Banking, finance and capital markets

Žuric i Partneri in cooperation with Kinstellar

Housing a team of ‘highly capable practitioners’, Žuric i Partneri in cooperation with Kinstellar handles the full range of financing matters, in addition to regulatory compliance issues. The team is collectively led by Edin Karakaš, Duško Žurić, and Mihovil Granić, who handle cross-border private equity mandates, investment advisory work in the energy and infrastructure industries, and high-value debt restructuring transactions. Other key strengths of the practice include borrowing and lending, financial restructuring and distressed transactional work. Tena Pajalić handles cross-border lending service mandates, while Marija Vuchetich assists on acquisition financing structuring deals.

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Testimonials

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‘What sets this office apart from others is the excellent communication and commitment to solving problems, as well as excellent prioritisation.’
‘The team is unique due to its experience, in-depth knowledge of industry and local environment. A team of highly capable individuals.’
‘Duško Žurić is a motivated and strategic thinker.'
'Edin Karakaš is a highly skilled and educated attorney, well-versed in mid- and large-scale transactions.'
‘They are successful in solving complex problems and have excellent coordination with other foreign legal advisers.’
‘Mihovil Granić is professional and has good knowledge of national and international regulations. He is organised, reliable, responsible, provides exceptional legal advice and is readily available.'

Key clients

OTP banka d.d.
OTP Bank Nyrt
Adriatic Structured Equity Fund
Privredna banka Zagreb d.d.
Global Primex Group
EBRD
Đuro Đaković Grupa d.d.
Hrvatska poštanska banka d.d.
Podravska banka d.d.
Kentbank d.d.
Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak
CCC S.A.
Croatia banka d.d.
Isoclima Group

Work highlights

Advised OTP banka d.d. on several long-term loans granted to Adria Dental Group, a project company of Adriatic Structured Equity Fund.
Advised Đuro Đaković Grupa on financing deal with Raiffeisenbank A.S. and Raiffeisenbank Austria d.d.
Advised Adria Dental Group on financing of new acquisitions in Croatia, Italy and Slovenia and on capex and working capital financing.