Ilej & Partners in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners‘ team specialises in advising clients in the renewable energy sector on the cross-border development of solar projects and energy sector M&A. M&A expert Goran Ilej co-leads the team alongside Ivana Sverak, and Sverak has experience representing domestic and international clients, with a particular focus on the renewable energy sector. They are joined by Iva Tokić Čuljak, who has strong knowledge of regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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- What makes Ilej & Partners distinctive is their clear vertical structure, spanning from associates to partners, as well as a horizontal one, given their operation within a large regional law firm. This structure enables effective knowledge transfer and the delivery of legal services and support in complex transactions and projects.
- What makes Ivana Sverak distinctive is her unique combination of knowledge and experience, together with a strong commitment to achieving goals and unwavering dedication to the client.
- ‘Mainly collaborating with Goran Ilej and Boris Dvoršćak. Available, very proactive, and pragmatic. Top knowledge on the energy/infrastructure sector.’
- ‘The team operates in a highly professional manner, and their advice is pragmatic and business-oriented.’
- ‘Both Iva Tokić Čuljak and Ivana Sverak are experts in their field with substantial experience in the energy sector. They have the ability to handle complex issues and support clients with decisions benefiting their organisations.’
- ‘Ilej & Partners have a strong, well-educated, and experienced team with high knowledge of the market. In case of any uncertainty, their response is fast, and their well-developed partner network is always helpful.'
Key clients
- Hive Energy
- Interenergo
- Trina Solar
- GEN-I, d.o.o.
- European Energy A/S
- UniCredit, Intesa, Erste, OTP
- Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd.
- E.ON Group companies
- PEARL Infrastructure Capital
- HPL Hotels & Resorts
- Kupari Luxury Hotels d.o.o.
- Zagreb International Airport
Work highlights
Advised mandated lead arrangers in connection with the restructuring of the existing facilities granted for the Istrian Y concession motorway project, in the amount of EUR 1,1 billion.
Advising Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd after the acquisition and joint development of a 525 MW portfolio of renewable energy projects in Croatia, across various stages of development, comprised of five projects, four of which are solar and one of which is wind.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Goran Ilej; Ivana Sverak
Other key lawyers
Boris Dvoršćak; Iva Tokić Čuljak