Gugic, Kovacic & Krivic law firm operates a banking, finance and capital markets practice carrying out a diverse range of work, from conducting buyers’ due diligence projects to structuring banking and capital markets transactions, drafting financial service agreements and representing clients in various insolvency procedures. The team also has particular expertise in carrying out legal analyses of non-performing loan portfolios. Clients include Croatian banks and investment funds, and a variety of domestic and foreign financial institutions. The firm is led by managing partner Damjan Krivic, while Lovro Kovačić brings particular expertise facilitating intra-group mergers and advising on compliance risks.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘One of the most active firms in finance industry sector in Croatia, capable to assist in the entire region. Massive experience in the field, reasonable fees structures, not afraid of AI and implementation of new technologies in the work.’

  • ‘Lovro Kovacic and Trpimir Gugic, always available, experienced and with a good sense of humour.’

Key clients

  • AxFina Croatia d.o.o.
  • KentBank d.d.
  • LCL Securities I S.à r.l.
  • LCL Opportunities SV.
  • TRIGLAV OSIGURANJE d.d.
  • DDM INVEST III AG
  • AxFina Austria GmbH
  • Lynxcapgroup AG
  • ERSTE&STEIERMÄRKISCHE BANK d. d.
  • Hrvatska poštanska banka d.d.
  • Erste Group Bank AG
  • Allianz ZB d.o.o.
  • AGRAM Invest d.d.
  • TD TOPCO d.d.
  • Allianz Invest d.o.o.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Damjan Krivić, Lovro Kovačić