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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.