DTB is regarded as one of the longest running and largest law firms in Croatia. We honed the craft and built our reputation as a law firm specialized in advising clients across the whole gamut of operations relevant to corporate law. Soon we became aware of the rapid development and growing diversity of our clients, as well as the necessity of adapting our legal services to the increasing legal needs of their market operations.
This development marked DTB’s path to success that came from continual testing out and improvement of new legal and technological solutions. In hindsight, it sometimes seems to us that there is no legal issue that we have not already dealt with. Nevertheless, we cannot let years catch up with us. Experience teaches us that contemporary, innovative management of a business organization always gives rise to a new, unknown challenge for our clients, and consequently for us as well. While waiting for this new challenge to emerge, we remain eager to learn what our next project will be.
DTB has come a long way from its establishment to the reputation and status it enjoys today. Partners Saša Divjak and Damir Topić started the law firm in 1994. They were soon joined by Emir Bahtijarević as the third partner in 1998 and their small law firm quickly began to grow. From the very beginning, the three founders shared the same vision and values powering a successful business. In addition to its diligent work and tireless efforts, DTB also recognized the need for regional cooperation. In 2003 it thus became a member of SEE Legal, the first association of its kind in Southeast Europe. Building an international reputation and attracting a growing number of experts, DTB gradually gained specific experience in a growing number of practice areas and became the law firm as we know it – a market leader ready to face various intricate legal problems anew and solve them promptly and competently.
In 2019, DTB, as well as the wider legal community, was taken aback by the sudden death of partner Saša Divjak who left a legacy of unrivalled knowledge and invaluable experience. His strength, vision and achievements have been translated into further successes and new challenges of our law firm. In 2020, the law firm appointed Mario Krka a senior partner. Since his appointment, his surname appears in the law firm’s company name. With the promotion of two female partners, the firm has gained a strong impetus to its further development.
Long-term growth of our law firm would have been much more challenging without the support from and partnership with numerous regional and global law firms and associations. DTB has been actively involved in some of them to this day.
We are one of the founders of the SEE Legal Group, the leading regional network of independent law firms in Central and Southeast Europe that brings together 12 jurisdictions in their provision of integrated cross-border legal services. Our engagements carried out to date have also been recognized by Lex Mundi, an organization that can certainly be considered the most influential and largest global network of law firms.
We are also involved in the work of other international public associations, as well as several international networks specializing in cooperation in specific areas of law: labour law, insurance law, customs law and general traffic law, as well as intellectual property law, information technology law and privacy law.
DTB is committed to creating an organizational culture in which everyone can achieve professional and personal growth and reach their full potential within the company. Excellence and expertise, including a strong team spirit, are equally important to us. We foster a culture of sharing knowledge and experience, while encouraging team diversity and embracing diversity of opinions.
If you share our values and recognize the importance of teamwork, either as a graduate or experienced lawyer, or as a business professional, contact us via our email address prijava@dtb.hr and inquire how to join our team and start or continue your career at DTB.
Post date December, 2022
Post title Merkur osiguranje d.d. acquires Wüstenrot životno osiguranje d.d.Short description of the post DTB is proud to announce that after obtaining all regulatory approvals, one of the leaders in the Croatian insurance sector, Merkur osiguranje d.d. Hrvatska, completed the acquisition of a well-known life insurance company Wüsternot životno osiguranje.
Post date November, 2022
Post title DTB supports Entain in the largest acquisition of all times in Croatia and wider regionShort description of the post With reference to our announcement in September, we are proud to announce that after obtaining all regulatory approvals, Entain Plc., a global sports-betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group, completed the takeover of SuperSport Group, the leading Croatian gaming and sportsbook operator with a 54% market share.
Post date November, 2022
Post title DTB assists PPD in selling 50% stake in TMF, majority shareholder of Petrokemija Plc.Short description of the post DTB has assisted Prvo plinarsko društvo, the leading subsidiary of the largest Croatian private company ENNA, in the disposal of its participation in joint venture company Terra Mineral Fertilizer (TMF).
Post date October, 2022
Post title UniCredit and Allianz Strengthen Partnership in Croatia’s Bancassurance MarketShort description of the post DTB represented Allianz SE, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers, in two major transactions involving Zagrebačka banka d.d., a leading Croatian bank that is part of the UniCredit Group.
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