Slovenia’s real estate market is thriving, with robust foreign and domestic investments. Key legal and industrial shifts such as new work-life balance laws and reforms in the energy and healthcare sectors are reshaping its economic landscape, according to Krizanec & Partners Partner Dinar Rahmatullin.

Kocian Solc Balastik, working with ODI Law, has advised Energo-Pro Group on the sale of Litostroj Group to Wikov Industry.

Ketler & Partners, member of Karanovic, has advised Gunnebo Safe Storage on its acquisition of the Primat Group. Lah, Jambrovic & Partners and Podjed, Kahne & Partners advised the sellers.

Schoenherr has advised GA Adriatic, formerly Renault Nissan Slovenija, on the settlement negotiations with the Slovenian Competition Protection Agency. Zidar Klemencic reportedly advised GA Adriatic in auxiliary proceedings. Cad, and reportedly Fatur Menard, advised Avtohisa Malgaj; Podjed, Kahne & Partners advised Avtohisa Real; Fasun, Melihen, Milac, Strojan reportedly advised Plesko Cars; and Tadej Kalan reportedly advised Avtoservis Kalan, all of which were involved in the proceedings as well.

Earlier in 2024, DLA Piper published its Medical Devices Advertising: CEE Comparison Guide, which reviews advertising regulations for medical devices in Austria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia. Life sciences team members who worked on the guide spoke with CEE Legal Matters about some of the regulatory differences across CEE and the practical implications for businesses.

Slovenia is witnessing high levels of deal activity, particularly in M&A and corporate finance, according to Schoenherr Partner Vid Kobe, with banking sector consolidation leading the charge.

The right to disconnect entitles employees not to be at the employer’s disposal during rest periods and other justified absences.

Fabiani, Petrovic, Jeraj, Rejc and MP Law have merged as of September 30, 2024, to create PFP Law.

Over the past years, Slovenian businesses have increasingly turned their attention to the Western Balkans, identifying the region as a promising hub for investment and expansion. Ketler & Partners Partner Kevin Rihtar, Kavcic, Bracun & Partners Managing Partner Matej Kavcic, MP Law Partner Marko Prusnik, and Senica & Partners Managing Partner Katarina Kresal discuss key sectors of interest and examine the strategic advantages the Western Balkans offer to Slovenian enterprises.

Despite the strength of domestic law firms in Slovenia, not a great number of major local players have engaged in direct expansions across the region. Senica & Partners Managing Partner Uros Cop and Kavcic, Bracun & Partners Managing Partner Simon Bracun explore the reasons behind this trend, examine attempts at regional alliances, and identify recent developments that may incentivize firms to pursue regional expansion.

Overseeing diverse sectors across multiple countries, Petrol Group Director of Legal Affairs Mojca Logar discusses the challenges and strategies in managing the group’s legal affairs and navigating complex regulatory landscapes, while emphasizing internal legal expertise and collaborating with external firms for specialized projects and new legislation.

From relying on chemistry to counting on reputation being representative, Zito Director of Legal Affairs and General Services Tamara Mohoric Selak talks about how she picks her external “firefighters” and how she nurtures long-term collaborations with them.

Sibincic Novak & Partners has advised Studenac on its acquisition of Kea from Bostjan Kukovicic. Gregorovic, Dobrajc, Mlinaric advised the seller.

In September 2024, Kinstellar announced that NLB's acquisition of Summit Leasing Slovenia (as reported by CEE Legal Matters on December 14, 2023) has now closed.

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CMS has advised TurboVolt on its sale to Eleport. Ellex advised Eleport and, reportedly, Schoenherr advised Eleport on Austrian, Croatian, and Slovenian law.

In recent months, Slovenia’s real estate market has experienced significant shifts driven by economic, technological, and regulatory factors, with more changes expected.

On June 15, 2024, the long-awaited Act on the Judicial Protection Procedure for Former Holders of Qualified Liabilities of Banks (ZPSVIKOB 1) entered into force in the Republic of Slovenia.