Schoenherr in cooperation with Croatian lawyers stands out for its capability in handling M&A transactions, frequently advising financial institutions and corporate clients, with demonstrable experience in the tourism, real estate and infrastructure industries. The team is co-led by Ivan Einwalter, who specialises in domestic and cross-border inbound acquisitions and energy-related sales, and Vice Mandarić. Krešimira Krušlin Ćurić handles day-to-day advisory matters, while Dina Vlahov Buhin handles transaction structuring and partakes in SPA negotiations, with notable experience in the TMT and tourism sectors.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Schoenherr provided support in a multi-jurisdictional M&A transaction, and their experience and understanding of market standards was of huge help.’

  • 'Vice Mandarić is professional, knowledgeable and, at the same time, very patient and flexible.'

  • 'Quick response, good understanding of the matter and high quality of delivered legal products.'

  • 'Krešimira Krušlin Ćurić always responds very promptly on each question and is always prepared to explain the matter.'

Key clients

  • ANDRITZ AG
  • HOF Capital
  • BlackPeak Capital
  • Unconditional d.o.o.
  • Thales EUROPE AS
  • Nexi S.p.A
  • Wienerberger
  • Cementos Molins
  • Fressnapf
  • Greiner Packaging
  • CRH
  • TUI Group
  • Phillip Morris
  • ANDRITZ AG
  • TELIA COMPANY AB
  • S IMMO
  • Johnson & Johnson S.A.
  • Nexi Croatia d.o.o.
  • Weinhandl & Co
  • Runs Like Butter
  • ALCA ZAGREB d.o.o.
  • B.S.A. International
  • AVS GmbH

Work highlights

  • Advised NEXI S.p.A. on purchase from Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. and PBZ Card d.o.o., Croatian companies indirectly controlled by Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., of PBZ Card’s merchant acquiring business in the Croatian market, for a consideration of EUR 180 million and on establishing a new business model in the card-based payment transactions acceptance in the Croatian market.
  • Advised ANDRITZ on acquisition of Croatia-based boiler manufacturer ĐURO ĐAKOVIĆ TERMOENERGETSKA POSTROJENJA d.o.o. (DD-TEP).
  • Advised UniCredit SpA in relation to acquisition of 11.72% of Zagrebacka Banka dd, the Croatia based commercial bank, from Allianz SE.

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

Krešimira Krušlin Ćurić, Dina Vlahov Buhin