CEE/CIS - Croatia
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EU and competition

Batarelo Dvojkovic Vuchetich Law Firm LLP

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Clients describe the competition team at Batarelo Dvojkovic Vuchetich Law Firm LLP as able 'to handle a wide range of legal issues with exceptional efficiency and precision’. The practice frequently advises clients on the competition aspects of major acquisitions, including state aid, filing merger control applications, drafting distribution agreements and appearing before the Croatian competition authorities. The practice also carry out contentious competition work, notably working on a recent dispute regarding a multi-million dollar public procurement procedure. The team also work to ensure compliance with EU competition rules and regulations, providing legal advice on the preparation and implementation of projects and both national and EU law. Ivan Dvojkovic leads the practice and enjoys a wide client base, with companies from the agriculture, retail, construction, engineering, healthcare and energy sectors.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The BDV team offers an impressive range of expertise, characterised by their ability to handle a wide range of legal issues with exceptional efficiency and precision.'

  • ‘Ivan Dvojković possesses a deep understanding of competition law, and his strategic approach to complex legal issues has consistently delivered favourable outcomes for our firm.'

  • ‘In every aspect, BDV stands out as an exceptional law firm. The team’s commitment to client service is evident in their proactive approach, as they readily address our questions and concerns, no matter how complex.’

  • ‘We would like to highlight Ivan Dvojković and Tomislav Sadrić. Ivan Dvojković stands out for his deep competition knowledge. His strategic thinking and practical approach ensure that we receive the most effective advice tailored to our specific needs.'

  • Tomislav Sadrić is recognised for his remarkable intelligence and expertise in the realm of competition law and state aid matters.’

  • ‘Tomislav Sadrić demonstrated a very high level of knowledge regarding legal practices, as well as communication skills and de-escalation of hard situations.’

  • ‘The entire team at BDV consists of very experienced, highly determined, educated and friendly attorneys. Every single one of them upholds the highest standards of the legal profession. Competence, ethics, dedication to solutions and understanding clients’ commercial circumstances is what sets their team apart.’

Key clients

  • Žito d.o.o.
  • E.ON Plin d.o.o.
  • E.ON Hrvatska d.o.o.
  • Vatel d.o.o.
  • Hidrostres d.o.o.
  • BioGnost d.o.o.
  • MAKITA d.o.o.
  • Bajkmont d.o.o.
  • OPG Sajko Darijo
  • MAR d.o.o.
  • EGO VINA
  • Galić d.o.o.
  • 57hours

Work highlights

  • Advised Žito d.o.o., an agribusiness group in Slavonia, in the process of the potential acquisition of agricultural companies and business of Fortenova Group (Ex-Agrokor) which encompasses a group of seven operating companies.
  • Advising E.ON Plin d.o.o. on the national and EU law aspects in relation to the award of the public service obligation operator status in the gas sector, with a particular focus on the transparency principle and competition law issues.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ivan Dvojković, Tomislav Sadrić