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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 Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd. in the acquisition of one of the largest and most advanced portfolios of renewable energy projects in Croatia, i.e. four SPVs developing solar power projects and one SPV developing a wind farm project in Croatia, totaling in 525 MW.
  • Advised EBRD on their €60 million acquisition of a minority stake of M Plus Croatia d.o.o., a subsidiary that consolidates the activities of the companies operating in the group’s business-process outsourcing (BPO) segment.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Croatia
4
Band 4
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 acted for Valcon on its acquisition of Typeqast Nederlands.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Goran Ilej
4
Goran Ilej
Head of Corporate/Commercial
4
Band 4

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 startups with venture capital matters.

"Goran Ilek is highly responsive and creative."

"Goran's strong commercial background is a real asset to have. He is practical and able to handle the most complex matters with knowledge and calmness."

Iva Tokić Čuljak
4
Iva Tokić Čuljak
4
Band 4

Iva Tokić Culjak 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.

"Iva Tokić Culjak is an experienced lawyer able to coordinate complex projects and deliver value for money."

"Her communication skills are fantastic; her legal advice is invaluable and is provided in a timely manner."

"She is very cooperative and knowledgeable. She provides expert and quick advice."

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

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Croatia

Corporate/Commercial

Goran Ilej
4
Goran Ilej
Head of Corporate/Commercial
4
Band 4
Iva Tokić Čuljak
4
Iva Tokić Čuljak
4
Band 4

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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Aminolabs Group

Chiron Group

Dept Holding

E.ON

Endava

Enlight Renewable Energy

Generali Investments

HPL Hotels & Resorts

Henkel

KSL Capital Partners

MYTY Group AG

Media Development Investment Fund

Novasol

Pearl Infrastructure Capital

Pfizer

SAP

Industries

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Banks

Energy

FMCG

Financial Services and FinTech

Healthcare

Hospitality

IT, gaming, gambling

Infrastructure

Manufacturing

Media

Private Equity

Real Estate

Retail