With ‘deep legal knowledge’ and ’a very practical understanding of the real estate market’, Ilej & Partners in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners handles matters in the hospitality, tourism, and retail sectors, including cross-border acquisitions, conducting due diligence, and the the drafting of lease agreements. Franka Baica leads the team and specialises in advising on real estate transactions.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘My company and I have been working with several departments, one of them being real estate. What I see that is common across their teams is the committed and thorough approach they all have when working. The real estate team is very experienced. I think that most of the very significant construction works and real estate projects that happened in Croatia, they were involved in. My impression is that this team is efficient, up to date with the latest information, and trends happening in the market. Even when certain situations are complex and seem difficult to resolve, they find a smooth way to reach a solution that is beneficial for my company.’
- ‘Franka Baica was our key contact person for construction and real estate matters. She was able to communicate directly, without being vague, she was able to think quickly on her feet and she delegated effectively. She is a great lawyer that really helped me and my company settle various real estate matters effectively and to our best interest.’
- ‘Ilej & Partners stands out because they combine deep legal knowledge with a very practical understanding of the real estate market. They are responsive, business-minded, and know how to tailor their advice to the needs of a growing real estate agency like mine. The team is highly responsive, adaptable, and collaborative, which sets them apart from many competitors who can be more rigid in their approach. Their internal coordination is excellent, with clear delegation and coordination, so I always know who is handling what. From a client’s perspective, that consistency and clarity is very valuable.’
- ‘Franka Baica is an outstanding first point of contact - highly experienced, with deep insight into the real estate market. She has an ability to quickly identify key issues and provide strategic direction, while ensuring the right people on her team are handling the details. Her judgment and market knowledge add real value.'
Key clients
- HPL Hotels & Resorts
- Kupari Luxury Hotels d.o.o.
- UniCredit
- Intesa
- Erst
- OTP
- SocGen
- EMPWR d.o.o.
- Gyms4you
- NEXE
- CBS International d.o.o.
- Prostor&Co
Work highlights
Advising HPL Hotels & Resorts, a hospitality management company, operated and wholly owned by a Singapore main-board listed company, Hotel Properties Limited (HPL), in connection with the acquisition from Avenue Group of majority shares in the project company Avenue Ulaganja d.o.o.
Advising EMPWR d.o.o., which is part of EMPWR Nutrition Group, a global developer and producer of functional nutrition bars, on all construction matters related to the reconstruction and expansion works on the protein bar factory in Nova Gradiška.
Advising Gyms4you on all their real estate and leasing matters.
Practice head
Franka Baica