Žuric i Partneri in cooperation with Kinstellar's team is known for representing banks in banking litigation, as well as acting for clients across sectors, including tourism, real estate, and energy. The team has experience advising on administrative disputes and cross-border banking litigation. Co-leading the team, Miroslav Plašćar has longstanding experience representing clients in international and domestic disputes, while Edin Karakaš has strong knowledge of alternative dispute resolution. Andrej Skljarov handles disputes in the financial sector and matters relating to public institutions. In February 2025, Mihovil Granić departed the firm.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Zuric and Partners is certainly a leading dispute resolution and arbitration law firm in Croatia. They are sharp, effective and to the point.’
- ‘Edin Karakaš leads the practice and is the person to turn for arbitration in Croatia. It seems that he knows all about arbitration and knows how to implement this in practice.’
- ‘Great quality, very responsive, easy to work with.’
- ‘Very well-connected, good overview of case.’
- ‘Miroslav Plašćar won the cases, and this is most important to us.'
- ‘Miroslav Plaščar and Andrej Skljarov we can approach at any time, knowing they are well-informed, closely follow court proceedings, and are always ready to provide thoughtful opinions. They are exceptionally pleasant and patient professionals, making cooperation both effective and enjoyable. Their expertise extends beyond Croatia, as they also represent clients internationally. I would highlight that, given the choice, this is the firm I would personally select.’
Key clients
- NOVA HRVATSKA BANKA d.d. (ex SBERBANK d.d.)
- OTP BANKA d.d.
- P.P.K. NEKRETNINE d.o.o.
- AMWAY
- AUTO HRVATSKA d.d.
- Orange Trail Ltd
Work highlights
Advises and represents Nova hrvatska banka (ex Sberbank) in more than 2000 court cases initiated by individual borrowers/consumers for annulment of some elements of loans granted in Swiss Francs (CHF) and consequential payment.
Representing PPK NEKRETNINE d.o.o., international investor in two related disputes initiated against the local authority with respect to the purchase agreement.
Representing Orange Trail Ltd in a claimant-side litigation against NOOVO INTERNET concerning breach of contract and damages.
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Practice head
Miroslav Plašćar; Edin Karakaš
Other key lawyers
Andrej Skljarov; Matea Sekur