Commercial, corporate and M&A

Ilej & Partners in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners

Ilej & Partners in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners boasts one of the largest teams in the commercial, corporate and M&A sector in the Croatian market. A full service practice with a variety of foreign and domestic clients, the firm recently acted as the local advisors for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on a multi-million Euro equity investment agreement in the Croatian technology services sector. Managing partner Goran Ilej has expert level proficiency in joint ventures, equity investments, restructurings, acquisition and project financings, while the ‘highly professional and focused’ Franka Baica regularly advises clients on company law and corporate governance issues. Iva Tokić Čuljak focuses on M&A across various business sectors, including infrastructure, banking and finance, tourism and hospitality, and telecoms.

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Testimonials

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‘Franka Baica is highly professional and focused on finding solutions. She thinks quickly and handles complex situations with ease and great efficiency. Goran Ilej is very experienced and great in negotiations.'
'Goran Ilej is a solution-oriented lawyer who exceeds performance expectations. His focus and commitment, along with his wide-ranging skill set and resourcefulness, greatly contribute to our working relationship. He is an ultimate professional. His devotion and commitment are highly appreciated.'
'Iva Tokić Čuljak is the best lawyer I have worked with in the area of commercial, corporate, and M&A.'
'I work closely with Goran Ilej who is straight to the point, resourceful, and eager to show initiative and creativity. Goran ensures smooth communication, presenting complex matters clearly.'
'Goran Ilej is practical, efficient, focused, and polite. His devotion to us as the client is highly appreciated.'
'The team at Ilej & Partners constantly impresses with clear and concise advice tailored to our business needs. They offer full coverage on all issues, from employment to M&A to tax, and are a pleasure to work with.'
'What distinguishes Ilej & Partners from the rest is their excellent service and above-and-beyond commitment. They are professional, insightful, and meticulous, addressing every possible matter and obstacle promptly. They provide tailored advice and better solutions than other firms in the Croatian market.'
'The Ilej & Partners team showed creativity, diligence, great negotiation skills, and a high level of commitment on a substantial equity investment project. Their input and transparency surpassed our expectations, and we are more than happy to continue working with them.'

Key clients

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Media Development Investment Fund
European Camping Group
E.ON Group companies
Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd
Mr. Saeed Jumaan Al Zahrani
Industrial Services on Lines Co. Ltd
HPL Hotels & Resorts
Elixirr International plc
Extensionengine LLC and Extensionengine d.o.o
Awaze A/S

Work highlights

Advised the EBRD as local legal advisors on their EUR 60 million investment agreement with Croatia’s Mplus Group.
Advising Media Development Investment Fund on an investment via its Amsterdam-based affiliate, Pluralis B.V. into Telegram Media Grupa d.o.o.
Advising HPL Hotels & Resorts on the acquisition of the majority shares in the project company, Avenue Ulaganja d.o.o.