Bardek, Lisac, Mušec, Skoko in association with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH (Austria) stands out for its expertise in this arena, and counts major domestic and international corporations, banks and lenders among its key roster of clients. The team is noted for its demonstrable experience advising on matters concerning renewable energy and conventional energy, in addition to handling mining and infrastructure development-related cases. Marija Mušec  leads the practice, handling the full range of advisory and regulatory work in the renewable energy sector, while Hrvoje Bardek assists on various financings and investments in the conventional and renewable energy industries. Other key contacts in the group include Jelena Nushol Fijačko, who recently assisted on a major winder farm financing transaction, Šime Dujmović Maruna and Marija Zrno Prošić.

Divjak Topic Bahtijarevic & Krka acts for a range of domestic and international investors, developers, and lenders on project development and financing mandates, in addition to providing regulatory and competition law advice to manufacturers, and advising on equity financing for renewable energy projects. Managing partner Emir Bahtijarevic jointly leads the team alongside Mario Krka and Marina Kovac Krka, regularly handling energy-related M&A, while Sanja Novoselić, assists with due diligence and deal structuring for large-scale real estate and project development matters.

Noted for its expertise in public procurement procedures, the team at Hanzekovic & Partners advises the Republic of Croatia on the EU sanctioned National Recovery Plan, in addition to a broad range of related maritime matters and infrastructure projects. Jasminka Corda Truhar leads the team, frequently advising on joint venture agreements in BOT and PPP projects, with demonstrable experience in handling commercial disputes, while Melani Polinčić Baković focuses on litigation and administrative procedures. Other key members of the team include Tamara Lachowski and Mateo Podoreški, who assist on EU regulatory and financing matters.

Ilej & Partners, in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners acts for a range of energy companies, active in the renewables, biomass electricity production and mining arenas, on corporate transactions, project developments, financing deals and real estate-related mandates. Large-scale solar power projects and majority shareholder acquisitions in renewable energy are other core strengths of the team. Practice leaders Goran Ilej and Ivana Sverak advise on energy-related M&A, joint ventures, equity investments and restructurings, while Iva Tokić Čuljak, who assist on debt financings for newly acquired energy companies and related regulatory issues, are also key contacts in the group.

Madirazza & Partners acts for domestic and international clients in energy-related, cross-border M&A, share purchase and joint development agreements, as well as due diligence matters. Land registration rights in relation to renewable energy projects, grid and infrastructure-related regulatory advice are is another key area of expertise. Founding and managing partner Josip Madirazza advises lenders, sponsors and development financing institutions, while Marinka Kovačić acts for energy companies on corporate and regulatory mandates. Tamara Jakšić, whose work centers on secured finance transactions, is another key contact in the group.

Mamic Peric Reberski Rimac Law Firm LLC acts for domestic and international clients on renewable energy project developments and EU regulatory mandates. Jointly led by Natalija Peric and Vladimir Mamic, the team assists with real estate purchases, geothermal and solar energy plant projects, in addition to public procurement proceedings. Head of real estate Jurica Reberski further bolsters the team’s strengths, advising on infrastructure development matters.

Marohnic, Tomek & Gjoic, Law Firm represents clients in the renewables, oil and gas, and conventional power sectors, advising on the full range of project development mandates, including financing, lending and borrowing. Praised as an ‘exceptional individual with significant experience’, Josip Marohnic jointly leads the team alongside Tena Tomek, who handles renewable energy mandates and related regulatory issues. Lauded as a ‘key contributor to the firm’s success’, Ivona Zagajski advises on energy-related sales and acquisitions, in addition to disputes, and Filip Majcen is another key contact in the group.

Counting domestic units of international companies among its key roster of clients, Wolf Theiss advises on large-scale rail and motorway development projects and crowd-investment project financing mandates. Saša Jovičić leads the team, handling the full range of renewable energy matters, while Ana Slovenec advises on cross-border energy-related transactions and financings. Sara Pavlović, who focuses on fuel regulation issues, due diligence and energy transition mandates, is another key contact in the group.

Žuric i Partneri in cooperation with Kinstellar provides the full range of transactional support to domestic and international clients, and advises on long-term loan structuring, minority stakes acquisitions, due diligence, and share purchase agreements. With previous experience serving as Assistant Minister for Privatisation and Industry, Duško Žurić boasts considerable expertise in regulatory reforms in the energy sector, and frequently handles major infrastructure-related debt restructuring and bond issuances. Senior partner Miroslav Plašćar advises on energy-related M&A, in addition to acting for real estate investors on PPP and PFI transactions. With a focus on renewable and LNG-related energy deals, Marija Vuchetich is another key contact in the group.

KOVACEVIC PRPIC SIMEUNOVIC LLC acts for inbound investors and commercial companies on renewable energy infrastructure developments, with additional expertise in wind and solar farm projects. Dinka Kovacevic, who advises on energy-related M&A, due diligence and acquisition of shares, jointly leads the team alongside Danijela Simeunovic, who handles public procurement matters. Ana Novaković Stipaničev is another key contact in the group, assisting on LNG and transport-related matters.

Servicing a roster of domestic and international clients, Macesic & Partners LLC handles a range of energy-related cross-border transactions and investment projects, the lattermost being a key area of expertise for the practice, with team leader Zrinka Buzatović regularly advising lenders on secured loans, and LNG sales and purchase agreements. Miroljub Maćešić is another key contact in the group, assisting with commercial shipbuilding disputes. Ivana Manovelo left the firm in March 2023.

Ostermann Ivancic Attorneys-at-Law LLP acts for a range of public clients, including inbound lenders, sponsors and suppliers, and boasts demonstrable experience in high-profile energy disputes, PPP mandates and construction litigation, in addition to joint ventures in the shipbuilding, transport and logistics sectors. Managing partner Mojmir Ostermann jointly leads the team alongside Vjekoslav Ivančić, while Ana Vrsaljko Metelko, who advises on a range of energy and transport projects, is another key contact in the group.

The regulatory team at Schoenherr in cooperation with Croatian lawyers advises on renewable energy sources projects and due diligence proceedings related to energy-concerned transactions, in addition to public procurement mandates and issues arising out of the mining industry. Lea Mužić spearheads the team and boasts expertise in the transactional and regulatory elements of land and project developments. Aleksandra Petrovic is another key contact in the group.