Wolf Theiss‘ Zagreb based commercial, corporate and M&A practice is spearheaded by Luka Tadić-Čolić. A highly active firm, the practice regularly acts on high end transactions and cross-jurisdictional deals, advising global investment management firms, alongside some of the largest Croatian banks. Notably, the firm is a key contact for large multinational clients in the pharmaceuticals, healthcare, gambling, and energy sectors. Dora Gaži Kovačević often leads complex cross-border M&A projects and corporate investigations, with a focus on HR compliance and large restructurings.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team provided us with variety of support, from M&A to cybersecurity. We were very happy with the support received.’

  • ‘The firm is very service minded and knowledgeable.'

  • 'I appreciated, and I believe potential clients would appreciate their technical skills mixed with a wise commercial approach.’

  • ‘They have perfect English language skills, the impressive ability to work under pressure, and to provide quick and efficient assistance 24/7 and on a short notice. They were also excellent at managing the process, which was very complex at times, and maintained a commercial take. They respected the timelines, providing fast and efficient drafts of the documents.'

  • ‘Highly professional, highly knowledgeable, very responsive, and always willing to help.’

  • ‘Expertise at the highest level, highly responsive, and always willing to support.'

  • 'They are very responsive, easy to work with, and great with a follow up approach.'

Work highlights

  • Advising Constantia Flexibles, a portfolio company of One Rock Capital Partners, on the acquisition of a majority shareholding in the Swiss-based packaging company, Aluflexpack.
  • Advising Visma Group, a Norway-based provider of business software and services for accounting and administration, on the acquisition of a Croatian e-invoicing provider.
  • Advising Apollo Global Management and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the sale of SLS Holdco and its subsidiaries Summit Leasing Slovenia and Mobil Leasing Croatia.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luka Tadić-Čolić

Other key lawyers

Dora Gaži Kovačević