Banking & Finance | Europe

CMS has a formidable track record on the sell side of NPL transactions, often coordinating mandates together with its offices in the region. The firm acts for international financial institutions and leading domestic banks on financing and refinancing mandates, including those related to projects. It also assists with significant regulatory matters for international banks.

Divjak Topić Bahtijarević & Krka earns notable praise for handling diverse mandates such as the financing of construction and infrastructure projects and advising on bond programs. The team works together with international law firms to advise foreign lenders on the Croatian law aspects of cross-border acquisition finance matters. The team further advises on refinancing mandates and regulatory mandates relating to alternative investment funds.

Mamić Perić Reberski Rimac has played a key role in the development of Croatian capital market infrastructure and regulation, often advising on the issuer side of debt or equity issuances on the Zagreb Stock Exchange. The firm assists domestic and regional financial institutions with the drafting of loan agreements and project financing. It also has experience in restructuring mandates, as well as IPOs.

Madirazza & Partners acts for international creditors in the Croatian finance market. The team also advises both borrowers and lenders on project finance matters, especially within the energy sector. It offers additional experience handling regulatory compliance for financial products and bankruptcy proceedings.

Porobija & Porobija boasts a longstanding reputation as a leading banking practice with further experience in capital markets. The team offers additional expertise in financing and refinancing matters. On the capital markets side, its lawyers are well placed to assist global players with DCM mandates.

Šavorić & Partners acts for foreign private equity firms and banks on the negotiation of acquisition finance facilities in support of inbound Croatian investments. Additionally, its lawyers assist creditors with arranging facility agreements. The team also advises on securities transactions, financing structures and bankruptcy proceedings.

Wolf Theiss is an established regional player with a strong presence in international banking and finance matters. The firm has notable strength in debt portfolio transactions, with additional experience handling the regulatory aspects of corporate deals and bond issuance programmes. It possesses expertise in NPL transactions and is also well-versed in real estate finance.

Žurić i Partneri has experience advising domestic banks on the negotiation of finance facilities in connection with energy projects. The firm acts on acquisition finance arrangements and renegotiations of loan agreements. It also handles financial regulatory matters, frequently assisting international clients with operations in the domestic market. The firm further benefits from its cooperation with Kinstellar.

Ilej & Partners, in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners has a dedicated finance team which advises international clients and banks on local Croatian compliance and enforcement matters. The team is also well placed to assist with debt restructurings, financial pledges and refinancing procedures, with additional expertise in capital market issuances.

Kovačević Prpić Simeunović has an accomplished banking and finance practice covering a wide range of mandates, including asset financing for key clients in the aviation sector. The team has experience in banking sector M&A, NPL transactions and regulatory compliance matters, across several sectors including energy and transport . It is also well versed in financial services litigation.

Mišković & Mišković assists various domestic banks with syndicate financing, loan facilities, bond issuance procedures and anti-money laundering regulations. The team also acts for corporate entities and private equity groups across project financing and M&A transactions.