Wolf Theiss handles a range of international banking and finance matters, as well as regulatory and transactional mandates, and is known for advising banks on cross-border refinancing transactions and securitisation transactions. Luka Tadić-Čolić leads the team from Zagreb and has experience acting for major banks and supporting clients with reviewing facilities agreements. Mateja Jelačić advises international investors on refinancing and has strong knowledge of regulatory and licensing requirements in the financial services sector.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Wolf Theiss Croatia Team distinguishes itself through its deep market insight, pragmatic advice, and a client-focused attitude. I particularly appreciate their transparent communication, professionalism, and availability.’
- ‘The professionals I have collaborated with in Wolf Theiss Croatia are proactive and solution oriented. I highly value their responsiveness, clear guidance, and ability to anticipate issues before they arise, which made our cooperation effective and pleasant.’
Key clients
- Bank of America Corporation
- JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JP Morgan)
- Barclays Bank
- Deutsche Bank
- BNP Paribas
- Erste Group Bank
- Raiffeisen Bank International
- Addiko Bank
- Zagrebačka banka
- Privredna banka Zagreb
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- International Finance Corporation
Work highlights
Advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in EUR 50 million equity investment into Podravka Agri, an acquisition vehicle of Podravka Group, to support the acquisition of Fortenova Group's agricultural division.
Advised Studenac, Croatia’s largest food retailer by the number of stores, on securing EUR 300 million in financing from a consortium of banks to refinance the existing debt and to support Studenac’s continued expansion through new store openings and acquisitions.
Advised the lenders, HPS Investment Partners and Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors, in connection with a senior facility provided to SB Group for the refinancing of the existing inedebtness.
Practice head
Luka Tadić-Čolić
Other key lawyers
Mateja Jelačić