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Madirazza & Partners Offices
21 MASARYKOVA
10000 ZAGREB
Croatia
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Madirazza & Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings
Croatia > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1
Co-led by Josip Madirazza, the team at Madirazza & Partners acts for borrowers, lenders, sponsors, commercial banks and multilateral development finance institutions on financing transactions, with notable expertise in the energy sector. The team also has strong credentials in representing major financial creditors, as well as both public and private companies. Practice co-leader Tatjana Radmilović handles the full range of domestic and international corporate transactions, in addition to securities and debt capital markets mandates. Other key contacts in the group include Tamara Jakšić, who advises on project financing, and Marinka Kovačić.Practice head(s):
Josip Madirazza; Tatjana Radmilović
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
MET Croatia Energy Trade ltd.
Vjetroelektrane Ponikve d.o.o.
ZAGREBAČKI HOLDING d.o.o.
Zagrebačka banka d.d.
Work highlights
- Advised Zagrebački holding d.o.o., a holding company owned by City of Zagreb, in major EUR 250,000,000 refinancing of ZAGREBAČKI HOLDING d.o.o. by syndicate of Croatian banks.
- Advised MET Croatia Energy Trade Ltd., in matters of cross-border financing.
- Advising Vjetroelektrane Ponikve d.o.o., in relation to the cross-border EUR 34,000,000.00 project financing of the Ponikve windfarm by German bank KFW IPEX-BANK GmbH.
Croatia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
The team at Madirazza & Partners boasts ‘in-depth knowledge and a keen understanding of the complexities involved in M&A’, and is well-equipped to advise major domestic and international clients across the banking and energy sectors on high-value corporate transactions. Managing partner Josip Madirazza jointly leads the practice alongside Tatjana Radmilović, whose ‘expertise in M&A is truly impressive’ according to clients. Marinka Kovačić is another key contact in the group.Practice head(s):
Josip Madirazza; Tatjana Radmilović
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Unparalleled expertise in the realm of M&A. The team possesses in-depth knowledge and a keen understanding of the complexities involved in M&A, ensuring that every aspect of the deal was meticulously handled.’
‘Tatjana Radmilović’s expertise in M&A is truly impressive. Her deep knowledge of legal intricacies related to M&A was evident throughout the entire process.’
‘They fostered a collaborative atmosphere that encouraged open communication and strategic thinking. Their team worked seamlessly with ours and brought innovative ideas to the table, ensuring that we achieved the most favorable outcomes.’
Key clients
Hrvatski Telekom d.d.
Zagrebačka banka d.d.
DTEK RENEWABLES INTERNATIONAL B.V.
Končar d.o.o.
VJETROELEKTRANA TRTAR-KRTOLIN d.o.o.
RP GLOBAL PROJEKTI d.o.o.
DTEK RENEWABLES INTERNATIONAL B.V.
DTEK RENEWABLES INTERNATIONAL B.V.
MYBERG d.o.o.
ZAGREBAČKI HOLDING d.o.o.
Kufner Grupa d.o.o.
MET Asset Management Support Ltd.
VAL-METAL d.o.o.
Work highlights
- Advised DTEK RENEWABLES INTERNATIONAL B.V., a Dutch operating company managing the renewable energy assets of DTEK Group, the leader in Ukraine energy sector, in acquisition of several renewable energy projects located in Croatia.
- Advising CEE based credit institution in a contemplated acquisition of a player in the Croatian financial services market.
- Advised KONČAR-KET, a Croatian engineering company, providing installation of equipment made by the KONČAR – ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY Inc. group companies, in the acquisition of the engineering business from a longstanding business partner.
Croatia > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Noted for its standout arbitration and litigation offering, Madirazza & Partners acts for banks and other financial institutions, as well as clients in the energy and real estate sectors. Founding and managing partner Josip Madirazza handles a wide range of litigation and administrative cases, while co-lead Ivan Madirazza focuses on real estate litigation and construction disputes, representing developers, lenders and private equity firms. The firm’s broad practice covers troubled PPP, disputes related to performance of obligation and corporate mandates arising from shareholder disputes. Specialising in enforcement proceedings and debt collection, Dunja Zakošek is another key name to note.Practice head(s):
Josip Madirazza; Ivan Madirazza
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The legal services provided by Madirazza & Partners are of a high standard and collaboration with the team is excellent.’
Key clients
UniCredit Bank Austria AG
Hrvatska radiotelevizija
Unicredit Leasing Croatia d.o.o.
