Enforcement law in Croatia regulates the procedures that enable creditors to collect their claims from debtors. Our law firm provides comprehensive legal assistance in all stages of enforcement proceedings, from initiating enforcement to the completion of the process, to protect the interests of our clients, whether they are creditors or debtors.
Enforcement law
Introduction
Initiating enforcement
Enforcement proposal: We assist in drafting and submitting an enforcement proposal, which is the first step in initiating enforcement proceedings against the debtor.
Initiating enforcement: We advise and guide you through the entire enforcement initiation process, including communication with the competent court and other relevant institutions.
Debt collection
Request for direct collection: We assist in filing requests for direct collection of claims without the need for court proceedings, if permitted by law.
Account blocking: We provide legal assistance in the process of blocking the debtor’s accounts to ensure the collection of your claims.
Company blocking: We advise on procedures for blocking the debtor company’s operations as a means of securing debt collection.
Enforcement on real estate
Enforcement on real estate: We assist in the enforcement process on the debtor’s real estate, including the preparation and management of the proceedings in accordance with legal regulations.
Activation of a mortgage: We advise on activating a mortgage on real estate as a means of securing a claim.
Seizure and securing claims
Seizure of claims: We provide legal assistance and advice regarding the seizure of claims.
Securing claims: We advise on different methods of securing claims to increase the chances of successful collection.
Representation in enforcement proceedings
Representation of creditors: We offer legal support and representation of creditors throughout the enforcement process to ensure their claims are collected.
Representation of debtors: We represent debtors in enforcement proceedings with the aim of protecting their rights.
Drafting legal remedies
Drafting legal remedies: We draft and submit legal remedies against all types of decisions in enforcement proceedings.
Enforcement on bank accounts
Enforcement on bank accounts: We advise and handle enforcement proceedings on the debtor’s bank accounts, including blocking and forced collection of funds.
Financial Agency – FINA
Financial Agency – FINA: We assist in communication and cooperation with the Financial Agency (FINA), which conducts enforcement and ensures debt collection.
Conclusion
Enforcement proceedings in Croatia can be complex and require detailed legal knowledge and experience. Our law firm provides comprehensive legal assistance and support in all stages of enforcement proceedings, from start to finish, to ensure successful debt collection and the protection of our clients’ rights.
Frequently asked questions
What is a blank debenture?
A blank debenture is a private document certified by a notary public, in which the debtor agrees to have all their bank accounts seized for collection and to have the funds from those accounts directly paid to the creditor, in accordance with the declaration contained in that document.
How is enforcement initiated?
Enforcement is initiated by submitting a proposal for enforcement based on an enforceable document (submitted to the court) or an authentic document (submitted to a notary public).
What is a public auction?
A public auction is one of the legal methods for selling real estate or movable property in enforcement proceedings to satisfy the creditor’s claim.
