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Porobija & Porobija Offices
GALLERIA IMPORTANNE
IBLEROV TRG 10/VII, PO BOX 92
10000 ZAGREB
Croatia
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Porobija & Porobija > The Legal 500 Rankings
Croatia > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2
The team at Porobija & Porobija is led by Željka Rostaš Blažeković, whose practice focuses on project financing, syndicated loans and securities offerings, and is ‘well-respected as an expert in the field‘. The practice has gained considerable traction in refinancing matters, security packages, and capital markets. Filip Dogan assists Blazekovic in advising on financing matters, acting for borrowers and lenders.Practice head(s):
Željka Rostaš Blažeković
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Željka Rostaš Blažeković is excellent. She is well-respected as an expert in the field, and she has an excellent work ethic.’
‘Reliable, accommodating and understands and addresses commercial concerns.’
‘Prompt and accessible.’
Key clients
CEBF S.a.r.l.
RUNE Group S.A.
Powszechna Kasa Oszczędności Bank Polski S.A.
ERSTE&STEIERMÄRKISCHE BANK d.d.
UniCredit group – Zagrebacka banka d.d.
Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG
Morgan Stanley Europe SE
Work highlights
- Advising PKO Bank Polski on financing and related security package for Press Group debt, as well as additional tranches.
- Advising EIB on security package matters related to a debt of a Croatian bank.
Croatia > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Jointly led by Sanja Porobija and Boris Porobija, the practice at Porobija & Porobija is noted for its handling of advisory work for domestic banking clients in a broad range of litigation and dispute mandates. Margita Kis Kapetanovic is another key member of the team.Practice head(s):
Sanja Porobija; Boris Porobija
Other key lawyers:
Margita Kiš Kapetanović
Key clients
Zagrebačka banka d.d.
Međunarodna zračna luka Zagreb d.d.
A1 Hrvatska
Work highlights
- Represented Zagrebačka banka d.d. (UniCredit Group) in litigations for challenge of allegedly illegal application of variable interest rate and/or currency clause in consumer loans and payment of monetary compensation based on nullity of such clauses.
- Represented A1 Hrvatska in disputes for payment of fees to Croatian attorneys at law following termination of the service agreements.
- Represented BIOM in disputes relating to compensation for damage against the Republic of Croatia and port authority.
Croatia > Privatisation, projects and energy Tier 2
Croatia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Led by co-founder and managing partner Boris Porobija, the corporate team at Porobija & Porobija advises both domestic and international clients on a range of corporate and commercial matters, including acting for sellers, buyers and investors on inbound M&A transactions in the energy and real estate sectors. Other key contacts in the group include Zeljka Rostas Blazekovic and Margita Kis Kapetanovic, who handle due diligence reviews and group investments.Practice head(s):
Boris Porobija
Other key lawyers:
Željka Rostaš Blažeković; Margita Kiš Kapetanović
Key clients
Syrmia
MGN Investment Group
Teknoxgroup
Mars Inc.
Euronet
International Zagreb Airport
CEBF S.a.r.l./ RUNE Group S.A.
Solar Energy SENO
Work highlights
- Advised Syrmia/ Neofield, Serbia as buyer of shares in M&A transaction in Croatia on the purchase of shares in a Croatian company.
- Advised MGN INVESTMENT GROUP GMBH, Austria as investor in a Croatian company owning tourism and rental real estate in Dubrovnik.
Croatia > EU and competition Tier 3
Croatia > Real estate and construction Tier 3
Porobija & Porobija’s real estate practice is jointly led by Sanja Porobija and Margita Kis Kapetanovic, regularly advising lenders, investors and developers in projects in infrastructure, retail and hospitality. Kapetanovic specialises in advising foreign investors on Croatian law in developments. Real estate due diligence, renewable energy developments and building rights are additional key strengths of the practice.Practice head(s):
Sanja Porobija; Margita Kiš Kapetanović
Key clients
MGN Investment Group
Solar Energy SENO
CEBF S.a.r.l./ RUNE Group S.A.
Syrmia
Work highlights
- Advised MGN INVESTMENT GROUP GMBH, Austria as investor in a Croatian company owning tourism/rental real estate in Dubrovnik.
- Advising Croatian solar farm development company and landowner Solar Energy SENO, Croatia on property and building right arrangements.
- Advised Syrmia as investor in a Croatian company owning and leasing business facilities (due diligence).
Porobija & Porobija > Firm Profile
Established in 1991, Porobija & Porobija is one of the top tier law firms in Croatia, highly regarded by its international clients and international law firms for its experience in providing legal advice in, inter alia, complex projects and transactions in Croatia. Most of the firm’s work is related to cross-border or international transactions. The firm is not part of formal associations, but maintains links with several leading international law firms in the EU and the US.
The firm renders a full range of legal services, predominantly covering commercial, business, corporate and civil law. The firm provides legal assistance to a considerable number of foreign companies and their subsidiaries established in Croatia, including leading international industrial and service corporations in a broad spectrum of businesses, including infrastructure, major investment and commercial banks, financial institutions and export agencies, infrastructure and energy operators, real estate developers, hospitality and hotel industry developers, trading companies, IT and telecommunications operators, manufacturers and distributors of various products (such as food, pet food, tobacco, motor vehicles).
The firm advises clients on (i) commercial and sovereign financing and security packages, (ii) major Croatian infrastructure and energy projects, (iii) real estate acquisition and development (in particular in hospitality and energy sector), (iv) joint ventures and commercial contracts with Croatian parties and (v) various privatization and M&A projects.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banking & Finance | Zeljka Rostas Blazekovic | zeljka.rostas@porobija.hr | + 385 1 4693 999 |