BUTERIN&PARTNERS‘ banking, finance and capital markets team are known for advising lenders and borrowers on a wide range of multi-jurisdictional, cross-border and local financing transactions. The practice’s primary proficiency lies in working on syndicated and bilateral lending, convertible lending, project financing, NPL purchases, re-financings and the restructuring of existing loans. The team are praised by clients for being 'capable of providing legal support in all areas of banking and financial markets, including the biggest and most complex cross-border transactions'. The firm’s clients range across the Croatian banking sector, including some of the biggest regional and international European banks, financial institutions and leading Croatian investment funds. The team particularly works on mandates concerning restructuring and refinancing projects in the infrastructure, food industry, tourism and construction sectors. Managing partner Zvonimir Buterin and recent addition Ozren Kobsa lead the firm’s practice, with combined 40 years of experience resolving complex transactional and regulatory issues. Ozren also provides EU-level regulatory advice related to banking, finance, netting, derivatives, capital markets and fintech.
Testimonials
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‘Best value for the money on the market, our first choice for complex litigation, finance, debt collection and restructuring.'
‘Team is very flexible, available when needed, nice in communication and supportive.’
‘Zvonimir Buterin is a highly experienced and skilled adviser in all matters the bank needs for its transactions on the Croatian market, mainly loan agreements, pledges, real estate and structuring and advising of financing buying assets from bankruptcy....He is sound, supportive, always available, connected, understands the needs and demands of banks.’
‘They are able to combine professional advice with a business-oriented approach. They meet our needs in Croatia regarding the counselling and management of negotiations on demanding banking transactions, restructurings.’
‘Zvonimir Buterin, top professional, wide knowledge of the financial industry, very efficient and easy accessible. High integrity. One of the very best in the market.’
‘Team is capable to provide legal support in all areas of banking and financial markets, including biggest and most complex cross border transactions.’
‘Zvonimir Buterin is always ready to help, hands-on approach and profound knowledge and high professional ethics.’
Key clients
- GORENJSKA BANKA d.d.
- ECM PARTNERS Inc. for ELEMENTS CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES II
- JNE Novi S.a.r.l.
- Maverick Wealth Management d.o.o.
- ALFI PD for ALFI PD
- PRVA Skladi for PRVA
- ALFI for PE ALFI II
- VOC Ekologija d.o.o.
- AGROINDUSTRIJSKO KOMERCIJALNA BANKA “AIK BANKA” AD BEOGRAD
- CIM BANQUE S.A.
- ERSTE & STEIERMÄRKISCHE BANK d.d.
- B2 KAPITAL d.o.o.
- B2 PORTFOLIO d.o.o.
- ECM ADRIA d.o.o.
- Raiffeisenlandesbank Kärnten- Rechenzentrum und Revisionsverband GmbH
- GIDEON BROTHERS d.o.o.
Work highlights
- Advised JNE Novi S.a.r.l. on the acquisition and financing of a tourist resort in Croatia.
- Advised a syndicate of senior and junior lenders, including ECM PARTNERS Inc., on the debt consolidation and financial restructuring of multiple related tourism and commercial property projects across various locations on Adriatic coast.
- Advised a client, one of the key shareholders, pursuing the acquisition of a majority stake in a Croatian food production company.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Zvonimir Buterin, Ozren Kobsa