
Schoenherr in cooperation with Croatian lawyers operates a dispute resolution practice from its Zagreb branch. The team has extensive experience representing domestic, regional, and international clients in an array of contentious matters and active litigation cases. Matters frequently encompass commercial and labour law disputes, along with insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings. The team also has a strong reputation for successful alternative dispute resolution methods, often carrying out mediation and settlement negotiations, and resolving shareholder and debtor disputes. Clients come from a broad range of industry sectors, including banking, construction, pharmaceuticals and retail. Practice head Vice Mandarić leads the team, and has recently worked on a notable case representing two leading Croatian banks in a multi-million euro state liability case against the Croatian State.
Testimonials
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‘Highly capable and well-educated lawyers. The quality of the legal materials they delivered is excellent and understandable for non-lawyers. They are very fast and reliable, covering all business areas we need.’
‘Individuals who are dedicated to our organisation are very reliable with lot of experience and a very broad range of business area.’
Key clients
- NUFARM GmbH & Co.KG
- JAP 1921 d.o.o.
- PHILIP MORRIS
- B.S.A. International S.A
- JOHNSON & JOHNSON S.E.
- DS SMITH UNIJAPAPIR CROATIA
- ALCA ZAGREB
- Daimler AG
- Privredna banka Zagreb d.d.
- FACC
- GASFIN S.A.
Work highlights
- Advised B.S.A. INTERNATIONAL (Lactalis group) in a dispute with former minority shareholders.
- Advised Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. in multiple litigations in which consumers are claiming breach of their consumer rights in relation to the CHF denominated loans.
- Representing Johnson & Johnson in a dispute related to spin-off of a one unit labour dispute.
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Vice Mandarić