The team at BDV Law Firm LLP‘s banking, finance and capital markets practice services clients across the sector from central banks to international corporations and investment funds. The firm also has particular proficiency in banking regulatory, as an exclusive advisor to the European Central Bank in Croatia. Recent mandates have included advising a leading agribusiness group in the process of structuring and negotiating their financing in relation to the acquisition of agricultural companies, and advising one of the largest regional manufacturing groups on a multilevel financing structure. Other business sectors include clients from the energy and infrastructure industries, and specialist investment banks. Vladimir Batarelo leads the practice, and brings ’extensive experience in navigating complex banking and financial agreements and documents’. Ivana Mihaljević joined the team in March 2024. Since publication, Marko Bohaček departed the firm.
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‘The true strength of BDV is their ability to tailor their advice to meet the specific needs of our business. Their strategic recommendations consistently address not just the immediate legal concerns, but also the long-term business implications. The team's ability to navigate complex banking and financial agreement with ease while providing clear, actionable advice makes them our primary point of contact for all our financial dealings.’
‘With extensive experience in navigating complex banking and financial agreements and documents, Vladimir Batarelo has consistently demonstrated an ability to handle even the most intricate financial transactions with precision and clarity. He has advised us on a range of financial and tax law matters, always ensuring that we remain on firm legal ground while maximising our opportunities.’
‘BDV handles our banking and finance matters at a high level. They have high expertise in the LMA standard agreements. They are well-known on the local market and have great relationships with the finance providers.’
‘Vladimir Batarelo leads the finance team and he is very technical and detail oriented.’
‘BDV has established a strong reputation for its expertise in banking, finance and taxation. The firm boasts a highly skilled team of seasoned professionals who possess deep industry knowledge and a high degree of adaptability.'
‘I primarily collaborate with Vladimir Batarelo, a partner who consistently stands out as an exceptional leader. Vladimir not only excels in guiding his team with clarity and purpose but also brings a wealth of expertise in taxation, banking and finance to every engagement.'
Key clients
- European Central Bank
- Žito d.o.o.
- CUP UP d.o.o.
- Kommunalkredit Austria AG
- Star Energy Group Plc
- Croatian Film Directors' Guild (DHFR)
- PBZ Croatia Osiguranje
- Provectus Capital Partners
- Franck d.d.
- FLOA d.o.o.
- Quercus-Commerce d.o.o.
Work highlights
Advising European Central Bank, as country rapporteurs for Croatia, regarding the amendment of the relationship between the Republic of Croatian and the IMF and implementation of the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) in Croatia.
Advised Žito d.o.o., an agribusiness group in Slavonia, on the acquisition finance structure and its implementation.
Advised CUP UP d.o.o., a manufacturer and distributor of paper hygiene products, on a EUR 22m financing of the acquisition of 100% shares in DELT Papir d.o.o., an international producer of tissue and hygiene products based in Zagreb, Croatia.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Marko Bohaček
Practice head
Vladimir Batarelo
Other key lawyers
Laurenz Vuchetich; Ivana Mihaljević