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Babic & Partners Law Firm
NOVA CESTA 60
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ZAGREB 10000
Croatia

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Croatia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

Counting international corporates among its key roster of clients, Babic & Partners Law Firm is praised for its ‘deep industry knowledge, effective problem-solving and remarkable dedication to clients' success’. The team handles the full range of matters, from domestic and cross-border M&A and leveraged buyouts to corporate restructurings and commercial mandates. Marija Gregorić, who regularly acts for well-known multinational corporations on a broad range of domestic corporate and commercial matters, jointly leads the practice alongside ‘exceptional adviser’ Iva Basarić, who focuses on M&A and private equity transactions. Lovro Klepac assists on regulatory matters in the real estate and renewable energy sectors, and Matija Skender is another key member of the team.

Leading individuals

Iva Basarić – Babic & Partners Law Firm

Marija Gregorić – Babic & Partners Law Firm

Practice head(s):

Marija Gregorić; Iva Basarić

Other key lawyers:

Lovro Klepac; Matija Skender

Testimonials

‘The team has strong legal expertise, combined with a great understanding of the business and of market standards. They are incredibly responsive and a real pleasure to work with.’

‘Iva Basarić is an exceptional adviser and a pleasure to work with. She always provides us with practical advice and is incredibly responsive. Her communication skills are top-class.’

‘I wholeheartedly recommend Babic & Partners for their exceptional legal expertise and the unique strengths of their practice. What sets this practice apart is its unwavering commitment to client-centric solutions. The team stands out due to its deep industry knowledge, effective problem-solving and remarkable dedication to clients’ success.’

‘Babic & Partner’s practice truly embodies the future of legal service, combining traditional values with forward-thinking solutions, making it the top choice for anyone seeking exceptional legal representation.’

‘Marija Gregorić is a prime example of legal excellence.’

Their deep knowledge of the law, combined with their strategic acumen, has consistently delivered favorable outcomes for us. Their ability to think creatively and adapt to evolving legal landscapes is truly impressive.’

‘What I value most about Marija Gregorić is her dedication to client success and business-oriented vision.’

Key clients

Accenture

Audatex

Beiersdorf

BNP Paribas Trust Corporation UK Limited

GlobalLogic (Hitachi group Member)

Magyar Suzuki Corporation

Merck Sharp & Dohme

Optimapharm

The Rohatyn Group

Croatia > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Babic & Partners Law Firm houses a robust practice, assisting major domestic and international clients across the banking, financial services, and manufacturing sectors. Iva Basarić leads the practice and handles high-stakes disputes before the Croatian Commercial Courts, in addition to settlement agreements and administrative cases in. Lovro Klepac, who assists with product liability claims, unjust dismissals and terminations claims, is another key contact in the group.

Next Generation Partners

Iva Basarić - Babic & Partners Law Firm

Practice head(s):

Iva Basarić

Other key lawyers:

Lovro Klepac

Key clients

BNP Paribas Trust Corporation UK Limited

Magyar Suzuki Corporation

Pet Network International

Croatia > Employment Tier 1

Babic & Partners Law Firm offers ‘impeccable’ advice to major domestic and international clients on regional and multi-jurisdictional employment matters. The firm's broad practice is led by Marija Gregorić, who has experience across a broad range of sectors, including technology, pharmaceutical and retail, advising on individual terminations, collective redundancies and general employment grievance issues, including litigation. Iva Basarić handles employee share offering programs, while Matija Skender assists on all major cases, including remote work arrangements and unjust terminational mandates.

Leading individuals

Marija Gregorić – Babic & Partners Law Firm

Next Generation Partners

Iva Basarić - Babic & Partners Law Firm

Practice head(s):

Marija Gregorić

Other key lawyers:

Iva Basarić; Matija Skender

Testimonials

‘Marija Gregorić stands out for her understanding of business needs and practical advice. We highly appreciate working with her.’

‘Babic & Partners combine excellent knowledge of the local law but combine it with an advanced business mindset which is crucial when co operating with multi-national companies. Their inputs are always clear, concrete and business oriented.’

‘Marija Gregorić has excellent knowledge of labour law matters and a business-oriented approach. Her replies are clear, accurate and always aligned with the company’s approach.’

‘The team has a good understanding of business decisions and understand the needs of an employer – they work efficiently and pragmatically.’

‘Marija Gregorić excels in advising on negotiations related to labour relations due to her profound knowledge of applicable laws and legal procedures, but also due to her excellent understanding of economic contexts. She responds accurately and has a sense of pragmatic decision-making.’

‘Babic & Partners is a law firm worthy of trust. They have a broad knowledge and they know how to apply it in practice in order to advise their clients in the best manner adapted to their business.’

‘The assistance provided by Babic & Partners since the beginning of our operations in Croatia has been impeccable.’

‘Marija Gregorić is a labour law professional in Croatia. Her advice is fast and concise. Excellence is another of Marija’s characteristics: she has the ability to put herself in the client’s shoes at all times, providing answers based on the law but easy to understand for someone who is not familiar with the legal practice in Croatia.’

Croatia > EU and competition Tier 1

With ‘great knowledge of EU and Croatian competition law’, the team at Babic & Partners Law Firm handles the full range of multi-jurisdictional work for major domestic and international clients. Praised as ‘responsive, client-oriented, knowledgeable’, the team is led by Iva Basarić, who boasts corporate and commercial expertise, and frequently handles antitrust and merger control cases before the Croatian authorities. Lovro Klepac is another key contact in the group, assisting on a broad range of IP-related advisory and regulation enforcement work.

