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Zuric i Partneri

IVANA LUCICA 2A (EUROTOWER), 10000 ZAGREB, CROATIA
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Work +385 1 555 5630
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Fax +385 1 485 6704
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What we say about the firm's legal practice in Croatia

Banking, finance and capital markets

Within Banking, finance and capital markets , Zuric i Partneri is a first tier firm,

Zuric i Partneri is frequently involved in higher-end transactions in the jurisdiction, but it has seen numerous refinancing instructions in recent times alongside new-money instructions for lenders and borrowers. The group has been advising a Croatian airline on an aircraft financing, and continues to provide day-to-day legal advice to Société Générale, which remains a core client despite a downturn in major mandates; it has advised the client on numerous smaller loans and financings of up to $30m. Other clients include Deutsche Bank and Nord/LB. Banking and finance practice head Bojan Fras is recommended. Mojmir Ostermann departed to found his own firm, namely Ostermann Law Office.

Corporate and M&A

Within Corporate and M&A, Zuric i Partneri is a first tier firm,

Despite several staff changes, Zuric i Partneri remains ‘one of the market’s biggest players’ among corporate practices, advising marquee clients such as Cisco, General Motors and IBM on general corporate matters, and also acting on transactions such as MOL’s acquisition of INA, which required approval from antitrust authorities. The group displays ‘in-depth knowledge’ and is regarded as a valuable addition to transactional teams. Senior partners Ratko Zuric and Tomislav Tus are recommended.

Foreign investment, projects and privatisation

Within Foreign investment, projects and privatisation, Zuric i Partneri is a first tier firm,

Zuric i Partneri’s experience includes financing and refinancing of motorway projects; advising foreign investors on tourist resort developments; advising EnerCap on wind farms along the Croatian coastline; and providing general advice to several energy trade organisations.

Legal market overview

Within Legal market overview,

Bogdanovic, Dolicki & Partners, Divjak, Topic & Bahtijarevic, Porobija & Porobija and Zuric i Partneri remain key names in the market, despite lawyer departures from some. A number of Austrian law firms have offices staffed by a mix of Croatian and Austrian lawyers, and these include CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Branch Office Zagreb, Schoenherr Rechtsanwälte GmbH in co-operation with Croatian Lawyers and Wolf Theiss - Zagreb branch.

Real estate and construction

Within Real estate and construction, Zuric i Partneri is a second tier firm,

Zuric i Partneri primarily represents developers, and recent instructions include continuing to act on the tourist development at Hvar Island, and on a golf course in central Croatia. The firm can also point to extensive experience in the office and residential sectors.

Shipping

Within Shipping, Zuric i Partneri is a second tier firm,

Zuric i Partneri has significant experience in financing generally, and is proficient in ship and shipyard finance.

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Legal Developments in Croatia

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  • Restitution of Property to non-Croatian Citizens – Possible at Last?

    After 14 years from the adoption of the Croatian Restitution Act, restitution to non- Croatian citizens of their nationalised property has become possible after the issuance of a Croatian Supreme Court ruling. Will the remaining restitution proceedings be finalised at last?
    - Schönherr

  • Implementing Regulations on Public Procurement

    On 1 January 2008 the new Public Procurement Act came into force. However, following the coming into force of the new Act the Public Procurement Office, a regulatory body authorized to develop and coordinate the public procurement system in Croatia reported that in the practice the new Act is actually suspended until the regulations necessary for its implementation are adopted.
    - BABIC & PARTNERS Law Firm

  • Amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act

    On 28 March 2008 Croatian Parliament enacted Amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act ("Amendments").
    - BABIC & PARTNERS Law Firm

  • Amendments to Civil Obligations Act

    The currently applicable Croatian Civil Obligations Act was enacted in 2005 ("2005 Act") with a goal of harmonizing Croatian legislation with a number of EU Directives relating to combat against late payment in commercial transactions, self-employed commercial agents, sale of consumer goods and associated guarantees, liability for defective products, as well as package travel.
    - BABIC & PARTNERS Law Firm

  • Amendments to Electronic Commerce Act

    On 17 June 2008 the Amendments to Electronic Commerce Act ("Amendments") came into force. These amendments are aimed at fully harmonizing Croatian electronic commerce regulations with the relevant EU laws.
    - BABIC & PARTNERS Law Firm

  • One-Tier Corporate Governance System Introduced in Croatian Legal System

    On 3 October 2007 Croatian Parliament enacted the Amendments to the Companies Act which should enter into force on 1 April 2008 ("Amendments", "Act"). These Amendments represent the first substantial change to the Act since 2003.
    - BABIC & PARTNERS Law Firm

  • New Takeover Act Enacted

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    - BABIC & PARTNERS Law Firm

  • New Public Procurement Act

    On 1 January 2008 the new Public Procurement Act came into force. The Act was modeled on a number of EU regulations concerning public procurement, most notably directive on coordination of procedures for award of public works, public supply and public service contracts, directive on procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors, as well as directive on review procedures to the award of public supply and public works contracts.
    - BABIC & PARTNERS Law Firm

  • Resignation of a Member of the Management Board

    In a recently published decision, the Croatian High Commercial Court held that in corporations having two-tier corporate structure, the Supervisory board (as a body resolving on appointment and revocation of members of the Management Board) is not authorised or required to resolve on resignation of the Management Board's member. The court was on the standpoint that the resignation has legal effects as of the moment of its delivery to the Supervisory board. As a result, once the Supervisory board receives a resignation of a member of Management Board, it is not to discuss such resignation, but only undertake necessary steps to appoint new member of the Management Board and register the changes with the competent registry court.
    - BABIC & PARTNERS Law Firm

  • Constitutional Court Rules on Squeeze Out

    According to recent press release, in February 2007 the Croatian Constitutional Court overruled the claim filed by minority shareholders of Siemens affiliate in Croatia. The minority shareholders requested the Constitutional Court to declare that rules on squeeze-out introduced into Croatian legal system under the 2003 Amendments to Companies Act are in violation of the Croatian Constitution. Under the disputed rules, shareholders' meeting may, at the request of the majority shareholder holding at least 95% of the shares, decide to transfer to such majority shareholder the shares held by minority shareholders, provided that the squeezed-out shareholders are paid appropriate compensation.
    - BABIC & PARTNERS Law Firm
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