Lovric Novokmet & Partners > ZAGREB, Croatia > Firm Profile

Lovric Novokmet & Partners
HEINZELOVA 33A
10 000 ZAGREB
Croatia

Visit website 385 1 4852044

Croatia > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3

Led by Martina Kalamiza Grozdek, the team at Lovric Novokmet & Partners acts for financial and credit institutions, and private equity funds in debt restructurings, non-performing loan transactions and project finance mandates. Mate Lovrić advises on cross-border financing transactions, while Pavo Novokmet handles securities and capital markets work.

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Martina Kalamiza Grozdek - Lovrić Novokmet & Partners

Practice head(s):

Martina Kalamiza Grozdek

Other key lawyers:

Mate Lovrić; Pavo Novokmet

Testimonials

‘Martina Kalamiza Grozdek has great experience advising international clients on finance matters.’

Key clients

International Finance Corporation

EOS Investment HR GmbH

Work highlights

Advised International Finance Corporation (IFC) in a sustainability-linked finance transaction. As the anchor investor, IFC took a subscription of EUR 72.5 million of the EUR 305 million bond issuance of Zagrebački Holding d.o.o.
Advised EOS Investment GmbH, part of EOS Group which is a leading international, technology-driven expert in receivables management. EOS Group is part of Otto Group, a globally operating e-commerce and service group.

Croatia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

The team at Lovric Novokmet & Partners maintains a strong focus in the field of corporate and M&A, and frequently acts for a range of clients across highly regulated industries. Practice leader Mate Lovrić focuses on domestic and inbound transactions, and acts for foreign investors, while Pavo Novokmet assists with joint stock company takeovers. The team is further bolstered by Martina Kalamiza Grozdek, who spearheads the firm's banking and finance department, and handles matters concerning acquisition finance and private equity funds.

Practice head(s):

Mate Lovrić

Other key lawyers:

Pavo Novokmet; Kalamiza Grozdek; Katarina Šimac

Testimonials

‘LNP has established itself as the most eminent new-generation law firm in Croatia, growing at a high rate every year. They deal mostly with providing all types of support to foreign investors in all stages of their investment, from inception, day-to-day-operation, to divestment.’

‘The team is second to none in its capability to provide quick and to-the-point actionable advice to corporate decision makers.’

‘Pavo Novokmet is an experienced practitioner, standing out from competition in his ability to always keep one eye on the big picture when advising on any particular matter.

‘Katarina Šimac is an extremely talented associate, combining legal knowledge with exceptional communication skills.’

‘Approachable, clear communication and efficient.’

‘Pavo Novokmet is always ready to provide assistance and clear explanations, and is full of knowledge in any field.’

Key clients

Emma Capital Limited

Končar – Elektroindustrija d.d.

Klimaoprema d.d.

Work highlights

Advised Emma Capital in the sale of its 75% stake in SuperSport.
Advised Klimaopreama on corporate matters.
Advised Končar’s affiliated companies in two M&A transactions.

Croatia > Dispute resolution Tier 3

Counting domestic and international entities among its key roster of clients, Lovric Novokmet & Partners handles insolvency proceedings, in addition to commercial, civil and employment-related disputes. Practice leader and ‘master strategist’ Pavo Novokmet is regularly supported by senior associate Tomislav Tot, who is praised as ‘extremely dedicated and analytical’.

Practice head(s):

Pavo Novokmet

Other key lawyers:

Tomislav Tot

Testimonials

‘Pavo Novokmet stands out as a master strategist, capable of planning moves for the client for many steps ahead. He truly excels in special situations, which involve disputes that need to be solved on multiple battlefields.’

‘Tomislav Tot is extremely dedicated and analytical, quick to understand the most critical issues of a situation.’

Lovrić, Novokmet and Partners (LNP) is a Croatian corporate law firm, with unwavering commitment and dedication to delivering top-notch legal services.
LNP is renowned for its pivotal role in advising clients being local and international corporations, private equity firms, family-owned enterprises, start-ups, leading investors, and high-net-worth individuals in some of Croatia’s most significant and intricate M&A transactions, capital markets projects and high-profile financing.
Beyond that, LNP extends its expertise to offer clients day-to-day legal support in various legal areas including corporate, commercial, employment, and real estate, ensuring our clients to receive comprehensive and forward-thinking advice.
Also, the LNP team has extensive know how and experience in non-performing loan transactions and securitization issues as well as in bankruptcy, prebankruptcy and extraordinary administrative procedures in Croatia.
With seasoned litigators on our team, we are well-prepared and regularly represent clients in litigation, administrative, misdemeanour and other court and administrative bodies’ proceedings.

Main Practice Areas:
1) M&A, Corporate and Commercial
M&A is one of the core practice groups of our law firm, where we have a remarkable track record of successfully navigating complex domestic and cross-border, notable public and private M&A transactions representing a diverse clientele. These transactions span various (highly regulated) industries and encompass some of the largest M&A deals in Croatia and the region, making LNP a frontrunner with one of the highest deal counts. This accomplishment is a testament to our commitment to delivering the best local expertise and the highest international standards in M&A transactions.
Also, our team also handles a substantial range and volume of corporate and commercial mandates.
2) Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance team members possess significant knowledge and expertise in all aspects of finance transactions covering all types of financing transactions including, acquisition finance, project finance, leveraged finance, real estate finance.
LNP’s Banking & Finance team is also regularly engaged in providing regulatory (banking) guidance and compliance advice, usually requesting innovational approach and understanding of sustainability and ESG matters.
3) Capital Markets
LNP’s capital markets team covers all aspects of capital markets work including regulatory and compliance, IPOs, takeovers, issuance of bonds and notes, preparation of the prospectuses, underwriting agreements, subscription agreements and other documentation representing the issuers, underwriters, investment banks, financial institutions, organizations and shareholders in the whole spectrum of debt and equity transactions.

4) Restructuring and Insolvency
Our restructuring and insolvency practice has extensive and unique know-how representing Croatian and foreign companies, investment funds and credit institutions in ‘one-of-a kind’ and prominent insolvency proceedings and extraordinary administrative proceedings in Croatia. This allowed our team to demonstrate innovative approaches whilst overcoming financial difficulties.
Our team regularly advises clients on all aspects of insolvency, pre-insolvency, restructuring and liquidation matters.
5) Employment Law
Our employment team advises domestic and international clients on all aspects of employment relations and is particularly involved in advising clients on traditional employment issues such as drafting employment agreements, employment terminations notices, executive agreements, agency agreements and regulatory compliance issues which includes the drafting and implementation of employment by-laws, rulebooks and procedures, whistle-blowing by-laws and work safety procedures.
6) Real Estate
Our real estate practice group provides support to our clients starting from the acquisition and disposal of real estate, due diligence, financing, construction, greenfield development projects, maintenance, residential and commercial leases, real estate joint ventures and litigation.
7) Dispute Resolution
LNP’s litigation and dispute resolution team regularly represents the clients before courts, administrative and other bodies and regulators in litigation, arbitration and other proceedings.

Department	Name	Email	Telephone
M&A/Corporate	Mate Lovrić	mate.lovric@lnp-law.hr	+385 1 4852 044

Name	Position	Profile
Martina Kalamiza Grozdek	Martina Kalamiza Grozdek is a partner primarily specializes in banking and finance…	View Profile
Mate Lovrić	Mate Lovrić is a partner specialized in mergers and acquisitions and has…	View Profile
Pavo Novokmet	Pavo Novokmet is a partner, specialized primarily in capital markets, restructuring and…	View Profile