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Divjak Topić Bahtijarević & Krka

Corporate/Commercial

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Corporate and commercial support is DTB’s hallmark service. During our long-established presence in the Croatian and international market, DTB's teams have been involved in the conclusion of numerous trade agreements for both domestic and foreign clients. 

With more than ten specialized practice groups on board, DTB is capable to offer full business support to our corporate and commercial clients, across the full range of industries from setting up their Croatian presence to helping them build successful and compliant businesses.

Our corporate and commercial lawyers have significant expertise in negotiating and drafting different types of agreements (shareholders agreements, SPAs, lease agreements, etc.), including company incorporations, restructuring, etc. Furthermore, with our knowledge and deep understanding of the local market realities, we help clients efficiently navigate the local legal complexities while using tailored approach providing our clients an optimal solution that meets all of their needs and demands.

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  • Google, Heineken, Japan Tobacco International, United Group

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Corporate/Commercial - Croatia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Divjak Topić Bahtijarević & Krka assists large international companies with the full range of corporate and commercial matters, with a strong focus on significant M&A transactions, working alongside competition law specialists to handle the merger clearance filings. The team also assists multinational clients with a broad range of day-to-day advice on their activity in Croatia. Clients additionally benefit from the firm's ability to handle intellectual property matters, including trade mark portfolio management.
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Work Highlights

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  • Divjak Topić Bahtijarević & Krka acted as local legal advisers to Aggreko on its acquisition of Resalta.

Strengths

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  • Divjak Topić Bahtijarević & Krka provides prompt and helpful service with industry knowledge and high responsiveness and dedication.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

  • I’ve had an excellent experience working with Divjak Topić Bahtijarević & Krka. The law firm is truly deal-oriented, always focused on achieving practical and successful outcomes for its clients.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

  • The lawyers at Divjak Topić Bahtijarević & Krka are very approachable and have very good understanding of the Croatian legal landscape.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

  • The department stands out for its strong business-oriented approach, responsiveness and deep understanding of both local and international legal landscapes.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

  • Divjak Topić Bahtijarević & Krka's practitioners are very good at their job. They are responsive, knowledgeable and their communication is very good. We are very satisfied.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Damir Topić
    Damir Topić

    Damir Topić

    Damir Topić acts for international clients on high-profile acquisitions. He is also well placed to advise on commercial mandates.

    • Damir Topić offers excellent expertise and knowledge.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

    • I can highly recommend Damir Topić. He is extremely focused and deal-oriented, with a strong commercial awareness that always adds real value in negotiations and decision-making.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
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  • Ema Menđušić Škugor
    Ema Menđušić Škugor

    Ema Menđušić Škugor

    Ema Menđušić Škugor has a solid corporate and commercial practice and works for a number of high-profile multinational clients. She also has experience in transactional matters.

    • Her knowledge and approach to the client are very good.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

    • Ema Menđušić Škugor is responsive and knowledgeable.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
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  • Olena Manuilenko
    Olena Manuilenko

    Olena Manuilenko

    Olena Manuilenko acts on a wide range of matters, including copyright disputes, trade mark prosecutions and intellectual property compliance issues.

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  • Marina Kovač Krka
    Marina Kovač Krka

    Marina Kovač Krka

    Marina Kovač Krka assists clients with their key commercial agreements as well as corporate compliance mandates.

    • Marina Kovač Krka is very approachable, calm and quick. She has great knowledge.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

    • Marina Kovač Krka is available and delivers high-quality input.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

    • She is highly knowledgeable, precise and always solution oriented. Her ability to combine legal expertise with a deep understanding of our business makes her an invaluable partner.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

    • Marina Kovač Krka has a tailor-made approach and sensitivity towards the client's specific needs.

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  • Mario Krka
    Mario Krka

    Mario Krka

    Mario Krka is a leading figure in the market, providing advice on a wide range of competition matters. He has particular experience in merger clearance, distribution agreements and competition compliance advice.

    • Mario is my go-to lawyer in Croatia. He is very knowledgeable, pragmatic, responsive and a pleasant person to work with.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

    • Mario gives solid and pragmatic advice.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

    • Mario Krka is very business-oriented and he has deep knowledge of our sector.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

    • Mario Krka is an extremely skilled competition law practitioner. We are impressed with him as he is a good lawyer and an effective team leader.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

    • Mario Krka is exceptionally knowledgeable and strategic. His deep expertise combined with practical and business-focused advice consistently delivers outstanding results.

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