The commercial, corporate and M&A practice at Schoenherr in cooperation with Croatian lawyers is praised by clients for being ‘client-oriented, competent, and solution-driven.’ The team, which is a key port of call for global payments firms, renewable energy companies, and leading Croatian banks, often handles joint ventures, acquisition and investments, as well as partnership agreements. Practice co-heads Ivan Einwalter and Vice Mandarić  lead the team, while Dina Vlahov Buhin specialises in due diligence exercises, structuring transactions,  and negotiating SPAs.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘In the local market, Schoenherr is unique in having an in-depth knowledge of civil, corporate, and labour law matters.'

  • ‘We work mostly with Ivan Einwalter, who has been supporting our company for 15 years, through a multitude of corporate changes, as well as civil, commercial, and labour challenges. Knowing our business very well, his ability to provide pragmatic advice is much valued. ’

  • ‘Schoenherr Croatian is the go-to legal advisor for complex M&A commercial matters in the region, Schoenherr always aims to developing practical solutions in their advice.'

  • ‘The firm is always client-oriented, competent, solution-driven and good to work with, and, at the same time, very patient and flexible.’

Key clients

  • Invera Equity Partners
  • Lehmann Zugangstechnik Dresden GmbH
  • Gfk SE
  • ACER
  • Pipelife International
  • Siemens Energy Holding B.V
  • NLB Leasing d.o.o
  • ANDRITZ
  • HOF Capital
  • UniCredit
  • Zagrebačka banka dd
  • Tigermed
  • BlackPeak Capital
  • Unconditional d.o.o
  • H.I.G. Capital
  • Thales EUROPE AS
  • Nexi S.p.A
  • Mirova
  • RP Global
  • Wienerberger
  • Cementos Molins
  • Fressnapf
  • Greiner Packaging
  • CRH

Work highlights

  • Advised Gfk SE on the sale of its European Consumer Panel business to YouGov PLC.
  • Advised on joint venture agreement with KONČAR - Elektroindustrija d.d., in relation to an acquisition and investment.
  • Advised on Invera EP's acquisition of shares in one of the largest Croatian e-ticketing company, ENTRIO TEHNOLOGIJE d.o.o.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ivan Einwalter, Vice Mandarić

Other key lawyers

Dina Vlahov Buhin