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Slovenia

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Leading firms

CMS remains a key contact in the Slovenian market for a range of matters, normally involving corporate work, due diligence and acquisitions, with the practice boasting a strong IP and employment practice. The team is led by Maja Žgajnar, supported by Saša Sodja and Amela Žrt. Other key names include Maja Malijanski, Robert Kordić and Irena Šik Bukovnik.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • We are not in a position to comment on what makes the practice unique or its innovations. However, we can confidently say that throughout our collaboration, we greatly appreciated the professionalism, reliability, and in-depth knowledge demonstrated by the team on the topics covered. Their expertise ensured a smooth and productive engagement, and these qualities were evident at every stage of the work we undertook together.
  • Very knowledgeable people, understanding the position of a client. Solution-oriented, fast response time. Engaged globally.
  • Flexibility, professionalism.
  • ‘My main point of contact, Saša Sodja, is exemplary in combining legal expertise with sharp commercial insight. Over her more than 15 years of practice, she’s earned my trust through her structured and thoughtful approach.’
  • ‘A really great team of lawyer in Slovenia. I do appreciate that their legal advise is always tailored to find the best solution for the business, they think outside of the box.’
  • ‘The dispute resolution team led by Malijanski Maja is distinguished by its strategic precision, responsiveness, and ability to deliver consistently strong outcomes across complex litigation matters.’

Key clients

  • UniCredit Bank Austria
  • UniCredit Banka Slovenija
  • Erste & Steiermärkische Bank
  • CABLEX Group
  • BNP Paribas
  • MAN Financial Services
  • Knorr-Bremse
  • Flint Consulting Holdings
  • TRILUX Group Management
  • Westwing GmbH
  • Andritz Hydo
  • Foot Locker

Work highlights

Advised Cablex d.o.o., a Slovenian system developer and supplier of wire harnesses, plastic and silicone components, on a transaction combining the acquisition of another Slovenian company with a tailored financing arrangement.
Advised the BNP Paribas, international arranger, on SID Banka's successful €125m bond issue.
Advised Westwing GmbH, Europe’s e-commerce platform for Beautiful Living, on its entry into the Slovenian market.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Saša Sodja
Saša Sodja
Amela Žrt
Amela Žrt
Practice head

Ivan Kranjec; Saša Sodja; Maja Žgajnar; Amela Žrt; Maja Malijanski; Robert Kordić; Neža Vončina