Gugic, Kovacic & Krivic law firm is known for acting on M&A matters, regularly handling due diligence and the drafting of share purchase agreements. As co-leaders of the team, Damjan Krivic acts on daily corporate and commercial mandates, while Lovro Kovačić has strong knowledge of corporate governance matters. Dora Boras Grubić supports clients through all stages of a transaction.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The strength of this practice lies not only in the firm as a whole, but also in the outstanding individual contributions of its partners and lawyers. In particular, Lovro Kovačić, Damjan Krivić and Inga Paripović have each developed reputations for excellence in their respective fields. Lovro is recognized for exceptional analytical skills and the ability to distill complex legal issues into clear and actionable advice. Damjan combines strong technical knowledge with an outstanding client manner, ensuring that clients feel supported and guided throughout every stage of a matter. Inga brings strategic thinking and a solutions-oriented mindset, often identifying innovative approaches that go beyond standard legal analysis.'
- ‘What sets this practice apart is its combination of deep legal expertise, practical commercial insight, and an exceptionally client-focused approach. The team is highly skilled across a wide range of practice areas, with a proven ability to deliver technically precise and commercially sound advice, often under tight deadlines. Clients would value not only the firm’s substantive legal knowledge, but also its pragmatic solutions and the ease of working with a team that is responsive, approachable, and fully committed to client success.'
- ‘What makes them stand out compared to competitors is their ability to combine technical expertise with a clear, business-focused perspective. They are approachable, efficient, and always quick to provide precise and practical solutions, even in complex corporate and transactional matters. We particularly value their reliability, clarity in communication, and proactive approach in safeguarding our interests. Their professionalism and commitment make them outstanding partners to work with, and we are very satisfied with the excellent support they provide.’
- ‘Dedication, reliability’
- 'The team stands out for their ability to combine deep legal expertise with a clear understanding of business priorities, which allows them to deliver practical, solution-oriented advice. Their responsiveness and efficiency are excellent – matters are handled quickly, yet always with great attention to detail. Compared to other firms, we find their approach more proactive and client-focused, which gives us confidence that our interests are always well protected.’
- ‘Gugić, Kovačić & Krivić provides highly professional, reliable, and efficient support in all aspects of corporate work.'
Key clients
- PODRAVKA d.d. Allianz ZB d.o.o. IN2 d.o.o. Halcom d.d. Primo Real Estate d.d Allianz Invest d.o.o. Digital Outdoor d.o.o. ROCHE d.o.o Vestigo d.o.o. L' Operosa Facility Management D.o.o. L'operosa Societa' Cooperativa A Responsabilita' Limitata Windspace A/S Ws Croatia Aps Montmontaža d.d Karisma Resorts International S.A Td Topco d.d. Agram Invest d.d.
Work highlights
Represented Podravka d.d. in the acquisition of core agricultural subsidiaries of Fortenova Group d.d. – leading entities in Croatian agricultural production, managing over 33,000 hectares of farmland and maintaining a strategic livestock fund.
Advised Allianz ZB d.o.o., a leading pension fund management company, in a high-profile mandatory takeover of Čakovečki mlinovi, d.d., a key player in the Croatian milling industry.
Advised Primo Real Estate d.d. on the high-value cross-border acquisition of Ferba projekt d.o.o. in Slovenia, expertly managing complex regulatory, tax, and corporate governance challenges across jurisdictions, ensuring a smooth and fully compliant transaction that strengthens the client’s strategic real estate portfolio.
Practice head
Damjan Krivić; Lovro Kovačić
Other key lawyers
Dora Boras Grubić; Inga Paripović