Led by Jelena Nushol Fijačko, the team at Bardek, Lisac, Mušec, Skoko in association with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH (Austria) handles the full spectrum of financing transactions, acting for both borrowers and lenders on cross-border and domestic mandates. The team advises on acquisition financing and compliance in the energy, tourism, and logistics sectors. Fijačko is experienced in handling development financing matters, supporting lenders with the drafting and negotiation of finance documentation. Tihana Balagović acts on transactional matters, while Relja Rajković regularly supports with the structuring and drafting of facility agreements and regulatory guidance.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
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Testimonials
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- ‘Deep understanding of legal matters and knowledge of local banks' procedures and requirements.’
- ‘Relja Rajković - superb knowledge and delivery.'
Key clients
- Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. IFC Erste Asset Management GmbH LOG EXPERT TEN d.o.o. LOG EXPERT ONE d.o.o. Erste Group Bank AG Finance in Motion GmbH UniCredit S.p.A. Erste&Steiermärkische Bank d.d. LOG EXPERT ONE d.o.o. LOG EXPERT TWO d.o.o.
Work highlights
Acted for a syndicate of lenders comprising Privredna Banka Zagreb, Erste & Steiermaerkische Bank, Zagrebacka Banka, and OTP Banka in relation to the EUR 285 million acquisition financing provided to facilitate Podravka’s acquisition of Fortenova’s agro business.
Acted as legal advisor to IFC in connection with a landmark green and blue loan of up to EUR 200 million, granted to Maistra d.d. and HUP-Zagreb d.d. to finance their hotel and tourism projects, including a flagship hotel development in Split, Croatia.
Advised Erste Asset Management on its acquisition of 100% of shares in Intercapital Asset Management d.o.o., an investment fund manager.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Relja Rajković
Practice head
Jelena Nushol Fijačko
Other key lawyers
Tihana Balagović; Relja Rajković