Bardek, Lisac, Mušec, Skoko in association with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH (Austria)’s ‘deep expertise in real estate and construction stands out’. The team advises on a broad range of matters concerning development and construction projects, logistics parks, energy-related ventures, hotels and leisure, investment and real estate funds, in addition to leases and financing. Ana-Marija Skoko, who advises international developers on their investments in Croatian real estate, jointly leads the team alongside Gregor Famira, who handles acquisition and financing matters arising out of the tourism sector. Antonija Kanjer is another key contact in the group.

Housing a team of ‘excellent lawyers’, Divjak Topic Bahtijarevic & Krka has demonstrable experience advising domestic and international investors and developers on inbound commercial property mandates in Croatia. Specialising in real estate development projects, team leader Emir Bahtijarević handles significant transactional work, including purchase and development matters, as well as construction financing and leasing. Praised for her ‘superb knowledge of the real estate industry’, Sanja Novoselić is another contact in the group.

The multidisciplinary team at M&S Partners combines the firm's expertise in real estate, corporate and finance to advise on transactions involving real estate property, including brownfield and greenfield investments, construction mandates and infrastructure projects. Andrej Soos Maceljski, who boasts a track record in infrastructure projects involving the construction of highways and bridges, jointly leads the team alongside Nikola Berović, who advises on real estate projects in the hotel, leisure and tourism sectors. Potjeh Kurtović is another key contact in the group.

Handling a broad range of real estate development projects, Mamic Peric Reberski Rimac Law Firm LLC advises on matters concerning property rights relations, land registry issues and the regulation of land registry reports, in addition to land acquisitions, zoning, cadastral, contractual work and regulatory issues. Jurica Reberski, who acts for investors and project developers on high-value real estate transactions, jointly leads the team alongside Natalija Peric, who has considerable experience in real estate privatisation proceedings. Inja Štajduhar advises on sales, purchases and lettings, while Marko Martinković assists with expropriation and land registry procedures.

Šavorić & Partners acts for inbound investors on acquisitions and cross-border financings, with additional expertise in handling advisory work related to large-scale development projects. Branko Bulat jointly leads the team alongside Boris Šavorić and Nina Radić-Kuzik, advising on property developments and negotiating lease agreements in the tourism and residential sectors. Mia Lazić, who spearheads the firm’s banking and finance team, bolsters the practice with expertise in cross-border real estate financings. Nataša Trbović is another key member of the team, advising on due diligence in lease agreements and acquisitions of retail enterprises.

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.

The ‘dedicated, flexible and pragmatic’ team at Žuric i Partneri in cooperation with Kinstellar acts for domestic clients on a range of real estate transaction, development projects and financing deals, with additional capability in handling greenfield projects, negotiating lease agreements and portfolio examination. Miroslav Plašćar and Andrijana Kaštelan jointly lead the team, advising on M&A and private equity mandates related to major inbound investment projects. Managing partner Duško Žurić has considerable experience in handling privatisation and regulatory reform matters, and Vedran Kopilović is another key contact in the group.

Hanzekovic & Partners specialises in municipal and infrastructure-related development projects, with additional experience in motorway and airport concessions projects, sport infrastructure construction, and sewage and wastewater management mandates. Practice leader Jasminka Čorda Truhar has considerable experience in the execution of construction contracts in line with FIDIC regulations. Other key contacts in the group include Melani Polinčić Baković and Josipa Mikecin.

Madirazza & Partners acts for investors and developers on the lifecycle of real estate development projects, from permits and building contracts to leasing, acquisition of real estate and financing mandates. Jointly led by Josip Madirazza and Ivan Madirazza, the team advises on joint ventures and PPP projects associated with infrastructure matters, in addition to handling advisory work on planned expansions in the retail sector and demergers in the tourism industry. Advising on real estate-related acquisitions, Ana Valjalo  is another key contact in the group.