Next Generation Partners

Iva Basaric - Babic & Partners Law Firm

Practice head(s):

Iva Basaric

Other key lawyers:

Lovro Klepac

Testimonials

‘Iva Basaric and her team provide practicable and well-thought-out advice. They are responsive and communicate in a clear manner. They have great knowledge of EU and Croatian competition law and excellent understanding of the underlying industries.’

‘The law firm has been very clear and prompt in its response, communication, advice and justification.’

‘Responsive, client-oriented, knowledgeable.’

‘Iva Basaric is a great competition lawyer.’

Key clients

Beiersdorf

Magyar Suzuki Corporation

Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.

Croatia > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2

Spearheaded by Iva Basarić, the practice at Babic & Partners Law Firm handles a wide range of advisory matters, including refinance loans in the construction industry and employee invective plans in the fintech arena. Basarić handles regulatory, tax compliance and data privacy mandates in relation to cryptocurrency. Assisting on matters regarding Croatian securities law requirements, Lovro Klepac is another key contact in the group.

Next Generation Partners

Iva Basarić – Babic & Partners Law Firm

Practice head(s):

Iva Basarić

Other key lawyers:

Lovro Klepac

Testimonials

‘They are available and always professional.’

‘Iva Basarić is professional and clear in her communication.’

Key clients

Selvita S.A.

Optimapharm d.o.o.

TRG Management LP

Babić & Partners is a leading Croatian law firm widely recognized as a market leader in corporate, M&A, commercial, employment and competition/antitrust matters. The firm routinely advises multinational corporates, including over eighty Fortune 500 and Global 500 companies, on full-range of their most pressing legal issues in Croatia. For almost 30 years, the firm has built a reputation for excellence of advice and commitment to find innovative, sound and tailor-made legal solutions. Lawyers at Babić & Partners are cross-sectoral specialists, advising clients from wide range of industries including consumer goods and retail, defence, energy and resources, financial services, hotel and leisure, life sciences and healthcare, private equity, technology, media and telecommunications. The firm frequently works with major international law firms, including leading law firms in Europe and globally.

Main practice areas
Antitrust and competition: For a quarter of century Babić & Partners has been recognized as the first port of call for clients seeking competition law advice in Croatia. The firm’s competition law department is experienced in providing wide range of services and representing clients on merger control, cartel and abuse of dominance, down raids, antitrust disputes including judicial review, investigations, compliance, training and counselling. The firm’s excellence and singular dedication in antitrust arena is underscored by its track record, its organization of numerous international competition law conferences in Croatia and broad, as well as numerous influential publications on competition topics, including those published by Kluwer Law International and Thomson Reuters, to which our lawyers regularly contribute.

Banking and finance: In the banking and finance area, Babić & Partners is a top boutique firm to whom clients trust to provide a practical, business-oriented advice and achieve their objectives. Lawyers at Babić & Partners have sophisticated understanding of the expectations and requirements of both sides to a financing transaction and provide counsel tailored to each client’s needs. The firm’s banking and finance team’s excellent knowledge of not only Croatian, but EU regulatory laws and practices, in-depth understanding of fintech services and the industry enables them to routinely advise clients on all emerging issues in the areas unique to financial institutions and investment service providers.

Corporate, M&A and commercial: Babić & Partners’ corporate and commercial practice is at the heart of the firm. For almost 30 years, the firm advises on a broad range of corporate matters, including private M&A, private equity, joint ventures and commercial partnerships, disposals and corporate restructurings. Babić & Partners deliver integrated services which apply to M&A transactions, working in multi-disciplinary teams of lawyers from specialist (commercial, competition and employment) practices. The firm’s position as a key market player in the corporate and M&A area is built upon our commitment to provide seamless advice through the local experience, industry expertise, and commercial acumen to get clients’ deals done efficiently and effectively.

Data protection and cybersecurity: Forward thinking and commercial in the approach, using over 20 years of experience in the data privacy arena, Babić & Partners provides holistic advice on data, ranging from compliance, international data transfers, through binding corporate rules, use of cookies, cyber breach and enforcement to competition concerns. Staying at the forefront of new developments, the firm’s data and tech practice is delivering a clear, pragmatic and implementable data and tech law advice to help clients navigate the complex landscape of compliance and keep the pace with this fast changing and multi-layer environment.

Employment: Babić & Partners is a market leader in employment law for almost three decades. The firm’s capabilities in the employment and compensations arena have been consistently highly-ranked in legal directories and trade publications. The firm’s employment department delivers discreet, incisive legal advice and pragmatic solutions to multinational clients on full range of employment issues, including cross-border transactions, employee data protection, employment disputes, executive reward, hiring and firing, labour relations, remuneration and incentives, whistleblowing, workplace investigations and workforce restructuring.

Litigation and ADR: Babić & Partners dispute resolution department is highly skilled at handling litigation, arbitration and other high-profile contentious matters arising from corporate, bankruptcy and employment issues, M&A transactions, shareholders’ agreements and other commercial agreements. Lawyers from the department regularly advise and represent the firm’s corporate clients on complex disputes with partners, consumers and vendors. The firm also handles matters related to liability of corporate directors and officers.

Real estate and construction: An extensive cross-border experience and in-depth industry knowledge give the Babić & Partners’ real estate team a significant competitive advantage. Global investors, developers, occupiers and companies with major space requirements choose Babić & Partners to advise on their largest and most complex real estate transactions. The team has a recognized ability to deliver complex real estate deals, from the initial acquisition, development, leasing, joint venturing, management and financing through to the final exit.