
Laurenz W. Vuchetich
Partner
Laurenz is a leading Croatian lawyer specializing in cross-border and local M&A transactions, corporate finance, and complex corporate restructurings across the energy, technology, retail and private equity industries.
He regularly advises major domestic and international clients on share purchase agreements, and joint venture structures, with particular expertise in buy-side mandates. Laurenz also leads the firm’s German Desk, providing tailored counsel to German-speaking clients on their Croatian investments and operations. He holds a Magister Juris from the University of Zagreb, where he graduated Summa cum Laude and ranked first in his class, and an LL.M. from Harvard Law School with a concentration in corporate law.
Industries
Practices
Professional Organization Membership
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Croatian Bar Association
Education
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Harvard Law School, LL.M.
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University of Zagreb, Mag. Jur. (summa cum laude), Corporate and Commercial Law
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Pravnik Law Review, Editor-in-Chief
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Cambridge University – English Legal Methods, Trinity College Scholar
Languages
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Croatian
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English
Chambers and Partners
‘Laurenz Vuchetich is known in the market for his industry expertise and knowledge.’
Chambers and Partners
Legal500
‘Laurenz Vuchetich is a standout in corporate and M&A – sharp, pragmatic, and solution-driven. He has excellent negotiation skills and a clear understanding of what really matters in a deal, which makes working with him straightforward and effective.’
Chambers and Partners
‘Laurenz Vuchetich is very good at guiding us in terms of legal principles and precedents in Croatia.’
Legal500
Laurenz Vuchetich is extremely reliable, knowledgeable and business-savvy.‘
Legal500
‘Laurenz Vuchetich has shown great skill in safeguarding IP rights. He is precise, solution-oriented and always well prepared, which makes cooperation with him smooth and effective.’
Chambers and Partners
“Laurenz Vuchetich goes above and beyond for us, giving commercial support in the negotiations.”
Chambers and Partners
‘Laurenz Vuchetich is very pragmatic. He is very useful, friendly and assertive with the other party and has collaborative approach in terms of working towards a deal.’
Legal500
‘Laurenz Vuchetich is a leading lawyer in geothermal projects in Croatia.’
Legal500
‘Laurenz Vuchetich demonstrates a deep understanding of real estate law, handling everything from property acquisition and land use matters with ease.’
Legal500
Laurenz Vuchetich is eloquent, thorough, reasonable and very pleasant to work with’
Legal500
‘Laurenz Vuchetich demonstrates exceptional expertise in structuring M&A deals, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation. His ability to align legal strategy with business goals makes him a standout advisor.’
Legal500
‘Laurenz Vuchetich is engaged, responsive, hardworking, and extremely knowledgeable. He is very creative and able to give pragmatic and straightforward advice.’
Legal500
‘Laurenz Vuchetich excels at managing complex privatisation processes and large-scale projects. His deep understanding of regulatory and compliance issues, combined with his proactive problem-solving skills, has been crucial in achieving my goals efficiently. His proactive approach not only addresses current legal complexities but also prepares clients for potential future challenges, thereby safeguarding the long-term success of energy projects.’
Legal500
Laurenz Vuchetich puts his heart and mind into closing deals’
Legal500
‘Laurenz Vuchetich provided us with invaluable counsel on complex EU and competition law matters, demonstrating exceptional expertise in this specialized field. His understanding of both EU regulatory frameworks and competition principles is comprehensive, and he navigates these intricate areas with remarkable clarity.’
Legal500
Laurenz Vuchetich is a firmly established corporate law star on the market.’
Legal500
‘Laurenz Vuchetich is agile and good strategist. ’
Legal500
‘Laurenz Vuchetich is an exceptional energy law expert with a comprehensive understanding of the industry. He has the unique ability to navigate complex cross-border issues, particularly in renewable energy and natural resources, offering strategic advice that aligns with clients’ business goals.’
Legal500
‘Laurenz Vuchetich is a professional negotiator and mediator and is always prepared to address any concerns that may come up in the process. As a competent and knowledgeable professional, he offers solutions that meet clients’ needs.’
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