ODI Law has advised the state-owned Slovenian Bank Assets Management Company – now merged with the Slovenian Sovereign Holding – on the restructuring of Fori and its related companies. Ketler & Partners in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners reportedly advised Fori.
Slovenia's Crowded and Controversial Docket: A Buzz Interview with Matjaz Ulcar of Ulcar & Partnerji
Developments in legislation, controversy on the measures dealing with the energy crisis, and interesting M&A transactions are the major talking points in Slovenia, according to Ulcar & Partnerji Managing Partner Matjaz Ulcar.
Korotaj and ODI Advise Gaveia on Acquisition of Avtokampi
Law Office Korotaj and ODI Law have advised Croatian travel agency Gaveia on the acquisition of Slovenia's Avtokampi.
Substantial Developments of the Slovenian Consumer Protection Legislation
On 26 January 2023, a new Consumer Protection Act (“the Act“) will enter into force, which combines the provisions of the currently applicable Consumer Protection Act and the Act on the Protection of Consumers against Unfair Commercial Practices.
Vukmir & Associates and Fatur Menard Advise Deimos Group on Acquisition of Palco and Nutrifit
Vukmir & Associates and Fatur Menard have advised the Deimos Group on the acquisition of Croatian companies Nutrifit and Palco and their Palco and Nutrifit joint venture in Slovenia. Brescia Miccoli e Associati reportedly advised the Deimos Group as well.
Slovenia: Liability of Public Communications Service Providers Concerning Electronic Communications
Recently, several articles were published on the security and misuse of electronic communications. These tended to conclude that the responsibility for security against abuse lies with the public communications service providers (PCSP), which logically implies that they are also responsible for such misuse. PCSPs are an essential and indispensable part of the TMT sector, and it is, therefore, important to address their liability in such situations for legal certainty.
Deloitte Legal Advises on Sizeer Expansion in Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deloitte Legal has advised Marketing Investment Group on the acquisition of a chain of 22 stores in Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Katarina Kresal Appointed to Andersen's Global Management Committee
Senica & Partners Managing Partner Katarina Kresal was appointed as a Member of Andersen Global's Global Management Committee.
Ketler & Partners Advises Axel Johnson International on Acquisition of Tinex
Ketler & Partners, a member of Karanovic, has advised Axel Johnson International on its acquisition of Tinex.
Slovenia Is Laser-Focused on Energy: A Buzz Interview with Robert Prelesnik of Rojs Peljhan Prelesnik & Partners
In Slovenia, everything revolves around energy, according to Rojs Peljhan Prelesnik & Partners Managing Partner Robert Prelesnik, with the government capping energy prices for large companies, beefing up subsidies, and considering capital injections for major energy players.
Karanovic & Partners Advises Duomed Group on Acquisition of Mar Medica
Karanovic & Partners has advised the Duomed Group on its acquisition of Mar Medica Ltd. Mrakovic Markovic & Partners reportedly advise Marko Rackovic on the sale.
Senica & Partners and Iuuri Legal Advise on Viessmann’s Acquisition of Nomnio
Senica & Partners has advised the Viessmann Group on its acquisition of a minority stake in Nomnio. Iuuri Legal advised the sellers.
Slovenia's Busy Deals and Disputes Pipeline: A Buzz Interview with Janja Zaplotnik of Jadek & Pensa
Corporate reorganizations, spin-offs, and a generational change among family-owned companies are among the key features of Slovenia’s current market, and the number of collective claims for damages is rising, according to Jadek & Pensa Partner Janja Zaplotnik.
Electronic Signatures, Contracts, and Archiving in Slovenia
Contributed by Ulcar & Partnerji.
Drakopoulos Among Plethora of Firms Advising European Commission on Directive 2018/2001 Transposition Review
Drakopoulos has advised the European Commission's Directorate-General for Energy on reviewing the transposition process of Directive 2018/2001 (RED II) on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources into the Greek legal framework. Dimitrov Petrov & Co, Kirm Perpar, Wardynski & Partners, and Kinstellar Croatian affiliate Zuric i Partneri advised on the transposition review in Bulgaria, Slovenia, Poland, and Croatia, respectively. CLM Bitai & Partners and Vojcik & Partners also reportedly advised the European Commission.
In Search of a New Home: Business Relocation Trends in CEE
With the war in Ukraine raging for more than six months, law firms across the region have reported increased workloads in corporate and M&A, tax, employment, immigration law, and inquiries on the sanctions regimes in relevant jurisdictions, noting that companies from Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus are variously looking for a new home. Whether to avoid sanctions or escape the war, those companies consider a variety of factors in determining where to go.
White Collar Crime Laws and Regulations in Slovenia
Contributed by Selih & Partnerji.
Deal 5: Holding Slovenske Elektrarne Assistant Head of Legal Affairs Matej Petrisic on EUR 350 Million Syndicated Debt Refinancing
On July 28, 2022, CEE Legal Matters reported that ODI Law had advised Holding Slovenske Elektrarne on a EUR 350 million cross-border syndicated debt refinancing. CEE In-House Matters spoke with Matej Petrisic Assistant Head of Legal Affairs and Corporate Governance at Holding Slovenske Elektrarne, to learn more about the matter.