Practice area

Banking and Finance

We advise banks, financial institutions, lenders, borrowers and investors on domestic and cross-border financing transactions. Our work includes acquisition finance, real estate and project finance, corporate lending and refinancing, as well as the structuring and enforcement of security packages.

We also advise on debt restructurings, acquisitions and disposals of secured claims, pre-bankruptcy and bankruptcy proceedings, and other arrangements between debtors and creditors. Our Banking and Finance practice includes regulatory advice on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing requirements.

  • bilateral and syndicated lending
  • acquisition, real estate and project finance
  • corporate financing and refinancing
  • drafting and negotiation of facility agreements, loan agreements and other finance documents
  • bond issuances and other debt instruments
  • legal due diligence of borrowers, debtors and secured assets
  • structuring, drafting and implementation of security packages
  • legal opinions on the validity and enforceability of finance and security documents
  • acquisition, transfer and enforcement of secured and unsecured claims
  • advice and representation for creditors in debt restructurings and recoveries
  • advice on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing compliance
  • preparation and review of AML policies, risk assessments and internal procedures
  • advice on customer due diligence, know-your-customer requirements and beneficial ownership

“The team at OREHOVEC KIŠ ŠIMUNOVIC acts for clients in the real estate, hospitality, and automotive sectors on cross-border and domestic banking and finance matters. Martina Simunovic Leposa leads the team and has strong knowledge of restructuring and loan repayment matters, while Tomislav Orehovec is experienced in advising on the refinancing of loans in the hospitality sector. Krešimir Kiš supports with banking litigation matters.”

The Legal 500

Client testimonials

“Dedication.”
The Legal 500Banking & Finance
Legal 500 — Leading Firm — EMEA 2026
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