The team at Gugic, Kovacic & Krivic law firm is experienced in banking, finance, and capital market transactions consisting of cross-border financing and advising on bankruptcy proceedings. Damjan Krivic and Lovro Kovačić co-lead the team from Zagreb, and Krivic advises on loan sale purchase agreements and due diligence, while Kovačić is experienced in market regulation and regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are great and responsive.’
- ‘Gugić, Kovačić & Krivić is distinguished by its exceptional professionalism, reliability, and deep industry knowledge. What sets the practice apart is the team’s ability to provide tailored, business-oriented solutions that go beyond purely legal analysis. Their responsiveness and efficiency make them a trusted partner, especially in time-sensitive transactions. Potential clients would value their clear communication, commercial awareness, and the reassurance that every matter is handled with great care and precision.’
- ‘Damjan Krivić and Inga Paripović stand out as exceptional advisors. What differentiates them from competitors is their ability to combine technical legal expertise with a practical, solution-oriented mindset. They are always approachable, responsive, and precise in their guidance, which makes working with them both effective and reassuring. We especially value their commitment, clarity in communication, and their ability to simplify even the most complex financial and regulatory matters. Their professionalism, reliability, and genuine interest in understanding our business needs set them apart, and we have full confidence in the quality of their advice.’
- ‘Gugić, Kovačić & Krivić's law firm stands out for its professionalism, efficiency, and ability to deliver clear and practical advice even in complex matters. What makes the practice unique is their client-focused approach and responsiveness – they are available, quick to react, and able to anticipate potential issues before they arise.'
- ‘We have been working closely with Damjan Krivic and Inga Paripović, who have consistently demonstrated outstanding expertise, dedication, and reliability. Their advice is always thorough yet pragmatic, and they take the time to truly understand our business needs. What sets them apart is their combination of legal knowledge, strategic thinking, and approachable manner. Both Damjan and Inga bring a sense of confidence and security to every matter, and their speed and accuracy in resolving issues have been invaluable. We greatly value their professionalism, commitment, and the excellent working relationship we have developed with them.’
- ‘Lovro Kovačić is outstanding.’
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 Ag Gyr Strasse 1 Zug, Switzerland AxFina Austria GmbH Lynxcapgroup AG ERSTE&STEIERMÄRKISCHE BANK d. d. Hrvatska poštanska banka d.d. Erste Group Bank AG Allianz ZB d.o.o. AGRAM Invest d.d. TD TOPCO d.d. ALLIANZ USLUGE d.o.o.
Work highlights
Advised Allianz ZB d.o.o., a leading pension fund management company, in the mandatory takeover of Čakovečki mlinovi, d.d., a key player in the Croatian milling industry.
Advised ALLIANZ USLUGE d.o.o. (formerly: ALLIANZ INVEST d.o.o.) on the sale and voluntary transfer of the management of UCITS funds, including the subsequent merger of UCITS funds.
Represented Erste Group Bank AG, Austria, as a secured creditor in the high-profile bankruptcy case of SPORTSKI GRAD TPN d.o.o. in bankruptcy.
Practice head
Damjan Krivić; Lovro Kovačić
Other key lawyers
Inga Paripović