Marija Pujo Tadic

Marija Pujo Tadic is an Attorney-at-Law and the owner of the Law Office Marija Pujo Tadic in Croatia, a practice recognised for its concentration on climate change law. The office has been named Climate Change Law Firm of the Year in Croatia at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2025, an honour that reflects the growing importance of climate and environmental questions within the legal profession and Marija Pujo Tadic's position at the forefront of that field in Croatia.

Alongside her legal practice, she serves as President of the International Institute for Climate Action (IICA), described as the first association of experts in climate change and policy, established more than a decade ago. Through IICA she has helped build a platform that brings together specialists working on the reduction of CO2 emissions, the implementation of low-carbon strategies, climate adaptation and the integration of the European Green Deal into everyday business operations. This combination of private legal practice and institutional leadership gives her an unusually broad vantage point on how climate policy is translated into legal obligations for businesses.

Her work spans environmental protection and sustainable development, carbon footprint awareness and the emerging legal frameworks surrounding ecocide and the criminalisation of serious environmental harm. These are areas where law, science and policy intersect, and where clients increasingly require advisers who understand not only domestic Croatian rules but also the wider European regulatory direction of travel. Her focus on helping the business community address climate change while supporting sustainable, green economic growth reflects a practice built around prevention, compliance and long-term strategy rather than litigation alone.

Marija Pujo Tadic also holds the position of Special Advisor and Envoy for Climate Action of the Republic of Croatia, and participates as a panellist in international climate and sustainability forums. This public role complements her advisory work, keeping her close to the development of national and European climate commitments and to the discussions that shape how those commitments are given legal effect. It positions her as a bridge between policymakers and the enterprises that must adapt to a rapidly changing regulatory environment.

Her recognition as Climate Change Law Firm of the Year in Croatia at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2025 confirms the standing she has established as one of Croatia's leading voices on climate law and policy. For businesses navigating decarbonisation, green strategy and the expanding body of environmental regulation, she offers a rare pairing of practical legal counsel and deep engagement with the institutions and forums driving climate action across Croatia and the European Union.