Gugic, Kovacic & Krivic law firm > Radnicka cesta 52 /VII, Croatia > Firm Profile
Gugic, Kovacic & Krivic law firm Offices
Business center “Green Gold”
Tower R2
Croatia
Gugic, Kovacic & Krivic law firm > The Legal 500 Rankings
Croatia > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Praised for its ‘strong knowledge and vast experience’, the multidisciplinary team at Gugic, Kovacic & Krivic law firm represents major domestic clients across the banking, insurance and pension arenas, with demonstrable experience in pre-bankruptcy and bankruptcy proceedings. Led by Trpimir Gugić, Lovro Kovačić, and Damjan Krivic, the practice handles insurance litigation, corporate and commercial disputes, and debt collection mandates. Luka Tadijan focuses on enforcement proceedings, and Nikola Božić is another key member of the team.Practice head(s):
Trpimir Gugić; Lovro Kovačić; Damjan Krivić
Other key lawyers:
Luka Tadijan; Nikola Božić
Testimonials
‘Very productive and an inventive litigation team.’
‘Out-of-box thinking, pragmatic and flexible.’
‘Lovro Kovačić and Damjan Krivić proved to be exceptionally professional, reliable, and accessible at every stage of the given project.’
‘Strong knowledge and vast experience. Very reliable and always available for their clients.’
‘Trpimir Gugić and Lovro Kovačić have showed incredible knowledge, dedication and support since the inception of our cooperation. They have been able to meet all our expectations in terms of expertise, timely delivery and sufficient flexibility, as well as support through advisory services. ’
Key clients
DDM INVEST III AG
Hrvatska poštanska banka d.d
Erste Group Bank AG
ERSTE&STEIERMÄRKISCHE BANK d. d
Erste & Steiermärkische S-Leasing d.o.o.
Allianz ZB d.o.o.
TRIGLAV OSIGURANJE d. d.
Allianz Hratska d.d.
Samsung Electronics Austria Gmbh
ALCA ZAGREB d.o.o.
IKOM d.d.
ROCHE d.o.o.
Hrvatski Ured za Osiguranje
Hrvatski Zavod za Zapošljavanje
Hrvatski Telekom d.d.
Work highlights
- Representing ROCHE d.o.o. in high-profile litigations with a value of approximately 15 million euros against defendants Medicom d.o.o., Bosnia and Herzegovina, and BOSNAMEDIC d.o.o., Bosnia and Herzegovina, before the Commercial Court in Zagreb.
- Representing Samsung Electronics Austria GmbH, Austria, in enforcement and bankruptcy proceedings against MARIJAN NEKRETNINE d.o.o. in bankruptcy (former EUROPATRADE d.o.o.) for the collection of our clients claim towards the debtor in the amount of around 2,5 million euros.
- Representing Erste Group Bank AG, an Austrian bank, as a third-party beneficiary against the City of Split and the University Professor Dejan Kružić in three proceedings regarding the public-private partnership for the construction of Spaladium Arena in the City of Split.
Croatia > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3
Noted for its expertise in non-performing loans, Gugic, Kovacic & Krivic law firm is ‘exceptionally adept’ in handling loan sale agreements, due diligence mandates and receivable acquisitions. The team is jointly led by ‘exceptionally professional’ Lovro Kovačić and Damjan Krivic, who handle the full range of day-to-day advisory work, in addition to business regulation related to highly regulated financial institutions in Croatia. Inga Paripović is another key contact in the group.Practice head(s):
Lovro Kovačić; Damjan Krivić
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The individuals I have worked with at this firm truly stand out due to their unparalleled dedication and professionalism. Their approach is not just about providing legal services but forging partnerships with clients, nurturing a relationship built on trust and respect.’
‘The team is exceptionally adept offering clients a seamless and efficient experience.’
‘Damjan Krivić is very skilled in NPLs and financing structures of it.’
‘Lovro Kovačić is a brilliant tactician.’
‘Lovro Kovačić is always calm and solution-oriented.’
