Competition/Antitrust
Europe Guide 2024 : Slovenia
Band 1
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Provided by Law firm Kavčič, Bračun & Partners, o.p., d.o.o.
Law firm Kavčič, Bračun & Partners has an excellent track record in representing various national incumbents from different industry sectors (telecommunication, postal services, energy sector etc.) in active cases and advising on competition compliance overall, in both merger and antitrust cases.
The firm provides daily advice to domestic and foreign clients on the most complex competition law issues. The firm’s advantage is also in-depth knowledge of areas of law that are strongly connected to competition law, such as M&A and sector-specific regulation.
The firm offers legal support in:
- merger control procedures,
- representations of companies before the Slovenian Competition Protection Agency and the European Commission,
- disputes before national courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union in all antitrust matters (alleged anti-competitive agreements and practices, abuse of dominance etc.),
- state aid matters etc.
By providing a complete range of state aid advice and support, both at the national and EU level, the firm helps the clients manage state aid issues that may arise in connection with state funding.
In addition, the firm is actively advising companies on the development of competition compliance programmes, including providing to clients training programmes for their employees.
The firm can provide advice on competition law in a quick and efficient manner and has knowledge and experience to include economics in antitrust cases and coordinate with economic experts.
Chambers Review
Kavčič, Bračun & Partners is highly esteemed for its ability to assist clients with merger clearance and foreign direct investment filings, as well as representing them in allegations of gun jumping. The law firm also advises clients on competition compliance programmes, particularly in relation to commercial agreements, and on behavioural investigations. The team is popular with clients from the energy and financial services sectors, as well as acting for public sector clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is pretty much the go-to for competition policy issues."
"We appreciate the quality of work, knowledge and speed of feedback."
"The team's expertise and knowledge makes it one of the best in this line of work."
"I like the team's proactivity, thinking outside the box and understanding of our business."
"We are pleased to work with the team."
"It is pretty much the go-to for competition policy issues."
"We appreciate the quality of work, knowledge and speed of feedback."
"The team's expertise and knowledge makes it one of the best in this line of work."
"I like the team's proactivity, thinking outside the box and understanding of our business."
"We are pleased to work with the team."
Notable Practitioners
Matej Kavčič is a leading figure for merger clearance mandates, including advising on filings and allegations of gun jumping. He has further notable experience in investigations into anti-competitive horizontal and vertical agreements.
"He is full of knowledge and expertise that he likes to share with us."
"He is a very kind and pleasant person to work with."
Aleksandra Mitić frequently assists clients with merger control notifications and competition law compliance matters.
"She is very knowledgeable."