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Application and Violation of the Ne Bis in Idem Principle

Zinaić v. Croatia – European Court Finds a Violation of the Ne Bis in Idem Principle Due to Criminal and Misdemeanour Proceedings Concerning the Same Event Ruostalianen v.

Preliminary Agreement and Real Estate Sale and Purchase Agreement – What Should You Check Before Signing?

Buying real estate is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make during their lifetime. This is particularly true for foreign nationals purchasing an apartment, house, holiday apartment, villa or land in Croatia.

In our work with clients from Germany and Austria, we pay particular attention to the legal due diligence of the real estate and documentation before any agreement is signed...

Criminal Proceedings in Croatia – A Complete Guide from Filing a Criminal Complaint to a Final Judgment

Criminal Proceedings in Croatia – A Complete Guide from Filing a Criminal Complaint to a Final Judgment Criminal proceedings are among the most complex legal processes that individuals may encounter.

Whether you have filed a criminal complaint, received a police summons for an informational interview, been called to testify as a witness, or criminal proceedings have been initiated against you as a...

Defence of Foreign Nationals in Criminal Proceedings in the Republic of Croatia

In legal practice, defence lawyers increasingly represent defendants who are not Croatian nationals and who do not speak the Croatian language or understand the Latin script.

In addition, such defendants are generally unfamiliar with the rules governing criminal proceedings in the Republic of Croatia and have no prior experience with the Croatian criminal justice system.

Notarial Escrow in Real Estate Purchase Transactions – Payment Security and Buyer Protection

The purchase of real estate is one of the most significant financial decisions that an individual or a company can make.

Due to the value of the transaction and the complexity of the ownership transfer procedure, the mere fact that a purchase agreement has been concluded is not sufficient to provide the buyer with complete legal security. In real estate purchase transactions, it is particularly im...

Registration of Heirs in the Land Registry Based on a Final and Binding Inheritance Decision

Inheritance of real estate does not always end with the issuance of an inheritance decision. After the heirs and the rights belonging to them have been determined in probate proceedings, it is necessary to ensure that the new ownership status is properly recorded in the land registry.

For real estate owners in Croatia, especially those who have their residence outside Croatia, proper land registry...