‘Damjan Krivić and Lovro Kovačić proved to be exceptionally professional, reliable, and accessible at every stage of the given project. Their approach to the work was highly professional and composed, demonstrating a sense of reliability and confidence on their part.’
‘Lovro Kovačić is very approachable, is trustworthy and has great knowledge.’
‘A great team, who are proactive.’
Key clients
AxFina Croatia d.o.o.
KentBank d.d.
LCL Securities I S.à r.l.
LCL Opportunities SV.
TRIGLAV OSIGURANJE d.d.
DDM INVEST III
AxFina Austria GmbH
Lynxcapgroup AG
ERSTE&STEIERMÄRKISCHE BANK d. d.
Hrvatska poštanska banka d.d.
Erste Group Bank AG
Allianz ZB d.o.o.
Croatian Insurance Bureau
Work highlights
- Advised AxFina Croatia d.o.o., a pan-European debt servicing provider, in the acquisition of 2400 receivables from a leasing company undergoing liquidation.
- Advised KentBank d.d., as the first-time seller of a portfolio, in the sale and purchase of a diverse portfolio comprising non-performing loans and other receivables from various entities.
- Advised LCL Securities I S.à r.l., a securitization company that acquired a Non-Performing Loan (NPL) portfolio from Raiffeisenlandesbank Kärnten – Rechenzentrum und Revisionsverband, Registrierte Genossenschaft mit beschränkter Haftung, which included a claim towards a corporate debtor in bankruptcy.
Croatia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Gugic, Kovacic & Krivic law firm acts for a range of clients in the retail, IT and digital banking sectors on acquisitions and restructurings, in addition to corporate governance and compliance issues. The team is jointly led by Lovro Kovačić and Damjan Krivic, who are praised as ‘exceptionally professional, reliable and accessible at every stage of a given transaction’. Inga Paripović is another key contact in the group.Practice head(s):
Lovro Kovačić; Damjan Krivić
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They are skilled in handling commercial matters and can accommodate investors’ needs in respect of complicated structures.’
‘Damjan Krivić has broad knowledge and logic to combine all business needs.’
‘Collaborating with the firm, we can attest to their exceptional expertise in corporate and commercial law. They adhere to the client-based approach, prioritising precision, adherence to deadlines, and transparency throughout the entire process.’
‘Damjan Krivić and Lovro Kovačić proved to be exceptionally professional, reliable and accessible at every stage of a given transaction. They demonstrated remarkable competence and synergy, reflecting their extensive experience in project task execution.’
Key clients
Allianz ZB d.o.o.
IN2 d.o.o.
Halcom d.d.
L’ OPEROSA FACILITY MANAGEMENT d.o.o.
L’OPEROSA SOCIETA’ COOPERATIVA A RESPONSABILITA’ LIMITATA,
Primo real estate d.d.
Windspace
MONTMONTAŽA d.d.
KARISMA RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
Digital Outdoor d.o.o.
ROCHE d.o.o.
IKOM d.d.,
Vestigo d.o.o.,
Sara Centar Zadar d.o.o.
Work highlights
- Advised Allianz ZB d.o.o., ERSTE d.o.o., PBZ CROATIA OSIGURANJE d.d., Raiffeisen d.d., companies managing four Croatian pension funds in the acquisition of Sberbank d.d. shares in Fortenova Grupa representing 42.5% ownership in the Fortenova Grupa.
- Advised IN2 d.o.o. throughout the acquisition of three related IT and consulting companies.
- Advised Primo Real Estate d.d. in acquiring a target company that owned three strategically positioned commercial buildings in Zagreb’s central business districts.
Gugic, Kovacic & Krivic law firm > Firm Profile
The law firm Gugić, Kovačić & Krivić d.o.o. was established in 2012. The firm continued to provide the legal services of previously established individual and joint law offices, adopting high standards with regard to both expertise, and quality and speed of service.
From the very beginning, our principal motive has been to provide quality legal services and the most efficient solutions in the shortest possible time, with an affirmative approach based on knowledge, experience and well-argued reasoning.
Our main objective is to find the best possible solutions in co-operation with our clients within the provided business and legislative frameworks.
