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Divjak Topić Bahtijarević & Krka

Real Estate

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For decades, DTB's real estate team has been representing clients in matters related to real estate acquisition and management in Croatia. The team has exceptional experience and knowledge in representing clients in the most complicated and demanding real estate transactions and most noteworthy real estate projects in Croatia. 

DTB's real estate lawyers represent property owners, developers and investors of all sizes, both local and international. The types of transactions handled by the team include construction, project development, property sales and acquisitions, real estate project finance, commercial lease (both on the landlord and the tenant side), property management, as well as real estate litigation matters. With concessions being an important element of our expertise, we are also very much experienced in the relatively neglected segment of public-private partnerships.

The team is proactive in finding the best possible solution in handling clients’ needs, always striving to deliver the most time and cost-efficient legal advice.  

Real estate team often closely collaborates with our other practice groups, such as corporate and commercial, M&A, energy, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate - Croatia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Divjak Topić Bahtijarević & Krka is a law firm with impressive depth of experience acting for major players in the real estate sector. Based in Zagreb, the team advises domestic businesses and multinational corporations across a broad range of industries including infrastructure, tourism, healthcare, retail and energy. It specialises in investments, acquisitions, and sale and lease arrangements. The team is also adept at handling real estate financings and regularly offers clients advice on construction-related issues. The lawyers are experienced in assisting major funds with their real estate portfolio diversification.

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Strengths

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  • The team is highly responsive, reliable and excellent at finding practical solutions. The lawyers are proactive and truly focus on the client.

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  • Divjak Topić Bahtijarević & Krka's legal advice is consistently well-reasoned, thorough and tailored to the specific circumstances of each case.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Emir Bahtijarević
    Emir Bahtijarević

    Emir Bahtijarević

    Emir Bahtijarević is a real estate lawyer who offers premier counsel to domestic and international clients. He acts on transactional, development, financing and contentious matters. Emir displays particular skill when dealing with tourism, logistics, healthcare and commercial properties.

    • Emir Bahtijarević has extensive experience in team leadership and organisational management. He possesses all the necessary skills and sophistication in his dedicated work.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • He is extremely calm and possesses important soft, business and communication skills. He brings experience and confidence to the table.

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  • Sanja Novoselić
    Sanja Novoselić

    Sanja Novoselić

    Sanja Novoselić regularly assists clients with the full range of real estate matters, including transactions, lease agreements, project development and construction issues.

    • Sanja is an outstanding lawyer whose expertise and dedication truly set her apart. She approaches every case with meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of the law.

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    • Sanja Novoselić is extremely organised, knowledgeable and always delivers on time.

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