How we can help

We advise domestic and international companies on the key legal aspects of their establishment, governance, operations and development. Our lawyers have significant experience in corporate restructurings and reorganisations, as well as in regulating relationships between members, shareholders and management bodies.

We also assist clients with drafting, negotiating and managing commercial agreements. In cross-border matters, we work with trusted law firms across the region and in other jurisdictions to provide coordinated legal support.

company formations and preparation of articles of association and other corporate documents
corporate housekeeping and maintenance of statutory records
preparation and organisation of management board, supervisory board and general meeting sessions
regulation of relationships between members and shareholders, including minority protection
corporate restructurings, mergers, demergers and other corporate reorganisations
share capital increases and reductions
advice on directors’ duties, corporate governance and regulatory compliance
drafting and negotiation of distribution, sale and purchase, franchise, marketing and other commercial agreements
partnership arrangements and joint ventures
advice on contractual performance, liability, termination and commercial disputes

Establishing and operating a business in Croatia

Entering the Croatian market often requires several legal workstreams to be addressed together. We assist with company formation and corporate documentation, ownership and governance arrangements, commercial agreements and the legal aspects of day-to-day operations.

Our advice connects corporate decisions with employment, data protection, competition and tax law matters where these are relevant to the project.

Cross-border coordination

For international clients, we identify the Croatian legal issues within the wider project and coordinate our work with the client’s internal team and advisers in other jurisdictions. We assist with reviewing and negotiating agreements and implementing the corporate steps required in Croatia.

For acquisitions and investments in existing businesses, see our Mergers and Acquisitions practice. For an overview of support when entering the market, see Doing business in Croatia.

Discuss your corporate or commercial matter

Tell us whether you are establishing a company, investing in an existing business or reviewing a commercial relationship. An outline of the ownership structure, intended transaction and timing helps us define the scope of the legal work.

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Establishing a business in Croatia

How we can help

Establishing and operating a business in Croatia

Cross-border coordination

Discuss your corporate or commercial matter

Tomislav Orehovec

Krešimir Kiš