The competition team at Divjak Topic Bahtijarevic & Krka advises domestic and international clients on day-to-day compliance issues and proceedings before the Croatian Competition Agency (CCA). Although the firm has noted a particularly busy year, with a concerted increase in CCA enforcement efforts, it continues to carry out more regular mandates such as merger filing work and merger notification matters, and is currently engaged in defending alleged cartel members. The practice boasts big name clients such as Heineken and Google, providing specialised competition advice such as compliance with the Croatian unfair trade practices act and antitrust regulations, alongside ensuring compliance with data protection and privacy. Industry sectors which the team’s experience spans across includes nautical tourism, transport, media and entertainment, energy, construction, consumer electronics and professional services. Led by senior partner, recognised expert in the field and competition specialist, the 'very confident, reliable and responsive' Mario Krka spearheads the competition and antitrust team. Mario is at the forefront of the highest-stakes mandates handled by the practice, and has successfully represented clients in proceedings instigated for the purpose of proving prohibited agreements, concerted practices and the abuse of dominant position.
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‘An outstanding team able to provide excellent legal advice and to handle valuable and multi-jurisdictional transactions. Reliable, responsive, organised and precise.’
‘The team is led by senior partner Mario Krkam who is an expert in competition law, able to provide advice in all matters related to competition and also to look at the bigger picture in course of transactions.'
‘I wholeheartedly recommend DTB & Krka as an exceptionally responsible and modern law firm capable of addressing any technical challenge. Our long-standing collaboration has proven invaluable, especially during crisis situations when difficult decisions needed to be made. DTB consistently rises to the occasion, providing unwavering support and expertise.'
- With DTB & Krka by your side, you’re never alone; you receive insightful advice and they are always accessible.'
‘"I would like to highlight Mario Krka, a named partner at DTB, a firm known for its outstanding reputation. He is an exceptionally skilled professional, and his achievements speak volumes.'
‘We have been cooperating very well with Divjak Topic Bahtijarevic & Krka in several significant cases of regional importance and significant ramifications. They are very knowledgeable of the antitrust processes and procedures and have been nothing but helpful to our team. That is why they are our preferred partners in Croatia.’
‘The team, lead by Mario Krka, is very competent, responsive and up-to-date with local trends. Mario is very confident, reliable and responsive. He has great experience.’
‘Very good team, professional service at any level.'
Key clients
- Heineken
- Japan Tobacco International (JTI)
- AAT Geothermae
- Solvis
- Nomad Foods
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
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Dominik Glavina
Ana-Maria Sunko Perić
Practice head
Mario Krka