Divjak Topic Bahtijarevic & Krka

Real Estate and Construction; Project Finance; Energy; Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Managing Partner

Emir is DTB’s Managing Partner heading the Real estate and Infrastructure team and the Litigation and Dispute resolution team. As one of the founders of the law firm, Emir is proficient in managing complex cases, negotiating settlements, and achieving favorable outcomes for DTB’s major clients.

Enjoying the reputation for being one of the leading lawyers in the development of real estate projects in Croatia, Emir leads the teams in the largest and most complex real estate transactions and projects. He has successfully represented both domestic and foreign investors in a wide range of legal matters, from real estate purchase and development and construction financing to leases, sale-and-leaseback transactions and real estate management in general. Most of his projects are related to tourism, trade, energy, and infrastructure, but Emir's long experience includes port activities, industry and other similar sectors, even matters relevant to public-private partnership.

In addition to his extensive professional experience at the local level, Emir often broadens his experience in international affairs by collaborating with reputable foreign law firms on cross-border transactions and projects involving multiple jurisdictions. He regularly attends numerous international congresses and forums. He also actively participates in the work of the Croatian Bar Association by sharing his knowledge and experience, and thus contributing to the development of the legal profession in Croatia.

Croatian, English

Croatian Bar Association,  International Bar Association

Master of Law, University of Zagreb Faculty of Law