Department profile
Ilej & Partners, in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners

Real Estate

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Ilej & Partners, in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners

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

Ilej & Partners in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners have been advising domestic and international clients on all aspects of real estate and energy matters in Croatia.

Our spectrum of services in the area of real estate assistance includes advice on M&A transactions involving the hospitality industry, logistics shopping centres and office buildings, infrastructure (including construction, environment regulatory and permits) and energy-related real estate projects. We are providing legal assistance of conducting due diligence investigations and providing real estate, concessions and regulatory advice to multiple clients from the energy and renewables industry in Croatia, as well as to the finance parties. We apply our industry knowledge when advising clients on the development, financing, construction and operation of power and utilities projects.

Work Highlight:

  • Advising EMPWR d.o.o., which is part of EMPWR Nutrition Group, a global developer and producer of functional nutrition bars, on all construction matters related to the reconstruction and expansion works on the protein bar factory in Nova Gradiška.
  • We have advised Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd. in connection with one of the biggest acquisitions of renewables portfolios in Croatia, also being one of the largest and most advanced portfolios of renewable energy projects in Croatia totaling in 525 MW.

Industries (10)

  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Energy
  • Hospitality
  • Retail
  • Construction
  • Infrastructure
  • Commercial and Logistics
  • Transportation
  • Tourism
  • Banks

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Croatia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Ilej & Partners, in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners has a well reputed team that demonstrates solid expertise in assisting clients with real estate matters. The firm advises on transactions and real estate development projects and boasts particular prominence in advising energy sector clients. The lawyers have experience with a range of real estate assets including infrastructure, industrial, commercial and hospitality properties. With its co-operation with Karanovic & Partners, the firm is well placed to advise on cross-border matters.

Strengths

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  • The firm shows great commitment to us as a client and a deep understanding of our concerns. The lawyers are experienced, knowledgeable and they provide clean-cut solutions.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • We highly appreciate Ilej & Partners' strong team of professionals who have many years in the industry and an open-minded approach.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Franka Baica
    Band 3Franka Baica

    Franka Baica

    Franka Baica is a reputed partner who advises clients on a range of real estate matters including acquisitions, lease agreements and developments. She is well placed to assist investors as well as clients from the food and beverage and manufacturing sectors.

    • Franka Baica is very fast, pleasant and has a lot of experience in real estate.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Franka communicates directly, thinks quickly on her feet and delegates effectively. She is a great lawyer that really helps my company effectively settle various real estate matters.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Ilej & Partners, in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners (1)

Croatia

Members

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  • Ivana Sverak

    Head of Department

  • Barbara Bilić

  • Franka Baica

    Head of Department

    View profile of Franka Baica
  • Iva Tokić Čuljak

  • Boris Dvoršćak

  • Antun Skansi

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