The team at Wolf Theiss is known for advising both domestic and international clients on cross-border mergers and acquisitions across the cybersecurity, technology, pharmaceuticals, and energy sectors. Based in Zagreb, Luka Tadić-Čolić leads the team with vast experience in corporate law and M&A matters, while Dora Gaži Kovačević regularly acts for international and domestic clients. Saša Jovičić is noted for specialising in the energy sector, while Marija Lalin is known for handling corporate, M&A, and real estate matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Technical capabilities mixed with a strong sense of practice and knowledge of client priorities. Great knowledge of markets and industries. Cooperative and proactive approach of professionals.’
- ‘Dora Gaži Kovačević is available, precise, competent, and always ready to find commercially viable solutions. Luka Tadić-Čolić is highly competent and reliable. ’
- ‘They get the job done - pretty thorough.'
- Dora Gazi Kovacevic is very professional, responsive, and service-oriented, pushing the deal forward and being an essential element in making it happen. Berislav Draskovic is also very professional, responsive, and service-oriented, with full attention to detail, making sure nothing is overlooked.
- The team is very professional and service-oriented.
Key clients
- Aluflexpack Allurity Ancala Partners Ardian Holding Aurea Software Constantia Flexibles Coupa Software DW Reusables European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Hawk Infinity One Rock Capital Partners Rhenus Strategic Value Partners Summa Equity WPP MediaCom Xellia Pharmaceuticals
Work highlights
Advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on a EUR 50 million equity investment into Podravka Agri, an acquisition vehicle of Podravka Group (and now the EBRD), to support the acquisition of Fortenova Group's agricultural division.
Advised Coupa Software, a leader in cloud-based business spend management technology and a portfolio company of the software investor Thoma Bravo, on the acquisition of the Croatian company Cirtuo, the pioneer in digital category management & strategy creation.
Advised Strategic Value Partners, a global alternative investment firm, in relation to a EUR 200 million equity investment into Bjelin Group, an intermediate holding company of the Välinge and Bjelin flooring and furniture manufacturing businesses in Sweden and Croatia, to facilitate its long-term growth plan.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Luka Tadić-Čolić
Other key lawyers
Dora Gaži Kovačević; Saša Jovičić; Marija Lalin