With a ‘strong understanding’ of local and international matters, Brezavšcek Žgavec regularly handle matters pertaining to M&A, disputes, insolvency and IP. With a ’deep procedural understanding’ of litigation matters, Andrej Brezavšček leads the team alongside Simon Žgavec.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Andrej Brezavšček is particularly noteworthy. As both partner and insolvency administrator, he combines exceptional legal acumen with commercial awareness. He is valued for his ability to manage complex, cross-border disputes and restructuring cases, often involving overlapping regulatory and commercial issues. His approach is described as pragmatic yet innovative, ensuring clients receive solutions that are not only legally sound but also commercially viable. Clients frequently highlight his clarity of communication and transparent approach to billing, which distinguish him from many competitors.’
- ‘The practice is recognised for its strong focus on complex and high-stakes cases where legal, commercial, and cross-border issues converge. Rather than dispersing resources on routine matters, the team consistently demonstrates an ability to handle situations that require deep legal insight, strategic foresight, and practical problem-solving. Their reputation rests on delivering tailored solutions in areas where the legal landscape is most demanding.’
- ‘ The law firm is particularly specialised in addressing the needs of legal entities operating in demanding business environments where investment processes play a central role. The team’s strength lies in guiding clients through these processes in the most cost- and time-efficient way, ensuring that complex negotiations are accurately embedded into a solid legal framework.
- They delivered exceptional support for our recent real estate spin-off. This complex transaction required precise structuring and coordination, and the team stood out by combining technical excellence with practical, business-focused thinking. Key Strengths Partner-level involvement throughout the project. Ability to simplify complex regulatory and tax issues. Highly coordinated project management and quick turnaround. Transparent and predictable billing. Compared to competitors, Brezavšček Žgavec offers a truly integrated, hands-on service. Their use of modern workflows made the process highly efficient and reduced unnecessary back-and-forth, showing a deep commitment to timely execution.
- The law firm offers a combination of deep sector knowledge and strategic insight in the Slovenian market. For organizations like the Football Association, their team excels at mastering the complex regulatory, commercial, and governance issues in sports law, media rights, and high-value commercial partnerships. What sets this practice apart is a partner-led, hands-on approach. They consistently deliver clear, business-oriented solutions over theoretical advice. Compared to competitors, Brezavšček Žgavec has a notably stronger command of cross-border commercial structures, EU regulations, and the internal dynamics of sports federations.
- Andrej Brezavšček is exceptionally engaged. He differentiates himself through deep knowledge of sports and media law, strategic thinking, and strong negotiation skills. He is a major asset to our organization, thanks to his comprehensive grasp of the local and international football ecosystem. The associates supporting him are highly competent and reliable.
Key clients
- Natural History Museum of Slovenia
- DRI upravljanje investicij, d.o.o.
- P.E.C.A. INTERNATIONAL d.o.o.
- STIREKS d.o.o.
- Panna plus d.o.o.
- 11teamsports SI d.o.o.
- Nastran & Partner Ltd
- Altair Renewable Energy Ltd, London
- Explico Zrt, Hungary
- SDH – Slovenian National Fund,
- Guardiaris d.o.o.
- Tadej Pogacar, cyclist
Work highlights
Representing over 30 Slovenian electricity producers in lawsuits against the Republic of Slovenia, seeking compensation for damages caused by the Act on Emergency Intervention to Address High Energy Prices of 2022.
Advised Guardiaris d.o.o., a technology company, on the design and implementation of an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
Practice head
Simon Žgavec; Andrej Brezavšček
