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ODI Law Firm
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1000 LJUBLJANA
Slovenia

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Praised for its ‘exceptional expertise and dedication‘, ODI Law Firm boasts a strong regional footprint, with offices across Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia, North Macedonia, and Bosnia. The practice’s expertise spans corporate and M&A, restructuring and insolvency, banking and finance, and dispute resolution, with additional capabilities around corporate governance advice and compliance reviews. Notably, Branko Ilić is admitted to both the Slovenian and Croatian bar, and Primož Mikolič is qualified in both Slovenia and England. The firm’s managing partner Uroš Ilić, leads the team and heads its transaction division, while Matjaž Jan is a standout part of the firm’s corporate offering. Tine Mišic heads the firm’s regulatory and compliance team across the region.

Practice head(s):

Uroš Ilić

Other key lawyers:

Primož Mikolič; Suzana Bončina Jamšek; Branko Ilić; Matjaž Jan; Tine Mišic; Maša Drkušič; Eva Hafner

Testimonials

‘Our go to firm for all legal issues. They are highly professional and qualified. Uncomplicated and goal-oriented.’

‘Tine Mišic is our main contact for legal issues in Slovenia. Besides his exceptional legal skills he is also a great organizer, we would highly recommend to contact Tine for any legal issues in the region!’

‘The highlight of ODI’s corporate/commercial practice is the team’s business acumen compared to other law firms in the market. Apart from their excellent legal background, they never fail to emphasize the risks and opportunities behind every potential business decision. Their support is always detailed but nevertheless to the point.’

‘Tine Mišic and his team are always quick with their response – yet thorough. They strive to understand the business aim behind every contemplated business decision and give the best advice possible.’

‘Eva Hafnar is really professional, keeps track of every deadline that needs to be observed, and helps us navigate through any complex commercial/corporate/regulatory issue. We are extremely happy to work with her.’

‘Suzana Bončina Jamšek is highly experienced and focused on the relevant details of the matter at hand. Her exceptional production of arguments in negotiations, even in complex cases, is logical and concise. She is swift to respond to any request and provides prompt and meaningful feedback to any new developments. A brilliant lawyer from any perspective.’

‘The team consistently demonstrates exceptional expertise and dedication. Their deep knowledge of the law, combined with their strategic thinking, allows them to provide top-tier legal solutions. They exhibit a remarkable ability to navigate complex legal challenges, ensuring our organization remains well-protected and compliant. Their commitment to excellence and client-focused approach make them an invaluable asset to our business.’

‘The individuals we were in contact with were outstanding legal professionals who consistently delivered exceptional results. Their in-depth knowledge of the law, coupled with their sharp analytical skills, positions them as go-to experts in their field.’

Key clients

TAWAL

MESI / FINFORTI

Ariston group

Gaveia

Bank Handlowy w Warszawie S.A.

Bank Millennium S.A.

BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A.

Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A.

mBank S.A.

Powszechna Kasa Oszczędności Bank Polski S.A.

Santander Bank Polska S.A.

Santander Factoring sp. z o.o.

Sinergise

Slovenian Bank Assets Management Company (now merged with Slovenian Sovereign Holding)

Perutnina Ptuj

Gorenjska Banka

CEBF S.à r.l

Holding Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE)

Volkswagen AG

Work highlights

Acted as Slovenian counsel for the purchase of United Tower telecommunication infrastructure by TAWAL, a Saudi Telecom Company.
Advised MESI, a Slovenian company providing clinicians with predictive medical assessment devices on obtaining a strategic investment of EUR 11MM from SHS, a German company.
Acted as the legal counsel, performed all the necessary due diligence on the documentation, as well as drafted multiple agreements which later all provided for the asset purchase of Slovenian company, Sinergise.

The firm: ODI is one of the leading independent business law firms in the CEE/SEE region, experienced in the largest and most complex transactions in the area. Due to its presence in the Slovenian, Serbian, Croatian and Macedonian markets, the firm can ensure the best legal service in the region for all cross-border projects.

M&A:

advised Myronivsky Hliboproduct (MHP) on its acquisition of Perutnina Ptuj;
advised Tokić on its acquisition of Bartog;
advised nChain on its acquisition of Crea;
advised NLB Vita in Sava Re’s acquisition of NLB Vita;
advised Agromarket on its acquisition of Semenarna;
advised Knapp on its acquisition of Epilog;
advised MSIN Group on its acquisition of Neograf;
advised MSIN Group on its sale of Keko Varicon;
advised Czech Ministry of Finance, IMOB and PRISKO on their sale of Vipap Videm Krško.

