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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 providiong our clients an optimal solution that meets all of their needs and demands.


Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Croatia

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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.

Work Highlights

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  • Divjak Topić Bahtijarević & Krka advised Google on corporate and commercial legal matters.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Damir Topić
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Damir Topić
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Band 1
Damir Topić acts for international clients on high-profile acquisitions. He is also well placed to advise on commercial mandates.

He is exceptional. Damir Topić combines deep expertise with strategic insight to drive the transaction to a successful conclusion.

Damir Topić's proactive approach, clear communication and unwavering commitment are instrumental in navigating complex challenges and securing favourable transaction outcomes.

Damir Topić is very transparent, with very good English skills.

Olena Manuilenko
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Olena Manuilenko
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Band 3

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

Ema Menđušić Škugor
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Ema Menđušić Škugor
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Band 4
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.

She always provides very good answers when it comes to a wide range of regulatory questions. Ema Menđušić Škugor is also very responsive.

She is aware of trends and is approachable and reliable. Ema Menđušić Škugor has all a client needs to feel confident in navigating ever-changing legal landscapes.

Ema Menđušić Škugor is pragmatic, to the point and does not waste time.

Mario Krka
Mario Krka
Head of Competition/Antitrust
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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 Krka is a really outstanding competition lawyer. His way of dealing with clients is excellent and he's a good communicator, which is very important. It is a very smooth relationship.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Croatia

Competition/Antitrust

Mario Krka
Mario Krka
Head of Competition/Antitrust
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Corporate/Commercial

Damir Topić
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Damir Topić
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Band 1
Ema Menđušić Škugor
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Ema Menđušić Škugor
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Band 4
Intellectual Property/IT

Olena Manuilenko
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Olena Manuilenko
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Band 3

Members

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Clients

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Google, Heineken, Japan Tobacco International, United Group