Led by Dora Horvat, Ilej & Partners in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners‘ practice is recognised for its ’exceptional technical expertise, business acumen, and client dedication’. The team regularly advises both domestic and international clients in disputes spanning the employment, retail, banking, and energy sectors. Its workload covers administrative disputes, and enforcement and bankruptcy proceedings. Horvat regularly handles labour disputes, while key practitioner Petra Marijanović represents clients in commercial disputes, and Petar Grubišić-Čabo handles cross-border insurance disputes.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘Their dispute department demonstrated constant professionalism and responsiveness, clear intentions and effective communication as a means to the desired end result.'
- 'The team is pragmatic, punctual and resolution-oriented. I admire working with colleagues who make collaboration straightforward.’
- 'The department stands out for its exceptional fusion of technical expertise, business acumen, and client dedication. They have a deep understanding of Croatia's legal environment and provide clear advice.'
- ‘Dora Horvat is just a pleasure to work with. Absolute professional, understandable, short and clear.’
- ‘The dispute resolution team demonstrated great commitment to my company and a deep understanding of our concerns.'
- 'The lawyers are really experienced and knowledgeable in their field. My experience with them was always positive – they would communicate everything transparently and provide clean-cut solutions, removing any possible complication on the way.'
Key clients
- AXA XL Wolt ECCO Europe AG (previously KRM AG) Henkel Croatia d.o.o. Senior d.o.o. Nova KBM d.d. Addiko Bank d.d. Şınlak Enerji Elektrik Enerjisi Toptan Satış A.Ş.
Work highlights
Advising an international insurance company in a dispute regarding damages during construction of a wind farm in Croatia.
Acting for Addiko Bank d.d. Slovenia in a number of cases in relation to their business in Croatia, including litigation, enforcement, land registry disputes etc.
Representing a number of clients in proceedings relating to recovery of assets following cyber fraud cases.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Dora Horvat
Other key lawyers
Petra Marijanović; Petar Grubišić-Čabo