ODI is one of the leading independent corporate law firms in South-East Europe which has participated in the biggest and most complicated transactions in the Adria region. Due to our five offices and three desks, we have a permanent presence in the Slovenian, Serbian, Croatian Macedonian, and Bosnian, as well as Montenegrin markets hence, we can ensure the best legal service in the region for all cross-border projects. Our growth in recent years has enabled us to build a practice that meets the key needs of our clients. We are proud to cooperate with multinational corporations, regional and local clients, as well as leading international and financial institutions of public and private nature in all areas of our practice. We treat each of our clients individually and appreciate their unique importance to our law firm. We aim to achieve the best possible result for our clients and relying on the rich knowledge and experience of our legal experts strive to shed light on each legal issue from all angles and assess all relevant risks.
Our clients include owners, investors, engineers and contractors. We have advised clients in many high valued property related matters in the Adriatic region. We advise clients on a day-to-day basis on all matters involving construction, planning and building-related matters, and landlord-tenant matters.
We benefit from being a home-grown firm that understands the norms and regulations surrounding the industry in our region. Our team assists clients with both domestic and cross-border mandates, ranging from development, construction and PPP work to commercial leases and litigation. Also experienced in transactional matters, we assist in asset investments, acquisitions and sales of real estate portfolios, financing and the restructuring of real estate financing. Our industry knowledge in real estate extends beyond our dedicated real estate lawyers, to the experts in our finance department that can help with securing project and development financing.
We assist asset management companies, investors, real-estate businesses, banks, leasing companies, insurance companies, builders and developers.
We provide a complete range of services to multinational companies, start-ups, and financial institutions in transactions involving M&A, private and public equity offerings and venture capital. Our corporate lawyers have in-depth knowledge of various industries, such as TMT, Real Estate, Intellectual Property and are therefore able to quickly provide high-quality advice in a number of various transactions.
We advise clients on all corporate matters in the regulatory environment of a particular jurisdiction and provide invaluable insights into the best practices for corporate governance. We help clients in the process of adoption of statutes, rulebooks, auditing compliance, and responding to civil, administrative or criminal actions.Our lawyers have extensive experience in advising senior management of public and private companies on governance matters, as well as in advising shareholders on various corporate governance issues including the establishment of rules for distribution of rights and duties between stakeholders in a company and implementation of corporate governance structure in line with the shareholders’ objectives.
We have extensive regional experience on M&A transactions, with lawyers experienced in advising large multinational corporations, sponsors, and lenders on all aspects of acquisitions. We fully understand what is involved in conducting legal due diligence, transactional support, acquisition strategy and drafting and negotiating transaction documents. We provide a complete legal service covering the entire life-cycle of a transaction. Importantly, we focus on the outcomes unique to each deal.We have acted for private sector sponsors and financial investors over a range of projects in the region, giving us a deep understanding of the commercial drivers and concerns each party brings to the negotiating table. We take a very commercial approach to the way we handle transactions and deliver legal advice. We focus on delivering our services in a practical and timely way, while also focusing on what is required to move to the next stage of the transaction. Our experienced lawyers advise on all stages of M&A transactions.
We have substantial private equity experience and we have acted for various private equity entities, management in various stages of the private equity lifecycle. Our lawyers’ experience in key legal sectors enables them to cut through the issues and problems in private equity transactions in each of the jurisdictions where we operate. Our understanding of business and transactional experience is invaluable in devising bespoke solutions for clients.
Our attorneys have the experience, skill, and dedication necessary to help you achieve a successful resolution to your dispute.
Disputes can be costly, time-consuming, and damaging to a business’s reputation. That’s why we provide expert legal guidance in the area of dispute resolution, with a particular focus on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and arbitration.
Our team of skilled attorneys has extensive experience in all aspects of dispute resolution, including litigation, mediation, and arbitration. We have successfully resolved disputes for clients in a wide range of industries, including construction, energy, finance, and technology. We believe that ADR and arbitration offer many benefits over traditional litigation. They can be quicker, less expensive, and more flexible than court proceedings, and they often allow for greater privacy and confidentiality. Our attorneys are well-versed in all forms of ADR and arbitration, including investment arbitration, and are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Our investment arbitration practice is particularly strong. We represent clients in disputes arising under bilateral investment treaties (BITs), multilateral investment treaties, and other international agreements. Our attorneys are experienced in handling complex investment disputes involving claims for expropriation, breach of contract, fair and equitable treatment, and other violations of international law.
We pride ourselves on our personalized approach to legal representation. We work closely with our clients to understand their specific needs and provide tailored legal solutions that are aligned with their business objectives. We also understand the importance of effective communication, both with our clients and with opposing parties, to achieve the best possible outcomes.
We find solutions that make it easier for our clients to recruit, maintain, and manage human capital. We advise on all aspects of employment law and benefits including commercial and financial consequences of employment, incentive programs and pension programs. Our presence in the Adriatic region countries enables us to provide a comparative analysis of employment and benefits regulation in the various countries.
Employment & Benefits is one of our core areas of competence, and we have a strong and highly relevant track record of advising employers from various sectors on employment issues and have considerable experience of representing clients in employment litigation. This experience enables us to identify at an early stage the key legal issues which need to be addressed and to propose solutions which are likely to be acceptable to all parties – employers, trade unions and regulatory authorities.
We have extensive experience advising clients on contentious and non-contentious mandates including workforce restructurings, data privacy issues, investigations, union and collective rights work, regulatory advice and matters involving the Aviation, Technology & Communications, Pharmaceutical & Healthcare and Retail sector.
In today’s digital economy, intellectual property rights are the pillars of entire businesses. A sound IP strategy facilitates the emergence as well as further development and expansion of such businesses. We help clients with matters involving, inter alia, trademarks, copyright, patents and IP infringement disputes.
We help and guide clients from various industries (fashion, food & beverage, hospitality) in establishing national and regional franchises in accordance with the applicable rules. Our experience with franchising enables us to advise clients on all critical points of successfully establishing a franchise in line with their desires and objectives.
Our lawyers are experienced in copyright and trademark matters in the Adriatic region. We help clients with the protection of their copyright and trademarks in each of the jurisdictions where we operate.
We have broad experience in restructuring and insolvency matters. We advise creditors on how to protect their interests in insolvency proceedings. Our lawyers are regularly appointed as trustees in bankruptcies, liquidators, and administrators in company reorganizations.
Insolvency legislation and market practice are different among the various Adriatic region countries. Our organization and representation in the region guarantee, however, that we are able to handle insolvency and restructuring matters effectively in all of the jurisdictions where we operate.
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