Global Guide 2026 : Croatia
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Provided by Ilej & Partners, in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners
Ilej & Partners in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners, lawyers have provided high-level legal advice in all areas of law, from complex landmark cross-border transactions to day-to-day corporate legal advisory. Our client list includes some of the largest multinationals, as well as leading local companies operating in the SEE region. We combine regional reach with local expertise to find appropriate legal solutions in line with our clients’ needs.
Strong focus on multijurisdictional matters, as a result of having good relations with a network of law firms in SEE.
We are providing legal assistance on all aspects of corporate, M&A and commercial law. We regularly advise clients on JVs, management buyouts, leveraged buyouts, privatisations, restructurings, takeover bids, auctions and share sales. In addition to this, we also provide day-to-day legal advisory to a number of international and domestic companies doing business in Croatia.
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Ilej & Partners, in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners is well placed to assist with a variety of corporate commercial matters in Croatia. Its experience includes cross-border business acquisitions and share deals. The team often assists clients from the technology and hospitality sectors, as well as investment funds.
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Ilej & Partners, in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners advised Teraplast on its acquisition of a 70% stake in Optiplast.
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The team focuses on our goals and strategy and manages to navigate complex negotiations and provide effective solutions.
The team combines excellent legal expertise with a good understanding of our sector, which makes its advice feel grounded and relevant.
The team at Ilej & Partners is extremely responsive, fast and solution-oriented.
Ilej & Partners has a strong ability to connect the dots, maintaining an excellent balance between the big picture and critical details.
The lawyers at Ilej & Partners are brilliant and down to earth. They are very good at coordinating work across the region, making it smooth and very practical for me.
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Head of department Goran Ilej is noted for his corporate and commercial work in Croatia. He advises international clients on the acquisition of Croatian targets and on the commercial aspects of their presence in Croatia. He has further experience assisting Croatian start-ups with venture capital matters.
Goran is clearly very experienced in transactional work and has a good sense of the client's commercial needs.
Goran Ilej's seniority is evident throughout the process. He demonstrates an excellent balance between getting personally involved when necessary and knowing what and how to delegate.
Goran Ilej is always solution-oriented, hands-on and has great interpersonal skills.
Franka Baica has built up experience advising on acquisitions, investment matters and corporate issues.
Franka Baica is a very reliable and responsible person. She has exceptional knowledge of English and is available.
Iva Tokić Čuljak advises both domestic and international clients on merger and acquisition procedures, as well as other corporate and commercial issues. She often works on multi-jurisdictional transactions.
Iva always has a solution at hand.
I can only recommend Iva Tokić Čuljak for her work and general commercial awareness.
Antun Skansi often assists clients with share purchase agreements and company restructurings. He is well placed to advise on cross-border deals.
He is extremely collaborative, helpful and clearly explain risks. He is very proactive, suggesting best ways in the much efficient manners. He makes things simpler and gets the job done.
He knows the law in detail.
Antun Skansi is very easy-going and friendly, but also comes prepared, gives clear advice and never misses the deadline.
Nika Jurković focuses on advising international clients on acquisitions of target companies based in Croatia. She also assists clients with share sales, cross-border ownership restructuring exercises and demonstrates expertise in handling compliance matters.
Nika is a straightforward lawyer.
Nika Jurković provides timely support on transaction processes, even when deadlines are tight.
Nika Jurković is reliable, sharp and understands how legal advice plays into our commercial decisions. She is very easy to work with and always solution-focused.
Nika demonstrating meticulous attention to detail. She is also incredibly responsive.
Nika Jurković is very organised, communicative and has high level of attention to detail. She also has deep business acumen and rapidly adapts to the evolving circumstances of the deal.
Head of Corporate/Commercial
Corporate/Commercial
Corporate/Commercial
Corporate/Commercial
Corporate/Commercial
Provided by Ilej & Partners, in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners
Iva Tokić Čuljak
View profile of Iva Tokić ČuljakAntun Skansi
View profile of Antun SkansiFranka Baica
View profile of Franka BaicaNika Jurković
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Practice area: Corporate/Commercial
Location: Croatia
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