One of our key practices is commercial law. We provide legal assistance to clients in establishing companies, defining their corporate governance structures, as well as in matters of change of their legal form. Our professional and innovative solutions help corporate governance stakeholders (e.g., shareholders, members of management and / or supervisory bodies) manage day-to-day and complex issues in the field of corporate governance, shareholder rights and the powers and responsibilities of members of management and / or supervisory bodies.

We also use our extensive experience in the field of corporate law in the preparation of various types of commercial contracts.

Our legal advice and guidelines are the basis for the successful and efficient operation of various entities, from start-ups to regulated systemically important financial institutions.

We offer clients comprehensive legal support in M&A transactions (including conducting legal due diligence procedures, preparation of all relevant transaction documentation, representation in negotiations with buyers or sellers and closing assistance).

Our practice in this field is successfully complemented by knowledge of related legal areas, e.g., takeover law, competition law and banking and finance law. Therefore, we can also represent clients in the merger clearance process and in the eventual procedure of issuing a mandatory takeover bid, while the knowledge in the field of banking and finance allows us to effectively protect the interests of our clients in acquisition financings.

We advise clients on both simple – bilateral loans as well as more complex syndicated lending. In this area we represent both borrowers and agents or banks.

We offer comprehensive legal assistance in financing procedures, including the preparation of all necessary documentation, the establishment of transaction security and assistance in meeting the conditions for utilisation. Our extensive experience in the restructuring matters allows us to provide our clients support in refinancing of existing liabilities, as well as in the preparation and negotiation of master restructuring agreements (MRA).

We also provide legal assistance in the field of sales and purchases of receivables (including the conduction of legal due diligences in this respect, preparation and negotiation of transaction documentation and closing assistance).

We advise clients on all aspects of insolvency law, where we are distinguished by our knowledge of banking and large financial systems. In-depth knowledge of insolvency law and practice in the field of judicial and out-of-court restructuring enables us to advise both creditors (banks) and debtors.

With a thorough knowledge of this area, we can provide quality legal support to the management of companies facing financial difficulties, and creditors with the best possible protection of their legal position in relation to a financially impaired business partner.

We provide clients with advice and representation on all aspects of competition law, including merger clearance notifications, regulation of contractual relationships with their contractual partners, as well as in proceedings for alleged violations of competition law.

Knowledge of the field of state aid allows us to advise clients under state control and thus enable them to operate in accordance with the regulations governing this area.

Within the framework of complete legal support to companies, we also advise the latter and their management in the field of labour law. Our services mainly include the creation and termination of employment relationships (including employment relationships concluded with management), the drafting of internal acts and rules, and representation in employment disputes and litigation.

Excellent knowledge of the economic environment and the operations of companies is also our advantage in restructuring / reorganisation procedures, which include the dismissal of a larger number of employees.

Our real estate practice offers a full range of services, ranging from legal due diligence (review of possible encumbrances, permits in the land register, review of Surveying and Mapping Authority evidence) and preparation of agreements to the necessary legal support at the completion of transaction.

In connection with the field of banking and finance, we ensure the establishment and perfection of security over the real estate, and we also advise on the establishment of easement rights.

Participation in major real estate transactions on the Slovenian market allows us to offer our clients valuable, but also practical advice in the implementation of such projects.

Our services enable our clients to reasonably avoid the risk of possible litigation, as we pay special attention to creating clear, understandable contractual provisions for business relationships, which reflect the common purpose and interest of the contractors as much as possible.

However, as disputes cannot be completely avoided in the business world, we advise clients in both out-of-court and judicial dispute resolution, where we pay special attention to dispute resolution strategies and advising clients on the possibility of success in a potential dispute.

We advise companies in acquiring, enforcing, and protecting intellectual property rights - industrial property rights and copyright and related rights. We advise on drafting and concluding various agreements on the transfer or acquisition of intellectual property rights, models, trademarks, and know-how.

We also advise clients and represent them in dispute resolution proceedings related to intellectual property rights.

We advise clients on the compliance of their operations with the regulations governing them, including advice on the implementation of mandatory practices in the field of personal data protection, prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, as well as the development of internal codes of conduct.

In-depth knowledge of the operations of regulated financial entities (banks, insurance companies) allows us to support business cultures, which include all important commitments regarding sustainable development of business enterprises.