Ilej & Partners in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners

The banking, finance and capital markets team at Ilej & Partners in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners have significant experience advising on a wide range of financing matters, from top-up financings to regulatory compliance matters for financial products. The firm act as Croatian counsel to some of the largest regional banks, often in connection with financings and re-financings of infrastructure projects. Key clients of the practice also include leading European banks, equity funds, gaming companies and financial services businesses. Recently the firm have advised the mandated lead arrangers on the restructuring of the existing facilities for one of the largest infrastructure projects in Croatia, the Istrian Y concession motorway. Partners and practice co-heads Ivana Sverak and Franka Baica are praised by clients as 'exceptional professionals who stand out for their sharp legal acumen, dedication to client service, and collaborative approach', and together bring significant expertise in banking and finance, covering derivatives, project finance, energy law and infrastructure, and project development.