Macesic & Partners LLC > Rijeka, Croatia > Firm Profile
Macesic & Partners LLC Offices
POD KASTELOM NO 4
PO BOX 366
51000 RIJEKA
Croatia
Macesic & Partners LLC > The Legal 500 Rankings
Croatia > Transport (including shipping) Tier 1
Macesic & Partners LLC’s market leading transport team is noted for its experience in maritime disputes, handling a wide range of litigation cases and various claims before the Croatian Commerical courts. Head of team Anita Krizmanic is an expert in personal injury and fatal accidental matters in the maritime and land transport industry, while also regularly advising on collisions and damages in the entire transport sector. Senior partner and founder Miroljub Maćešić is another key member of the team, who assists on multi-jurisdictional procedural difficulties and regulatory mandates.Practice head(s):
Anita Krizmanić
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A number one shipping team in Croatia.’
‘With 30 years’ experience, Miroljub Maćešić is the right and most reliable lawyer for shipping matters.’
Key clients
Northstandard
The Shipowners’ Club
MS Amlin
Torm A/S
Assuranceofreningen Skuld
Log Adria d.o.o.
Trans Integral d.o.o.
County Port Authority Rab
Maersk Line A/S
The Swedish Club
Work highlights
- Advised the County Port Authority Rab in resolving the default in payment of the berth fees and problems due to unlawful use and disposing with maritime demesne under the care of the Port Authority.
Croatia > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2
With a focus on project financing and capital markets, Macesic & Partners LLC's ‘excellent practice’ handles a board range of domestic and cross-border matters in the energy and technology sectors. Zrinka Buzatović spearheads the practice and handles advisory work for banking clients, particularly syndicated loans and loan agreements. Antea Muschet assists with regulatory and risk management issues.Practice head(s):
Zrinka Buzatović
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘An excellent practice and highly professional.’
‘Zrinka Buzatović is very professional in her work.’
Key clients
Erste & Steiermärkische bank
Addiko Bank
Raiffeisen Bank
Work highlights
- Advised major Croatian banks in refinancing and restructuring deals.
Croatia > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Noted for its expertise in handling maritime and shipping disputes, Macesic & Partners LLC handles a broad range of cases, including litigation, arbitration, and gross negligence mandates. Team head Anita Krizmanic represents international clients in railroad infrastructure-related proceedings, criminal fraud cases, and investment and construction issues in the real estate sector. Senior partner and founder Miroljub Maćešić advises on cargo and shipping-related litigation.Practice head(s):
Anita Krizmanić
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Miroljub Maćešić and his team have a long-standing dispute resolution practice.’
‘Experience is the strength of Macesic & Partners LLC.’
‘Anita Krizmanić is a good communicator, reliable and an experienced attorney.’
‘Experience of heavyweight litigation, with a shipping sector interest.’
‘Anita Krizmanic has been exceptional, giving clear and comprehensive advice, with a good knowledge of the Croatian shipping sector.’
Key clients
The Shipowners’ Club
MS Amlin
Torm A/S
Assuranceofreningen Skuld
Log Adria d.o.o.
Trans Integral d.o.o.
Erste&Steiermarkische Bank d.d.
Raiffeisenbank Austria d.d.
K/S Torm Eastern
Croatia > Privatisation, projects and energy Tier 2
Servicing a roster of domestic and international clients, Macesic & Partners LLC handles a range of energy-related cross-border transactions and investment projects, the lattermost being a key area of expertise for the practice, with team leader Zrinka Buzatović regularly advising lenders on secured loans, and LNG sales and purchase agreements. Miroljub Maćešić is another key contact in the group, assisting with commercial shipbuilding disputes. Ivana Manovelo left the firm in March 2023.Practice head(s):
Zrinka Buzatović
Other key lawyers:
Croatia > Real estate and construction Tier 3
The ‘superb’ Anita Krizmanić leads the real estate and construction offering at Macesic & Partners LLC, which advises domestic and foreign companies on all aspects of the sale and purchase of real estate in Croatia, including due diligence, property lease work and contractual issues. The group is also well-placed to advise on property investments and developments for tourist resorts. Krizmanić has a broad practice that spans both transactional and contentious mandates; she is ably assisted by associate Toni Štifanić.Practice head(s):
Anita Krizmanić
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A very good team.’
‘Anita Krizmanić is an excellent communicator for English-speaking clients. She is timely and responsive to all of our questions.’
‘Anita Krizmanić is concise and direct.’
‘Anita Krizmanić has been our lead contact, and I cannot provide a more glowing review of her work. Her communication is fantastic, and her, as well as her associates, show an amazing amount of patience in answering any questions we have in detail.
‘Toni Štifanić has provided excellent work.’
‘I have high regard for this team.’
‘Anita Krizmanić has been superb. She has always been prompt and attentive to my enquiries.’
