BUTERIN&PARTNERS has experience advising investment funds and banks on all stages of a transaction, regularly acting for clients in the tourism, IT and real estate sectors. The team handles matters relating to financial restructuring and regulatory compliance, and often supports with negotiating and drafting transaction documents. Zvonimir Buterin and Ozren Kobsa co-lead the team, and Buterin is experienced in negotiating and drafting project documentation, while Kobsa routinely represents lenders and borrowers.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Their broad knowledge of industry and finance enables them to apply legal expertise and protect clients in the best possible way. Out of the box thinking, deal-oriented, and easy to work with.’
- ‘Zvonimir Buterin - a strong focus on protecting the client while at the same time understanding the broad picture and views of the other side and working to align interests, while his client is always protected.’
- ‘They have enough knowledge and capacity to cover the majority of areas in the financial sector.’
- ‘Zvonimir Buterin is available and has great knowledge. He is very calm in stressful situations and goal-oriented. Also, he thinks out of the box and has a good financial background.’
Key clients
- Gorenjska Banka D.D.
- Ecm Partners Inc. For Elements Credit Opportunities Ii
- Jne Novi S.a.r.l.
- Maverick Wealth Management D.o.o.
- Alfi Pd For Alfi Pd
- Prva Skladi
- Alfi For Pe Alfi Ii
- Voc Ekologija D.o.o.
- Agroindustrijsko Komercijalna Banka “aik Banka” Ad Beograd
- Cim Banque S.A.
- Erste & Steiermärkische Bank D.D.
- B2 Kapital D.o.o.
Work highlights
Advised JNE Novi S.a.r.l. on the acquisition and financing of a significant tourist resort in Croatia.
Advised a syndicate of senior and junior lenders, including Ecm Partners Inc., on the debt consolidation and financial restructuring of multiple related tourism and commercial property projects across various locations on Adriatic coast.
Advised a client, one of the key shareholders, pursuing the acquisition of a majority stake in a Croatian major food production company.
Practice head
Zvonimir Buterin; Ozren Kobsa
