Marohnic, Tomek & Gjoic, Law Firm > Zagreb, Croatia > Firm Profile

Marohnic, Tomek & Gjoic, Law Firm
Ulica Ante Kovacica 3
10000 Zagreb
Croatia

Croatia > Privatisation, projects and energy Tier 1

Marohnic, Tomek & Gjoic, Law Firm represents clients in the renewables, oil and gas, and conventional power sectors, advising on the full range of project development mandates, including financing, lending and borrowing. Praised as an ‘exceptional individual with significant experience’, Josip Marohnic jointly leads the team alongside Tena Tomek, who handles renewable energy mandates and related regulatory issues. Lauded as a ‘key contributor to the firm’s success’, Ivona Zagajski advises on energy-related sales and acquisitions, in addition to disputes, and Filip Majcen is another key contact in the group.

Practice head(s):

Tena Tomek; Josip Marohnić

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The MTG team is brilliant. Their synergy can be felt. Agile, bigger picture thinkers and versatile.’

‘Ivona Zagajski is highly knowledgeable and professional in the energy business.’

‘They are unique because of their approach to the client, which aligns with the market’s developments.’

‘The team are focused on the development process of projects, knowing how to approach the resolution of issues.’

‘Josip Marohnić is an exceptional individual with significant experience in the energy sector.’

‘Ivona Zagajski is a key contributor to the firm’s success. Her responsiveness, problem-solving attitude, and commitment to close the project enhances the firm’s quality of service.’

Key clients

Rigi PV d.o.o.

BR Bioplin Crnac 1 d.o.o.

Rigi Real Estate

Danske Commodities

Enet Energy

Vjetroelektrana Bruvno d.o.o.

Desol d.o.o.

Helector Energy and Environmental Applications

Croatian green energy d.o.o.

Aspect Croatia

Solveo Energies

Poslovni Park Zagreb d.o.o.

Mo-Bo energija d.o.o.

SE Benkovac d.o.o.

Aureus Solis d.o.o.

Work highlights

  • Advising Aspect Croatia Kft. regarding their up-stream activities on the licence exploration block in central Croatia.
  • Advising developer during development of portfolio of 5 renewable energy projects with total of 525 MW (solar and wind), including grid connection matters, energy approval issuance, land rights, and regulatory framework changes.
  • Represented Danske Commodities and Rigi Real Estate before Croatian Energy Regulatory Agency and during public consultation in the process of enacting legislation introducing excess revenue taxation.

Croatia > Real estate and construction Tier 2

Marohnic, Tomek & Gjoic, Law Firm acts for a broad range of clients, including foreign investors expanding real estate portfolios in Croatia. Noted for its work in large-scale project developments in the hospitality and renewable energy sectors, the team also handles major greenfield, commercial, and residential investments. Josip Marohnic and Tena Tomek jointly lead the practice, handling acquisitions of manufacturing developments, negotiations and transaction structuring, in addition to due diligence mandates. Other key contacts in the group include Ivona Zagajski, who assists on the acquisition of project companies developing industrial and commercial real estate, and Filip Majcen, who focuses on the development and leasing of shopping centres.

Practice head(s):

Josip Marohnić; Tena Tomek

Other key lawyers:

Ivona Zagajsk; Filip Majcen

Testimonials

‘They are very efficient in providing answers and solutions for every specific topic and issue in the real estate arena. Collaboration and communication is easy and efficient.’

‘Josip Marohnić’s solutions are simple and efficient. We are very happy with the collaboration.’

‘They are well-versed and boast broad experience in various fields. The commitment level to follow through is remarkable.’

‘Josip Marohnić has an amazing work ethic and great energy. He handles new tasks and problems meticulously, but with such ease that it seems as if he has seen everything before.’

Key clients

LCN Capital Partners

Immofinanz AG

Split Peninsula Properties d.o.o.

MPPD d.o.o.

Poslovni park Zagreb d.o.o.

Vjetroelektrana Bruvno d.o.o.

Stop Shop d.o.o.

Croatian green energy d.o.o.

CAMPSIS GmbH & Co KG

Bixby Immo OG

Aspect Croatia

Enet Energy

Knapp Croatia d.o.o.

Work highlights

  • Advised LCN Capital Partners in funding of the EUR 94m build-to-suit development of the US Jabil’s manufacturing complex in Osijek on a 170,000 m2 plot of land.
  • Advising Immofinanz AG / CPI Property Group on their expansion into the Croatian market, and the construction and leasing of more than 50,000 square meters of leasable area in 5 retail parks.
  • Advising MPPD on a hotel construction project, featuring 156 rooms and managed by the Accor Group under their Mövenpick brand.

Croatia > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3

Advising on regulatory and transactional matters, Marohnic, Tomek & Gjoic, Law Firm has demonstrable experience in investment fund activities and acquisition financing. 'Dedicated and always ready to go the extra mile', Tonka Gjoić Tomić and Tena Tomek jointly lead the practice. Josip Marohnic handles refinancing and due diligence mandates and Marin Curić is another key contact in the group.

Practice head(s):

Tonka Gjoić Tomić; Tena Tomek

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Always focusing on commercial and deliverable solutions.’

