Duran Law

Duran Law is a Zagreb-based boutique law firm focused on complex commercial matters. Established in 2020 by Zvonimir Đuran, the firm advises domestic and international clients on transactions, projects, regulatory issues and disputes, ranging from landmark cross-border deals to day-to-day corporate advisory. Its client base includes multinational businesses, institutional investors and leading Croatian companies.

The firm is built on a clear proposition: to deliver top-tier legal advice with sound commercial judgment.

Core practice areas:

Real Estate and Construction
The firm advises on the full spectrum of real estate and construction matters, with particular strength in development-led mandates. Its experience spans the entire project cycle, from acquisition and permitting to construction, financing, sale and exit. The practice also covers FIDIC-based contracts, risk allocation in construction, project delivery issues, real estate finance, joint ventures and cross-border investments.

Energy
Duran Law advises on solar, wind and BESS projects across acquisitions, project development, permitting, regulatory strategy and sector-specific contracts. The practice combines strong knowledge of Croatian and EU energy frameworks with practical experience in joint ventures, project acquisitions, import logistics and administrative disputes in the renewable energy sector.

Shipping and Transport
Duran Law acts on shipping and transport matters, including vessel registration, chartering, customs and import/export compliance, Incoterms-based contracts, marine insurance claims, ship arrest and charterparty disputes. Recent work includes advising non-EU clients on vessel registration and supporting renewable energy logistics, particularly the import of solar panels and related infrastructure.

Bankruptcy and Restructuring
Duran Law advises on bankruptcy and restructuring matters, including distressed asset sales, creditor claims, security enforcement, recovery strategy and insolvency-related disputes. The practice also assists with pre-bankruptcy restructurings, creditor-side strategy, negotiations and the protection of creditor positions in financially distressed scenarios. The firm is focused on commercially driven solutions in matters requiring speed, procedural discipline and clear strategic judgment.