Wolf Theiss‘ privatisation, projects, and energy practice has vast experience handling matters consisting of cross-border energy acquisitions and regulatory compliance concerning infrastructure projects. The firm is a key port of call for private equity firms and supports energy companies with entry into the Croatian market. Based in Zagreb, Saša Jovičić leads the team with strong expertise in M&A transactions as well as infrastructure and energy projects. Jovičić is joined by Martina Zelić, who regularly handles public procurement projects and cross-border acquisitions.
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Key clients
- Ardian Holding
- Ancala Partners
- Vermilion Energy
- Adriatic Gate Container Terminal
- Axpo
Work highlights
Advised Ardian, a global French private equity firm, on the acquisition of Akuo, the French-based global producer of renewable energy.
Advised Ancala Partners, a UK-based investor, on the acquisition of a 5 MW cogeneration biomass power plant in Croatia from renewable energy firm Akuo, which comprises a green energy plant Elektrana Grubišno Polje and the adjacent drying facility Sirocco.
Advising Vermilion Exploration, a Croatian subsidiary of the Canada-based publicly traded Vermilion Energy, specialised in the extraction of crude oil, on all aspects of its Croatian operations, including day-to-day matters, industry contracts, corporate, commercial and energy regulatory issues.
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Practice head
Saša Jovičić
Other key lawyers
Martina Zelić