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BUTERIN&PARTNERS
Masarykova ulica 3
Zagreb
Croatia

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Croatia > Dispute resolution Tier 2

Noted for its expertise in the banking, financial services, infrastructure, construction and real estate sectors, BUTERIN&PARTNERS has demonstrable experience in commercial disputes and arbitration proceedings. Founding and managing partner Zvonimir Buterin co-leads the team alongside Lada Ćustić, who represents clients in bankruptcy proceedings, civil litigation cases and debt collection mandates. Marko Paulinović handles due diligence procedures, and Tomislav Petrov is another key contact in the group.

Practice head(s):

Zvonimir Buterin; Lada Ćustić

Other key lawyers:

Marko Paulinović; Tomislav Petrov

Testimonials

‘The firm is our point of reference for litigation, civil and commercial law matters. Very pragmatic, proficient and adoptive to our needs.’

‘Zvonimir Buterin is a professional with wide knowledge. He is calm, clever and strongly goal-oriented.’

Key clients

ERSTE & STEIERMÄRKISCHE BANK d.d.

ZAGREBAČKA BANKA d.d.

RAIFFEISENLANDESBANK KÄRNTEN reg.Gen.m.H.

B2 KAPITAL d.o.o.

TESLA HRVATSKA d.o.o.

ALLIANZ HRVATSKA d.d.

HŽ INFRASTRUKTURA d.o.o.

NOVA TV d.d.

KAUFLAND HRVATSKA k.d.

HRVATSKE AUTOCESTE d.o.o.

GAVRILOVIĆ d.o.o.

ERSTE CARD CLUB d.o.o.

GLOBALNA HRANA d.o.o. (McDonald’s Franchise)

NESTLE ADRIATIC d.o.o.

GRANOLIO d.d.

CROATIA BANKA d.d.

DINOVA-DIONA d.o.o.

GENERALI OSIGURANJE d.d.

HRVATSKA POŠTANSKA BANKA d.d.

IMPORTANNE CENTAR d.o.o.

MONTING d.o.o.

NATURALIS d.o.o.

UNICREDIT LEASING CROATIA d.o.o.

JYSK d.o.o.

ERSTE & STEIERMÄRKISCHE S-LEASING d.o.o.

ERSTE GROUP BANK AG

INFO MEDIA GROUP d.o.o.

Work highlights

Represented Erste& Steiermärkische Bank in EUR 23 million claim regarding the challenge of the guarantees, which has impact on the complete banking industry and position of banks in bankruptcy and pre-bankruptcy proceedings.
Representing Zagrebačka banka (UniCredit Group) in EUR 5 million case regarding the impermissibility of enforcement.

Croatia > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3

BUTERIN&PARTNERS handles a broad range of loan-related matters, including syndicated, bilateral, and convertible lending, in addition to advising on the restructuring and refinancing of existing loans, and financing transactions. Expert litigator Zvonimir Buterin jointly leads the team alongside Joško Perica, who handles advisory work relating to domestic and cross-border investment projects. Another key contact in the group includes Matea Tkalčić, who acts for banking institutions on financial and corporate matters.

Practice head(s):

Zvonimir Buterin; Joško Perica

Other key lawyers:

Matea Tkalčić; Lada Ćustić; Marko Paulinović

Testimonials

‘Zvonimir Buterin has great experience.’

‘Professional and our prime supplier of legal services in Croatian market.’

‘They have excellent lawyers and collaboration with them is great. They have good knowledge about enforcement, bankruptcy and litigation in general.’

‘Zvonimir Buterin, Lada Ćustić and Marko Paulinović are excellent lawyers. They have good knowledge of enforcement, bankruptcy and litigation. Collaboration with them is great.’

‘They are knowledgeable, professional, result driven and reliable. They are one of the best offices in Croatia.’

Key clients

Gorenjska banka d.d.

ECM Partners Inc.

Maverick Wealth Management d.o.o.

ALFI PD for ALFI PD

PRVA Skladi for PRVA

ALFI for PE ALFI I

VOC Ekologija d.o.o.

Agroindustrijsko komercijalna banka

CIM Banque S.A.

Erste &Amp; Steiermärkische Bank d.d.

B2 Kapital d.o.o.

Primorska banka d.d.

B2 Portfolio d.o.o.

ECM Adria d.o.o.

Raiffeisenlandesbank Kärnten

Gideon Brothers d.o.o.

