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CMS

Corporate/Commercial

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We advise across the broad spectrum of corporate work including takeovers, M&A, corporate restructurings, general commercial, antitrust and corporate governance issues. Our corporate and commercial team is recognized on local and regional markets for their ability to integrate a one-stop-shop principle to their transactional support. The team regularly supports international and local investors and business partners on complex transactions across the full set of issues and all sectors. Our transactional track record often includes cross-border elements.

The team takes most pride in the returning client base, their diversity and exclusivity. Our team successfully combines technical and industry expertise in their support of clients from energy, lifesciences, construction, telecom, hotels and leisure and other sectors.

A key component of our corporate practice is the marketability of our advice. The team creates value for clients in each step of the way, including negotiations, development of strategies, and evasion of pitfalls.

Clients (6)

  • PSA Peugeot Citroën
  • Met Holding AG
  • OTP Bank
  • Ecowind
  • Belupo
  • Podravka

Industries (18)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Telecommunications
  • Travel & Leisure

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Croatia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bardek, Lisac, Mušec, Skoko d.o.o. in cooperation with CMS advises on M&A transactions and commercial mandates, with an impressive client list consisting of predominantly international clients. The team co-operates with other CMS offices to advise on the local aspects of multi-jurisdictional transactions. The law firm also assists clients with establishing branches in Croatia and corporate restructuring issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bardek, Lisac, Mušec, Skoko in cooperation with CMS advised the founders of TurboVolt on the establishment of a local entity and its subsequent sale to Eleport.

Strengths

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  • The team provides practical and timely advice, but more importantly, it delivers with an understanding of what will actually work in the real world of the matter.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

  • Bardek, Lisac, Mušec, Skoko is well aware of potential issues and always communicates them as early as possible to avoid misunderstandings or unnecessary detours.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

  • The law firm is well suited to handle complex and sophisticated matters and I would entrust every Croatian law matter to this firm. The team is responsive, provides high-quality work and is dedicated.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

  • Its team demonstrates exceptional ability to translate complex business objectives into legally sound frameworks.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

  • The collaboration with the law firm goes smoothly. The legal questions raised are examined with appropriate thoroughness and care and the responses provided are sufficiently in-depth.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Marija Zrno Prošić
    Marija Zrno Prošić

    Marija Zrno Prošić

    Marija Zrno Prošić is a partner with a strong background advising on acquisitions, shareholders' agreements, employee stock ownership and more. She has experience in providing corporate advice to key clients and additional expertise on competition law issues.

    • Marija Zrno Prošić is highly committed and has a perfect understanding of our needs. She delivers services accordingly.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

    • She is very responsive and has a high attention to detail.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

    • Marija Zrno Prošić provides great support in complex regulatory matters.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

    • Marija is an excellent lawyer. She is a great communicator who is eloquent, quick and decisive. You feel like you can trust her completely.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

    • Marija's ability to balance strategic insight with practical execution makes her an invaluable partner in high-stakes projects.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
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