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About DKL Attorneys at Law
DKL is a distinguished law firm based in Zagreb with a 15+ year legacy of serving clients across Croatia and the region. Our attorneys leverage in-depth local experience to provide responsive solutions customized for each client.

We are honored to count leading organizations among our clients including Bloomberg, L’Oreal, Siemens, Inditex, Optimapharm, Tigermed, XXXLutz Group, CCC Group, GLS, T-Hrvatski Telekom d.d., Ewopharma, and others. Many of our clients have been with our firm for years because we take the time to understand their business and goals. Our lawyers personally oversee each matter, bringing a hands-on approach few firms can match. Please see our references below.

At DKL, we embrace collaboration. Every client has a dedicated team that works closely together to provide seamless counsel. There are no silos or hand-offs. This fosters better communication and ensures our advice accounts for all aspects of a legal matter.

Our Zagreb headquarters houses attorneys and staff who cherish working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Some of our attorneys have served as in-house counsel, equipping them to understand legal matters from a client perspective. We actively encourage lawyers to expand their knowledge into new practice areas and evolve as professionals. Our firm sponsorships, training programs, and mentoring reflect our commitment to excellence.

More about DKL: www.kladarlaw.com

References
Nova TV: Very responsive team display a high level of knowledge in the data protection field but at the same time they have the sensitivity on the business side of the transaction.

Vetropack: They explain the root of the problem, solution, and advice very clearly. The responsive team has wide expertise in data protection and is adaptable to clients’ needs.

RTL: Very strong and well-organised team, working collaboratively across multiple areas.
Their advice is clear and practical, and they prioritise the financial and reputational risks of the client.

Jamnica: The responsive team has wide expertise in data protection and is adaptable to clients’ needs. It is also capable of providing pragmatic and comprehensive legal advice.

Podravka: ‘The team is proactive and solutions-oriented.’; ‘Very strong and well-organised team, working collaboratively across multiple areas.’; ‘Very responsive team display a high level of knowledge in the data protection field but at the same time has the sensitivity on the business side of the transaction.’; ‘Ana Bačić and Dijana Kladar are very proactive, patient and detail-oriented.’; ‘Their advice is clear and practical, and they prioritise the financial and reputational risks of the client.’; ‘They explain the root of the problem, solution, and advice very clearly.’; ‘Dijana Kladar puts a lot of effort into fully understanding the industry’s specific proceedings and details in order to analyse relevant technical documents. She provides pragmatic advice in line with our needs, both legal and financial.’

Styria: We hereby express our satisfaction with the cooperation with our colleagues. We emphasize that cooperation is extremely pleasant, simple and clear. Colleagues Ana and Dijana regularly deliver their answers on time, in detail and accurately. They are always available for our queries, which they approach with a high level of professionalism. The expertise in the answers and solutions they provide is unquestionable, and it is clear that behind them is rich experience and a high level of knowledge of the subject matter and profession. In our communication with them, as a client, we feel as their first priority, and we have full confidence that each of our inquiries is well handled.

LUSH: Cooperation with Mrs. Dijana Kladar is based on trust, accessibility, promptness, expertise and professionalism. Cooperation with Dijana is a partnership based on the highest level of service necessary for any successful business.

PHOENIX FARMACIJA: I would especially emphasize expertise, because not a single question in the increasingly complex field of personal data protection remained unanswered. Dijana Kladar is extremely professional. 

Areas of expertise
Data protection: Our team assists clients in the process of ensuring compliance with the GDPR and advises on a broad range of privacy and data protection matters, including privacy impact assessments, data processing agreements, data protection by design and by default, codes of conduct, binding corporate rules, privacy policies and procedures, and data breaches. We represent clients before courts and regulatory authority. We’re also offering data protection officer services and specialized data protection training programs.

IP and IT: Our team acts as a patent and trademark agent for our clients and advises them on how to protect technological inventions; typical services in the IP line of work include counselling, litigation, dispute resolution, and licensing in patent, trademark, and copyright matters.

