Well-regarded in the pharmaceuticals, gaming, and energy sectors, Babic & Partners Law Firm carries out a high proportion of M&A work, particularly on the sell side. The firm, which is also a key port of call for IT and telecoms, agriculture, as well as technology and software companies is co-led by Marija Gregorić and Iva Basaric. Other key members of the practice include Matija Skender, who is versed in dispute resolution.

Bardek, Lisac, Mušec, Skoko in association with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH (Austria) is a key contact for high-profile clients on a diverse range of matters, including equity investments, cross-jurisdictional M&A, corporate governance, and restructuring procedures. Notably, the firm is particularly active in transactions across the industrial manufacturing, shipping, engineering, IT, energy, private equity, and healthcare sectors. Partner and practice head Marija Zrno Prošić is an industry leader in M&A, having advised on numerous high-value acquisitions.

The commercial, corporate, and M&A practice at Batarelo Dvojkovic Vuchetich Law Firm LLP is experienced in advising leading Croatian agribusiness groups, European energy and infrastructure banks, as well as private equity funds. Recently handling the largest M&A transaction in Croatia in 2024, the team works across the full spectrum of industries, including agribusiness, energy, and tourism, Co-practice heads Ivan Dvojkovic and Laurenz Vuchetich lead the team and specialise in advising private equity clients on M&A, as well as corporate power purchase agreements. Ivana Mihaljević brings expertise in corporate transactions, while junior partner Marko Bohaček continues to provide valuable skills in leading due diligence procedures and structuring transaction documents.

Bradvica Maric Wahl Cesarec‘s broad caseload encompasses complex financial transactions, private equity deals, cross-border mergers, restructurings, divestitures, joint ventures, and leveraged buyouts. The team, which is skilled at compliance and regulatory issues counts listed companies, financial institution, and international corporations on its client roster. The practice is co-led by Matthias Wahl, Branko Skerlev, Neven Marić and Mislav Bradvica, while partner Matthias Wahl has particular skill supporting clients with incorporating and starting their businesses in Croatia. Ivan Luetić is noted for his proficiency in advising global investment banks.

The commercial and corporate team at Divjak Topic Bahtijarevic & Krka advises clients on business-to-business contracts, consumer relations issues, corporate governance matters, and regulatory compliance issues, with a particular focus on ESG advisory matters. Clients of the practice include some of the largest multi-national companies and businesses, and the team is frequently engaged providing multi-disciplinary advice at all stages of transactions. The M&A team is led by Damir Topić and Dina Salapić, and has recently observed an uptick in renewable energy transactions, advising on complex mergers and restructurings. Ema Menđušić Škugor and Marina Kovač Krka lead the commercial and corporate team, receiving special praise from clients for being ‘exceptional lawyers with deep industry expertise.’ Mario Krka is commended by clients for being ‘knowledgeable, responsive, client-oriented, and pragmatic.’

Praised as ‘very professional, friendly, quick and willing to help with any matter’, KOVACEVIC PRPIC SIMEUNOVIC LLC handles M&A across the banking, energy, infrastructure, telecoms, media, and pharmaceuticals sectors. The firm is also particularly skilled at regulatory, advisory and compliance work, and has recently advised one of the largest international pharmaceutical companies on a multinational transaction involving the acquisition of assets across multiple jurisdictions. Led by Dinka Kovačević, Martina Prpić, and Danijela Simeunović, the firm also has great expertise carrying out work from legal due diligence assignments as well as structuring and implementing transactions.

Madirazza & Partners‘ leading corporate, commercial and M&A practice has expertise in privatisation, foreign investments, company restructurings, and capital markets transactions. The firm’s practice is particularly recognised for its role in significant restructuring cases, including advising on several recent high-profile settlements, along with an array of high-value sale and acquisition matters. Serving a diverse client base, the firm supports private companies, government entities, and international creditors on all transaction stages, from negotiation to transaction structuring and due diligence. Josip Madirazza and Tatjana Radmilović receive praise from clients for being ‘exceptional lawyers with impressive negotiation skills and a remarkable ability to find practical, effective solutions.’

