Bardek, Lisac, Mušec, Skoko in association with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH (Austria) is known for advising international and domestic clients on cross-border merger filing before the Croatian Competition Agency. The practice is praised for its ‘extensive experience’ in the field and acts for clients in the pharmaceutical and energy sectors, supporting with due diligence reviews, transaction structuring and dawn raid training. Marija Zrno Prošić leads the team with strong expertise in antitrust compliance and cartel investigations, while Dina Čeliković assists on major transactional mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team possesses extensive experience and is well-equipped to support day-to-day business operations. They are fully capable of contributing to larger-scale projects that require an innovative and strategic approach.’
- ‘Marija Mušec and Marija Zrno Prošić are reliable and highly professional partners who actively listen and take the time to fully understand each request. They consistently deliver well-structured and legally sound responses within the agreed timeframe. What stands out in particular is their ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear and accessible way, which is especially valuable for colleagues without a legal background.'
Key clients
- Erste Asset Management
- Inter Europol S.A.
- Erste Group Bank, Erste Securities Polska S.A., Erste Steiermärkische Bank, J.P. Morgan, Jefferies, Santander Bank Polska
- Synlab International
- Newzoo Group B.V.
Work highlights
Advised Inter Europol S.A. on its acquisition of 100% of PAN-PEK d.o.o., acting on all stages of the transaction, including cross-border merger control.
Advised Erste Asset Management GmbH on its acquisition of 100% of Intercapital Asset Management d.o.o., handling cross-border merger filings and regulatory approvals in Croatia.
Advised Erste Group Bank AG, Erste Securities Polska S.A., ERSTE&STEIERMÄRKISCHE BANK d.d., Jefferies GmbH, J.P. Morgan SE, Santander Bank Polska S.A. - Santander Biuro Maklerskie, and Banco Santander, S.A. as joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners on the proposed IPO of Studenac d.o.o. and managed competition and unfair trading practices aspects of the transaction.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Marija Zrno Prošić
Other key lawyers
Marija Mušec; Dina Čeliković