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Competition & State Aid

Navigating the complexities of competition law is essential for businesses, as it significantly influences both strategy and daily operations.

Our Competition & State Aid practice provides comprehensive legal support across a wide range of competition law matters, including merger control, abuse of dominance, distribution agreements, state aid, cartels, public procurement, dawn raids, and general compliance advice to mitigate anti-competitive risks.

Our team has a proven track record of advising clients in high-stakes competition cases, including some of the most prominent cartel proceedings before the Croatian Competition Authority. With deep expertise and a strategic approach, we help businesses ensure compliance while safeguarding their commercial interests.


‘The team has deep experience in EU and competition law, particularly in highly regulated sectors such as retail and food supply. They are quick, thorough, and always explain complex regulations in a way that makes sense for our business. We value their ability to combine legal precision with pragmatic advice; they are approachable, responsive, and easy to work with.’

‘Laurenz Vuchetich is a leading lawyer in geothermal projects in Croatia.’

‘The BDV energy team consistently demonstrates its experience and pragmatic approach, with a strong understanding of both regulatory requirements and the realities of the sector. They have supported us on a wide range of matters, including cross-border projects, and we greatly value their ability to provide clear, solution-oriented advice.’

‘BDV team excels at risk assessment and regulatory compliance, but what truly sets them apart is their ability to find workable solutions that balance legal requirements with business objectives. They stay current with evolving EU regulations and competition authority decisions, providing us with timely and relevant guidance.’

‘‘The BDV team offers an impressive range of expertise, characterised by their ability to handle a wide range of legal issues with exceptional efficiency and precision.’

‘Tomislav Sadrić is an expert with extensive experience in competition-related matters. He is technically excellent, pleasant to work with, very responsive and delivers clear and useful advice.’

‘BDV legal team has broad knowledge in different areas of the energy sector, and they perfectly apply their previous experience in new projects. They provide legal advice and opinions very professionally, accurately, and in short time periods. They have a very high level of understanding of the energy sector and the business needs of companies performing business in this sector.’

‘Truly exceptional in the field of EU law and competition’…’ the team stands out from the other firms, providing an exceptional client service, while also being very flexible and solution oriented.’

Tomislav Sadrić is recognised for his remarkable intelligence and expertise in the realm of competition law and state aid matters.’

‘Laurenz Vuchetich has an outstanding ability to anticipate regulatory and market trends in the energy sector. He combines strong technical knowledge with creativity, often finding innovative solutions that move projects forward. His leadership and big-picture thinking make him a go-to advisor on complex energy matters.’

‘Laurenz Vuchetich is highly knowledgeable and always focused on practical outcomes. He is excellent at guiding us through regulatory processes and explaining our options clearly. His advice is always to the point and helps us make confident business decisions.’

‘We have found BDV to be truly distinctive from other law firms due to their comprehensive understanding of both regulatory frameworks and market dynamics.’

‘BDV has specific local technical knowledge on legal issues in the energy regulatory and contracts sphere. I would describe them as innovative in the sense that they are lawyers who actually have an understanding of the commercial reality of energy projects in Croatia.’

‘Laurenz Vuchetich is an exceptional energy law expert with a comprehensive understanding of the industry. He has the unique ability to navigate complex cross-border issues, particularly in renewable energy and natural resources, offering strategic advice that aligns with clients’ business goals.’

‘BDV is knowledgeable of energy regulations.‘

‘Tomislav Sadrić is very detail-oriented and precise, but at the same time pragmatic. He is thorough in his analysis and makes sure every angle is covered, which gives us a lot of confidence. We value his calm, clear way of working.’

‘Vladimir Batarelo demonstrates great legal knowledge and admirable determination.’

‘Vladimir Batarelo excels in managing complex legal projects.’

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