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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 joint ventures, 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.

Work Highlight:

  • Advised Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) on their strategic investment in Gideon, a leading robotics engineering company based in Croatia, and positioning Gideon as one of the largest robotics engineering companies in Central and Southeastern Europe.
  • Advised AROMA GLOBAL 3 d.o.o., a Croatian artisanal gelato producer under aRoma brand, on an investment by the Croatian private equity fund Prosperus Invest, a pivotal move for the Croatian food sector and a key enabler of aRoma’s global expansion. 

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Croatia

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

Provided by Ilej & Partners, in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners

  • Ilej & Partners, in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on its EUR60 million investment in M Plus Croatia.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Goran Ilej
3
Goran Ilej
Head of Corporate/Commercial
3
Band 3

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 highly meticulous. He has the ability to manage challenges that come up smoothly.

When we work with him, there is a sense of ease and a confidence that things will be settled and solved with minimum stress and maximum benefit.

He is a solution-oriented lawyer who certainly exceeds performance expectations. His focus, wide-ranging skill set and resourcefulness, greatly contribute to our working relationship.

Goran is a true professional and an exemplary leader. He is very hands on, with a practical and efficient approach and is always ready to lead by example.

Goran always ensures that he and his team deliver a top level of performance. With his diligent approach, he motivates everyone to go the extra mile.

Iva Tokić Čuljak
4
Iva Tokić Čuljak
4
Band 4

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.

Franka Baica
U
Franka Baica
U
Up and Coming

Franka Baica joins the rankings this year having built up experience advising on acquisitions, investment matters and corporate issues.

She has our full trust. She always does a great job, keeping full control of the process and negotiating and communicating with all parties to find fast solutions, leading to successful outcomes.

Franka is on top of her game.

Ranked Lawyers at
Ilej & Partners, in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners

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Croatia

Corporate/Commercial

Goran Ilej
3
Goran Ilej
Head of Corporate/Commercial
3
Band 3
Iva Tokić Čuljak
4
Iva Tokić Čuljak
4
Band 4
Franka Baica
U
Franka Baica
U
Up and Coming

Members

Provided by Ilej & Partners, in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners

Franka Baica

Goran Ilej

Goran Ilej

Head of Department

Iva Tokić Čuljak

Clients

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AROMA GLOBAL 3

Awaze

E.ON

EBRD

EMPWR

Endava

Enlight Renewable Energy

Fortuna Entertainment Group

Generali Investments

HPL Hotels & Resorts

Henkel

Hive Energy

MYTY Group AG

Media Development Investment Fund

Pearl Infrastructure Capital

Pfizer

SAP

Toyota Industries Corporation

Wolt

Zagreb International Airport

Industries

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Banks

Energy

FMCG

Financial Services and FinTech

Food industry

Healthcare

Hospitality

IT, gaming, gambling

Infrastructure

Manufacturing

Media

Private Equity

Real Estate

Retail

Transport