With in-depth experience navigating regulatory frameworks, Šavorić & Partners advises energy companies on project finance, joint ventures and energy company acquisitions. Managing partner Boris Šavorić is supported by joint practice heads Nina Radić Kuzik and Mia Lazić, who bring significant expertise in EU and local regulatory compliance. Nataša Trbović frequently assists in commercial and residential transactions.

At Bardek, Lisac, Mušec, Skoko in association with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH (Austria), the privatisation, projects, and energy team advises major international companies on a range of highly complex projects, privatisation matters, and energy transactions. Marija Mušec carries out the full range of advisory work within the renewables sector, including advising on the changing commercial and regulatory environment, and securing exploration and exploitation licenses for clients. Hrvoje Bardek handles a high volume of conventional and renewable energy projects, while also advising on related issues such as financing, M&A, investment, and regulatory compliance. Jelena Nushol Fijačko specialises in cross-jurisdictional issues, handling various financing projects, while Marija Zrno Prošić brings expertise in national and international M&A transactions.

Described by clients as ‘responsive, available, and knowledgeable’, the privatisation, projects and energy team at Divjak Topic Bahtijarevic & Krka is frequently engaged in a broad range of energy transactions. The practice’s clients include international energy providers and developers, both in the renewable and conventional energy sector, along with businesses and companies in the real estate and tourism sectors. Emir Bahtijarević is an expert in sale-and-leaseback and infrastructure projects, and is experienced in numerous cross-border large greenfield development investments and co-leads the team with Mario Krka and Marina Kovač Krka.

Hanzekovic & Partners advises major construction and development companies on high value infrastructure projects and significant regional transport matters. The team’s expertise includes negotiating construction contracts, advising on joint ventures in public-private partnerships, and drafting complex tender documents. Practice head Jasminka Čorda Truhar‘s expertise lies in concession and joint venture agreements, and most frequently works on mandates concerning transport and municipal infrastructure. Tamara Lachowski also works on joint venture agreements, alongside public procurement regulatory work.

Ilej & Partners in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners advises both domestic and international clients on project development, project finance, M&A, corporate, and regulatory matters. Ivana Sverak brings almost 25 years of industry experience to the team, and co-leads the team with Iva Tokić Čuljak.

KOVACEVIC PRPIC SIMEUNOVIC LLC remains highly active on renewable energy acquisitions, construction infrastructure projects, and power purchase agreements. The practice has a particular focus on financing energy projects, with practice co-heads Dinka Kovačević  and Danijela Simeunović advising big name clients such as the EBRD on financing the development of a solar power plant.

Madirazza & Partners advises clients on energy power projects, greenfield developments, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder negotiations. Notable current projects for the practice include working on financing and development assistance for multiple Croatian wind farms. Josip Madirazza specialises energy project financing, while Marinka Kovačić is versed in renewable energy project developments.

Known for its ‘high-level insights and innovative solutions’, Marohnic, Tomek & Gjoic, Law Firm specialises in energy project development, energy project financings, and regulatory issues in the sector. The firm also advises clients on energy efficiency waste management, public procurement, and infrastructure projects. The team is led by practice co-heads and industry experts Tena Tomek and Josip Marohnić.

Wolf Theiss operates out of three offices in Zagreb, Rijeka, and Split, advising both private entities and the Croatian government on privatisation matters. The practice is also well-versed in project financing, acquisitions, and developments, particularly in the renewables sector. Practice head Saša Jovičić leads the firm’s regional energy industry group, and has particular expertise in large infrastructure and energy projects in Croatia.

Žuric i Partneri in cooperation with Kinstellar often handles greenfield investments, power purchase agreements, and public debt restructuring. Duško Žurić and Miroslav Plašćar jointly lead the team, while Marija Vuchetich‘s expertise lies in project financing surrounding the renewable energy sector.

With notable activity in geothermal and renewable matters, Batarelo Dvojkovic Vuchetich Law Firm LLP is particularly experienced in drafting corporate power purchase agreements. The team, which is headed by Laurenz Vuchetich also assists with acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and legislative amendments for both private and governmental clients.

Under the joint leadership of Mojmir Ostermann and Vjekoslav Ivančić, Ostermann Ivancic Attorneys-at-Law LLP advises clients on renewable energy, thermal power, as well as oil & gas matters. The firm’s recent caseload encompasses advising Electrip Enerji on the roll-out of their energy business in Croatia, providing full support relating to all aspects of the transaction, including regulatory matters.

Primarily engaged in regulatory work, Schoenherr in cooperation with Croatian lawyers advises on renewable energy, environmental, and public procurement law matters. Lea Mužić leads the practice, and has recently advised on the development of a significant geothermal power plant in Croatia, part of a larger project involving 10 plants across the region.