We endeavour to approach our clients’ requests and assignments proactively in order to achieve set objectives and plans. In solving our clients’ requests, we advocate the application of the highest business and ethical standards while also taking into account other important dimensions of each individual business relationship.
Our clients are mostly domestic and foreign legal persons (companies) whose fields of business are within our areas of expertise and mostly related to the types of law within which we practice. Our development has often been closely connected with our clients’ growth. Aware of our role in the business process, we have always aspired to provide our clients with active support in achieving their goals.
All the members of our team are educated to the highest standards, used to working under pressure and fully prepared to accept the responsibility of professional challenges. With the aim of constant improvement and professional development, all our attorneys and legal associates regularly attend various educational activities and workshops, thus gaining insights into current developments in Croatian and EU legislation. All our employees actively speak English, and often use Italian, Slovenian and French.
The firm and its employees are acknowledged as experts in the types of law they practice, primarily commercial, civil and criminal law, and are very active in the work of domestic and foreign professional associations.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Corporate & Commercial | Trpimir Gugić | trpimir.gugic@odgkk.com | +385 91 5013 849 |
| Banking & Finance | Lovro Kovačić | lovro.kovacic@odgkk.com | +385 91 4829 179 |
| Corporate & Commercial - Banking & Finance | Damjan Krivić | damjan.krivic@odgkk.com | +385 91 4141 400 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Trpimir Gugić | Partner | View Profile |
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Lovro Kovačić | Partner | View Profile |
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Damjan Krivić | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Lawyers : 12Languages
Croatian English GermanClient Testimonials
CLIENT: Mr. Milorad Gošev
COMPANY/FIRM: ROCHE d.o.o.
TESTIMONIAL: Over the past years, GKK law firm provided invaluable legal support that helped us accomplish our business goals and achieve significant growth on Croatian market. Their legal team is highly professional and very knowledgeable. They possess the ability to fully understand our needs and therefore offer business oriented legal opinions.
CLIENT: Mr. Manfred Deutenhauser
COMPANY/FIRM: H-TEC AG, Holding of the Hawle Group
TESTIMONIAL: The GKK legal team we work with on our M&A project is excellent. They have strong experience in both transactional and regulatory work. Their lawyers are extremely easy to work with and are always available for questions to which they offer simple and practical answers.
CLIENT: Mr. Kristijan Buk
COMPANY/FIRM: Allianz ZB d.o.o. (Allianz ZB d.o.o. management company of AZ pension fund)
TESTIMONIAL: I would describe GKK as user friendly and easy to reach law firm. Their lawyers are always available and immerse themselves in the detail of the projects they work on, demonstrating great dedication to client goals. The personalised approach of the GKK law firm and individual quality of its legal practitioners is what sets them apart from others.
CLIENT: Mr. Alessandro Pappalardo
COMPANY/FIRM: DDM Group AG
TESTIMONIAL: What I like about my cooperation with the GKK law firm is the level of partner involvement. They are participating in all major transactions and have a hands-on approach to management of their team. Of course, I am also in contact with senior level lawyers who are very knowledgeable and experienced, but I am aware the partner is supervising and is in tune with every detail of the project.
CLIENT: Ms. Branka Vladetić
COMPANY/FIRM: Allianz Hrvatska d.d.
TESTIMONIAL: GKK staff have provided us with the utmost professional service. They handled complicated legal situations with great care and provided some crucial legal insights that helped us make important business decisions. The lawyers are quick and friendly when communicating with me and my colleagues and their knowledge of the insurance industry makes them very easy to work with.
CLIENT: Mr. Josip Čiček
COMPANY/FIRM: ERSTE&STEIERMÄRKISCHE BANK d. d.
TESTIMONIAL: Manner in which GKK law firm manages our cases is of the highest professional standard. The straight-forward advice and detailed explanations help us fulfil our commercial objectives while being able to predict regulatory demands. Cooperation with the GKK staff is nothing but pleasant and they have always provided us with the most timely and accurate solutions in accordance to our needs.