matters.

Praised for its ‘vast experience in banking, finance and capital markets’, GOSPIC PLAZINA STOJS LAW FIRM LTD handles a range of financing projects and matters concerning the issuance of shares, in addition to compliance issues relating to capital markets work. Lana Štojs ‘has profound knowledge and strong business acumen’, and jointly leads the team alongside Matea Gospić Plazina, who is commended as ‘professional, highly responsive and a dedicated lawyer’. Anja Maljković is another key contact in the group.

Noted for its expertise in non-performing loans, Gugic, Kovacic & Krivic law firm is ‘exceptionally adept’ in handling loan sale agreements, due diligence mandates and receivable acquisitions. The team is jointly led by ‘exceptionally professional’ Lovro Kovačić  and Damjan Krivic, who handle the full range of day-to-day advisory work, in addition to business regulation related to highly regulated financial institutions in Croatia. Inga Paripović is another key contact in the group.

Providing ‘high-level legal advice on banking and finance matters’, Ilej & Partners, in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners counts European banks, equity funds and gaming companies among its key roster of clients. Franka Baica jointly leads the team alongside Ivana Sverak, who advises domestic and international clients on project finance mandates, security arrangements and capital markets work. Other key contacts in the group include Barbara Bilić and Petra Marijanovic.

Led by Martina Kalamiza Grozdek, the team at Lovric Novokmet & Partners acts for financial and credit institutions, and private equity funds in debt restructurings, non-performing loan transactions and project finance mandates. Mate Lovrić advises on cross-border financing transactions, while Pavo Novokmet handles securities and capital markets work.

Noted for its expertise in banking and financial litigation, M&S Partners provides ‘top-level professional services’ to domestic financial and credit institutions. Andrej Šooš Maceljski, wh0 has experience in EU and regulatory frameworks, jointly leads the practice alongside Kristina Banić. Potjeh Kurtović is another key contact in the team.

Advising on regulatory and transactional matters, Marohnic, Tomek & Gjoic, Law Firm has demonstrable experience in investment fund activities and acquisition financing. 'Dedicated and always ready to go the extra mile', Tonka Gjoić Tomić and Tena Tomek jointly lead the practice. Josip Marohnic handles refinancing and due diligence mandates and Marin Curić is another key contact in the group.