At Mamic Peric Reberski Rimac Law Firm LLC, the commercial, corporate and M&A team advises major domestic and foreign clients on complex acquisitions across a wide range of industry sectors. With a multi-disciplinary practice, the firm recently advised Fortenova Grupa on the complex sale of its agriculture business. Natalija Perić and Vladimir Mamić are co-heads of the practice, and bring deep expertise on strategic corporate governance, cross-border transactions, and complex business structuring. Nikola Kokot brings in-depth expertise across a variety of corporate matters, including liquidation procedures.

Šavoric and Partners‘ commercial, corporate and M&A practice advises international private equity firms, institutional financial investors, as well as major international and domestic banks on a wide array of matters, from joint ventures to complex mergers. The firm has recently acted for one of the largest private equity firms in central and eastern Europe on the landmark acquisition of a major retail conglomerate. Major clients come from a selection of industry areas, including IT, hospitality, energy, automotive, infrastructure, FMCG, property development, and real estate. Boris Šavorić has almost 30 years of experience, while Nina Radić Kuzik and Mia Lazić are M&A specialists, handling high-stakes transactions and multi-faceted, cross border mergers.

The ‘highly experienced and complementary team’ at Vukmir & Associates is particularly active in the IT, capital markets, and construction sectors. The firm, which recently advised a major Croatian online geolocation cloud platform with operations in UK and USA, counts multinational corporations and financial institutions on its client roster. The firm is jointly led by Ivan Ćuk, Tomislav Pedišić, and Sanja Tkalec Kovač.

Wolf Theiss‘ Zagreb based commercial, corporate and M&A practice is spearheaded by Luka Tadić-Čolić. A highly active firm, the practice regularly acts on high end transactions and cross-jurisdictional deals, advising global investment management firms, alongside some of the largest Croatian banks. Notably, the firm is a key contact for large multinational clients in the pharmaceuticals, healthcare, gambling, and energy sectors. Dora Gaži Kovačević often leads complex cross-border M&A projects and corporate investigations, with a focus on HR compliance and large restructurings.

The commercial, corporate and M&A practice at Žuric i Partneri in cooperation with Kinstellar carries out the full spectrum of transactional and advisory work for a variety of business clients. The practice’s typical mandates include advising domestic and international entities on company incorporations, contracts and corporate governance, joint ventures and IPOs, cross-border business transfers, procurement matters, and regulatory compliance. Arguably their most significant recent matter, the team advised a market leading Saudi integrated ICT infrastructure provider on its 1.2 billion Euro acquisition of a telecoms tower asset portfolio, one of the highest value transactions in the Croatian market this year. Clients come from a broad spectrum of industry and business areas, such as investment funds, private equity funds, major domestic and international banks, technology, media & telecoms, retail & consumer goods, pharmaceutical and healthcare, energy, automotive, and manufacturing. Managing partner Duško Žurić is a recognised expert and veteran of the Croatian M&A market, while practice co-head Edin Karakaš specialises in corporate governance, regulatory projects, and high-end M&A deals. Andrijana Kaštelan is praised by clients for her “ability to cut through the noise, focus on what truly matters, and drive transactions forward.”

Law Firm Glinska & Miškovic Ltd's commercial, corporate and M&A practice is particularly well-regarded in the energy, retail, gaming, maritime, real estate, and healthcare sectors. Recent significant matters include advising renewable energy companies on project acquisitions, as well as advising a global video game company on its acquisition of a Croatian gaming studio. The practice also have expertise advising international companies on Croatian market entries and business set-up. Aleksej Mišković and Beata Glinska have a combined 40 years of experience in the practice area, and bring in-depth knowledge in restructurings and shareholders’ relationships.

Ilej & Partners in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners boasts one of the largest teams in the commercial, corporate and M&A sector in the Croatian market. A full service practice with a variety of foreign and domestic clients, the firm recently acted as the local advisors for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on a multi-million Euro equity investment agreement in the Croatian technology services sector. Managing partner Goran Ilej has expert level proficiency in joint ventures, equity investments, restructurings, acquisition and project financings, while the ‘highly professional and focused’ Franka Baica regularly advises clients on company law and corporate governance issues. Iva Tokić Čuljak focuses on M&A across various business sectors, including infrastructure, banking and finance, tourism and hospitality, and telecoms.