Raiffeisen Leasing d.o.o.
VAL-METAL d.o.o.
Work highlights
- Advising UniCredit Bank Austria AG in litigation regarding a troubled PPP aimed at constructing a sports hall and business premises in Split (Spaladium Arena).
- Engaged by the public broadcaster in Croatia (HRT – Croatian Radio-Television) to enforce payment of unpaid service fees from companies and private individuals in more than 213,979 cases.
- Advising Unicredit Leasing Croatia d.o.o. as defendant in a dispute related to the performance of obligation from the Leasing Agreement as well as a claim for compensation for damages.
Croatia > Privatisation, projects and energy Tier 1
Madirazza & Partners acts for domestic and international clients in energy-related, cross-border M&A, share purchase and joint development agreements, as well as due diligence matters. Land registration rights in relation to renewable energy projects, grid and infrastructure-related regulatory advice are is another key area of expertise. Founding and managing partner Josip Madirazza advises lenders, sponsors and development financing institutions, while Marinka Kovačić acts for energy companies on corporate and regulatory mandates. Tamara Jakšić, whose work centers on secured finance transactions, is another key contact in the group.Practice head(s):
Josip Madirazza; Marinka Kovačić
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The quality of deliverables is excellent.’
‘Madirazza & Partners are professional and have a pragmatic approach.’
Key clients
WPD ADRIA d.o.o.
RP GLOBAL PROJEKTI d.o.o.
Vjeroelektrana Trtar Krtolin d.o.o.
Vjeroelektrana Rudine d.o.o.
MET Croatia Energy Trade Ltd.
SES Spar European Shopping Centers GmbH
DTEK RENEWABLES INTERNATIONAL B.V.
MET Austria Energy Trade GmbH
Work highlights
- Advised DTEK RENEWABLES INTERNATIONAL LLC, a RES developer, in contemplated acquisition of several renewable energy projects located in Croatia.
- Advised wpd Adria in relation to development of RES projects in Croatia, legislative changes under the Electricity Market Act, including grid connection issues and energy approval procedure for RES projects.
- Advised RP GLOBAL PROJEKTI in relation to development of RES projects in Croatia and legislative changes under Electricity Market Act.
Croatia > Real estate and construction Tier 2
Madirazza & Partners acts for investors and developers on the lifecycle of real estate development projects, from permits and building contracts to leasing, acquisition of real estate and financing mandates. Jointly led by Josip Madirazza and Ivan Madirazza, the team advises on joint ventures and PPP projects associated with infrastructure matters, in addition to handling advisory work on planned expansions in the retail sector and demergers in the tourism industry. Advising on real estate-related acquisitions, Ana Valjalo is another key contact in the group.Practice head(s):
Josip Madirazza; Ivan Madirazza
Other key lawyers:
Ana Valjalo
Testimonials
‘Madirazza & Partners have been very helpful in structuring a portfolio sale of real estate in Croatia. Support was as expected and went without any problems.’
Key clients
SES SPAR EUROPEAN SHOPPING CENTERS GMBH
Zagreb nekretnine d.o.o.
Zagrebačka banka d.d.
TERRMA CAPITAL CORP. Ltd.
VJETROELEKTRANA TRTAR-KRTOLIN d.o.o.,
VJETROELEKTRANA RUDINE d.o.o., RP GLOBAL DANILO d.o.o.
PTR PRIME TOURIST RESORTS LIMITED
Work highlights
- Advised SES SPAR EUROPEAN SHOPPING CENTERS GMBH d.o.o. in a transaction whereSpar acquired real estate in Varaždin from Varteks d.d. and in three contemplated acquisitions of real estate for greenfield development of shopping malls in Croatia.
- Advised Bridgewest Tranquility Adriatic LLC in a share deal related to the acquisition of a local company that manages luxury real estate assets in Dubrovnik area.
- Advised TERRMA CAPITAL CORP. Ltd. in relation to investment and development of greenfield solar power plant project in Croatia.
Madirazza & Partners > Firm Profile
The firm: Madirazza & Partners is a full-service law firm specialising in corporate law and business transactions, established in 2000 in Zagreb by the managing partner Josip Madirazza. The firm is now one of the leading law firms in Croatia covering banking, industrial, commercial, service and energy sectors. The firm has distinguished itself with its role as advisor in several most significant transactions and projects in Croatia to date. In addition to providing advice in complex M&A and financing deals, the firm is especially recognized for its specific expertise in renewable energy, cross-border investment as well as bankruptcy and restructuring.