Banking and finance:

acted for EBRD and four other members of a consortium of banks on a cross-border syndicated financing of group DON DON to the sum of €52m, which, among others, provided funds for the acquisition of bakery business unit Pekarna Grosuplje;
advised B2 Kapital as a potential investor in the process of NPL corporate portfolio disposal of NLB in Slovenia and Croatia and of NPL corporate portfolio disposal of UNICREDIT BANKA SLOVENIJA;
advised Innova Capital in collaboration with Dentons on €27m financing of Slovenia’s Trimo Group provided by NLB;
advised seven syndicated banks in the process of refinancing of Unior.

Dispute resolution:

acted for Slovenian national airline company Adria Airways in aviation airplane crash accident dispute in Serbia and in a €8.7m dispute over the capital increase value (in kind contributions) in subsidiary company;
acted for Telekom Slovenije in a €54m dispute against former management board for the breach of duty of care; acting for Petrol in a €2.5m dispute against insolvent construction company over the effects of the insolvency procedure on its collateral and in a €1.4m dispute against Slovenian bank over the payment on the basis of documented letter of credit;
acted for Engrotuš in a €6.7m dispute over the real estate purchase deal;
representing Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Imola in front of the Slovenian Constitutional court and CJEU in a €8.5m dispute against the Slovenian Central Bank regarding the write-off of shares and subordinated debt as a financial restructuring measure in favour of a major Slovenian bank NLB;
representing a minority shareholder in a dispute regarding assembly resolution of a €1.1M distribution of profit.

Real estate:

acted for Slovenian travel company Collegium Mondial Travel on the €50m transfer of ownership of a Croatian island Obonjan within a joint venture;
continuously representing SKB Bank (OTP Group) in various real estate transactions in Slovenia with the aggregate yearly value of €40m;
acting for Sberbank in various real estate transactions in Slovenia with the aggregate yearly value of €20m;
advised Triglav Upravljanje Nepremicnin d.d., a Slovenian real estate management company, in the process of negotiation and agreeing on a long term lease contract with the European Union, represented by the European Parliament.

Restructuring and insolvency:

advised Tušmobil on its €450m out-of-court financial restructuring;
acted for six banks and Slovenian bad bank (BAMC) in the out-of-court financial restructuring of CIMOS’ €450m overall debt and in the compulsory settlement proceedings;
acted for domestic and foreign financial creditors in out-of-court financial restructuring of the €35m debt of VIVAP Videm

Department	Name	Email
Antitrust	Tine Mišic	tine.misic@odilaw.com
Banking and finance	Suzana Boncina Jamšek	suzana.boncinajamsek@odilaw.com
Banking and finance	Uroš Ilic	uros.ilic@odilaw.com
Corporate	Matjaž Jan	matjaz.jan@odilaw.com
Dispute resolution	Matjaž Jan	matjaz.jan@odilaw.com
Employment and benefits	Tine Mišic	tine.misic@odilaw.com
Energy and infrastructure	Branko Ilic	branko.ilic@odilaw.com
Intellectual property and technology	Gjorgji Georgievski	gjorgji.georgievski@odilaw.com
Media and telecoms	Gjorgji Georgievski	gjorgji.georgievski@odilaw.com
Mergers and acquisitions	Uroš Ilic	uros.ilic@odilaw.com
Mergers and acquisitions	Primož Mikolič	primoz.mikolic@odilaw.com
Public sector	Tine Mišic	tine.misic@odilaw.com
Real estate	Branko Ilic	branko.ilic@odilaw.com
Real estate	Maša Drkušic	masa.drkusic@odilaw.com
Restructuring and insolvency	Uroš Ilic	uros.ilic@odilaw.com

Name	Position	Profile
Anže Arko	Senior Associate	View Profile
Suzana Bončina Jamšek	Partner	View Profile
Maša Drkušič	Senior Associate	View Profile
Matevž Fortin	Senior Associate	View Profile
Branko Ilić	Partner	View Profile
Mag Uroš Ilić	ODI Founder and managing partner; Attorney-at-Law specialist in corporate and insolvency law	View Profile
Matjaž Jan	Partner	View Profile
Luka Jesenko	Senior Associate	View Profile
Klemen Kos	Managing Associate	View Profile
Tine Mišic	Partner	View Profile
Hrvoje Smičibrada	Senior Associate	View Profile
Jure Švigelj	Senior Associate	View Profile