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Ostermann Ivancic Attorneys-at-Law LLP
Ulica grada Vukovara 284
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Croatia

Croatia > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Praised for its ‘breadth and depth of skills, knowledge and experience’, Ostermann Ivancic Attorneys-at-Law LLP handles the full range of contentious mandates, including corporate disputes in the TMT, employment and construction arenas. Founding partner and litigation expert Mojmir Ostermann co-leads the team alongside Vjekoslav Ivančić, handling cross-border corporate and financial disputes. The team’s broad expertise also covers cases before the Croatian Supreme Court, in addition to high-value shareholder disputes. Janko Havaš is another key member of the team, leading on bankruptcy proceedings, while Marta Jelaković advises on due diligence cases and represents regional infrastructure companies.

Practice head(s):

Mojmir Ostermann; Vjekoslav Ivančić

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘They go way beyond “Call of Duty”, giving clients a strong feeling that they are in the right legal hands.’

‘The team shows an extreme willingness to continue learning, growing and progressing. The two partners are an extremely safe pair of trusty legal hands.’

‘We have had great experience working with Ostermann and Partners for many years. What makes the team special is their capability to understand our business logic, to walk in our shoes. They are able to understand each situation we face and offer the best possible solution.’

‘The team are not only excellent lawyers but excellent people as well. I never hesitate to call them wherever I have a legal issue because they are very helpful, always providing very practical, pragmatic solutions. Their legal opinions are always well-formed, easily digestible.’

Mojmir Ostermann is hands-on and always fully involved in all the work. Mojmir is providing not only exceptional legal support, but also has the ability to approach matters from a strategic and business perspective, pairing it with the legal aspects to find the best possible solution.’

‘They are very professional, hard-working, and they are real experts in their branch of law.’

‘They are great negotiators and litigators. The team handles all of our corporate disputes and we have been especially satisfied with their strategical expertise. Throughout the years we have become convinced they will always work strongly to protect our interests, and what is most important, work hard to reduce the litigation costs. ’

‘Mojmir Ostermann is involved in all of our disputes. He is a very intelligent litigator, taking into account our commercial situation when handling the dispute. He is very dedicated to the outcome.’ 

Key clients

Telemach

Badel 1862

BLT

Blue Iris Resolution

IKEA

Meteor Grupa Labud

Osijek-Koteks

RO-RO Projekt

Velički Kamen

Work highlights

  • Advised BLT Enerji, subsidiary of the Turkish conglomerate MB Holding, in a complex EUR 200 million shareholder dispute which arose from the conflict between our client as the majority shareholder (holding 80%) and the minority shareholder (holding 20%).
  • Representing Telemach, a leading telecommunications operator, in 52 cases initiated by the client’s competitor.

Croatia > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2

Noted for its expertise in banking and financial disputes, Ostermann Ivancic Attorneys-at-Law LLP’s team advises on a range of advisory and regulatory mandates. Litigation expert Mojmir Ostermann, who handles dispositions and dispute cases, jointly leads the practice alongside ‘unparalleled’ Vjekoslav Ivančić, who acts for both international and domestic clients on project financing matters in the real estate and energy sectors. Marijana Soldo Kubat advises on cross-border capital markets mandates, while Marta Jelaković handles contentious work.

Practice head(s):

Mojmir Ostermann; Vjekoslav Ivančić

Testimonials

‘Ostermann Ivancic’s team make us feel that we are in safe hands.’

‘An extreme willingness to continue learning and growing.’

‘A very responsive and diligent team.’

‘Vjekoslav Ivančić is one of the great experts in the field. Extremely knowledgeable, yet very approachable and pragmatic. He is the one that peers call for advice in the most complex of financing transactions.’

‘Ostermann Ivancic has extensive experience in banking, finance and capital markets, and have demonstrated this in a number of transactions time and time again. They are always up to speed on all new market developments, are business savvy and have in-depth local market knowledge that always proves useful.’

‘Vjekoslav Ivančić  is unparalleled in his quest to solve even the most complex issues. He always goes above and beyond, has a very quick turnaround.’

Key clients

J.S. Hamilton Poland sp. z o.o.

Intesa Sanpaolo International Value Services

Blue Iris Resolution (former Heta Asset Resolution)

BLT ENERJI Elektrik Enerjisi Toptan Satiş Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi

Work highlights

  • Advised a syndicate of eight banks related to refinancing of EUR 300 million revolving club credit facility agreement by INA Industrija Nafte d.d.

Croatia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

Ostermann Ivancic Attorneys-at-Law LLP’s ‘outstanding’ team advises on M&A and inbound investments, with demonstrable experience in the renewable energy and real estate sectors. Founding and managing partner Mojmir Ostermann, lauded as the ‘one of the best M&A lawyers in Croatia’, has considerable experience in handling dispositions and other corporate transactions. Vjekoslav Ivančić advises domestic and international clients on financing arrangements, acquisitions and projects financing matters. Other key contacts in the group include Ana Vrsaljko Metelko and Marijana Soldo Kubat.

