Known for its ‘exceptional negotiation skills’ and ’sound judgement’, the practice at OREHOVEC KIŠ ŠIMUNOVIC provides support to clients in the construction, oil and gas, and banking sectors. Irena Vinter Gregorić leads the team and has expertise in handling disputes related to commercial and employment issues. Gregorić is joined by Krešimir Kiš, who has experience representing clients in insurance litigation and international arbitration matters. Tomislav Orehovec is another important member of the team, who supports with commercial litigation and bankruptcy proceedings.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

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  • ‘Orehovec, Vinter, Kiš, Šimunović law firm consistently delivers outstanding results in the area of dispute resolution.'
  • 'Their team combines deep legal expertise with strategic insight, ensuring that even the most complex matters are handled with precision and professionalism.'
  • 'The team demonstrates exceptional negotiation skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to protecting our business interests.'
  • 'We greatly value Orehovec,Vinter, Kiš, Šimunović Law Firm as a trusted partner for dispute resolution and would confidently recommend their services to any organisation seeking reliable, high-calibre legal support.’
  • ‘Tomislav Orehovec is an exceptional leader in dispute resolution. He combines deep legal expertise with strategic insight, ensuring complex matters are handled with precision and efficiency. What sets Tomislav apart is his ability to balance strong advocacy with practical, business-focused solutions. Communication is always clear and proactive, inspiring confidence at every stage.'
  • ‘This practice combines strong legal expertise with a professional and client-focused approach. The team is reliable and provides accurate advice, which clients value.'

Key clients

  • INA Group
  • Zagrebački holding d.o.o.
  • Vodoopskrba i odvodnja d.o.o.
  • NLB InterFinanz AG
  • Janaf d.d.
  • Podravska banka d.d.
  • Pevex d.d.
  • Lola Ribar d.d.
  • Hyundai Croatia d.o.o.
  • Grand auto d.o.o.
  • GSKG d.o.o.

Work highlights

Representing INA - Industrija nafte d.d., a Croatian multinational oil company, along with its subsidiaries, in several hundred ongoing commercial and labor litigation proceedings, many of which are highly complex and significant.
Acting for NLB InterFinanz, a Swiss-based financial company and subsidiary of NLB d.d., in a dozen debt collection, insolvency, and enforcement actions against its debtors, including complex litigations related to the Act on Nullity of Loan Agreements with international elements.
Representing VODOOPSKRBA I ODVODNJA d.o.o., the water supply and sewage company in the City of Zagreb, in over ten thousand debt collection enforcement and litigation proceedings to recover unpaid service fees from both companies and private individuals.
Practice head

Irena Vinter Gregorić

Other key lawyers

Krešimir Kiš; Tomislav Orehovec