Corporate/Commercial | Europe

Jadek & Pensa is a market-leading corporate practice handling many significant M&A transactions from both the buy and sell sides. The law firm advises international and high-profile domestic clients, acting on investment and corporate restructurings. Clients further benefit from the team's experience in large real estate purchases and sales. The practice's IP team is also highly regarded, advising local and international clients on patents, trade marks, designs and copyrights. Jadek & Pensa has a longstanding reputation in patent litigation matters.

Rojs, Peljhan, Prelesnik & partnerji is an excellent law firm housing a deep and impressive bench of lawyers who handle the full spectrum of corporate and commercial transactions in Slovenia. The firm routinely acts on cross-border and domestic M&A mandates, acting for both the buy and sell sides. Additionally, its dedicated IP team is noted for its top-tier representation of clients in IP litigation, notably on copyright infringement litigation. The lawyers handle trade marks and patents matters, including licensing and infringement proceedings.

Šelih & partnerji is a prominent corporate practice assisting with an array of significant corporate transactions. The law firm advises on local law aspects of cross-border M&A deals and investment transactions. The team also handles shareholder agreements and corporate governance matters. In addition, members of the team are experts in the realm of IP, covering the registration and enforcement of IP rights.

Law firm Kavčič, Bračun & Partners is a robust practice offering extensive expertise in transactional and corporate matters, acting on M&A deals and restructuring. The team handles strategic investments into Slovenian target companies and also assists domestic companies on their outbound transactions. The law firm retains a varied client list which includes banking, energy and insurance companies.

Schoenherr is a renowned regional practice which acts on diverse corporate mandates. The law firm is well regarded for its cross-border strength across the CEE region, with notable experience of working in collaboration with network offices and international law firms on global transactions that have a noteworthy Slovenian component. The team advises on disposals, squeeze outs and M&A mandates.

Wolf Theiss is a renowned corporate practice with a wealth of experience in handling strategic investments and large M&A transactions. The law firm assists clients on corporate restructurings, share deals and buyouts. The team advises both Slovenian and foreign clients as part of CEE-wide matters, benefiting from the firm's regional presence. Additionally its lawyers have notable expertise on transactions within the financial services sector as well as manufacturing.

CERHA HEMPEL Ulčar & Partnerji is a renowned law firm with a developing M&A practice. The firm is notable for offering advice to clients on both the buy and sell sides of corporate transactions. The team has experience acting for local and international clients on other complex transactions, including privatisations. Ulčar & Partnerji's client list spans many sectors including oil and gas, banking and insurance and its clients benefit from its collaboration with CERHA HEMPEL.

CMS is a global law firm routinely involved in M&A transactions and assisting foreign corporates with investments into the Slovenian market as well as with the incorporation of new Slovenian subsidiaries. The lawyers also act on acquisitions and share deals. The team frequently collaborates with its network of offices on cross-border matters, most notably within the CEE region.

Ketler & Partners is a highly active team with experience handling multi-jurisdictional matters involving the SEE region. The law firm frequently assists clients with M&A transactions and corporate restructurings. The team retains clients in the financial and IT sectors.

Senica & Partners retains an active practice advising both domestic and international corporates on transactions and partnership agreements. Its lawyers also possess noteworthy experience in handling matters in the energy and manufacturing sectors.

Law Firm Sibinčič Novak & Partners enters the rankings this year backed by extensive client and market commendations. The law firm specialises in domestic and international M&A transactions and corporate mandates, further assisting clients with reorganisations. The firm advises clients across a range of industries, including in the real estate, IT and energy sectors.

ODI Law Firm houses an established team well known for its wealth of experience in M&A and investment transactions. The law firm regularly advises international clients on acquisitions of Slovenian companies, as well as assisting with issues pertaining to market entry. The team is active across a range of sectors including financial services, automotive and technology.