Marohnic, Tomek & Gjoic, Law Firm acts for a broad range of clients, including foreign investors expanding real estate portfolios in Croatia. Noted for its work in large-scale project developments in the hospitality and renewable energy sectors, the team also handles major greenfield, commercial, and residential investments. Josip Marohnic and Tena Tomek jointly lead the practice, handling acquisitions of manufacturing developments, negotiations and transaction structuring, in addition to due diligence mandates. Other key contacts in the group include Ivona Zagajski, who assists on the acquisition of project companies developing industrial and commercial real estate, and Filip Majcen, who focuses on the development and leasing of shopping centres.

Counting inbound foreign investors among its key roster of clients, Ostermann Ivancic Attorneys-at-Law LLP regularly handles cross-border property and project developments, with additional expertise in ownership and construction litigation arising from PPP projects and leasing agreement disputes. Managing partner Mojmir Ostermann leads the team alongside Ana Vrsaljko Metelko, who advises on real estate mandates arising out of the leisure sector, as well as transport and public infrastructure development projects. Vjekoslav Ivančić handles project financing matters, while Marijana Soldo Kubat assists with day-to-day advisory work.

Led by Ksenija Šourek, who is praised as ‘reliable, dedicated and has vast knowledge and understanding of the market’, the ‘top-notch’ team at Schoenherr in cooperation with Croatian lawyers represents domestic and international clients in transactional and advisory matters arising out of the commercial and retail real estate sectors. Bolstering the team’s strength, Ivan Einwalter has considerable experience in real estate-related M&A, advising on acquisitions in the tourism sector and due diligence. Vice Mandarić is another key member of the team, assisting with sales, purchase and long-term lease agreements.

Providing ‘top-tier real estate counsel’, Law Firm Andelovic, Siketic & Tomic acts for a diverse array of domestic and international clients in the tourism and leisure sectors on real estate financing transactions and project developments. Jointly led by Petra Siketić, whose ‘depth of knowledge and sharp insights have consistently proven invaluable’, and ‘adaptable and analytical’ Marko Tomic, the team is well-versed in the acquisition and purchase of real estate, in addition to the consolidation for further sales. Advising foreign investors on inbound expansions and developments is a key strength of the team.

Batarelo Dvojkovic Vuchetich Law Firm LLP’s ‘standout legal practice’ handles a large volume of real estate-related disputes, involving domestic and international clients in the manufacturing and agribusiness sectors. The team is particularly adept at representing clients before the commercial and national courts in cases regarding liability in construction and property restitution laws. Laurenz Vuchetich jointly leads the team alongside Tomislav Sadrić, who boasts ‘extensive experience in the field of real estate and construction’ and advises on transactions in the infrastructure, energy and transport sectors. Monika Rakitničan advises on project financings and loan negotiations.

With notable expertise in tourism-related projects, Bradvica Maric Wahl Cesarec handles a wide range of real estate transactions, commercial property development mandates, leasing issues and a broad array of construction matters. The group is jointly led by Matthias Wahl and Neven Marić; Wahl handles restructurings and insolvency issues, while Marić takes point on M&A and corporate work for clients in the real estate and construction sectors. Also recommended is Edi Suljić, who focuses his practice on construction development projects.

The ‘well-organised, diligent and professional’ team at Ilej & Partners, in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners handles a wide range of real estate matters, leveraging its international network to advise both domestic and international clients operating in the Croatian market. Franka Baica oversees the team and takes point on share and asset deal transactions in the real estate and construction arena, working alongside associate Barbara Bilić, who is recommended for due diligence mandates.

The ‘superb’ Anita Krizmanić leads the real estate and construction offering at Macesic & Partners LLC, which advises domestic and foreign companies on all aspects of the sale and purchase of real estate in Croatia, including due diligence, property lease work and contractual issues. The group is also well-placed to advise on property investments and developments for tourist resorts. Krizmanić has a broad practice that spans both transactional and contentious mandates; she is ably assisted by associate Toni Štifanić.

Porobija & Porobija’s real estate practice is jointly led by Sanja Porobija and Margita Kis Kapetanovic, regularly advising lenders, investors and developers in projects in infrastructure, retail and hospitality. Kapetanovic specialises in advising foreign investors on Croatian law in developments. Real estate due diligence, renewable energy developments and building rights are additional key strengths of the practice.