Batarelo Dvojkovic Vuchetich Law Firm LLP houses a team of ‘highly knowledgeable specialists’, handling the full range of domestic and cross-border legislative and regulatory matters. Practice leader Vladimir Batarelo advises on syndicated loan agreements, corporate financing mandates and other financial transactions. Focusing on fintech, Marko Bohaček specialises in virtual currency exchange services, in addition to convertible loan agreements and venture capital funds. Other key contacts in the group include Monika Rakitničan, who handles development financing matters, and Tomislav Sadrić.

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Testimonials

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‘BDV team offers insight into all relevant aspects of finance and is among the best in the industry. Their advice is extremely sophisticated and demonstrates excellence and deep experience. We have found the team to be very responsive and pleasant to work with.’
‘Vladimir Batarelo is an excellent negotiator and banking and finance lawyer. He has a very pragmatic approach to cases and provides some of the best and most precise comments. Vladimir is also very good at seeing the bigger picture and understanding the business’ needs of our firm.’
‘Ivan Dvojkovic's experience in gives him the edge over all counterpart legal teams during negotiations. He is knowledgeable in the financial aspects of the transactions, which helps our communication process.
‘BDV is well known for its expertise in the areas of banking and finance. A team of experienced, knowledgeable, and agile professionals, who can quickly adapt to clients' requests or problems. They are well-informed and are able to explain complex matters to their clients.’
‘Vladimir Batarelo is an exceptional team leader, and successfully combines his extensive experience in banking, and finance-related matters. He is highly analytical, quick to respond and an excellent professional.’
‘As a team, BDV has proven to be an industry leader in banking and financial matters. The team members have excellent organisational and technical skills, as well as excellent communication skills. Providing successful solutions and paying attention to clients' interests are what make them stand out from the rest.’
‘The BDV team has highly knowledgeable specialists who provide outstanding advice to clients. In addition to being very dynamic, approachable, and easy to work with, they can handle any financing and tax matter that arises. While working with BDV, we were impressed with their level of expertise, and we would not hesitate to recommend them.’
‘Vladimir Batarelo is a leader in his field. He is very competent and efficient in handling cases. He provides precise, high-quality, and timely advice. It is always a pleasure to rely on his expertise.’

Key clients

European Central Bank
Provectus Capital Partners
Croatian Bank for Reconstruction & Development
Windfarm Bruvno
PBZ Croatia osiguranje
Experta Group
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Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund
ISLAND GAS PLC
Cosmetics International
Metro CC

Work highlights

Advised the European Central Bank as country rapporteurs for Croatia. The engagement includes assisting ECB in the field of its competences for Croatia.
Advised a borrower in the process of financing a Bruvno 50 MW wind farm including negotiations of the €45.3 million Syndicated Facility Agreement (syndicate of PBZ and OTP), and pertaining security package.