Porobija & Špoljarić LLC

What Porobija & Špoljarić LLC does

Porobija & Špoljarić LLC is a Croatian law firm founded on 22 January 1997 by Mario Porobija and Maja Špoljarić, headquartered in Varaždin with a second office in Zagreb. The firm employs approximately 20-25 staff, including 12 attorneys organized into two teams — Special Operations (M&A, ICT/TMT, IP, AI law) and Front Line (litigation, labor law, commercial law, real estate) — plus administrative and operational personnel. It serves a diversified client base spanning large enterprises (banks, insurance companies, oil and gas distributors, telecommunications providers, utilities), SMEs and startups (via the PSOD InHouse retainer service), and individual clients across Croatia.

The firm has developed a proprietary technology stack centered on PSOD ERP, a custom enterprise resource planning system co-funded by the EU through two grants (HRK 1,000,000 in 2019 and EUR 99,542.10 in 2023), with AI integration for document generation and legal service automation. Complementary products include LegalCreator (SaaS document generation), WhistleB (automated compliance reporting for employers with 50+ employees), a client portal for 24/7 case management, and integration with LegalSifter Inc. for AI-assisted contract review. The firm also operates an active content marketing program through expert legal articles on its website.

Revenue is generated through traditional professional services billing (legal advisory, court representation, contract drafting), subscription retainers (PSOD InHouse), and SaaS product subscriptions (LegalCreator, WhistleB, LegalSifter). Distribution is entirely direct, via office visits, virtual meetings, and the firm's website, with international referral capability through IBA and TAG Alliances memberships. The firm is privately held with no disclosed external investors beyond EU project co-funding.

Name

Porobija & Špoljarić LLC

Legal name

Porobija & Špoljarić d.o.o.

Website

https://psod.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Porobija & Špoljarić is a Croatian law firm founded in 1997 with offices in Varaždin and Zagreb, serving enterprises, SMEs, and individuals through traditional legal services and proprietary technology products including PSOD ERP, LegalCreator, and WhistleB compliance software.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal Practice Management & Case Management (BPAEAPAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) & Document Automation (BPAEAPAD), Corporate Governance, Entity Management & Board Management (BPAEAPAL)

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Corporate law firm
• ICT/TMT legal services
• M&A advisory
• Intellectual property law

Headquarters

HQ city

Varaždin

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory and Representation: Traditional legal services including legal counseling, court representation, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance advisory. Billed per engagement or retainer.
2. PSOD InHouse Retainer: Subscription-style retainer service acting as an outsourced in-house legal department for entrepreneurs and SMEs. Covers daily legal affairs, regulatory compliance monitoring, and ongoing legal risk management. Offered in service packages tailored to client needs.
3. Online Services (WhistleBlower, Client Portal, LegalSifter, LegalCreator): SaaS and subscription-based online legal tools: WhistleBlower automated reporting, client portal access, LegalSifter contract review, and LegalCreator document generation. Pricing available on request or through subscription.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Porobija & Špoljarić LLC is a Croatian law firm founded in 1997 providing full-spectrum legal advisory, representation, and counsel across M&A, ICT/TMT, intellectual property, EU law, dispute resolution, labor law, and real estate. The firm sells a subscription-based outsourced legal department service (PSOD InHouse) for SMEs and entrepreneurs, alongside proprietary SaaS tools including LegalCreator (digital document generation), WhistleBlower (regulatory compliance reporting), and an AI-integrated client portal for case management.

Product overview

Porobija & Špoljarić offers a unified legal services platform with proprietary technology products. The core offering consists of PSOD ERP (enterprise resource planning system with AI capabilities), LegalCreator (SaaS document generation system), WhistleBlower Software (compliance reporting), and Client Portal (case management). PSOD InHouse provides ongoing legal department services. The company serves enterprises, technology sector clients, and SMEs/startups across Croatia with offices in Zagreb and Varaždin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PSOD InHouse: In-house legal department service covering daily legal affairs, regulatory compliance monitoring, and ongoing legal support for entrepreneurs.
• WhistleB

