Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Croatia
Band 1
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+385 1 48 25 600About
Provided by CMS
Our banking and finance team has been advising EU, international and local financing institutions and investors for 15 years on the Croatian market. The department has been involved in a wide range of finance transactions. The team frequently works on cross-border project finance, acquisition finance, financial restructurings, insolvency, distressed investments and creditors’ rights.
Our BaF team has recently been most active in supporting non-performing loan transactions, and their work has helped shape the NPL market in Croatia. Our particular strength lies in the representation of banks, both local and international, where we can call upon our unprecedented experience of advising on the sell side in regional NPL transactions.
Our BaF department is also active in various compliance matters specific for the banking and financial market. We provide regular support to clients on the introduction of new laws and regulations that affect our clients’ businesses.
Chambers Review
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 on financing and refinancing mandates. It also assists with significant regulatory matters for international banks. The team has further experience in bankruptcy and insolvency.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS is clear when articulating and representing our position and interests. Its lawyers are also proactive when organising calls and discussions."
"The firm has great alignment among all team members."
"CMS is clear when articulating and representing our position and interests. Its lawyers are also proactive when organising calls and discussions."
"The firm has great alignment among all team members."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Jelena Nushol is an expert in a wide range of banking matters, including NPL sales, acquisition financing and bankruptcy proceedings. She is adept at advising on cross-border finance mandates and big-ticket acquisitions.
"Jelena always has very constructive feedback and a pragmatic approach. She is keen to explain and answer all questions in detail."
"Jelena is excellent at coordinating different legal offices and local counterparts. She is experienced, bringing strong arguments to negotiations, and resolving issues is her strong point."
Ranked Lawyers at
CMS
Croatia
Clients
Provided by CMS
European Investment Bank
HETA Asset Resolution
Podravka
Privredna banka Zagreb d.d.
Unicredit Group
Industries
Provided by CMS
Banks
Energy
Financial Institutions
Financial Services
Hotels and Leisure
Infrastructire
Real Estate Finance
Restructuring
Retail