Kinstellar and ODI Law, working with Morgan Lewis London, have advised TAWAL on its bid to acquire the Bulgarian, Croatian, and Slovenian tower assets of the United Group for EUR 1.2 billion. Jadek and Pensa and Bradvica, Maric, Wahl, Cesarec advised the United Group. Paul Weiss and Kambourov and Partners reportedly advised United as well.

On April 28, 2023, CEE Legal Matters reported that Tarja Krehic had left the Deloitte Legal network to set up a new law firm in Zagreb. We spoke with Krehic shortly afterward to learn more about the concluded cooperation, the intricacies of her new agenda, and the plans for her firm going forward.

Tarja Krehic of Krehic & Partners has left the Deloitte Legal Network to set up Law Office Krehic in Zagreb.

Croatian Consumer Protection Act authorizes qualified entities such as consumer organizations and public authorities to bring civil proceedings against traders or trade associations engaged in practices that violate Croatian consumer protection laws. Under the current regime, the competent court is authorized to (i) establish that the infringement occurred, (ii) order the respondent (e.g., trader) to cease the prohibited behaviour and, if possible, to adopt measures necessary to eliminate the harmful effects of respondent’s prohibited conduct, and (iii) prohibit any such or similar future behaviour.

As Lexpo – The Legal Innovation Event returns in 2023 after a three-year hiatus, showcasing the latest trends in legal innovation in Continental Europe, CEELM spoke with Dentons Europe Director of Innovation and Member of Lexpo's Advisory Board Andrea Miskolczi to gain an insight into the current state of technology and innovation in CEE, and what the event's attendees have to look forward to.

New amendments entered into force in relation to the Croatian land registry legislation.

Ellex has advised Estonian software company GT Tarkvara on its sale to Croatia's Span. Rask advised Span on the deal.

The Croatian office of Peterka & Partners opened its doors in Zagreb on March 1, 2023, with the addition of Attorney At Law Anja Haramija, formerly of Buterin & Partners, who will lead the firm's Croatian operations.

Croatia's labor market is experiencing an intense early 2023, as a new set of various amendments – including regulations prohibiting retail work on Sundays and public holidays – is about to take effect, according to Babic & Partners Partner Marija Gregoric.

Savoric & Partners has advised the Printec Group on its acquisition of NeoInfo from Igor Vukmirovic, Ivan Vidovic, and Jakov Kondza. Bozic and Partners advised the sellers.

Savoric & Partners has advised Croatian private equity fund Feelsgood on its EUR 1 million investment in GameBoost operator Global Gaming Services.

Did You Know that, according to the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website, only eight Croatian lawyers have worked on more than one reported TMT/IP deal in the country since January 1, 2020?

Contributed by Divjak, Topic, Bahtijarevic & Krka.

A massive government bond program, an exciting local start-up exit to Google, and several recent and upcoming legislative updates are high on Croatian lawyers' agendas, according to Vukmir & Associates Managing Partner Tomislav Pedisic.

Miskovic & Miskovic has advised joint agents Erste & Steiermaerkische Bank, OTP, Privredna Banka Zagreb, Raiffeisen Bank, and Zagrebacka Banka and co-arranger Hrvatska Postanska Banka on the Republic of Croatia’s EUR 1.85 billion retail bond issuance.

With numerous reports of energy-related business shutdowns, we reached out to local experts across CEE to understand what different markets have been dealing with, in terms of work and production stoppages, and look into the broader impact.

Savoric & Partners has advised Croatian private equity fund Feelsgood on its EUR 600,000 investment in Zagreb-based educational technology company Vidi-To.

As of 1 January 2023, Croatian employers should start with the implementation of new employment rules not only in employment agreements and internal documents but also in practice. After years of discussion between all involved parties, the amendments to the Labour Act were passed mid-December 2022 and entered into force on 1 January 2023 (apart from certain provisions which will enter into force on 1 January 2024).