Products and services

• Legal Advisory and Representation
• PSOD InHouse

Quantifiable outcome

• 25+ years of experience providing legal services at the highest level
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BrowncatzcoreTechnology or IntegrationMain web and digital office management partners for the firm. Browncatz provides web development and digital office management services to Porobija & Špoljarić, supporting the firm's technology-forward positioning.
• Law Office Hrvoje Škalić (Zagreb)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnected/affiliated law office in Zagreb. Part of the firm's referral and collaboration network within Croatia.
• Law Office Nela Pilipović-Ramušćak (Varaždin)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnected/affiliated law office in Varaždin. Part of the local referral and collaboration network.
• Croatian Bar Association (HOK)coreOthersProfessional association of attorneys in the Republic of Croatia. Mandatory membership for practicing attorneys. Provides professional standards, continuing education, and representation.
• International Bar Association (IBA)minorOthersGlobal association of attorneys providing international networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development for member firms.
• TAG AlliancesminorOthersGlobal association of lawyers, accountants, and consultants. Provides international referral network and cross-border collaboration opportunities for member firms.
• European Legal Technology Association (ELTA)minorOthersEuropean association for law and technology. Supports the firm's technology adoption strategy and legal tech innovation initiatives.
• International Legal Technology Association (ILTA)minorOthersGlobal association for legal technology. Provides resources and benchmarking for the firm's technology strategy and AI integration.
• American Chamber of Commerce in CroatiaminorOthersBusiness association providing networking with US-linked businesses in Croatia. Supports the firm's international client base.
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) CroatiaminorOthersInternational trade and commerce association supporting business networking and dispute resolution services.
• Croatian Employers' Association (HUP)minorOthersMajor employers' organization in Croatia. Provides advocacy and networking with the Croatian business community.
• Croatian Mediation AssociationminorOthersAssociation supporting alternative dispute resolution. Aligns with the firm's emphasis on certified mediators and ADR promotion.
• Entrepreneurs' Voice Association (UGP)minorOthersEntrepreneurs' advocacy association. Connects the firm with the SME and startup community.
• Croatian Artificial Intelligence AssociationminorOthersAssociation for AI in Croatia. Aligns with the firm's focus on AI law and integration of artificial intelligence into legal services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• PracticePanther: Cloud-based legal practice management and billing platform serving small and mid-sized law firms. Comparable as an emerging SaaS player addressing the same legaltech stack (case management, document automation, client portal) that PSOD has built for itself and resells via LegalCreator.
• Smokeball: Legal practice management and automated document generation SaaS targeted at small law firms. Comparable as an emerging player in the document automation and case management space where LegalCreator operates.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Legal Croatia: Big Four legal network with a Croatian presence providing outsourced legal and compliance services to enterprise clients. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for the same outsourced legal department / compliance retainer mandates that PSOD InHouse targets at SMEs.
• Schoenherr: Austrian-headquartered regional law firm with a Zagreb office covering corporate, M&A and TMT matters in CEE/SEE. Comparable as a regional incumbent serving Croatian corporates on cross-border mandates and technology-driven practice areas.
• Wolf Theiss: Austrian-CEE law firm with a Zagreb presence advising banks, insurers, energy and tech clients. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for the same regulated-industry and corporate mandates as Porobija & Špoljarić.
• Kinstellar: Regional CEE law firm with offices across Central Europe including Croatia-adjacent jurisdictions. Comparable as a larger incumbent that competes for inbound corporate, M&A and TMT work in the Croatian market.
• CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz: Global law firm (CMS) with a Vienna hub and significant CEE presence including Croatian mandates. Comparable for its broad full-service coverage and competing on large M&A, regulatory and technology mandates in the region.
• Bird & Bird: International law firm known for technology, communications and AI-related regulatory work. Comparable as a broader incumbent whose TMT/ICT practice mirrors Porobija & Špoljarić's Special Operations team focus on AI, cybersecurity and digital regulation.

Direct peers

• Divjak, Topić & Bahtijari: Established Croatian full-service law firm headquartered in Zagreb, advising domestic and international corporates across M&A, banking, IP and dispute resolution. Directly comparable in geography, size band and practice area mix to Porobija & Špoljarić.
• Clio: North American cloud-based legal practice management SaaS (case management, document automation, client portal). Directly comparable as the category-leading software platform that mirrors what Porobija & Špoljarić has built in-house via the PSOD ERP, LegalCreator and Client Portal.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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