Schoenherr, working with Hogan Lovells, has advised Dutch-based fitness operator Basic-Fit on its acquisition of Clever Fit in Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia.

The widespread adoption of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) in Croatia’s tech, media, and professional services sectors is raising a simple but crucial question: who owns the outputs created by these tools, and what can users legally do with them?

Schoenherr, working with Linklaters, has advised Holcim Group on its EUR 1.85 billion acquisition of Xella.

Croatia’s deal flow is lively, with investor appetite outpacing the supply of high-quality targets and activity visible across a range of sectors, according to Attorney at Law Ivan Zornada, who also focuses on an important draft for the FDI-screening regime, possible US tariff impacts, and succession-driven exits.

BDV has advised Renters.pl on its acquisition of Irundo–Short Term Rentals. Kusalic advised the sellers.

Clifford Chance has advised Nofar Energy on the sale of its 50% stake and shareholder loans in Ratesti Solar SRL to project partner Econergy International Limited. 

According to Rojs, Peljhan, Prelesnik & Partners, the Fortenova Grupa refinancing (as reported by CEE Legal Matters on August 1, 2025) has now closed.

The Croatian Ministry of Finance has introduced a draft of the new Foreign Direct Investment Screening Act (FDI Act), aimed at establishing a comprehensive framework for the screening of foreign direct investments. The proposal seeks to align national legislation with EU Regulation 2019/452, ensuring consistency with European standards on security and public order.

Lovric Novokmet & Partners has advised Fotenova Group company Roto Dinamic on the acquisition of 100% shares in Hermo. 

The Croatian Government has introduced the Draft Act on the Screening of Foreign Investments, which is currently undergoing public consultations. The Draft Act seeks to establish a foreign direct investment (FDI) screening mechanism in line with Regulation (EU) 2019/452 and OECD investment standards. Its aim is to create a national framework for reviewing FDIs that may pose risks to national security or public order.

In the CEE region, law firms are facing a growing challenge: the legal profession is no longer as attractive to younger generations as it once was. Law school enrollment is declining, and those who do enter the field often question its long-term viability. The reasons are familiar: demanding studies, pressures of the job, long hours, slow progression, and increasing doubt about whether this is a profession that will remain relevant in the age of artificial intelligence.

In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. This time around, we asked: If you were to hire a new receptionist tomorrow, what is the one most important trait you look for and why?

As cross-border client needs grow in Southeast Europe, Kinstellar launched the Western Balkans Hub to offer legal support across the region. SOG in cooperation with Kinstellar Managing Partner Milos Velimirovic and Special Counsel Olga Sipka discuss how the Hub came to life, how it works in practice, and what sets it apart.

After a three-year delay, Croatia is hoping to finally implement a unit fee for connecting energy projects to its power grid. Expected by autumn 2025, this change will remove major regulatory barriers and unlock over 2,500 megawatts of stalled renewable energy projects.

The Croatian Ministry of Finance has formally published a draft proposal for a new Act on Foreign Direct Investments (the "FDI Act"), marking a significant step towards establishing a full foreign direct investment (FDI) screening mechanism. This move builds on the earlier commitment to align national legislation with EU standards under EU Regulation 2019/452 and fulfils one of the criteria for Croatia's accession to full OECD membership.

MMD Advokati, working alongside Sole practitioner Pavla Bolner, has advised Germany-based Heinrich Schroder Landmaschinen on its acquisition of Inter Agrar SRB. 

Savoric & Partners has advised Koncar Group subsidiary Koncar-Digital on its acquisition of a majority stake in Croatian IT company Neos. Mamic Peric Reberski Rimac and Kinstellar-affiliated Zuric i Partneri reportedly advised the sellers.

Gospic Plazina Stojs has advised HEP on EUR 62 million in financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the European Investment Bank to fund the construction and development of the Korlat Solar Power Plant, with an expected capacity of up to 99 megawatts. Kovacevic Prpic Simeunovic advised the EBRD.