Work highlights

Advised a syndicate of lenders including ECM investment funds on development and financial restructuring of a coastal tourist and commercial real estate project.
Advised Maverick Wealth Management on financing the acquisition of shares in a leading food production company.
Advising Gorenjska banka on project financing of development of a large residential complex.

Croatia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

Buterin & Partners was established in 2011 in Zagreb. Today, the public recognises us as a reliable provider of a full range of business legal services. The firm currently operates as a team of 9 skilled attorneys and 13 trainees, supported by administrative staff, totalling 37 employees.

Equipped with local knowledge and experience, we deliver all the legal information required to do business in Croatia. In cross-border matters, we cooperate with local and international law firms.

Since our establishment, we have seen nothing but steady business growth. In hindsight, this comes as no surprise. Our commitment to the highest professional standards and constant development has led us to the place we are today. Our team is stable and resistant to frequent changes, which serves as a firm basis for long-term business cooperation.

We form lasting relationships with our clients, who have become our ambassadors. When they express their needs, we scan the surroundings and detect possible issues. What follows is a hard work to provide a timely and tailor-made service. Such an approach is appreciated — our clients trust us for our independent, ethical, and transparent method.

The company is divided into specialized teams. This way, we render professional services in complex transactions that require different areas of legal expertise.

We have been embracing diversity from the very first days, treating it as a source of innovation and competitive advantage. Women make up more than half of our workforce. We care for our employees, society, and the environment while contributing to the local community.

B&P is the only Croatian law firm that is a member of the Market Loan Association.

Department	Name	Email
Banking & Finance	Zvonimir Buterin	zvonimir.buterin@buterin-partneri.hr
Insolvency, Bankruptcy & Restructuring	Zvonimir Buterin	zvonimir.buterin@buterin-partneri.hr
Litigation & Dispute Resolutions	Zvonimir Buterin	zvonimir.buterin@buterin-partneri.hr
Intellectual Property	Ana Crnković	ana.crnkovic@buterin-partneri.hr
Labour Law	Ana Crnković	ana.crnkovic@buterin-partneri.hr
Corporate and commercial	Ana Crnković	ana.crnkovic@buterin-partneri.hr
M&A, Antitrust & Market Competition	Valentina Kučić	valentina.kucic@buterin-partneri.hr
Public Procurement	Valentina Kučić	valentina.kucic@buterin-partneri.hr
Media Law	Valentina Kučić	valentina.kucic@buterin-partneri.hr
Corporate and commercial	Valentina Kučić	valentina.kucic@buterin-partneri.hr
Insolvency, Bankruptcy & Restructuring	Lada Ćustić	lada.custic@buterin-partneri.hr
Litigation & Dispute Resolutions	Lada Ćustić	lada.custic@buterin-partneri.hr
Court and Arbitration Proceedings	Lada Ćustić	lada.custic@buterin-partneri.hr
Insolvency, Bankruptcy & Restructuring	Marko Paulinović	marko.paulinovic@buterin-partneri.hr
Court and Arbitration Proceedings	Marko Paulinović	marko.paulinovic@buterin-partneri.hr
Real Estate & Project Finance	Marko Paulinović	marko.paulinovic@buterin-partneri.hr
M&A, Antitrust & Market Competition	Joško Perica	josko.perica@buterin-partneri.hr
Capital Market	Joško Perica	josko.perica@buterin-partneri.hr
Corporate and commercial	Matea Tkalčić	matea.tkalcic@buterin-partneri.hr
Litigation & Dispute Resolutions	Tomislav Petrov	tomislav.petrov@buterin-partneri.hr
Public Procurement	Tomislav Petrov	tomislav.petrov@buterin-partneri.hr
Real Estate & Project Finance	Dino Vukoša	dino.vukosa@buterin-partneri.hr

Name	Position	Profile
Mr Zvonimir Buterin	Managing Partner	View Profile
Ms Ana Crnković	Senior Partner	View Profile
Ms Valentina Kučić	Senior Partner	View Profile
Mr Marko Paulinović	Partner	View Profile
Mr Joško Perica	Partner	View Profile
Mr Tomislav Petrov	Associate	View Profile
Mrs Matea Tkalčić	Senior Associate	View Profile
Mr Dino Vukoša	Associate	View Profile
Ms Lada Ćustić	Senior Partner	View Profile