The ‘outstanding’ team at Wolf Theiss is well-placed to leverage the firm's footprint across Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe to advise on cross-border real estate transactions and infrastructure projects. According to clients, practice leader Josip Martinić is ’undeniably one of the leading real estate lawyers in Croatia’. Martinić advises domestic and international private investors on land acquisitions and large-scale project developments in the infrastructure and construction arenas. Marija Lalin is another key contact in the group.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Wolf Theiss boasts experience and a forward-thinking approach, distinguishing them in the industry.’

  • ‘Josip Martinić ranks among the most outstanding legal professionals with whom we have had the privilege to collaborate or work with, in Croatia and elsewhere. His remarkable ability to provide tailored solutions for a wide range of real estate challenges, coupled with his consistently exceptional performance, truly distinguishes him as an exemplary attorney in the Croatian real estate market.’

  • ‘Wolf Theiss is an outstanding law firm. They are very responsive and reliable. They have a large team, which makes Wolf Theiss the best choice for complex and cross-boarder real estate transactions.’

  • ‘Josip Martinić stands out. As the main partner overseeing real estate and litigation matters at their Zagreb office, he brings unparalleled experience to the table at every deal. His exceptional efficiency, commercial approach and negotiation skills set him apart.’

  • ‘Wolf Theiss stands out as a leading real estate firm in the Croatian market, a distinction primarily attributed to the exceptional work of Josip Martinić, who heads their real estate team.’

  • ‘Josip Martinić is undeniably one of the leading real estate lawyers in Croatia. With unparalleled negotiation skills, he holds a distinct advantage. Particularly impressive is his ability to bring transactions to a close that would typically end due to various legal or commercial issues.’

Key clients

  • Avex Holdings, Inc.
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Work highlights

  • Advising a US-based real estate investor in relation to a multi-hundred million EUR investment in the development and construction of a marina that will be located on the Čiovo peninsula.
  • Advising the owners of one of the largest Croatian shopping malls on matters concerning financing, refinancing, and debt restructuring related to the shopping mall.
  • Advising AVEX Holdings on the recovery of a loan by acquisition of the collateralized real properties in Croatia, owned by the borrower's affiliated companies.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Josip Martinić

Other key lawyers

Marija Lalin