BDV Law Firm LLP‘s practice regularly acts for domestic and international clients on commercial, corporate, and M&A matters, advising on power purchase agreements, acquisitions, and joint ventures. Based in Zagreb, Laurenz Vuchetich leads the team and has experience handling M&A and corporate matters across the energy, retail, and technology sectors, while Vladimir Batarelo has strong knowledge of M&A and corporate law. Tomislav Sadrić acts on energy and infrastructure matters, and in July 2025, Ivan Dvojkovic departed the firm.
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Testimonials
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- ‘As a tech company navigating Croatia's evolving digital market, we needed legal counsel that truly understands technology businesses - not just traditional corporate law. BDV Law Firm stood out immediately for their fluency in tech sector dynamics. What makes BDV unique is their startup-to-scale-up expertise. While other firms excel at established corporate work, BDV understands the specific challenges of high-growth tech companies.'
- ‘The team is extremely responsive and oriented in their jurisdiction.’
- ‘We work closely with the BDV team and truly value the cooperation. They approach complex matters with clarity and efficiency, and their advice is always practical and solution-oriented. Their ability to coordinate seamlessly on cross-border issues makes them a trusted partner, and their responsiveness makes collaboration smooth and effective.’
- ‘Laurenz Vuchetich is a standout in corporate and M&A – sharp, pragmatic, and solution-driven. He has excellent negotiation skills and a clear understanding of what really matters in a deal, which makes working with him straightforward and effective.'
- ‘The team is highly experienced in corporate and M&A matters, with a very practical, business-oriented approach. They are excellent at guiding clients through complex transactions, always combining legal precision with an understanding of the commercial context. What sets them apart is their ability to manage cross-border deals smoothly and to coordinate effectively with tax and other specialists, which gives us confidence that every aspect is covered.’
- ‘Vladimir Batarelo is a rare combination of strong M&A, corporate and tax expertise, which makes him invaluable on complex transactions. He sees the whole picture, anticipates issues before they arise, and always offers clear, workable solutions. We really value his practical approach, availability, and the way he keeps negotiations moving smoothly. Laurenz Vuchetich is an excellent corporate lawyer who combines sharp legal knowledge with a very practical, down-to-earth style. He is available, explains things clearly, and helps us focus on what really matters in a deal. His negotiation skills and business sense make a big difference, and working with him is always smooth and efficient.'
Key clients
- Enterprise Investors Backed Company Renters Spo
- Ina-industrija Nafte D.D.
- Greenvolt International Power, S.A.
- Žito D.D.
- Adris Group PLC
- Clozed Loop AG
- Budamar Logistics, A.S.
- Forte Solar
- Datatonic Holdings Ltd
- Proficio Investment Fund
- Digital First
- Betterguards Technology Gmbh
Work highlights
Advising Enterprise Investors and its portfolio company – Renters Sp. z o.o.,on the acquisition of a short - term rental company in Croatia.
Advising INA - Industrija nafte, d.d. in submitting an offer to Vermilion Croatia Exploration B.V., Netherlands (the seller) for the acquisition (share deal) of their subsidiary Vermilion Zagreb Exploration d.o.o.
Advising Greenvolt International Power, S.A on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in a project company developing a wind farm, as part of a broader renewable energy platform involving wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and solar PV assets.
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Practice head
Laurenz Vuchetich
Other key lawyers
Vladimir Batarelo; Tomislav Sadrić