Kristijan Polenak

Practice Areas

Banking and finance, Capital markets, Corporate and commercial, Energy and natural resources, Insurance, Mergers and acquisitions, Telecommunications and media.

Career

Kristijan is a legal expert with more than 20 years of experience. He manages the firm and co-heads the firm’s M&A and Banking practice. Kristijan has extensive involvement in projects focused on privatizations, M&A, banking, securities regulation, corporate law and corporate governance, financial arrangements and commercial deals . His thorough understanding of different business sectors, combined with his banking experience and numerous independent corporate positions in companies and banks denote a solid base for taking on important roles as legal advisor to financial institutions and companies in diverse industries.

Kristijan holds LL.B. from University Ss. Cyril and Methodius, North Macedonia.

Professional Memberships

- Macedonian Bar Association

- International Bar Association

- Founding member of the American Chamber of Commerce in North Macedonia

- European Business Association in Macedonia

- Member of Presidency of the Permanent Court of Arbitration with the Chambers of commerce

- Various civil associations, charity organizations and social clubs.

Publications

- Chambers Global Practice Guides: Corporate Governance 2023

- Chambers Global Practice Guides: Corporate Governance 2022

- Getting the Deal Through: Corporate Governance 2011-2022

- Global Legal Insights: Mergers & Acquisitions editions 5, 6 and 7

Personal

Fluent in English.