Complemented by clients as 'exceptional, fast, efficient and bright', the competition practice at Schoenherr in cooperation with Croatian lawyers is run by partner Ana Mihaljević (Marjančić). A market-leading specialist in competition law, Ana is frequently engaged representing clients before the Croatian competition authority, and has particularly been involved in numerous cartel investigations, merger reviews and anti-trust investigations, alongside competition related GDPR and data protection matters. The practice’s typical other transactions include preparing antitrust business analysis and cross-border merger control filings for clients from across the whole spectrum of industries, including private equity, tech, telecoms, pharmaceuticals, FMCG and agriculture and tobacco.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is well experienced and very reliable. They are known for being responsive, insightful and provide valuable advice in all stages of proceedings from initial risk assessments to full proceedings before the authority.’

  • ‘I worked with Ana Mihaljević. She has a calm and authoritative presence and is pleasant to work with. She has the ability to break down complex legal issues with precision and clarity.’

  • ‘This law firm excels in competition matters, offering a proactive and client-oriented approach that sets them apart. Their team is highly reliable and understands the intricacies of business issues connected with the antitrust issues and are able to navigate client in this field perfectly. Their commitment to excellence and strategic insight ensures clients receive top-notch legal support.’

  • ‘Ana Mihaljevic is known for her reliability, responsiveness and deep knowledge in her field. She consistently delivers high-quality work and is always available to address client concerns promptly. Her dedication and expertise make her an invaluable asset to the firm and a trusted advisor to her clients.’

  • ‘Schoenherr Team provided several legal services to our company, particularly in the area of competition law. Their extensive expertise in this field has proven invaluable to our organisation. Schoenherr consistently demonstrates reliability, professionalism and a deep understanding of the complexities of competition law.'

  • ‘I mostly cooperated with Ana Mihajlevic and she stands out due to her exceptional expertise, commitment to excellence, and collaborative approach. Based on my experience, I highly recommend her for any organisation seeking skilled and dependable legal representation in competition law.’

  • ‘The team is very dedicated, reliable, easy to work with.'

  • ‘Ana Mihaljevic is exceptional, fast, efficient and bright.’

Key clients

  • Hisense
  • Solato
  • Intersnack
  • Strauss Adriatic
  • Invera Equity Partners
  • Lehmann Zugangstechnik Dresden GmbH
  • Gfk SE
  • ACER
  • Pipelife International (part of Wienerberger group)
  • Siemens Energy Holding B.V.
  • NLB Leasing d.o.o. in liquidation
  • ANDRITZ
  • HOF Capital
  • UniCredit
  • Zagrebačka banka dd
  • Tigermed
  • BlackPeak Capital
  • Unconditional d.o.o.
  • H.I.G. Capital
  • Thales EUROPE AS
  • Nexi S.p.A
  • Mirova
  • RP Global
  • Wienerberger
  • Cementos Molins
  • Fressnapf
  • Greiner Packaging
  • CRH

Work highlights

  • Supported Hisense in antitrust matters in 19 Schoenherr countries and 21 non-Schoenherr countries.
  • Advised Solato on antitrust aspects of the distribution agreement prior to entry into the markets in Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro.
  • Prepared an antitrust legal analysis for Invera of the current business model of Entrio which was crucial for the client in making decision on taking over of Entrio.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ana Mihaljević (Marjančić)