The team at OREHOVEC KIŠ ŠIMUNOVIC acts for clients in the real estate, hospitality, and automotive sectors on cross-border and domestic banking and finance matters. Martina Simunovic Leposa leads the team and has strong knowledge of restructuring and loan repayment matters, while Tomislav Orehovec is experienced in advising on the refinancing of loans in the hospitality sector. Krešimir Kiš supports with banking litigation matters.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- Martina is highly skilled and communicative, explaining every legal matter in a clear and straightforward manner, easily understandable to those without a legal background. She is characterized by a proactive approach, thoroughness, and an ability to find practical solutions in complex situations. Clients particularly value her approachability, professionalism, and dedication to achieving the best possible outcome. Tomislav is highly skilled and capable of finding a solution to every problem. He is distinguished by his analytical thinking, precision, and decisiveness in addressing complex legal matters. He has the ability to see the bigger picture while paying close attention to the details that make a difference. Clients and colleagues value his reliability, composure, and ability to make effective decisions even under pressure.
- Orehovec, Vinter, Kiš, and Šimunović are a legal team that provides comprehensive coverage across all areas of law, offering clients full legal support and solutions tailored to their specific needs. They are dedicated to maintaining the highest level of quality and commitment in every case – regardless of its value or complexity. Each matter, from those of minimal financial worth to multi-million transactions, is approached with the same level of care, responsibility, and professional engagement.
- 'Dedication.’
- ‘Ability to push through.’
- ‘Highly dedicated lawyers with deep legal expertise.’
- ‘Tomislav Orehovec is a highly responsible and precise lawyer, and above all, a pleasure to work with. He is a personable professional who listens attentively, with whom one can openly share concerns, and who makes a genuine effort to highlight both the positive and negative aspects of potential solutions and legal actions.’
Key clients
- NLB InterFinanz AG
- Podravska banka d.d.
- Optima leasing d.o.o.
- Project Tiberius d.o.o.
- Granarium d.o.o.
- Grand Auto d.o.o.
- Positive Equity Croatia
- Vodoopskrba i odvodnja d.o.o.
Work highlights
Acting on behalf of NLB Interfinanz AG, a Swiss-based financial company and subsidiary of NLB d.d., in a series of debt collection, insolvency, and enforcement proceedings against its debtors.
Acting on behalf of Podravska banka d.d. in a range of debt collection, insolvency, and enforcement proceedings against its debtors.
Practice head
Martina Šimunović Lepoša
Other key lawyers
Tomislav Orehovec; Krešimir Kiš