Practice area

Disputes and creditor protection in Croatia

Representation in Croatian commercial disputes, litigation and arbitration, with a strategy shaped around the legal issues and the client’s business objectives.

How we can help

We represent clients in complex litigation, arbitration, administrative and other proceedings. Our experience includes commercial disputes in the construction, energy, real estate, information technology and telecommunications sectors, as well as employment disputes, insolvency-related litigation and debt recovery proceedings.

We develop the strategy for each matter around its specific legal and commercial circumstances. Where this serves the client’s interests, we seek an effective negotiated solution before proceedings are commenced. If a dispute cannot be avoided, we assemble a specialist team and remain directly involved throughout every stage of the proceedings.

  • representation in commercial and civil litigation
  • domestic and international commercial arbitration
  • shareholder, corporate and contractual disputes
  • construction and real estate disputes
  • debt recovery through litigation and enforcement proceedings
  • representation in employment disputes
  • insolvency-related and avoidance proceedings
  • representation in environmental and intellectual property disputes
  • representation in administrative proceedings and administrative disputes
  • out-of-court dispute resolution through negotiation and mediation

Commercial disputes in Croatia

We advise Croatian and international clients on disputes arising from contracts, corporate relationships, construction projects, financing and business operations. At the outset, we consider the relevant documents, the commercial objectives and the stage of the dispute.

Our work includes assessing claims and potential defences, developing a procedural strategy and representing clients in negotiations and proceedings. The choice of approach reflects the circumstances of each matter.

Support for international clients and their counsel

We coordinate Croatian proceedings with the client’s internal legal team and advisers abroad. We explain the local procedural steps and the documents needed to prepare and pursue the matter.

Where the dispute concerns a secured claim, an insolvent counterparty or unpaid debt, our team draws on the firm’s banking and finance, insolvency and enforcement and debt recovery practices.

Discuss a dispute

For an initial discussion, send a summary of the parties, the key agreements or correspondence and any known procedural deadlines. We will identify the information needed to assess the matter and discuss the next steps.

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Legal 500 · Editorial commentary · Dispute Resolution

“Known for its ‘exceptional negotiation skills’ and ’sound judgement’, the practice at OREHOVEC KIŠ ŠIMUNOVIC provides support to clients in the construction, oil and gas, and banking sectors. Krešimir Kiš has experience representing clients in insurance litigation and international arbitration matters. Tomislav Orehovec is another important member of the team, who supports with commercial litigation and bankruptcy proceedings.”

“This practice combines strong legal expertise with a professional and client-focused approach. The team is reliable and provides accurate advice, which clients value.”
Legal 500 · Testimonials · Dispute Resolution
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OREHOVEC KIŠ ŠIMUNOVIĆ

Attorneys-at-Law, LLC

Ulica Jurja Križanića 16
10 000 Zagreb, Croatia