Practice head(s):

Mojmir Ostermann; Vjekoslav Ivančić

Testimonials

‘The Ostermann corporate team is outstanding. We have relied on them for many years now and they have always lived up and exceeded our expectations.’

‘Marijana Soldo Kubat is proactive, professional, responsive and very pleasant to work with.’ 

‘Mojmir Osterman is an experienced lawyer, who very capably navigated a complicated cross-border deal. Mojmir demonstrated a deep understanding both of his client’s objectives, and of international M&A practices, and was supported by a strong team. He was also a pleasure to work with; personable, energetic and solution-orientated.’

‘The team at Ostermann Ivancic has a very commercial approach to business and is focused on achieving the best possible outcome for us. They are experienced in commercial and corporate matters, and equally important, they are very friendly and approachable as well.’

‘Mojmir Ostermann handles complex corporate matters for us. He was available for any questions we had throughout the process which enabled us to complete the transaction faster, which in turn saved us a lot of time and energy. He was realistic in timing, and very professional throughout.’

‘Marijana Soldo Kubat provides excellent, commercially-focused advice.’

’‘The corporate team at Ostermann Ivancic are all excellent lawyers.’

‘Mojmir Ostermann is one of the best M&A lawyers in Croatia, not only due to his legal knowledge, but also due to his desire to understand our business and make the best possible deal for us.’

Key clients

Gamepires

Rijeka Gateway

IKEA

RuNE Crow

Electrip Mobility Service

Superbet Betting and Gaming

Badel 1862

Intesa Sanpaolo International Value Services

Osijek-Koteks

TUV Nord International GmbH

Work highlights

  • Advised Gamepires in the acquisition by Jagex, a leading games developer /publisher, owned by the Carlyle Group, a multinational private equity with $376 billion of assets under management.
  • Advised Electrip Mobility Service and its founder, ZORLU Enerji, a Turkish multinational conglomerate holding specialized in textiles, white goods, electronics manufacturing, energy, and financial services, with revenue of USD 5.5 billion and workforce of 36,000 related to their Croatian operations.

Croatia > Employment Tier 2

Counting major domestic companies among its key roster of clients, Ostermann Ivancic Attorneys-at-Law LLP is noted for its strengths in collective redundancies and bargaining, company mediations, and unlawful redundancy matters. Managing partner Mojmir Ostermann and senior associate Marijana Soldo Kubat jointly lead the team, frequently advising on the full range of labour law mandates and Croatian regulatory issues. Ana Vrsaljko Metelko is another key member of the group, regularly assisting with contentious employee termination cases.

Practice head(s):

Mojmir Ostermann; Marijana Soldo Kubat

Other key lawyers:

Ana Vrsaljko-Metelko; Janko Havaš

Testimonials

‘Ostermann Ivancic stands out for the expertise and integrity of its employees, many years of trustworthy experience with a customer oriented approach, and availability and efficiency in providing the legal service to achieve client satisfaction.’

‘All employees are professional to their clients, with a tailor-made approach that is flexible without compromising on the quality of the service.’

‘Wide expertise, experienced professionals, knowledge and their client approach have provided us with all that we are looking for. They are reliable and trustworthy.’

‘We have worked with Mojmir Ostermann, who was able to consider the problem from every angle and proposed the best solution.’

‘Marijana Soldo Kubat provided the highest level of professionalism and has helped us with getting the optimal solution for all involved parties.’ 

‘The team provided an excellent service. We noticed their availability and fast responses, they were willing to adapt to our needs in short notice, and provided excellent help in a timely manner.’

Key clients

IKEA

ZORLU Enerji

Electrip Energy Services

Osijek-Koteks

Velički Kamen

DUKAT

Work highlights

  • Advised IKEA Hrvatska with respect to the general labour law matters and employment agreements.
  • We advised one of the largest sports betting operator in the region in relation to the roll-out of a global employee long term incentive plan (ESOP plan).
  • Advised DUKAT, a dairy products company, related to collective bargaining agreement in the context of negotiations between the client and the union.

Croatia > Privatisation, projects and energy Tier 2

Ostermann Ivancic Attorneys-at-Law LLP acts for a range of public clients, including inbound lenders, sponsors and suppliers, and boasts demonstrable experience in high-profile energy disputes, PPP mandates and construction litigation, in addition to joint ventures in the shipbuilding, transport and logistics sectors. Managing partner Mojmir Ostermann jointly leads the team alongside Vjekoslav Ivančić, while Ana Vrsaljko Metelko, who advises on a range of energy and transport projects, is another key contact in the group.

