The disputes practice at BUTERIN&PARTNERS is known for regularly representing clients in domestic litigation, including cases in the infrastructure industry. It handles matters concerning unlawful terminations and bankruptcy procedures. The team also has experience advising in arbitration proceedings in the construction sector. Zvonimir Buterin and Lada Ćustić co-lead the team from Zagreb; Buterin often handles cross-border disputes, while Ćustić routinely acts for banks in enforcement and litigation proceedings.
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  • ''The attorneys are always available and ready to work with. The responses and actions we seek from them are quick and accurate. We have an excellent relationship with attorneys Zvonimir Buterin.'

Key clients

  • ERSTE&STEIERMÄRKISCHE BANK d.d.
  • ERSTE & STEIERMÄRKISCHE S-LEASING d.o.o.
  • ERSTE GROUP BANK AG
  • ERSTE BANK DER OESTERREICHISCHEN SPARKASSEN AG
  • ZAGREBAČKA BANKA d.d.
  • UNICREDIT LEASING CROATIA d.o.o.
  • RAIFFEISENLANDESBANK KÄRNTEN reg.Gen.m.H.
  • HRVATSKA POŠTANSKA BANKA d.d.
  • J&T BANKA d.d.
  • CROATIA BANKA d.d.
  • GORENJSKA BANKA d.d.
  • B2 KAPITAL d.o.o.

Work highlights

Represented Erste&SteiermärkischeBank 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.
Acted on a 20 years old EUR 1.5 million dispute for the benefit of of Zagrebačka banka (UniCredit Group).
Representing Zagrebačka banka (UniCredit Group) in EUR 5 million case regarding the impermissibility of enforcement.
Practice head

Zvonimir Buterin; Lada Ćustić