Fatur Menard has advised the Europacific Group on its acquisition of Slovenian trucking company Artcom Trans.
Corporate Governance in Slovenia
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Sibincic Krizanec Becomes Sibincic Krizanec Novak After Partner Promotions
Sibincic Krizanec has appointed Matic Novak to Senior Partner and Dinar Rahmatullin to Junior Partner. The firm updated its name after the promotion round to Sibincic Krizanec Novak.
Law Firm Skufca Opens Doors in Ljubljana
Former Schoenherr Ljubljana Co-Managing Partner Eva Skufca has established the eponymous Law Firm Skufca in Slovenia.
Better Late than Never: Slovenia Last EU Member State to Adopt Gdpr Implementing Act
On 15 December 2022, the Slovenian Parliament finally adopted the Data Protection Act (Zakon o varstvu osebnih podatkov, ZVOP-2, "ZVOP-2"), a national law implementing the EU General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"). The act had been several years in the making, with the earliest draft released for public consultation back in 2017.
Fatur Menard Advises Svetlik Family on Exit from H&R to Spain's Gonvarri
Fatur Menard has advised the Svetlik family on the sale of their 42% stake in Hidria owner H&R to Spanish corporation Gonvarri. Cuatrecasas and Schoenherr reportedly advised Gonvarri.
Primoz Mikolic Makes Partner While Branko Ilic and Matjaz Jan Make Senior Partner at ODI
Former Senior Associate Primoz Mikolic has been promoted to Partner at ODI Law and Partners Branko Ilic and Matjaz Jan have become Senior Partners at the firm.
Three New Senior Partners, One New Partner, and a New Managing Partner Appointed at Jadek & Pensa
Aleksandra Jemc Merc, Jure Levovnik, and Ozbej Merc have been promoted to Senior Partners with Jadek & Pensa, while former Managing Associate Nastja Merlak has been promoted to Partner. Levovnik was also appointed to the firm's Managing Partner team, joining Jemc Merc and Sreco Jadek. Levovnik takes over from former Managing Partner Pavle Pensa who will stay on as Founding Partner.
ODI Advises Slovenian Bank Assets Management Company on Fori Restructuring
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.