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.
SLO(w) to Expand: Slovenian Firms’ Regional Footprint
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.
Inside Insight: Mojca Logar of Petrol Group
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.
Picking and Working with the Right Firefighter: An Interview with Tamara Mohoric Selak of Zito
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 and Gregorovic, Dobrajc, Mlinaric Advise on Studenac's Acquisition of Kea
Sibincic Novak & Partners has advised Studenac on its acquisition of Kea from Bostjan Kukovicic. Gregorovic, Dobrajc, Mlinaric advised the seller.
Closing: NLB'S Acquisition of Summit Leasing Slovenia Now Closed
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.
Oil & Gas Laws and Regulations in Slovenia (2024)
Contributed by Mitrovic Attorney.
CMS and Ellex Advise on TurboVolt's Sale to Eleport
CMS has advised TurboVolt on its sale to Eleport. Ellex advised Eleport and, reportedly, Schoenherr advised Eleport on Austrian, Croatian, and Slovenian law.
Current Trends and Challenges in Slovenia’s Real Estate Market
In recent months, Slovenia’s real estate market has experienced significant shifts driven by economic, technological, and regulatory factors, with more changes expected.
Will New Slovenian Legislation Finally Provide Effective Judicial Protection to Former Holders of Qualified Liabilities of Banks?
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.
A Promising Future for PE and VC Funding in Slovenia
Slovenia’s economy has demonstrated resilience and adaptability, with a projected GDP growth rate of 2.3% in 2024, up from 1.6% the previous year. Inflation has stabilized at around 2.8%, and unemployment is at a historically low rate of 3.7%.
Slovenia: The Impact of Renewable Energy Deployment on Infrastructure
Slovenia is adopting the EU’s strategy to boost renewable energy (RE) for electricity to enhance decarbonization. Unlike France’s reliance on nuclear power, Germany’s focus on renewables like wind, solar, and hydro hasn’t significantly reduced CO2 emissions, evidenced by its emissions being eight times higher than France’s.
Schoenherr Advises BlackPeak Capital and Catalyst Romania Fund II on Leanpay Funding
Schoenherr has advised BlackPeak Capital and Catalyst Romania Fund II on a EUR 10 million Series B funding for Leanpay.
Fatur Menard Advises on Katera's Successful Takeover Bid for Nama
Fatur Menard has advised KGAL Group-affiliate Katera Beteiligungs-Verwaltungsgesellschaft P11 mbH on its successful takeover bid following its acquisition of 87.58% of shares in Nama from Zavarovalnica Triglav and Generali (originally reported by CEE Legal Matters on May 9, 2024).
Slovenia: Navigating Property Bonds
In recent years, we have been seeing that real estate developers are starting to turn to debt capital markets to raise capital for their real estate development projects in Slovenia. When issuing bonds for real estate development projects, investors usually expect to have security on the real estate property that is being developed. Similar to other finance transactions, collateral can take various forms. This article examines the possibilities of establishing collateral on real estate property for bonds in Slovenia.
Schoenherr Advises on Resalta’s Sale of Resalta BV Netherlands to Aggreko
Schoenherr, working with Rutgers & Posch, has advised the shareholders of Resalta on the disposal of a controlling stake in Resalta BV Netherlands, including its Slovenian, Croatian, Serbian, Romanian, and Czech Republic subsidiaries, to Aggreko. A&O Shearman reportedly advised Aggreko.
Slovenia's Digitalizing, Striking, and Powering Through: A Buzz Interview with Maja Subic of Senica & Partners
The Slovenian justice system has been abuzz in recent months with talks of digitalization, according to Senica & Partners Partner Maja Subic, who also reports on the ongoing administrative strike in the country. Despite the latter and other grounds for initial concern, the year is shaping up well for the Slovenian market.
Three Trends Building in Slovenia: A Buzz Interview with Aleksandra Jemc Merc of Jadek & Pensa
A surge in small and mid-sized M&A deals, the rising trend of collective legal actions, and some major infrastructure developments are at the top of lawyers' agendas in Slovenia, according to Jadek & Pensa Senior Partner Aleksandra Jemc Merc.