Edin Karakaš is a Partner in the Zagreb office. He focuses on banking, finance and capital markets.

Edin has advised on the finance side of large M&A and private equity deals, project finance, refinancing and capital markets. He regularly advises international financial institutions on all aspects of their operations in Croatia, including regulatory advice and support on offering complex financial products to Croatian customers (swaps, derivatives, cash pooling etc.).

Edin also specialises in domestic and international dispute resolution and investment law. Between 2006 and 2007 he worked in Essex Court Chambers, London, UK and at the same time read for an LL.M. degree at King’s College London. He advises clients on litigation cases and domestic and international arbitrations such as UNCITRAL, ICC, ICSID and PAC-CCE. He has also acted as a judge in two international moot court competitions.

Edin Karakaš stands out as an exceptional partner in the field of competition law. What sets him apart from competitors is his ability to combine deep technical expertise with a practical, business-oriented approach. He navigates complex regulatory and competition matters with clarity and precision, providing advice that is both actionable and strategically aligned with our commercial objectives.

Edin is a fantastic lawyer who handles project financing matters. He is excellent and experienced and can handle complex projects.

Legal 500, 2026 / Chambers Europe, 2026

EDUCATION

• 2007: University of London, King’s College, UK, Dickson Poon School of Law, LL.M.
• 2003: Central European University, Hungary, Department of Legal Studies, LL.M. in International Business Law (Distinction)
• 2001: University of Zagreb, Croatia, Faculty of Law, Master of Law

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Croatian Bar Association

LANGUAGES

Croatian, English