Based in Zagreb, the banking, finance, and capital markets practice at Ilej & Partners in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners advises on a range of matters across the fintech, transport, and infrastructure sectors. The team advises on cross-border repurchase agreements, cross-border financing, and regulatory compliance in the banking sector. Ivana Sverak and Franka Baica co-lead the team, with Sverak experienced acting for international clients in the energy sector, and Baica handling cross-border debt repayment matters.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

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  • ‘Great availability and capabilities as well as industry knowledge.’
  • ‘Available and a pleasure to work with.'

Key clients

  • UniCredit, Intesa, Erste, OTP, SocGen, et al. Revolut UAB International Capital Market Association International Securities Lending Association aosphere Limit Eurizon Asset Management MZLZ - Zagreb International Airport VÖB-Service GmbH

Work highlights

Advised the mandated lead arrangers in connection with the restructuring of the existing facilities granted for the Istrian Y concession motorway project, in the amount of EUR 1,1 billion.
Advise Revolut UAB on regulatory and commercial legal aspects relevant to Revolut’s operations in the Croatian market, with a focus on compliance with local financial services regulations.
Practice head

Ivana Sverak; Franka Baica