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Corporate/M&A Law Firm in Croatia

Whether you are planning a merger as part of your growth strategy, thinking about diversifying into new sectors or looking for new funding options such as non-bank lending or through equity investment, our experts offer you the right mix of legal and commercial advice. Having lawyers who think and act beyond their traditional role and seek to add value can help you secure the competitive edge you need in an ever-changing business environment. Our international team of more than 700 corporate lawyers in over 39 countries worldwide can assist you in all aspects of corporate law and M&A, both domestically and internationally.

Whatever your size, a large publicly listed company or a small privately owned business, we can deliver a tailored, commercial, cost effective solution for you, covering areas such as M&A, private equity, equity capital markets, outsourcing, group restructuring and privatisations. Our cross-border teams consist of experts from all practice areas and sectors such as banking, consumer products, energy, infrastructure, insurance, lifesciences, real estate and construction, hotels and leisure, technology and media. This allows us to understand your specific issues for a transaction and provide you with advice within context, saving time and money and allows us to pinpoint your real commercial issues and risks in a transaction.


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18/10/2024
CMS European M&A Outlook 2025
European M&A activity shows signs of recovery
12/09/2024
Back in Gear: CMS European M&A Outlook 2025
We are pleased to share with you the 2025 edition of the European M&A Outlook, published by CMS in association with Mergermarket.
31/07/2024
CMS advises IFC on EUR 200 Million loan for Maistra Hospitality
Published on 30 July 2024 | CEE Legal Matters CMS, working with Herbert Smith Freehills, has advised IFC on its EUR 200 million blue and green sustainability loan loan for Maistra Hospitality. Dentons reportedly advised Maistra Hospitality. Maistra Hospitality is a tourism company in Croatia. It operates as part of the Adris Group. According to CMS, "this IFC financing is the first blue loan in the Croatian tourism sector. It will provide funds for the development and reconstruction of Hotel Marjan, a well-known hotel near the historic center of Split, which is under the protection of UNESCO, as well as the renovation and upgrading of the largest camp in the country, Vrsar Holiday Village in Istria. Both locations are near protected marine areas, making sustainable business practices particularly important."The CMS team included Partners Jelena Nushol Fijacko, Ana-Marija Skoko, and Tamara Jelic Kazic, Lawyer Darijo Gospic, and Associate Alen Ivanovic. Published by CEE Legal Matters
30/07/2024
CMS advises on Marlink's Acquisition of Diverto
Published on 18 July 2024 | CEE Legal Matters CMS, working with White & Case's London office, has advised Marlink on its acquisition of Diverto. Mamic Peric Reberski Rimac advised Diverto. Marlink is a managed services provider of busi­ness-crit­ic­al ICT solutions. Diverto is a cyber security company."We welcome very much Diverto and its expert staff in Marlink Group," said Marlink Director Nicolas Furge. "Demand for expertise and resources to meet the increasing needs of our customers in both IT and OT security is growing fast and this acquisition is an important step in strengthening our capabilities and expanding our reach in cyber se­cur­ity.""Di­verto is delighted to join the Marlink Group and we look forward to the ways our customers and employees will benefit from a leading provider of busi­ness-crit­ic­al ICT solutions, with global reach, financial strength, and access to new market segments," added  Diverto CEO Boze Saric. "Diverto will contribute considerable cybersecurity expertise and engineering capability that will enable the creation of a complete and unique portfolio of best-in-class  cyber security solutions to meet to increasing needs of Marlink customers."The CMS team included Partners Marija Zrno Prosic, Mia Kalajdzic, and Marija Musec and Lawyer Manuel Kralj. The Mamic Peric Reberski Rimac team included Partner Vladimir Mamic, Junior Partner Nikola Kokot, and Attorney at Law Erblina Morina. Published by CEE Legal Matters
30/07/2024
CMS advises Warner Music Group
Published on 17 July 2024 | CEE Legal Matters CMS has advised the Warner Music Group on its acquisition of a minority stake in Croatian label Dancing Bear Records. Kramaric & Partners reportedly advised Dancing Bear. The Warner Music Group is an American multinational entertainment and record label conglomerate headquartered in New York City."This investment by Warner Music is a vote of confidence in the future of music from the West Balkans," said Co-Founder and Managing Director of Dancing Bear Silvije Varga. "We look forward to working together to take music from our existing roster to the wider world, and to uncover the next generation of local talent."The CMS team included Partner Marija Zrno Prosic and Attorneys at Law Mario Vrdoljak, Manuel Kralj, and Dina Celikovic. Published by CEE Legal Matters
11/07/2024
CMS European Private Equity Study 2024
Resilient deal activity and strategic growth amid economic challenges
09/07/2024
Understanding the FDI legal lands
At CEEntre Stage 
08/07/2024
Legal guide for company directors and CEOs in Croatia
Because environmental, social and governance (ESG) is such an increasing focal point of good corporate governance, we address ESG duties and responsibilities first. For more general duties and re­spons­ib­il­it­ies...
21/03/2024
CMS European M&A Study 2024
The CMS Corporate/M&A Group is pleased to launch the 16th edition of the European M&A Study
06/02/2024
Employment issues in M&A transactions in Croatia
A. Share Deal I. Obligations of the purchaser 1. Check whether: any circumstances of the deal may trigger a requirement for a transfer of undertakings (‘prenošenje ugovora o radu na novog poslo­davca’)...
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25/01/2024
Emerging Europe M&A Report 2023/2024
Despite geopolitical tensions, fears of recession and strong inflationary pressures across the EU, as well as the fiscal tightening needed to contain them, M&A in the CEE region has remained reasonably buoyant. Findings from the CMS Emer­ging Europe M&A 2023/24 report, published in cooperation with EMIS, demonstrate the resilience of the Emerging Europe deals market as activity holds firm against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and strong inflationary pressures. Welcome to the 2023/24 edition of the Emerging Europe report.
18/12/2023
CEE M&A Outlook: Steady As She Goes
Published on CEE Legal Matters | 12 December 2023