At Lovric Novokmet & Partners, the commercial, corporate and M&A team carries out mandates for both domestic and international clients on complex and high-value M&A deals and transactions. A key port of call for gaming, banking, investment management, and private equity firms, the firm’s recent caseload encompasses corporate restructurings and reorganisations. Mate Lovrić and Pavo Novokmet lead the team, and Novokment is noted for his ‘in-depth knowledge of corporate law’, while Lovrić is praised for a ‘great level of commitment.’

Lauded for its ‘exceptional dedication and deep understanding of business needs’, Ostermann Ivancic Attorneys-at-Law LLP‘s commercial, corporate and M&A practice provides project development assistance to foreign and domestic companies and investment funds. Particularly notable recent mandates include advising on the development of the most modern container terminal port in Europe, and advising a leading Croatian game development studio on its acquisition of a leading game developer and publisher. Managing partner Mojmir Ostermann is a highly renowned M&A lawyer in the Croatian market, with great experience leading landmark transactions, while senior partner Vjekoslav Ivančić regularly advises clients on restructuring & insolvency issues.

The commercial, corporate and M&A practice at Schoenherr in cooperation with Croatian lawyers is praised by clients for being ‘client-oriented, competent, and solution-driven.’ The team, which is a key port of call for global payments firms, renewable energy companies, and leading Croatian banks, often handles joint ventures, acquisition and investments, as well as partnership agreements. Practice co-heads Ivan Einwalter and Vice Mandarić  lead the team, while Dina Vlahov Buhin specialises in due diligence exercises, structuring transactions,  and negotiating SPAs.

At Vidan Law Office, the commercial, corporate and M&A team has significant expertise carrying out cross-border mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and joint ventures. The practice often carries out complex share and asset deals and is a key port of call for clients in the IT, healthcare, and tourism sectors. Managing partner and practice head Hrvoje Vidan has ‘exceptional experience and expertise in providing tailored made legal services’ and often advises foreign investors and companies on corporate acquisitions of Croatian enterprises.

At Law Office Žarkovic, the commercial, corporate, and M&A practice specialises in major acquisitions for large regional private equity investment funds, along with representing major Croatian banks in international transactions and proceedings. The team also works on major financings and acquisition financings, advising clients on complex cross-border commercial relations and establishing SPVs. Practice heads Branimir Žarković and Matea Mimica Žarković are specialists in M&A and compliance projects, and are routinely praised by clients for their ‘ability to anticipate challenges and provide practical, strategic recommendations.’

GOSPIC PLAZINA STOJS LAW FIRM LTD‘s commercial, corporate, and M&A practice specialises in local and cross-border mergers, group restructurings, and compliance issues. The team also advise clients in relation to establishing joint ventures, and frequently carries out due diligence exercises for clients across the hospitality, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and IT sectors. Managing partners and practice co-heads Matea Gospić Plazina and Lana Štojs bring in-depth expertise in resolving corporate governance issues.

Gugic, Kovacic & Krivic law firm operates a commercial, corporate, and M&A team from it’s Zagreb office, co-led by practice heads Damjan Krivic and Lovro Kovačić . The ‘focused and well organised’ group’s handles buyer’s due diligence projects, particularly focusing on non-performing loan (NPL) portfolios and M&A. The team also carries out compliance and regulatory work, restructuring matters, as well as corporate governance.

Hanzekovic & Partners’ typical work spans across a range of corporate transactions, including public takeovers, transactions involving listed companies, and public-private partnerships. The firm is also notably skilled at joint ventures, asset management, project developments, and real estate transactions, counting transport, banking, and pharmaceuticals clients on its roster. Partners and practice co-heads Irina Jelčić and Tin Težak have extensive experience advising regional and international clients from the financial sector.

M&S Partners‘ commercial and corporate team, led by managing partner Andrej Šooš Maceljski is skilled at corporate governance, establishing joint ventures and subsidiaries, as well as corporate restructuring, New hire Bojana Štetić brings 20 years of experience to the firm.

Marohnic, Tomek & Gjoic, Law Firm‘s commercial, corporate and M&A practice specialises in project acquisitions, company management structurings, and regulatory compliance work. Managing partners and and practice co-heads Josip Marohnić and Tena Tomek bring decades of experience in the sector, with Tena specialising in investment funds and regulatory issues.

