Legal services

Legal support for entrepreneursinvestorsforeign clientscompanies

No single lawyer can work thoroughly in every area of law. That is why I focus on company law, contracts and real estate – where I can provide precise and reliable support.

01

Business law

Legal support for entrepreneurs and companies in day-to-day business: contracts, partner relations, disputes and decisions with significant financial impact. Strategic advice with a clear explanation of the options.

02

Contract law

Drafting, analysis and review of contracts in line with your interests. Legal consequences explained in plain language, so you sign with full understanding and spot risks before signing.

03

Real estate

Legal assistance with purchases and sales, ownership and land registry checks, and drafting and reviewing contracts – so you understand your rights and obligations before signing.

Practice areas

All practice areas

01Corporate lawCompany law

Advice on the formation, organisation and dissolution (liquidation) of companies, the rights and obligations of management board members, members and shareholders, and corporate restructurings such as mergers, acquisitions by absorption and divisions.

02Contract lawContracts

Drafting, review and analysis of contracts, advice on instruments for securing contractual obligations and on liability for damages in the event of termination or non-performance.

03Insolvency lawBankruptcy & pre-bankruptcy

Representation of creditors and debtors in pre-bankruptcy and bankruptcy proceedings, filing and contesting claims, enforcement of secured creditors’ rights and rights to separation of assets, avoidance of the debtor’s legal transactions, and advice in consumer bankruptcy proceedings.

04EnforcementDebt collection

Out-of-court and court debt collection, enforcement proceedings on the basis of an authentic document or an enforceable title, enforcement against real estate, movable property and funds, and representation of enforcement debtors.

05Tax lawTax proceedings

Representation in tax audits, appeals against decisions of the Tax Administration, administrative disputes before the administrative courts, and advice on the tax consequences of acquiring and selling real estate.

06Administrative lawPermits & proceedings

Representation before state and local government authorities, obtaining building and other permits, legalisation of buildings (rješenje o izvedenom stanju), representation in inspection proceedings, appeals against decisions and administrative disputes.

07Real estatePurchase, sale, lease

Legal due diligence on real estate before purchase, drafting and review of purchase, gift and lease agreements, legal advice and transaction risk analysis through to registration of ownership, and condominium division (etažiranje) of residential and commercial buildings.

08Foreign investorsReal estate & business

Legal assistance to foreign individuals and legal entities purchasing real estate in Croatia, land registry checks, company formation, tax obligations arising from acquisition, and representation and correspondence in English.

09Land registryRegistration & deletion of rights

Representation in land registry proceedings: registration of title, provisional registration and annotation of rights, deletion of mortgages and other encumbrances, reconciliation of the land registry with the cadastre, resolution of inconsistent land registry records, and appeals against land registry decisions.

Attorney Lucija Baričić at her office in Zadar

How we work together

6 steps to getting started

At every step – before and during our work together – you know what is being done, why, and what the legal consequences of each decision are.

  1. 01

    Requesting advice

    Send the specific circumstances of your matter and the goals you want to achieve to lucija@lucija.legal. We can also arrange a consultation meeting.

    For brief initial questions I am available by phone: +385 95 5847 332.

  2. 02

    Reviewing your inquiry

    My practice focuses on company law, contract law and real estate – areas where I can provide precise and reliable support. Matters outside these areas are referred to specialised colleagues.

  3. 03

    Initial response

    I reply within one business day, usually with questions or a request for further information so that I fully understand your situation.

  4. 04

    Written scope and cost estimate

    You receive a written estimate listing the necessary actions, the expected working time and the anticipated legal fees.

  5. 05

    Accepting the estimate

    Once you accept, I send the engagement agreement, the GDPR form and any other required documents.

  6. 06

    Work begins

    Legal advice, contract drafting or representation in court and administrative proceedings starts once the engagement agreement is signed.

First step — An informative first step – with no obligation. Reply within one business day.

lucija@lucija.legal