‘Tonka Gjoić Tomić and Tena Tomek are dedicated and always ready to go the extra mile to fulfil their clients’ needs.’

‘A cooperative team.’

‘Always available and willing to take the initiative, as well as work under intense pressure to deliver.’

Key clients

LCN Capital Partners

Stop Shop d.o.o.

Poslovni Park Zagreb d.o.o.

Vjetroelektrana Bruvno d.o.o.

Desol d.o.o.

Inspire Investments d.o.o.

Projekt Srebrnjak d.o.o.

Lunar Ventures

ENET Energy SA

Feelsgood Capital Partner d.o.o.

Work highlights

  • Advised LCN Capital Partners in financing of development of built to suit manufacturing facility in Osijek for Jabil, securing 1500 new workplaces and making it one of the largest investments in Croatia.
  • Advised a fund management company in a competitive process of acquisition of another fund management company with more than 10 UCITS and AIF under management.
  • Advised a client in a takeover of a Croatian leasing company, part of the larger financial group in Slovenia.

Croatia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

The ‘highly capable’ team at Marohnic, Tomek & Gjoic, Law Firm acts for its roster of domestic clients on domestic M&A and corporate matters. Practice leader Josip Marohnić advises on joint ventures and hybrid funding acquisitions, with demonstrable experience in the real estate and tourism industries. Further bolstering the team’s capabilities, Tena Tomek spearheads the firm's investment funds practice and handles regulatory mandates, while Tonka Gjoić Tomić assists with M&A transactions in the tourism sector. Ivona Zagajski is another key contact in the group.

Practice head(s):

Josip Marohnić

Testimonials

‘MTG is a team of young professionals, who are approachable and able to understand problem at hand. They will investigate options available to the client and offer potential solutions.’

‘Very approachable, knowledgeable, easy to work and professional at the same time.’

‘They excel in handling complexity and have a highly capable team.’

‘Ivona Zagajski, Josip Marohnić and their team stand out for their precision, experience and skills.’

‘Their ability to provide customised legal solutions that suit the unique needs and circumstances of us as clients is very well-established. Expertise in corporate restructuring in various industries.’

‘Tena Tomek is an exceptional legal professional, who has a profound understanding of the law. Her capacity to be creative in addressing various legal issues, finding unique solutions and her ability to adapt to changing legal landscapes and remain resilient under pressure makes her an invaluable asset to any practice.’

‘Ivona Zagajski has strong communication skills, both in explaining complex legal matters to clients in an understandable manner and negotiating effectively on their behalf.’

‘Marin Curić has an upstanding willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, legal trends, promoting growth and staying at the forefront of the legal landscape.’

Key clients

LCN Capital Partners

Arriva Hrvatska d.o.o.

MPPD d.o.o.

Immofinanz AG

Ascension Capital Partners

Poslovni park Zagreb d.o.o.

KFK d.o.o.

Rigi PV d.o.o.

Knapp Croatia d.o.o.

Setcor d.o.o.

S.Fresh d.o.o.

MS ORG d.o.o.

Inspire Investments d.o.o.

Split Peninsula Properties d.o.o.

Work highlights

  • Advised LCN Capital Partners in funding of the EUR 94m build-to-suit development of the US Jabil Inc.s’ manufacturing complex in Osijek on a 170,000 m2 plot of land, making for the biggest greenfield investment into Croatian industry of all times.
  • Advising Immofinanz AG, the landlord of retail parks located in 23 locations, in relation to leases provided to various significant and anchor tenants
  • Advised Setcor d.o.o., a prominent ICT company in Croatia in their acquisition of an 80% stake and investment in MAGIS INFORMATICS d.o.o., a local start-up software development company.

The firm: Marohnic, Tomek & Gjoic was established by three senior partners with background in top tier Croatian laws firms, having international experience and education, combining international legal know-how with deep but practical business expertise. The firm’s senior staff delivers premier, internationally competitive legal service at local rates.

Areas of practice: The practice covers all aspects of legal business services, specific focus and experience in transactional cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters, mostly real estate, M&A, banking & finance, corporate governance and compliance, energy & infrastructure projects, labour and dispute resolution related. Advising governments on specialized legislation and regulation provided foundation for development of a ‘multi niche’ practice.

Department Name Email Telephone
Banking & Finance Tonka Gjoic
Tax Tonka Gjoic
Real Estate Tena Tomek
M&A Tena Tomek
Project Finance Tena Tomek
Energy & Infrastructure Josip Marohnic
Construction Law Josip Marohnic
Telecom, Media & Technology Josip Marohnic
Dispute Resolution Tena Tomek
Dispute Resolution Josip Marohnic
Oil & Gas Josip Marohnic
Renewables Josip Marohnic
Energy Efficiency Josip Marohnic
Data Protection Tonka Gjoic
International Arbitration Josip Marohnic
ISDSs Josip Marohnic
Corporate Law Tena Tomek
Employment Law Tonka Gjoic
Photo Name Position Profile
Josip Marohnic photo Mr Josip Marohnic Partner focusing on
Tena Tomek photo Ms Tena Tomek Partner