When it comes to transactions in the tech industry, the team offers a multidisciplinary approach, which covers M&A, AML, data protection, information security, finance, public procurement, intellectual property, taxes, dispute resolution, and litigation.

Commercial, corporate, M&A: Our dedicated corporate team excels in streamlining internal processes, regulating shareholder relations, and providing optimal solutions for complex situations. We guide clients through diverse challenges, including commercial contracts, governance, and major transactions, both locally and internationally. With expertise in public and private M&A across various industries and jurisdictions, our commitment to delivering top-notch legal counsel is evident. From entity choice to compliance, mergers, and more, our corporate attorneys are well-versed in Croatian corporate regulations, company law, and commercial legal framework. Our investment practice represents fund managers on structuring, formation, fundraising, governance, investment activities, compliance, and disputes. We also represent investors conducting due diligence.

Banking and finance: We provide comprehensive legal services to banks and financial institutions, covering regulatory compliance, consumer finance laws, lending, restructuring, insolvency, securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, investigations, and commercial disputes. Our attorneys have extensive knowledge of central bank regulations, data privacy laws, capital markets regulations and externalization of banking services.

Dispute resolution: Our litigators represent clients in trials, hearings, appeals, arbitrations, mediations, and other legal proceedings. We handle complex commercial litigation, including contractual disputes, business torts, unfair competition, product liability, and other civil cases. Our litigation experience covers Commercial Court and other tribunals across Croatia.

We accompany our clients throughout the entire litigation process, from the initial assessment of strategies and negotiations to settlements, litigation, and arbitration proceedings. Our commitment to you extends until the dispute is conclusively resolved in enforcement proceedings.

Regulatory compliance: We help organizations decipher regulations and institute compliant practices across areas like data privacy, environmental regulations, healthcare, financial services, tourism, energy and more. Our compliance attorneys have worked closely with regulators, equipping them to counsel clients on compliance.

Employment: We provide counselling and litigation services in employment matters including policies, executive contracts, terminations, discrimination, harassment, and disputes before the Work Inspectorate and courts.

Real estate: Our real estate group represents clients in acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, zoning and land use, environmental compliance, title review, and real estate project financing, complex security instrument structures. Our tax law department provides tax law guidance to clients, either through project-based arrangements or as separate consulting services.

Consumer law: We provide counsel on consumer regulations, advertising rules, labelling requirements, unfair contract terms, defective products, and consumer complaints before regulators.

Energy: We represent energy industry participants on regulations, permitting, infrastructure development, project financing, compliance, and disputes. Our attorneys are well-versed in energy sector laws and policies. We offer developers and financiers valuable guidance, particularly on navigating state aid complexities and addressing uncertainties pertaining to real estate law, as they evaluate the viability, profitability, and financial feasibility of energy projects.

ESG: We help companies improve ESG programs by advising on ESG frameworks, materiality assessments, reporting, disclosures, goals setting, and communicating ESG efforts to stakeholders.

E-commerce: We provide specialized counsel to online businesses on advertising and marketing laws, privacy policies, terms and conditions, copyright and trademark issues, data security, and regulatory compliance.

Why clients choose us
Clients recognize DKL has the skill and tenacity to address highly complex legal matters while providing partner-level service. Our seasoned attorneys immerse themselves in each matter to provide insightful counsel that turns challenges into opportunities.

We take a collaborative approach where clients are part of the team, not just recipients of advice. Ongoing communication ensures we remain aligned on strategy. We get to know each client’s business intimately so our guidance reflects commercial realities.

We train and encourage our attorneys to constantly expand their skills and knowledge. Our professional development programs produce well-rounded lawyers who can capably guide clients through emerging challenges.

Our multidisciplinary team allows us to assemble client-specific teams with optimal expertise. Our broad experience across sectors gives us valuable perspectives. Clients benefit from our creative thinking and customized guidance.

We strive to exceed expectations on every matter.