Key clients
Erste & Steiermarkische Bank
Raiffeisenbank Austria
Raiffeisen consulting
Croatia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Noted for its expertise in the maritime, technology, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas sectors, Macesic & Partners LLC counts domestic and international banks, insurance companies and ship owners among its key roster of clients, advising on a range of regulatory, transactional and advisory matters. Team leader Zrinka Buzatović acts for private investors and start-ups on inbound transactions, while Antea Muschet assists with corporate and commercial shareholder mandates.Practice head(s):
Zrinka Buzatović
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Quick to respond and happy to take calls at short notice.’
Key clients
Bureau Veritas Croatia d.o.o.
Baker & McKenzie
Addiko Bank d.d.
Raiffeisen Consulting d.o.o.
Macesic & Partners LLC > Firm Profile
Macesic and Partners assists international clients doing business or looking to invest in Croatia. One of the oldest business-law oriented offices in the country provides expert assistance in complex, cross-border matters and operates through two offices in Zagreb and Rijeka.
Traditionally best known for maritime law, Macesic and Partners have become increasingly prominent in other sectors over the last decade – energy, corporate and commercial, financial and as a recent development, technology.
The firm is part of several professional and expert organisations and associations and regularly acts as local correspondent for numerous international law firms.
Main areas of practice
Dispute resolution: The office provides assistance in dispute resolution for a number of industry sectors, predominately maritime, shipbuilding, insurance, finance, energy and corporate. The lawyers’ expertise and experience in a particular sector are an advantage in finding optimal solutions for clients. Assistance is provided in all dispute resolution forms: litigation, arbitration and mediation (the latter two in and outside Croatia (institutional/ad hoc)).
Energy and natural resources: The firm has been advising international energy companies for years and throughout the process of liberalisation of the domestic market, therefore obtaining an in-depth understanding of the oil and gas, electricity and renewables sector. The firm provides specialized assistance to clients seeking tailor-made solutions to enter the Croatian market, advising on project work or other energy-related matters.
Transportation: Macesic & Partners’ traditional and core practice area. The office covers all transportation sectors, maritime and inland, CMR, railway, air, assisting in contractual and in tort transportation matters. Experience in arranging surveys and preservation of evidence in transportation damages and liability exposure, and expert out-of-court claim handling, enable successful defence, compensation, indemnity or reimbursement in matters of transportation risks and damages. The firm covers the entire territory of Croatia through its strategically located offices in Zagreb (the capital) and Rijeka (main port) and a network of local correspondents. During the last 50 years Macesic and Partners have acted in all major transportation casualties protecting interests of various parties involved.
Insurance: Macesic & Partners acquired expertise in various types of insurance matters through its related transportation practice. The firm is engaged as correspondent, either listed or on case-to-case basis, for major international and local underwriters and P&I Clubs. It handles assets, life, liability and other insurance covers for insurers, insured or injured third parties in all stages of out-of-court or court cases.
Corporate/M&A/insolvency/corporate restructuring/competition/public procurement: The firm resolves various matters of corporate law, from general corporate assistance, corporate governance and compliance issues to demanding M&A deals, either with an international element or with underlying complex legal issues. It is not uncommon for Macesic and Partners’ corporate department to go beyond standard legal assistance and advise clients based on experience, adding value to company management. The firm has been advising creditors and debtors in restructuring and insolvency proceedings for years. The lawyers gained special experience in both operational and financial restructuring of distressed debtors by acting in a number of high-profile bankruptcy proceedings in Croatia. As an integral part of corporate practice, competition and public procurement are regular areas of assistance. A number of companies have decided to trust Macesic and Partners with their day-to-day corporate affairs, so the firm functions as their outsourced legal department.
Banking and finance: Assistance is provided in various practice areas within financial law: capital markets, project finance, fundraising (equity and debt). The department’s regular clients are international banks as well as four major domestic ones. Financial institutions turn to Macesic & Partners for advice related to financing, regulators’ issues, various models of debt collection, bankruptcies, restructuring of companies in difficulties, contracting, etc. Macesic & Partners has over 50 years of experience in ship and shipbuilding financings in various models. The firm has also been heavily involved in infrastructure financing (highways and electric generation and grids).
Intellectual property: A number of domestic and foreign clients choose Macesic & Partners to represent them in different areas of intellectual property and copyright law, i.e. patents, trademarks, designs and domain name registrations. The firm employs lawyers who are licenced trademark agents which allows them to provide effective assistance and offer innovative, creative and in-depth counselling in IP. Experience in IP and copyright law enables the lawyers to compile quality agreements as well as handle out-of-court negotiations and dispute resolutions.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and finance | |||
Commercial property/real estate | |||
Corporate and commercial | |||
Mergers and acquisitions | |||
Insolvency/corporate restructuring | |||
Insurance | |||
Intellectual property | |||
Energy | |||
Public procurement | |||
Competition | |||
Capital markets | |||
Tax | |||
Debt collection | |||
Private client | |||
Shipping and transport | |||
Dispute resolution | |||
Litigation and arbitration | |||
Labour and employment |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 10 at this office : 7Languages
English French ItalianMemberships
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Contacts : Miroljub Macesic Contacts : Anita Krizmanic Other offices : ZagrebPress Releases
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