Practice head(s):

Mojmir Ostermann; Vjekoslav Ivančić

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Ostermann’s team are precise and punctual in providing requested assistance and always respond to further requests for clarification.’

‘Ana Vrsaljko Metelko is able to take both a technical and practical approach to answering clients’ questions and needs.’ 

‘Responsive, hard-working and always on time. They are a joy to work with.’

‘Vjekoslav Ivančić is extremely knowledgeable, very calm in the most stressful of situations and project stages, and you can clearly see his vast experience.’

‘Professional, responsive and engaged.’

Key clients

TelemachConnecting European Broadband Fund

BLT

Rune Crow

Epsilon Građenje

Work highlights

  • Advised several real estate international investors developing projects in Croatia, mostly in the tourism sector.
  • Advised RuNe Crow since the beginning of the RuNe Project implementation. The project is developed with the aim of ensuring broadband optical infrastructure in the rural areas of Slovenia and Croatia.
  • Advising Zorlu Enerji with respect to the roll-out of their energy business in Croatia, providing charging station services for electrical vehicles.

Croatia > Real estate and construction Tier 2

Counting inbound foreign investors among its key roster of clients, Ostermann Ivancic Attorneys-at-Law LLP regularly handles cross-border property and project developments, with additional expertise in ownership and construction litigation arising from PPP projects and leasing agreement disputes. Managing partner Mojmir Ostermann leads the team alongside Ana Vrsaljko Metelko, who advises on real estate mandates arising out of the leisure sector, as well as transport and public infrastructure development projects. Vjekoslav Ivančić handles project financing matters, while Marijana Soldo Kubat assists with day-to-day advisory work.

Practice head(s):

Mojmir Ostermann; Ana Vrsaljko Metelko

Key clients

Telemach

HETA Asset Resolution

Kamen Psunj

Ergo Staples

Osijek – Koteks

APS Investments

Epsilon Građenje

Work highlights

  • Advised several real estate investors in the development of tourist projects in Croatia, from purchase of land to the development and construction of projects.
  • Representing Telemach, a leading telecommunications operator, in a complex real estate dispute related to the matter of possession and usage of telecommunication infrastructural property.
  • Advised a policlinic in Zagreb on the purchase of real property valued at EUR 540,000.00.

Who we are
Ostermann Ivančić is one of the leading independent Croatian full-service law firms. Our team consists of committed, solution-oriented and globally minded individuals, some of whom have completed postgraduate studies at the most prestigious international universities abroad.

What sets us apart
We provide our clients with advice and expertise at the highest level, regardless of their scope of business or size, while placing a strong emphasis on developing a comprehensive understanding of our clients’ business. We are recognized for our dedication and innovation as we continuously strive to offer our clients simple and creative solutions aimed at resolving even the most complex legal problems.

Recognition
The quality of our work has been recognized by the most prominent legal directories, such as The Legal 500, Chambers and IFLR. For many years our firm has been ranked in the following legal areas:

  • Banking, finance and capital markets
  • Commercial and corporate law and M&A
  • Dispute resolution
  • Employment
  • Privatization, projects and energy

Founder and managing partner Mojmir Ostermann is ranked/recommended for:

  • Banking, finance and capital markets (The Legal 500, Chambers Europe, IFLR)
  • Commercial and corporate law and M&A (The Legal 500, Chambers Europe and Global, IFLR)
  • Dispute Resolution (The Legal 500, Chambers Europe)
  • Privatization, projects and energy (The Legal 500)

Vjekoslav Ivančić, partner, for:

  • Banking and finance (The Legal 500, Chambers Europe)

Mojmir has been listed in The Legal 500‘s ‘Hall of Fame’ for Commercial, Corporate and M&A, as one of only two attorneys with ‘Hall of Fame’ status. The ‘Hall of Fame’ is The Legal 500’s most prestigious category, which highlights individuals who have received constant praise by their clients for continued excellence.

Aside through quality of our work, our impact on the Croatian market has also been recognized through participation in large-scale projects.

For the past five years our firm has been either shortlisted or awarded for excellence in handling landmark cases in the Croatian market by the acclaimed legal publications CEELM.

We pride ourselves on our expertise and experience ranging from what would be deemed as regular to unprecedented legal work and the recognition it received.

Department Name Email Telephone
Managing Partner Mojmir Ostermann mojmir.ostermann@ostermann.hr +385 1 55 99 800
Photo Name Position Profile
Vjekoslav Ivančić photo Vjekoslav Ivančić Partner
Mojmir Ostermann photo Mojmir Ostermann Managing Partner
Marijana Soldo Kubat photo Marijana Soldo Kubat Senior Associate
Ana Vrsaljko Metelko photo Ana Vrsaljko Metelko Of Counsel
Number of lawyers : 14
Administration : 3
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