At Lovric Novokmet & Partners, the commercial, corporate and M&A team carries out mandates for both domestic and international clients on complex and high-value M&A deals and transactions. A key port of call for gaming, banking, investment management, and private equity firms, the firm’s recent caseload encompasses corporate restructurings and reorganisations. Mate Lovrić and Pavo Novokmet lead the team, and Novokment is noted for his ‘in-depth knowledge of corporate law’, while Lovrić is praised for a ’great level of commitment.’

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Testimonials

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  • 'Pavo Novokmet is an excellent strategic thinker.'
  • 'Mate Lovrić is a thorough and professional lawyer, always accurate and punctual, and also knows how to set priorities.'
  • 'Mate Lovrić – great level of commitment.'
  • 'Mate Lovrić is a standout individual and is often referred to as one of the best M&A lawyers in Croatia. I think that he has positioned himself in the market as a leading figure. From corporate to M&A and capital markets, we have worked together on deals in highly regulated sectors and from demanding investment positions. Mate provides seamless advice and an exceptional safety net for your needs.'
  • 'From the very beginning, Pavo Novokmet took the time to understand the unique complexities of our business and tailored his approach accordingly. His in-depth knowledge of corporate law, combined with his ability to foresee potential challenges, was instrumental in ensuring a smooth and successful transaction.'
  • 'LNP Law is the best address for M&A transactions in the region. I chose them as partners for our sale transaction because they had great recommendations. I had high expectations, but they exceeded them at every step of the way.'
  • 'LNP are our go-to firm for our commercial, corporate, and M&A needs in Croatia. LNP has an impressive track record of successful high-profile public and private M&A deals. We have used them on cross-border M&A deals and complex transactions that require a specific skill set, experience, and market knowledge of particular industries.'
  • 'Colleagues from Lovrić Novokmet & Partners are professionals with a high level of legal knowledge. They continuously develop specialised expertise, stick to agreed deadlines, and provide a professional approach with quick resolutions to any difficulties encountered during a project.'

Key clients

  • Entrio Tehnologije d.o.o
  • Emma Capital Limited
  • Končar – Elektroindustrija d.d
  • Klimaoprema d.o.o
  • Amelicor Group d.o.o

Work highlights

  • Advised Entrio, the fastest growing regional ticketing platform operating across Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, on a EUR 9m growth equity investment by Invera Equity Partners.
  • Advises Klimaoprema on the corporate reorganisation of its group.
  • Advised Končar on the acquisition of the shares that Construction Line Limited indirectly holds in Dalekovod d.d.

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Practice head

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Mate Lovrić: Pavo Novokmet