MATEKOVIĆ & Partners Law Firm LLC is praised by clients for its ‘exceptional combination of expertise, innovative thinking, and genuine commitment to client success.’ Notably, the firm is a key contact for real estate and shipping clients on day-to-day operations,  regulatory matters, as well as structuring transactions. The team is jointly led by Krešimir Mareković, Laura Mateković, Ivan Sabljić, and David Ožanić.

Led by the newly arrived managing partner Martin Hren, the commercial, corporate, and M&A group at Nlaw has a strong focus on venture capital, technology, and investments. Hren’s team has expanded its services to include private equity, larger scale M&A, and real estate transactions, notably opening two new offices in Palo Alto and London. Sandra Tomašković joined the team from Šavorić & Partners, while Frano Barović has left the firm.

At Orehovec, Vinter, Kiš, Šimunovic, clients praise the ‘exceptional services and professionality’ of the commercial, corporate, and M&A team. The team advises on day-to-day business matters and operations for leading Croatian companies, providing legal services on corporate governance, contract negotiation, and company structuring. Managing partner Tomislav Orehovec and practice head Irena Vinter Gregorić bring great expertise advising foreign and domestic companies on cross-border transactions, particularly restructuring and bankruptcy issues.

Law Firm Andelovic, Siketic & Tomic carries out commercial, corporate and M&A work across several Croatian business and industry sectors, including energy and real estate. The practice has also advised various companies in the gaming sector, with practice head Marko Tomic‘s particular expertise in sports betting and gaming.

Practicing out of its central Zagreb office, Law Firm Babic, Brborovic & Partners specialises in commercial, civil, and employment law. Clients include Croatian banks, foreign companies and businesses, as well as local self-government units. The firm is led by founding and managing partners Siniša Babić  and Tamara Brborović Vuletić.

BUTERIN&PARTNERS‘ commercial, corporate and M&A practice provides legal services and support throughout all stages of a transaction. Typical work on acquisitions include carrying out due diligence, negotiating and drafting transaction documents, and ensuring business continuity. The firm also has expertise in restructurings and carries out work on acting on both the buyer and seller side for foreign and domestic businesses. Industry sectors include infrastructure, the food industry, tourism, and construction. Founders and partners Zvonimir Buterin and Valentina Kučić lead the practice, and have combined almost 50 years of experience in the field.

Well-regarded in the consumer goods, life sciences, and healthcare sectors, Cipcic-Bragadin Mesic & Associates is knowledgeable of various acquisitions, including share deals and SPAs. Director and founder Silvije Cipcic-Bragadin leads the practice and advises SME’s in relation to corporate finance.

Law Firm KOŽUL and PETRINOVIĆ‘s recent matters include working on due diligence projects for acquisitions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and the management of alternative investment funds. Marija Radelja and Domagoj Petrinović co-lead the team, and Petrinović has extensive experience in advising financial institutions.

Macesic & Partners LLC ‘s commercial and corporate practice is a key port of call for international organisations, including technology, pharmaceutical, and insurance companies. The firm, which is also well-regarded in the transport and maritime sectors, is led by Miroljub Maćešić.

Law Office Mucalo offers a range of commercial and corporate work across several industry sectors. Practice head Igor Mucalo leads a ‘very professional, accurate, and very precise’ team, while Kruno Kolak is well-versed in competition law, M&A, and telecoms.

Porobija & Porobija is often engaged in high-value transactions, equity raisings and restructurings, as well as corporate restructurings and reorganisations. The practice, which is led by Boris Porobija is also a key port of call for aviation, energy, and trade clients.

Porobija & Spoljaric‘s Zagreb office is particularly skilled in M&A and corporate restructurings. Led by managing partner Marko Porobija , the firm’s corporate and commercial sector focus centers around the technology, tourism & hospitality, and manufacturing sectors.

Founding partner Luka Vukelić  heads up Vukelić Law Office, which firm carries out commercial agreements, as well as company incorporations, distributions, and liquidations. With over 14 years experience in the sector, the ‘extremely talented’ and ‘uniquely personal’ Vukelić is a key contact for the largest Croatian private security company.

Led by Fran Vukina, Law firm Vukina & Partners Ltd. advises foreign investors on expanding their business in Croatia. A recent sector focus for the department has been recent changes in data and consumer protection legislature in Croatia.