Noted for its strong merger control fillings offering, Schoenherr in cooperation with Croatian lawyers regularly represents domestic and international clients before the Croatian Competition Authority. With a strong track record in M&A, Ana Mihaljević (Marjančić) leads the team, handling cross-border competition and antitrust matters. Christoph Haid assists on distribution policy changes related to EU law, while Zoran Soljaga advises on a range of contentious antitrust issues.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Schoenherr in cooperation with Croatian lawyers for the EU and the competition team stands out due to their expertise and experience: the team comprises highly skilled lawyers with extensive experience in competition law, both in Croatia and within the broader European context. They also have a client-centric approach, since the the team prioritizes the needs and objectives of its clients.' 

  • 'Ana Mihaljević (Marjančić) is excellent; down to earth and pleasant to work with. And most importantly, she really does know how to get things done fast and efficiently without over complicating.'

  • 'The team is co-ordinated, experienced and very reliable.'

  • ‘Ana Mihaljević (Marjančić)'s powerful and effective written and verbal communication is crucial. The ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively is a key asset. Also, she is very adaptable and her adaptability and willingness to learn and grow are much appreciated.’

Key clients

  • GTC Group
  • Kraft Heinz Company
  • Philip Morris Zagreb d.o.o.
  • HRANA-TEC d.o.o.
  • TUI AG
  • Intersnack
  • SIMMO AG
  • Polleo Adria d.o.o.

Work highlights

  • Aadvised Nexi/ISP on long-form merger control filing before the Croatian Competition Authority related to the acquisition of ISP's EUR 180 million worth of merchant acquiring business.
  • Advised Wienerberger Vargon on long-form merger control filing before the Croatian Competition Authority.
  • Advised GTC on implementation of a set of group compliance policies and procedures.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ana Mihaljević (Marjančić)

Other key lawyers

Christoph Haid, Zoran Šoljaga