The firm’s particular advantage is its membership in the prominent regional legal network ADRIALA – an alliance of top-tier regional law firms who cooperate and provide harmonized services in 10 jurisdictions to international clients. The firm also maintains close contacts with major international law firms and is often engaged on joint mandates regarding Croatian law matters.
Its team of lawyers is highly specialized in a variety of practice areas, enabling it to offer expert advisory services to the highest professional standard.
Areas of practice: The firm provides its clients with expertise in the following practices and industries: corporate law, governance, mergers and acquisitions, competition law, banking and finance, capital markets, project and infrastructure finance, bankruptcy and restructuring, real estate law, arbitration, litigation, renewable energy, industrial and consumer products, healthcare, hospitality and leisure, labour and employment law.
The firm’s clients include multinational enterprises, domestic and international corporations, public institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The firm regularly acts for banks, investment funds and corporations from various sectors.
The firm has great experience in bankruptcy, corporate restructuring and refinancing procedures. The firm advised a number of the leading Croatian listed companies on issues such as the restructuring of their €1bn debt as well as on their share capital increases and public offerings valued altogether at more than €100m. The firm has advised major financial creditors of AGROKOR Group in successfully completed restructuring procedure.
The firm advised on transactions in the hospitality sector, such as the landmark sale of a major hotel company in Istria for €120m, which has been recorded as the largest ever M&A transaction in Croatia.
Madirazza & Partners is a sought-after advisor in the field of renewable energy project development and finance. The firm has been acting as legal advisor in the development and financing of a number of wind parks, which have all been successfully developed.
Madirazza & Partners advised a Croatian mandatory pension fund on the Croatian government’s process of granting motorway concessions for the operation and maintenance of highways to private operators, for a period of 30 to 50 years and with a one-time concession fee between €2.4 to €3.2bn.
Madirazza & Partners has a standing dispute resolution and arbitration practice, being one of the few Croatian law firms with significant experience in domestic and international commercial arbitration. Madirazza & Partners also runs a strong debt enforcement department with over 150,000 active cases.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banking and Finance | Josip Madirazza | jmadirazza@madirazza.hr | |
| Banking and Finance | Marinka Kovačić | mkovacic@madirazza.hr | |
| Capital Markets | Josip Madirazza | jmadirazza@madirazza.hr | |
| Capital Markets | Tatjana Radmilović | tradmilovic@madirazza.hr | |
| Energy and Infrastructure | Josip Madirazza | jmadirazza@madirazza.hr | |
| Energy and Infrastructure | Marinka Kovačić | mkovacic@madirazza.hr | |
| Mergers and Acquisitions | Josip Madirazza | jmadirazza@madirazza.hr | |
| Mergers and Acquisitions | Tatjana Radmilović | tradmilovic@madirazza.hr | |
| Bankruptcy and Restructuring | Josip Madirazza | jmadirazza@madirazza.hr | |
| Corporate and Commercial | Tatjana Radmilović | tradmilovic@madirazza.hr | |
| Corporate and Commercial | Marinka Kovačić | mkovacic@madirazza.hr | |
| Project Finance | Josip Madirazza | jmadirazza@madirazza.hr | |
| Project Finance | Marinka Kovačić | mkovacic@madirazza.hr | |
| Real Estate and Construction | Ivan Madirazza | imadirazza@madirazza.hr | |
| Real Estate and Construction | Josip Madirazza | jmadirazza@madirazza.hr | |
| Employment and Labour | Marinka Kovačić | mkovacic@madirazza.hr | |
| Arbitration and dispute resolution | Josip Madirazza | jmadirazza@madirazza.hr | |
| Arbitration and dispute resolution | Marinka Kovačić | mkovacic@madirazza.hr | |
| Litigation | Ivan Madirazza | imadirazza@madirazza.hr | |
| Regulatory and administrative | Marinka Kovačić | mkovacic@madirazza.hr | |
| Competition | Tatjana Radmilović | tradmilovic@madirazza.hr | |
| Transport | Ivan Madirazza | imadirazza@madirazza.hr |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 16Languages
Croatian English French German ItalianOther
Contacts : Josip Madirazza Contacts : Ivan Madirazza Contacts : Marinka Kovačić Contacts : Tatjana Radmilović- Banking, finance and capital markets
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- Privatisation, projects and energy
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