Hanzekovic & Partners > Zagreb, Croatia > Firm Profile

Hanzekovic & Partners
RADNICKA CESTA 22
10000 ZAGREB
Croatia

Croatia > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Hanzekovic & Partners’s ‘top-notch’ team acts for major domestic clients, including banks and insurance companies, as well as Croatian government bodies, with demonstrable experience in proceedings before the Croatian constitutional courts. The team is jointly led by Domagoj Truhar and Iva Markotić Bagarić, handling a wide range of commercial disputes and arbitrations, in addition to employment-related disputes. Jasminka Corda Truhar assists with domestic and international arbitration cases, as well as construction contract disputes, while Tin Težak is another key contact for commercial arbitrations.

Practice head(s):

Domagoj Truhar; Iva Markotić Bagarić

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The litigation team is top-notch in terms of quality and its track record.’

‘Iva Markotić Bagarić is an all-around, experienced litigator, with a clear analytical mind and is a strategic thinker.’ 

Key clients

Osijek-Koteks d.d.

Zagreb Airport Ltd

Hanza Media d.o.o.

Erste&Steiermärkische Bank d.d.

Zagrebačka banka d.d.

Erste Card Club d.d.

City of Zagreb

Škola nogometa NK Osijek

Croatia > Privatisation, projects and energy Tier 1

Noted for its expertise in public procurement procedures, the team at Hanzekovic & Partners advises the Republic of Croatia on the EU sanctioned National Recovery Plan, in addition to a broad range of related maritime matters and infrastructure projects. Jasminka Corda Truhar leads the team, frequently advising on joint venture agreements in BOT and PPP projects, with demonstrable experience in handling commercial disputes, while Melani Polinčić Baković focuses on litigation and administrative procedures. Other key members of the team include Tamara Lachowski and Mateo Podoreški, who assist on EU regulatory and financing matters.

Practice head(s):

Jasminka Čorda Truhar

Testimonials

‘The service was excellent, proven by an excellent team and delivery.’

‘We work with Tamara Lachowski and Jasminka Čorda Truhar, who are both excellent in topics and communication.’ 

Key clients

Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Croatia

Lng Croatia Llc

City of Karlovac

Vodoopskrba i odvodnja d.o.o.

Croatia > Real estate and construction Tier 2

Hanzekovic & Partners specialises in municipal and infrastructure-related development projects, with additional experience in motorway and airport concessions projects, sport infrastructure construction, and sewage and wastewater management mandates. Practice leader Jasminka Čorda Truhar has considerable experience in the execution of construction contracts in line with FIDIC regulations. Other key contacts in the group include Melani Polinčić Baković and Josipa Mikecin.

Practice head(s):

Jasminka Čorda Truhar

Key clients

Eurco d.d.

Škola nogometa NK Osijek

Investinženjering d.o.o.

Institut za Patišta d.o.o.

Work highlights

  • Advising ŠKOLA NOGOMETA NK OSIJEK in the project of construction of the NK OSIJEK STADIUM which meets the UEFA category 4 standard.
  • Advised EURCO d.d., the contractor in the project Rugvica – Dugo Selo – sewerage and waste water treatment system.

Croatia > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3

Croatia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

Hanzekovic & Partners’s acts for its roster of clients across a range of industry sectors, including banking and financial services, real estate and renewable energy. Practice leader Irina Jelčić has considerable experience advising on joint stock company acquisitions, project financing mandates and financial advisory work. Focusing on corporate restructurings, Tin Težak acts for clients in highly regulated sectors, and public procurement specialist Melani Polinčić Baković is another key contact in the group.

Practice head(s):

Irina Jelčić

Testimonials

‘The team has high reliability, great knowledge and is always up-to-date with the latest changes in the industry. They are focused on practical solutions and are joy to work with.’

‘Irina Jelčić is always our main point of contact in relation to complex legal tasks. She has an analytical mind and provides us with solutions that are tailored to our business goals.’

‘The team is a blend of senior and junior professionals, which provides a good support on all levels.’

‘Irina Jelčić always delivers fast, reliable, trustworthy and accurate advice.’

Key clients

Hanza Media d.o.o.

Zagreb Airport Ltd

Hanžeković & Partners is a full-service law firm with a longstanding record of efficiency and top-quality legal assistance. Our clients enjoy the availability and attentiveness of a boutique family practice, backed by the vast resources of a major law firm.

During the past 40 years, our firm has taken a center-stage role in some of the largest and most significant transactions in Croatia, where the legal environment is vibrant and offers particular challenges, as well as significant potential for growth. Firmly rooted in the ground of tradition, Hanžeković & Partners reaches further to lead innovation and stay future ready.

Mentored by partners who are renowned experts in their fields, our lawyers develop advanced skills in their specific practice areas, together with an outstanding reputation as general practitioners.

With work experience and studies completed abroad, our team is tuned in into an international mindset that allows us to serve a diverse range of foreign clients.

Department Name Email Telephone
Managing Partner Dora Hanžeković Žuža dora.hanzekovic-zuza@hanzekovic.hr +385 1 55 33 333
Partner Irina Jelčić irina.jelcic@hanzekovic.hr +385 1 55 33 333
Partners : 8
Lawyers : 19
Junior associates : 43
Financial Department : 3
IT : 5
Human Resources : 2
Other support departments : 41
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