Edin Karakaš leads Žuric i Partneri in cooperation with Kinstellar‘s practice with focus on matters related to abuse of dominant position. The team advises clients across the oil, gas, media, and pharmaceutical sectors. It provides support on compliance and competition law, including cross-border merger filings for transactions. Vedran Kopilović has experience representing clients in merger control proceedings before the Croatian Competition Authority, and stands out for a ’proactive approach and ability to anticipate regulatory developments’. Andrijana Kaštelan is known for expertise in reviewing and drafting transaction documents in competition law mandates.
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Testimonials
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- We highly appreciate the expertise and dedication of Vedran Kopilović, Hrvoje Klišanić, and Kristina Marinov, whose professionalism and reliability have been invaluable to our cooperation. They combine strong legal knowledge with a clear, structured approach that ensures matters are handled efficiently and with great precision. Their responsiveness and ability to provide well-reasoned, practical solutions contribute significantly to the smooth progress of every project. Their commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for the clients makes them truly trusted professionals.
- This law firm stands out for its responsiveness and consistently reliable execution. Their team is precise, thorough, and fully committed to delivering exactly what has been agreed – always on time and always to a high professional standard. They possess strong organizational capabilities, enabling them to manage complex projects and transactions with efficiency and clarity. From a professional standpoint, they are highly skilled and well-versed in their respective areas of expertise. What we particularly appreciate is their client-oriented approach: they take proactive steps to simplify processes, anticipate potential hurdles, and adapt their work to the client’s needs. Their dedication to making matters as seamless as possible is evident in every stage of cooperation. Our collaboration with them has been defined by trust, consistency, and a shared commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our clients.
- ‘Business-minded, responsive, and efficient. Outstanding price–performance across complex mandates. Top-tier professionalism with standout responsiveness.’
- ‘Edin Karakaš stands out as an exceptional partner in the field of competition law. What sets him apart from competitors is his ability to combine deep technical expertise with a practical, business-oriented approach. He navigates complex regulatory and competition matters with clarity and precision, providing advice that is both actionable and strategically aligned with our commercial objectives.’
- ‘Duško Žurić is commercially astute and exceptionally communicative, with real-time market awareness. His local expertise and strong advisory network (finance, tax, and more) consistently add value.'
- ‘The firm's EU competition team impressed us with their strategic insight, deep regulatory knowledge, and ability to navigate complex cross-border issues with precision and confidence.'
Key clients
- E&
- INA
Work highlights
Advised E& in relation to their bid to acquire certain assets of United Group B.V., addressing FDI and merge control requirements in Croatia.
Advised INA on acquisition of rights in an oil and gas exploration well owned by Vermilion (“farm in”), handling regulatory approvals and merger filing.
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Practice head
Edin Karakaš
Other key lawyers
Duško Žurić; Miroslav Plaščar; Vedran Kopilović; Andrijana Kaštelan